Lincoln National LNC Group Protection — Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost

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PRUGroup Insurance — Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs

$154M-3.1%

THGDeferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Amortization Expense

$333.2M+6.1%

METGroup Benefits — Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Amortization Expense

$12M+100%

ALLProtection Services — Deferred policy acquisition costs

$3.23B+2.6%

AXSDeferred Policy Acquisition Costs, Amortization Expense

$304.26M+15.0%

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Questions, answered.

What is Lincoln National's group protection — deferred policy acquisition cost?

Lincoln National (LNC) reported group protection — deferred policy acquisition cost of $196M in Q1 2026.

How has Lincoln National's group protection — deferred policy acquisition cost changed year-over-year?

Lincoln National's group protection — deferred policy acquisition cost increased by 8.3% year-over-year, from $181M to $196M.

What is the long-term trend for Lincoln National's group protection — deferred policy acquisition cost?

Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Lincoln National's group protection — deferred policy acquisition cost has grown at a 13.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $588M to $756M.

What does group protection — deferred policy acquisition cost mean?

This metric tracks the unamortized portion of costs directly related to the successful acquisition of new insurance policies, such as commissions and underwriting expenses. By deferring these costs, the company matches expenses with the revenue generated over the life of the policy. It is a key indicator of the efficiency and scale of the company's sales and distribution efforts.