Reinsurance — Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs
Arch Capital Group Reinsurance — Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs remained flat by 0.0% to $411.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 14.8%, from $358.00M to $411.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Reinsurance — Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs shows an upward trend with a 32.3% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase relative to premiums earned may indicate higher commission structures or changes in business mix, while a decrease suggests lower acquisition costs or a shift toward business with lower upfront fees.
Detailed definition
This represents the systematic recognition of costs incurred to acquire, renew, or issue insurance and reinsurance contr...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as Deferred Acquisition Cost (DAC) amortization across the insurance industry.
acgl_segment_reinsurance_amortization_of_deferred_acquisition_costsHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $536.75M | $813.56M | $1.24B | $1.43B | $1.64B |
| YoY Change | — | +51.6% | +52.4% | +15.5% | +14.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs?
- Arch Capital Group (ACGL) reported reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs of $411.00M in Q4 2025.
- How has Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs changed year-over-year?
- Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs increased by 14.8% year-over-year, from $358.00M to $411.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs has grown at a 32.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $536.75M to $1.64B.
- What does reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs mean?
- The portion of upfront policy acquisition costs recognized as an expense during the current reporting period.