Goodwill and Other Intangibles

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the carrying value of goodwill during 2021, 2022 and 2023 are presented in the following table (in millions):


Balance at January 1, 2021	$	176
Purchase of Verikai	70
Balance at December 31, 2021 and 2022	246
Purchase of CRS	85
Goodwill impairment charge related to investment in Verikai	(26)
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	305

AFG recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $26 million in 2023 related to its investment in Verikai (included in the property and casualty insurance segment). The impairment indicator was slower than anticipated growth in the business supported by the Verikai technology relative to what was projected at acquisition. Management utilized the discounted cash flow method of the income approach to calculate the impairment charge. This charge and the impact of reducing the fair value of the contingent consideration related to the Verikai acquisition (see Note E — “Fair Value Measurements”) are included in realized loss on subsidiaries in AFG’s Statement of Earnings.

Included in other assets in AFG’s Balance Sheet is $213 million at December 31, 2023 and $108 million at December 31, 2022 of amortizable intangible assets related to acquisitions. These amounts are net of accumulated amortization of $39 million and $24 million, respectively. Amortization of intangibles was $15 million in 2023, $11 million in 2022 and $6 million in 2021. The increase in amortizable intangible assets is a result of AFG’s acquisition of CRS in July 2023 and relates primarily to existing agency relationships (see Note C — “Acquisitions and Sale of Businesses”). Future amortization of intangibles (weighted average amortization period of 6 years is estimated to be $20 million per year in 2024, $19 million in 2025 and 2026, $20 million in 2027, $17 million in 2028 and $118 million thereafter.