Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20
Business Segments · Deferred Acquisition Costs
Other — Deferred Acquisition Costs
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2020
Rolls up toDeferred acquisition costs
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher growth in new business, while a decrease may indicate lower sales volume or changes in commission structures.
Detailed definition
Represents costs incurred to acquire new insurance contracts, such as commissions and underwriting expenses, which are c...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting metric across the insurance industry for matching expenses to revenue.
Metric ID:
acgl_segment_other_deferred_acquisition_costsSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does other — deferred acquisition costs mean?
- Capitalized costs associated with acquiring new insurance policies.