Published: Tue 5 Feb 2019

Markel writes off CatCo goodwill and intangibles with $179mn charge

Markel has reduced the carrying value of the goodwill and intangible assets of its CatCo unit to zero, taking a $179mn fourth quarter impairment charge in the process.

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Published: Tue 5 Feb 2019

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