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Enact Holdings, Inc. operates as a U.S. private mortgage insurance provider serving the housing finance market through Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation. Company news centers on mortgage insurance earnings, primary insurance in force, credit performance, PMIERs capital sufficiency, book value measures, and the operating environment for residential mortgage lending.
Recurring updates also cover capital management, including quarterly dividends, share repurchase authorizations, and capital returns. Enact's disclosures describe its work with mortgage lenders and loan originators, its underwriting and risk-management role in residential mortgage guaranty insurance, and its position as a publicly traded subsidiary of Genworth Financial.
Enact Holdings has secured approximately $325 million in excess of loss reinsurance coverage from rated reinsurers, effective March 1, 2022. This credit risk transfer transaction covers existing mortgage insurance policies from July to December 2021. The company's President & CEO, Rohit Gupta, highlighted this as part of their growth and risk management strategy amid market volatility. Since 2015, Enact has executed around $4.4 billion in credit risk transfer transactions, enhancing capital efficiency and shareholder value.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) has appointed Elaine Sarsynski as a new independent director on its Board of Directors. Sarsynski, who previously held leadership roles at MassMutual International, will stand for election at the company's 2022 Annual Meeting. Current board member Debra Perry plans to retire after her term ends in May 2022, not standing for re-election. Company CEO Tom McInerney expressed confidence that Sarsynski's extensive experience in the insurance sector will enhance the board's oversight and contribute to stockholder value.
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).