Discontinued — last reported Q4 '23
Products & Services · Deferred policy acquisition costs
Property and casualty — Deferred policy acquisition costs
Allstate Property and casualty — Deferred policy acquisition costs increased by 9.9% to $5.40B in Q4 2023 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ4 2023
Rolls up toDeferred policy acquisition costs
How to read this metric
Higher balances suggest significant recent growth in new business, while lower balances may indicate a shift in sales strategy or policy mix.
Detailed definition
Refers to the unamortized portion of costs directly related to the acquisition of new or renewed insurance policies, suc...
Peer comparison
Standard metric across the insurance industry, often referred to as 'DAC' (Deferred Acquisition Costs).
Metric ID:
all_segment_property_and_casualty_deferred_policy_acquisition_costsHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.25B | $4.91B | $5.40B |
| QoQ Change | — | +15.8% | +9.9% |
| YoY Change | — | +15.8% | +9.9% |
Range$4.25B – $5.40B
Avg YoY Growth+12.8%
Median YoY Growth+12.8%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Allstate's property and casualty — deferred policy acquisition costs?
- Allstate (ALL) reported property and casualty — deferred policy acquisition costs of $5.40B in Q4 2023.
- What does property and casualty — deferred policy acquisition costs mean?
- The portion of sales and underwriting costs that are spread out over the life of an insurance policy.