Consolidation · Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost Amortization Expense
Operating Segments — Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost Amortization Expense
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
How to read this metric
Higher amortization can reflect a large, mature book of business, while sudden changes may signal shifts in policy retention or accounting estimates.
Detailed definition
This expense represents the systematic recognition of costs incurred to acquire new insurance policies over the life of...
Peer comparison
Standard metric for life insurance and annuity providers under GAAP accounting.
Metric ID:
pru_segment_operating_segments_deferred_policy_acquisition_cost_amortization_expenseSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — deferred policy acquisition cost amortization expense mean?
- The portion of policy acquisition costs recognized as an expense during the period.