Discontinued — last reported Q4 '23
Underwriting Segments — Acquisition expenses
Arch Capital Group Underwriting Segments — Acquisition expenses remained flat by 0.0% to $578.00M in Q4 2023 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.5%, from $500.52M to $578.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Underwriting Segments — Acquisition expenses shows an upward trend with a 36.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
High acquisition expenses relative to premiums may indicate aggressive growth strategies or high competition in the distribution channel.
Detailed definition
Costs directly associated with acquiring new insurance business, including commissions paid to brokers, agents, and othe...
Peer comparison
Varies by product line and distribution model across the insurance sector.
acgl_segment_underwriting_segments_acquisition_expensesHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $300.55M | $306.02M | $357.54M | $378.16M | $413.32M | $447.59M | $500.52M | $578.00M | $578.00M | $578.00M | $578.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.8% | +16.8% | +5.8% | +9.3% | +8.3% | +11.8% | +15.5% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +37.5% | +46.3% | +40.0% | +52.8% | +39.8% | +29.1% | +15.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arch Capital Group's underwriting segments — acquisition expenses?
- Arch Capital Group (ACGL) reported underwriting segments — acquisition expenses of $578.00M in Q4 2023.
- How has Arch Capital Group's underwriting segments — acquisition expenses changed year-over-year?
- Arch Capital Group's underwriting segments — acquisition expenses increased by 15.5% year-over-year, from $500.52M to $578.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Arch Capital Group's underwriting segments — acquisition expenses?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), Arch Capital Group's underwriting segments — acquisition expenses has grown at a 36.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.24B to $2.31B.
- What does underwriting segments — acquisition expenses mean?
- The costs incurred to acquire new insurance policies, such as commissions.