Goodwill and other intangible assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Analysis of goodwill by segment

The following table shows an analysis of goodwill by segment:

	Talbot		Western World		Total
Goodwill at December 31, 2013	$	20,393	$	—	$	20,393
Acquired during the year	—		175,504		175,504
Goodwill at December 31, 2014	$	20,393	$	175,504	$	195,897
Measurement period adjustments	—		861		861
Goodwill at December 31, 2015	$	20,393	$	176,365	$	196,758

Analysis of carrying value and accumulated amortization of intangible assets by type

The gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of intangible assets by type at December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

	As at December 31, 2015					As at December 31, 2014
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Finite-lived intangible assets
Trade name and customer relationships	$	18,189	$	(12,187	)	$	18,189	$	(10,971	)
Distribution network	39,831		(30,485		)	39,831		(26,500		)
Technology	2,323		(581		)	2,323		(116		)
Total	$	60,343	$	(43,253	)	$	60,343	$	(37,587	)
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Syndicate capacity	$	91,843	n/a			$	91,843	n/a
State licenses	12,325		n/a			12,325		n/a
Total	$	104,168				$	104,168

Estimated remaining amortization expense

The estimated remaining amortization expense for the finite-lived intangible assets is as follows:

	Total Remaining Amortization Expense
2016	$	5,667
2017	3,586
2018	1,505
2019	1,389
2020 and thereafter	4,943
	$	17,090