Business Segments · Acquisition expense ratio
Reinsurance — Acquisition expense ratio
Arch Capital Group Reinsurance — Acquisition expense ratio decreased by 4.0% to 19.0% in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.8%, from 20.6% to 19.0%. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
A lower ratio suggests higher efficiency in distribution and lower commission costs relative to premium volume.
Detailed definition
The ratio of acquisition expenses, such as commissions and brokerage fees, to net premiums earned. This reflects the cos...
Peer comparison
Commonly compared across peers to evaluate the competitiveness of distribution channels and commission structures.
Metric ID:
acgl_segment_reinsurance_acquisition_expense_ratioHistorical Data
11 periods
| Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 19.9% | 19.4% | 19.8% | 20.6% | 20.9% | 19.8% | 19% |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +275.5% | -2.5% | +2.1% | +4.0% | +1.5% | -5.3% | -4.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +275.5% | +266.0% | +273.6% | +3.5% | +7.7% | +0.0% | -7.8% |
Range5.3% – 20.9%
CAGR+66.6%
Avg YoY Growth+116.9%
Median YoY Growth+7.7%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — acquisition expense ratio?
- Arch Capital Group (ACGL) reported reinsurance — acquisition expense ratio of 19.0% in Q1 2026.
- How has Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — acquisition expense ratio changed year-over-year?
- Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — acquisition expense ratio decreased by 7.8% year-over-year, from 20.6% to 19.0%.
- What does reinsurance — acquisition expense ratio mean?
- The cost of acquiring new business as a percentage of earned premiums.