Investment Oriented Contracts — Deferred acquisition cost
American International Group Investment Oriented Contracts — Deferred acquisition cost increased by 89.7% to $11.00B in Q4 2022 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher recent sales activity or acquisition efforts for investment-oriented products, while a decrease may indicate lower new business volume or a shift in amortization schedules. Rapid growth in this balance relative to revenue may signal aggressive customer acquisition strategies or potential future impairment risks.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the capitalized costs associated with acquiring new investment-oriented insurance contracts that...
Peer comparison
Peers in the life and annuity insurance sector report similar deferred acquisition cost (DAC) balances, though accounting treatments can vary based on the specific classification of the investment contracts under GAAP or IFRS standards.
aig_segment_investment_oriented_contracts_deferred_acquisition_costHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $5.80B | $11.00B |
| QoQ Change | — | +89.7% |
| YoY Change | — | +89.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American International Group's investment oriented contracts — deferred acquisition cost?
- American International Group (AIG) reported investment oriented contracts — deferred acquisition cost of $11.00B in Q4 2022.
- What does investment oriented contracts — deferred acquisition cost mean?
- The amount of acquisition costs for investment-style insurance policies that the company has paid but is spreading out as an expense over the life of the policies.