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Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies and Practices: Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Policies  
Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives, which consist of licenses, are not amortized but are evaluated for impairment in the aggregate at the end of the fourth quarter of each year, or more frequently if indicators arise.  If the fair value of the Company is less than its carrying amount (including goodwill), further evaluation is required to determine if a write-down of goodwill is required.  In determining the fair value of the Company, the Company used an income approach, applying a discounted cash flow method which included a residual value.  Based on historical experience, we made assumptions as to: (i) expected future performance and future economic conditions, (ii) projected operating earnings, (iii) projected new and renewal business as well as profit margins on such business, and (iv) a discount rate that incorporated an appropriate risk level for the Company.  Any impairment write-down of goodwill would be charged to expense.  No impairment charge was required in 2013 or 2012.

The Company's intangible assets with definite lives, consisting of broker/third party relationships and marketing agreements, are amortized over the expected life of the assets (see Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).