Business Segments · Other operating expense ratio
Insurance — Other operating expense ratio
Arch Capital Group Insurance — Other operating expense ratio increased by 10.1% to 16.3% in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
A lower ratio indicates effective management of fixed costs and operational scale.
Detailed definition
The ratio of general and administrative expenses to net premiums earned, excluding acquisition costs. It measures the ov...
Peer comparison
Standard expense ratio component used across the insurance industry to benchmark operational overhead.
Metric ID:
acgl_segment_insurance_other_operating_expense_ratioHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 15.6% | 14% | 14.8% | 16.3% |
| QoQ Change | — | -10.3% | +5.7% | +10.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +4.5% |
Range14% – 16.3%
Avg YoY Growth+4.5%
Median YoY Growth+4.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arch Capital Group's insurance — other operating expense ratio?
- Arch Capital Group (ACGL) reported insurance — other operating expense ratio of 16.3% in Q1 2026.
- What does insurance — other operating expense ratio mean?
- The percentage of earned premiums used to cover administrative and operational overhead.