Goodwill

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill

NOTE 6  Goodwill

Goodwill is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair value-based test. The Company completed its most recent annual assessment as of November 30, 2018, and identified no impairment as a result of the evaluation.

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 are as follows:

(in thousands)	Retail			National Programs			Wholesale Brokerage		Services		Total
Balance as of December 31, 2018	$	2,063,150		$	926,206		$	291,622	$	151,808	$	3,432,786
Goodwill of acquired businesses		249,691			74			6,189		19,353		275,307
Goodwill disposed of relating to sales of businesses		(5,089	)		(739	)		—		—		(5,828	)
Balance as of September 30, 2019	$	2,307,752		$	925,541		$	297,811	$	171,161	$	3,702,265