Business Segments · Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

Employee Benefits — Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

The Hartford Financial Services Group Employee Benefits — Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs remained flat by 0.0% to $8.25M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.9%, from $8.50M to $8.25M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Employee Benefits — Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase often correlates with higher new business production, while a decrease may signal a slowdown in new policy acquisition or changes in the expected life of the portfolio.

Detailed definition

This represents the systematic expensing of costs that were initially capitalized because they were directly related to...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice for insurance companies, often compared as a percentage of earned premiums to gauge acquisition efficiency.

Metric ID: hig_segment_employee_benefits_amortization_of_deferred_policy_acquisition_costs

Historical Data

4 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$33.00M$34.00M$34.00M$33.00M
YoY Change+3.0%+0.0%-2.9%
Range$33.00M$34.00M
CAGR+0.0%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hartford Financial Services Group's employee benefits — amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs?
The Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG) reported employee benefits — amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs of $8.25M in Q4 2025.
How has The Hartford Financial Services Group's employee benefits — amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs changed year-over-year?
The Hartford Financial Services Group's employee benefits — amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs decreased by 2.9% year-over-year, from $8.50M to $8.25M.
What is the long-term trend for The Hartford Financial Services Group's employee benefits — amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), The Hartford Financial Services Group's employee benefits — amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $33.00M to $33.00M.
What does employee benefits — amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs mean?
The portion of upfront costs to acquire insurance policies that is recognized as an expense during the current period.