Business Segments · Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost
Insurance — Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost
W.R. Berkley Insurance — Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost remained flat by 0.0% to $312.10M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.5%, from $270.29M to $312.10M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Insurance — Amortization of Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost shows an upward trend with a 10.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
Changes should track with the volume of earned premiums; significant deviations may indicate changes in policy mix or acquisition efficiency.
Detailed definition
This represents the periodic expense recognized as the capitalized acquisition costs of insurance policies are systemati...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting expense for insurers.
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wrb_segment_insurance_amortization_of_deferred_policy_acquisition_costHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $830.20M | $935.47M | $931.75M | $1.08B | $1.25B |
| YoY Change | — | +12.7% | -0.4% | +16.0% | +15.5% |
Range$830.20M – $1.25B
CAGR+10.7%
Avg YoY Growth+10.9%
Median YoY Growth+14.1%
Current Streak2 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.R. Berkley's insurance — amortization of deferred policy acquisition cost?
- W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported insurance — amortization of deferred policy acquisition cost of $312.10M in Q4 2025.
- How has W.R. Berkley's insurance — amortization of deferred policy acquisition cost changed year-over-year?
- W.R. Berkley's insurance — amortization of deferred policy acquisition cost increased by 15.5% year-over-year, from $270.29M to $312.10M.
- What is the long-term trend for W.R. Berkley's insurance — amortization of deferred policy acquisition cost?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), W.R. Berkley's insurance — amortization of deferred policy acquisition cost has grown at a 10.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $830.20M to $1.25B.
- What does insurance — amortization of deferred policy acquisition cost mean?
- The portion of upfront policy acquisition costs recognized as an expense in the current period.