Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20
Products & Services · Impact of Deferred Profit Liability
Hospital indemnity — Impact of Deferred Profit Liability
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ4 2020Feb 22, 2024
How to read this metric
Changes in this metric reflect shifts in the timing of profit recognition, often driven by changes in policy persistency or expected profitability.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the impact of deferred profit liabilities on the segment's financial results, representing profits...
Peer comparison
Common in life and health insurance accounting to manage earnings volatility.
Metric ID:
afl_segment_hospital_indemnity_impact_of_deferred_profit_liabilitySimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does hospital indemnity — impact of deferred profit liability mean?
- The effect of spreading profit recognition over the duration of the insurance contract.