Discontinued — last reported Q4 '21
Business Segments · Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs
Other — Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs
Arch Capital Group Other — Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs remained flat by 0.0% to $15.69M in Q4 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2021
How to read this metric
High amortization relative to premiums may indicate high acquisition costs or a shift in the business mix toward more expensive distribution channels.
Detailed definition
The systematic expensing of costs incurred to acquire new insurance business, such as commissions and underwriting fees,...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice for insurance companies under GAAP/IFRS.
Metric ID:
acgl_segment_other_amortization_of_deferred_acquisition_costsHistorical Data
1 years
| FY'21 | |
|---|---|
| Value | $62.74M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arch Capital Group's other — amortization of deferred acquisition costs?
- Arch Capital Group (ACGL) reported other — amortization of deferred acquisition costs of $15.69M in Q4 2021.
- What does other — amortization of deferred acquisition costs mean?
- The gradual expensing of costs paid to acquire new insurance policies.