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Deferred acquisition costs
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase suggests high growth in new business, while a decrease may indicate lower sales or faster amortization.
Detailed definition
Costs that are directly related to the acquisition of new insurance contracts, such as commissions and underwriting expe...
Peer comparison
Standard for life and property-casualty insurers; peers with higher growth rates typically show larger deferred acquisition cost balances.
Metric ID:
other_supplementary_insurance_information_deferred_polic_d63766Deferred acquisition costs at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does deferred acquisition costs mean?
- Capitalized costs associated with acquiring new insurance policies that will be expensed over time.