Business Segments · Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs

Reinsurance — Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs

Arch Capital Group Reinsurance — Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs remained flat by 0.0% to $411.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 14.8%, from $358.00M to $411.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Reinsurance — Amortization of Deferred Acquisition Costs shows an upward trend with a 32.3% CAGR. 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 2025

How to read this metric

An increase relative to premiums earned may indicate higher commission structures or changes in business mix, while a decrease suggests lower acquisition costs or a shift toward business with lower upfront fees.

Detailed definition

This represents the systematic recognition of costs incurred to acquire, renew, or issue insurance and reinsurance contr...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported as Deferred Acquisition Cost (DAC) amortization across the insurance industry.

Metric ID: acgl_segment_reinsurance_amortization_of_deferred_acquisition_costs

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$536.75M$813.56M$1.24B$1.43B$1.64B
YoY Change+51.6%+52.4%+15.5%+14.8%
Range$536.75M$1.64B
CAGR+32.3%
Avg YoY Growth+33.6%
Median YoY Growth+33.5%
Current Streak4+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs?
Arch Capital Group (ACGL) reported reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs of $411.00M in Q4 2025.
How has Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs changed year-over-year?
Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs increased by 14.8% year-over-year, from $358.00M to $411.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Arch Capital Group's reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs has grown at a 32.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $536.75M to $1.64B.
What does reinsurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs mean?
The portion of upfront policy acquisition costs recognized as an expense during the current reporting period.