Business Segments · Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost

Reinsurance & Monoline Excess — Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost

W.R. Berkley Reinsurance & Monoline Excess — Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost increased by 2.2% to $113.29M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.2%, from $110.81M to $113.29M.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher new business production or shifts in the commission structure of the segment's portfolio.

Detailed definition

Costs directly related to the acquisition of new insurance contracts, such as commissions and premium taxes, that are ca...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice for insurance companies to match acquisition expenses with revenue recognition.

Metric ID: wrb_segment_reinsurance_monoline_excess_deferred_policy_acquisition_cost

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$109.43M$112.23M$113.48M$110.81M$113.29M
QoQ Change+2.6%+1.1%-2.3%+2.2%
YoY Change+2.6%+1.1%-2.3%+2.2%
Range$109.43M$113.48M
CAGR+3.5%
Avg YoY Growth+0.9%
Median YoY Growth+1.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.R. Berkley's reinsurance & monoline excess — deferred policy acquisition cost?
W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported reinsurance & monoline excess — deferred policy acquisition cost of $113.29M in Q4 2025.
How has W.R. Berkley's reinsurance & monoline excess — deferred policy acquisition cost changed year-over-year?
W.R. Berkley's reinsurance & monoline excess — deferred policy acquisition cost increased by 2.2% year-over-year, from $110.81M to $113.29M.
What does reinsurance & monoline excess — deferred policy acquisition cost mean?
Capitalized sales and acquisition costs that are expensed as the insurance policy earns revenue.