Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19
Business Segments · Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost Amortization Expense
Service Business — Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost Amortization Expense
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2019
How to read this metric
High amortization relative to premiums may indicate high customer acquisition costs or shorter policy durations.
Detailed definition
This represents the periodic expense recognized as the company amortizes the costs associated with acquiring new insuran...
Peer comparison
Standard expense item for all insurers using deferred acquisition cost accounting.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does service business — deferred policy acquisition cost amortization expense mean?
- The expense recognized as the company writes off costs incurred to acquire new insurance policies.