Business Segments · Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost
Insurance — Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost
W.R. Berkley Insurance — Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost increased by 5.5% to $887.41M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.5%, from $840.92M to $887.41M.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toDeferred acquisition costs
How to read this metric
An increase often signals aggressive growth in new business, while a decrease may indicate a slowdown in policy acquisition.
Detailed definition
This asset represents costs directly related to the acquisition of new insurance contracts, such as commissions and unde...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice for insurers, often referred to as 'DAC'.
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wrb_segment_insurance_deferred_policy_acquisition_costHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $566.72M | $651.26M | $748.13M | $840.92M | $887.41M |
| QoQ Change | — | +14.9% | +14.9% | +12.4% | +5.5% |
| YoY Change | — | +14.9% | +14.9% | +12.4% | +5.5% |
Range$566.72M – $887.41M
CAGR+56.6%
Avg YoY Growth+11.9%
Median YoY Growth+13.6%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.R. Berkley's insurance — deferred policy acquisition cost?
- W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported insurance — deferred policy acquisition cost of $887.41M in Q4 2025.
- How has W.R. Berkley's insurance — deferred policy acquisition cost changed year-over-year?
- W.R. Berkley's insurance — deferred policy acquisition cost increased by 5.5% year-over-year, from $840.92M to $887.41M.
- What does insurance — deferred policy acquisition cost mean?
- Upfront costs to acquire new insurance policies that are spread out over the policy term.