Discontinued — last reported Q2 '18
Consolidation · Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost Amortization Expense
Operating Segments — Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost Amortization Expense
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ2 2018
How to read this metric
Changes in this expense generally track with changes in premium volume and the timing of policy renewals.
Detailed definition
This expense represents the systematic recognition of previously deferred acquisition costs over the life of the insuran...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice for insurance companies under GAAP; highly comparable across the industry.
Metric ID:
acgl_segment_operating_segments_deferred_policy_acquisition_cost_amortization_expenseSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — deferred policy acquisition cost amortization expense mean?
- The portion of previously paid acquisition costs that is recognized as an expense in the current period.