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Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) is a U.S. private mortgage insurance provider headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, operating principally through Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation. News about ACT often centers on its role in the U.S. housing finance market and its efforts to help more people achieve homeownership through private mortgage insurance.
On this page, readers can follow Enact’s announcements about quarterly earnings, capital management actions and strategic initiatives. The company regularly issues press releases detailing financial results, including metrics related to primary insurance in-force, new insurance written, loss ratios and capital sufficiency. These updates are often accompanied by information on dividends, share repurchases and other capital return decisions.
Enact’s news flow also includes information about its risk and capital management activities. Recent announcements have highlighted quota share reinsurance agreements and excess of loss reinsurance transactions with panels of highly rated reinsurers, which are part of a diversified credit risk transfer program covering portions of expected new insurance written for future book years. In addition, the company has reported on the establishment of a senior unsecured revolving credit facility designed to enhance borrowing capacity and financial flexibility.
Investors and observers can also find details on Enact’s scheduled earnings conference calls, including dates and times for discussions of quarterly results. These communications typically reiterate the company’s focus on disciplined risk management, expense management and its stated mission of supporting responsible homeownership. For anyone tracking the mortgage insurance segment of the finance and insurance sector, Enact’s news provides insight into how a private mortgage insurer manages its portfolio, capital structure and relationship with its majority owner, Genworth Financial, Inc.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) announced that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its issuer credit ratings to B+ from B, reflecting substantial improvements in leverage and liquidity. The company retired over $2 billion of debt in 2021, enhancing financial flexibility and enabling plans for further debt retirement. By reducing its debt to below $1 billion, Genworth aims to evaluate returning capital to shareholders. The outlook for the ratings remains positive, signaling potential growth opportunities.
Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) announced the appointment of Michael A. Bless to its Board of Directors, expanding the board to 11 members. Bless brings extensive experience from his roles as CEO and CFO at Century Aluminum Company and director at CNA Financial Corporation. His financial expertise is expected to enhance the board's capabilities. The company aims to strengthen its leadership in private mortgage insurance and continue its mission to help more people achieve homeownership.
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Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) reported a strong fourth quarter for 2021 with a net income of $154 million ($0.94 per diluted share), up from $137 million in the previous quarter. The company also achieved a full-year net income of $547 million, reflecting a 48% increase compared to 2020. New insurance written (NIW) was $21.4 billion, down 11% from the previous quarter, but primary insurance-in-force rose to $227 billion. The PMIERs sufficiency stood at 165% or $2,003 million. A $200 million dividend was issued, underscoring strong capital management.
Genworth Financial reported a fourth-quarter net income of $163 million and adjusted operating income of $164 million, down from $267 million and $188 million in Q4 2020. For 2021, net income surged to $904 million, compared to $178 million in 2020. The Enact segment showed strong performance with a 9% growth in primary insurance, while the U.S. Life Insurance segment achieved $41 million in adjusted operating income. Significant debt retirement totaling $2.1 billion was noted. The cash and liquid assets at year-end were $356 million.
Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) announced that it will release its fourth quarter earnings after the market closes on February 1, 2022. A conference call will follow on February 2, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the financial results. The earnings release and financial supplement will be accessible on the company's website. Interested parties can join the conference call via telephone or webcast. Enact, established in 1981, is a leading private mortgage insurance provider, focused on enhancing homeownership opportunities through partnerships with lenders.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) will release its fourth quarter earnings after market close on February 1, 2022. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for February 2, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. (ET). Investors can access the earnings release and financial supplement via the company's website here. Additionally, Genworth's subsidiary, Enact Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACT), will hold its own conference call on February 2, at 8:00 a.m. (ET), to discuss its fourth quarter results.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) has completed the redemption of all $308 million of its 4.900% Senior Notes due 2023, using approximately $334 million in cash. This amount covers the principal, a make-whole premium, and accrued interest up to the redemption date of December 15, 2021. Genworth Holdings, its wholly-owned subsidiary, executed this transaction. As a Fortune 500 provider, Genworth addresses financial challenges related to aging, while also being the parent company of Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT).
Genworth Financial, Inc. (GNW) announced a notice of redemption for its outstanding 4.900% Senior Notes due 2023, effective December 15, 2021. The redemption price will be 100% of the principal amount, along with a make-whole premium and any accrued interest. The redemption will be managed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company. This strategic move is part of Genworth's financial management efforts. Genworth Holdings is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genworth Financial, which also owns Enact Holdings, a leading mortgage insurance provider.
On November 15, 2021, Enact Holdings (Nasdaq: ACT) announced a special cash dividend of $200 million, equating to $1.23 per share. Shareholders recorded by November 26, 2021, will receive the payment on December 15, 2021. CEO Rohit Gupta highlighted the company's strong balance sheet and cash flows as foundational for a balanced capital allocation strategy, underscoring a commitment to shareholder value.