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where the goodwill or other intangible assets are applicable. In the event we determine that the value of goodwill has become impaired, an accounting charge will be taken in the fiscal quarter in which such determination is made, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the period in which the impairment charge is recorded. As a result of the Company’s impairment assessment performed during the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company determined that there was no impairment during 2021, and therefore the Company recorded no intangible asset impairment charge during the year ended December 31, 2021. Refer to “Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” in our “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information with respect to the impairment. As at December 31, 2021, excluding the amounts recorded in investments in other ventures, under the equity method, as noted below, our consolidated balance sheets include $210.9 million of goodwill (2020 - $211.0 million) and $32.6 million of other intangible assets (2020 - $38.6 million). Impairment charges related to these balances were $Nil during the year ended December 31, 2021 ( 2020 - $6.8 million, 2019 - $Nil). In the future, it is possible we will hold more goodwill and intangible assets, which would increase the degree of judgment and uncertainty embedded in our financial statements, and potentially increase the volatility of our reported results. Deferred Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired VOBA was initially recorded to reflect the establishment of the value of business acquired asset in connection with the acquisition of TMR, which represents the estimated present value of the expected underwriting profit within the unearned premiums liability, net of reinsurance, less costs to service the related policies and a risk premium. VOBA is derived using, among other things, estimated loss ratios by line of business to calculate the underwriting profit, weighted average cost of capital, risk premium and expected payout patterns. The adjustment for VOBA will be amortized to acquisition expenses over approximately two years, as the contracts for business in-force as of the acquisition date expire. Investments in Other Ventures, Under Equity Method Investments in which we have significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee are classified as investments in other ventures, under equity method, and are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. Under this method, we record our proportionate share of income or loss from such investments in our results for the period. Any decline in the value of investments in other ventures, under equity method, including goodwill and other intangible assets arising upon acquisition of the investee, considered by management to be other-than-temporary, is reflected in our consolidated statements of operations in the period in which it is determined. As of December 31, 2021, we had $98.1 million ( 2020 - $98.4 million) in investments in other ventures, under equity method on our consolidated balance sheets, including $9.9 million of goodwill and $8.7 million of other intangible assets ( 2020 - $10.6 million and $12.4 million). The carrying value of our investments in other ventures, under equity method, individually or in the aggregate, may, and likely will, differ from the realized value we may ultimately attain, perhaps significantly so. In determining whether an equity method investment is impaired, we take into consideration a variety of factors including the operating and financial performance of the investee, the investee’s future business plans and projections, recent transactions and market valuations of publicly traded companies where available, discussions with the investee’s management, and our intent and ability to hold the investment until it recovers in value. Accordingly, we make assumptions and estimates in assessing whether an impairment has occurred and if, in the future, our assumptions and estimates made in assessing the fair value of these investments change, this could result in a material decrease in the carrying value of these investments. This would cause us to write-down the carrying value of these investments and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations in the period the impairment charge is taken. We do not have any current plans to dispose of these investments, and cannot assure you we will consummate future transactions in which we realize the value at which these holdings are reflected in our financial statements. We have not recorded any other-than-temporary impairment charges related to goodwill and other intangible assets associated with our investments in other ventures, under the equity method in any of the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 or 2019. See “Note 4. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” in our “Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information. 69

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