Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20
Business Segments · Amortization of DAC
Allstate Life — Amortization of DAC
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2020
How to read this metric
Higher amortization may reflect higher past sales volume or accelerated policy lapses, while lower amortization may indicate slower growth or improved persistency.
Detailed definition
This represents the systematic expensing of costs incurred to acquire new life insurance policies over the expected life...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice for life insurers, comparable to 'DAC amortization' reported by all life insurance peers.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does allstate life — amortization of dac mean?
- The periodic expense recognized for the costs incurred to acquire new life insurance policies.