Business Segments · Other operating expense ratio
Reinsurance — Other operating expense ratio
Arch Capital Group Reinsurance — Other operating expense ratio increased by 10.6% to 5.2% in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
A lower ratio indicates improved operational leverage and cost management within the segment.
Detailed definition
The ratio of general and administrative expenses, excluding acquisition costs, to net premiums earned. It measures the o...
Peer comparison
Used by analysts to benchmark the operational efficiency of a company's back-office and management functions.
Metric ID:
acgl_segment_reinsurance_other_operating_expense_ratioHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 4.3% | 3.5% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| QoQ Change | — | -18.6% | +34.3% | +10.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +20.9% |
Range3.5% – 5.2%
Avg YoY Growth+20.9%
Median YoY Growth+20.9%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — other operating expense ratio?
- Arch Capital Group (ACGL) reported reinsurance — other operating expense ratio of 5.2% in Q1 2026.
- What does reinsurance — other operating expense ratio mean?
- The percentage of earned premiums spent on general operating and administrative costs.