Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16
Consolidation · General And Administrative Expense
Operating Segments — General And Administrative Expense
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2015
Last reportedQ3 2016
Rolls up toG&A
How to read this metric
A lower ratio relative to premiums indicates higher operational efficiency, whereas an increase may signal rising overhead or scaling challenges.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the overhead costs associated with operating the insurance and reinsurance segments, excluding dire...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'G&A Expenses' or 'Operating Expenses' used by insurance peers to calculate expense ratios.
Metric ID:
acgl_segment_operating_segments_general_and_administrative_expenseSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — general and administrative expense mean?
- The total overhead and administrative costs required to run the insurance business operations.