Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24
Business Segments · Deferred policy acquisition costs
Insurance — Deferred policy acquisition costs
Markel Insurance — Deferred policy acquisition costs decreased by 8.4% to $648.97M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2024
Rolls up toDeferred policy acquisition costs
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher growth in new business acquisition, while a decrease may indicate lower sales volume or changes in commission structures.
Detailed definition
Represents the portion of acquisition costs, such as commissions and underwriting expenses, that are capitalized and amo...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by all P&C insurers as Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (DAC).
Metric ID:
mkl_segment_insurance_deferred_policy_acquisition_costsHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $574.18M | $677.92M | $708.13M | $648.97M |
| QoQ Change | — | +18.1% | +4.5% | -8.4% |
| YoY Change | — | +18.1% | +4.5% | -8.4% |
Range$574.18M – $708.13M
Avg YoY Growth+4.7%
Median YoY Growth+4.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Markel's insurance — deferred policy acquisition costs?
- Markel (MKL) reported insurance — deferred policy acquisition costs of $648.97M in Q4 2024.
- What does insurance — deferred policy acquisition costs mean?
- Capitalized costs incurred to acquire new insurance policies that are expensed over the policy term.