Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16
Business Segments · Underwriting Acquisition And Insurance Expenses
Reinsurance — Underwriting Acquisition And Insurance Expenses
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ3 2016
How to read this metric
Lower costs relative to premiums written generally indicate better underwriting efficiency.
Detailed definition
This represents the costs associated with acquiring new insurance business, including commissions paid to brokers and ot...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for all P&C insurers; highly comparable across the industry.
Metric ID:
mkl_segment_reinsurance_underwriting_acquisition_and_insurance_expensesSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does reinsurance — underwriting acquisition and insurance expenses mean?
- Costs paid to acquire new insurance policies, such as broker commissions.