Bond & Specialty Insurance — Amortization of deferred acquisition costs
The Travelers Companies Bond & Specialty Insurance — Amortization of deferred acquisition costs decreased by 2.5% to $194.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.7%, from $187.00M to $194.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Bond & Specialty Insurance — Amortization of deferred acquisition costs shows an upward trend with a 7.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Stable or declining amortization relative to premiums suggests efficient customer acquisition, while rising costs may indicate higher competitive pressure or commission structures.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the systematic expensing of costs incurred to acquire new insurance business, such as commissions and...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs' (DAC) at other insurance companies.
trv_segment_bond_specialty_insurance_amortization_of_deferred_acquisition_costsHistorical Data
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $156.25M | $156.25M | $156.25M | $156.25M | $168.25M | $168.25M | $168.25M | $168.25M | $182.00M | $183.00M | $194.00M | $197.00M | $187.00M | $195.00M | $197.00M | $199.00M | $194.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +7.7% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +8.2% | +0.5% | +6.0% | +1.5% | -5.1% | +4.3% | +1.0% | +1.0% | -2.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +7.7% | +7.7% | +7.7% | +7.7% | +8.2% | +8.8% | +15.3% | +17.1% | +2.7% | +6.6% | +1.5% | +1.0% | +3.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Travelers Companies's bond & specialty insurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs?
- The Travelers Companies (TRV) reported bond & specialty insurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs of $194.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has The Travelers Companies's bond & specialty insurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs changed year-over-year?
- The Travelers Companies's bond & specialty insurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs increased by 3.7% year-over-year, from $187.00M to $194.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for The Travelers Companies's bond & specialty insurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), The Travelers Companies's bond & specialty insurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs has grown at a 7.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $625.00M to $778.00M.
- What does bond & specialty insurance — amortization of deferred acquisition costs mean?
- The portion of acquisition costs, like commissions, recognized as an expense during the current period.