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Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Amortization Expense

Progressive Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Amortization Expense decreased by 2.3% to $1.54B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.6%, from $1.46B to $1.54B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Amortization Expense shows an upward trend with a 13.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 4, 2026

How to read this metric

High amortization relative to new business may indicate past high-growth periods, while changes reflect shifts in acquisition strategy.

Detailed definition

This is the periodic expense recognized for the amortization of costs incurred to acquire new insurance policies, such a...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice for insurers; reflects the company's historical customer acquisition efficiency.

Metric ID: other_deferred_policy_acquisition_cost_amortization_expense

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$928.80M$951.50M$958.10M$963.40M$933.60M$970.90M$1.05B$1.12B$1.15B$1.17B$1.22B$1.23B$1.31B$1.39B$1.45B$1.46B$1.51B$1.56B$1.57B$1.54B
QoQ Change+2.4%+0.7%+0.6%-3.1%+4.0%+8.1%+6.4%+3.4%+1.7%+4.2%+0.8%+6.2%+6.3%+4.5%+0.2%+3.8%+2.9%+1.2%-2.3%
YoY Change+0.5%+2.0%+9.5%+15.8%+23.6%+20.8%+16.5%+10.4%+13.4%+18.5%+18.9%+18.2%+15.5%+11.9%+8.3%+5.6%
Range$928.80M$1.57B
CAGR+11.2%
Avg YoY Growth+13.1%
Median YoY Growth+14.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Progressive's deferred policy acquisition costs, amortization expense?
Progressive (PGR) reported deferred policy acquisition costs, amortization expense of $1.54B in Q1 2026.
How has Progressive's deferred policy acquisition costs, amortization expense changed year-over-year?
Progressive's deferred policy acquisition costs, amortization expense increased by 5.6% year-over-year, from $1.46B to $1.54B.
What is the long-term trend for Progressive's deferred policy acquisition costs, amortization expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Progressive's deferred policy acquisition costs, amortization expense has grown at a 13.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.71B to $6.10B.
What does deferred policy acquisition costs, amortization expense mean?
The expense recognized for the costs of acquiring new insurance policies.