Discontinued — last reported Q4 '23

Business Segments · Acquisition expense ratio

Other — Acquisition expense ratio

This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2023

How to read this metric

A lower ratio suggests more efficient business acquisition and lower distribution costs.

Detailed definition

This ratio measures the costs associated with acquiring new business, such as commissions and brokerage fees, relative t...

Peer comparison

Standard insurance industry metric for measuring distribution efficiency.

Metric ID: acgl_segment_other_acquisition_expense_ratio

Historical Data

10 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23
Value18.8%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
QoQ Change-100.0%
YoY Change-100.0%
Range0%18.8%
CAGR-100.0%
Avg YoY Growth-100.0%
Median YoY Growth-100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arch Capital Group's other — acquisition expense ratio?
Arch Capital Group (ACGL) reported other — acquisition expense ratio of 0.0% in Q4 2023.
What does other — acquisition expense ratio mean?
The percentage of earned premiums spent on commissions and other acquisition costs.