Acquisition Cost Term
Expense of soliciting and placing new insurance business on a company's books. It includes agent's commissions, underwriting expenses, medical and credit report fees, and marketing support services. Because of competition, significant efforts are made by insurance companies to lower acquisition costs. Traditional captive agent companies have often turned to brokerage as additional distribution or sole distribution channels for this reason.
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