Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15

Business Segments · Goodwill Translation Adjustments

Reinsurance — Goodwill Translation Adjustments

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2015

How to read this metric

This is a non-operational accounting adjustment; it signals the impact of macro-economic currency trends on the balance sheet rather than business performance.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on the carrying value of goodwill associate...

Peer comparison

Standard 'Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment' found in the equity section or notes to financial statements for multinational corporations.

Metric ID: mkl_segment_reinsurance_goodwill_translation_adjustments

Frequently Asked Questions

What does reinsurance — goodwill translation adjustments mean?
Changes in the value of goodwill caused solely by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.