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Deferred Acquisition Costs (DAC)
Deferred Acquisition Cost is the capitalisation (amortisation) by an insurance company of the net costs incurred in renewing business or acquiring new business over the life of the new business. These costs can range from brokerage fees and other expenses required in order to underwrite the insurance.