Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Markel Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs remained flat by 0.0% to $5.52M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 144.1%, from -$12.53M to $5.52M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs shows a downward trend with a -36.9% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 26, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates high investment in new business acquisition, while a decrease suggests lower new business volume or higher amortization.
Detailed definition
This represents the change in capitalized costs associated with acquiring new insurance policies, such as commissions an...
Peer comparison
Standard for insurance companies; reflects the intensity of sales and marketing efforts.
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operating_increase_decrease_in_deferred_policy_acquisiti_eb5164Historical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $139.61M | $140.63M | $1.60M | -$50.10M | $22.07M |
| YoY Change | — | +0.7% | -98.9% | <-999% | +144.1% |
Range-$50.10M – $140.63M
CAGR-36.9%
Avg YoY Growth-795.4%
Median YoY Growth-49.1%
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Markel's increase (decrease) in deferred policy acquisition costs?
- Markel (MKL) reported increase (decrease) in deferred policy acquisition costs of $5.52M in Q4 2025.
- How has Markel's increase (decrease) in deferred policy acquisition costs changed year-over-year?
- Markel's increase (decrease) in deferred policy acquisition costs increased by 144.1% year-over-year, from -$12.53M to $5.52M.
- What is the long-term trend for Markel's increase (decrease) in deferred policy acquisition costs?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Markel's increase (decrease) in deferred policy acquisition costs has grown at a -36.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $139.61M to $22.07M.
- What does increase (decrease) in deferred policy acquisition costs mean?
- The change in capitalized costs incurred to acquire new insurance contracts.