Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Progressive Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs remained flat by 0.0% to $87.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates high investment in new business acquisition, while a decrease suggests lower new business volume or higher amortization.
Detailed definition
This represents the change in capitalized costs associated with acquiring new insurance policies, such as commissions an...
Peer comparison
Standard for insurance companies; reflects the intensity of sales and marketing efforts.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_deferred_policy_acquisiti_eb5164Historical Data
4 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $107.00M | $107.00M | $87.00M | $87.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | -18.7% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -18.7% | -18.7% |
Range$87.00M – $107.00M
Avg YoY Growth-18.7%
Median YoY Growth-18.7%
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Progressive's increase (decrease) in deferred policy acquisition costs?
- Progressive (PGR) reported increase (decrease) in deferred policy acquisition costs of $87.00M in Q1 2026.
- What does increase (decrease) in deferred policy acquisition costs mean?
- The change in capitalized costs incurred to acquire new insurance contracts.