Discontinued — last reported Q3 '17
Consolidation · Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs Additions
Operating Segments — Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs Additions
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2017
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher investment in new business acquisition and sales growth, while a decrease may indicate lower sales volume or a shift in the product mix toward less commission-intensive offerings.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the amount of new policy acquisition costs, such as commissions and underwriting expenses, that a...
Peer comparison
Most large life insurers report deferred acquisition costs (DAC) additions, though the specific accounting treatment and capitalization policies can vary based on product types and local regulatory frameworks.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — deferred policy acquisition costs additions mean?
- The amount of new sales-related expenses that the company chooses to spread out over the life of the insurance policies instead of recording them all at once.