Globe Life GL Life — Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

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PRUIndividual Life — Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

$7.59B+7.0%

AMPTerm and Whole Life Insurance — Deferred acquisition costs

$17M0.0%

CINFWhole Life Insurance — Deferred policy acquisition costs

$56M+5.7%

AMPOther Life Insurance — Deferred acquisition costs

$1M-50.0%

AFLLife insurance — Deferred policy acquisition costs

$738M+5.3%

CRBGLife Insurance — Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost

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Questions, answered.

What does life — deferred policy acquisition costs mean?

The unamortized portion of upfront costs spent to acquire new insurance policies, held as an asset.

How do you interpret life — deferred policy acquisition costs?

An increasing balance suggests high levels of new business acquisition, while a decreasing balance may suggest lower sales or faster amortization.

How does life — deferred policy acquisition costs compare across companies?

A standard GAAP asset for life insurers, often referred to as 'DAC'.