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Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) generates a steady flow of news as a publicly traded holding company focused on long-term care, aging solutions, and U.S. mortgage insurance. Company announcements often highlight developments across its family of brands, including Genworth, CareScout, and Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT), as well as updates on financial performance and capital allocation.
On this page, readers can follow GNW news related to quarterly earnings releases, conference call schedules, and financial supplements that detail segment results for Enact, Long-Term Care Insurance, and Life and Annuities. Genworth frequently issues press releases in connection with its earnings calls, outlining net income, adjusted operating income, segment performance, and key capital metrics.
News coverage also reflects Genworth’s strategic initiatives in the aging and long-term care space. Recent announcements have described the expansion of the CareScout Quality Network, the launch of Care Plans as a fee-based service to help consumers evaluate long-term care needs and find caregivers, and the introduction of CareScout Care Assurance, CareScout’s inaugural stand-alone long-term care insurance product. In addition, Genworth has reported on CareScout’s acquisition of Seniorly, Inc., a senior living platform and advisor network that will transition to the CareScout platform.
Investors and observers will also find updates on capital allocation decisions, such as new and existing share repurchase authorizations funded from holding company cash and supported by capital returns from Enact. Regulatory and legal developments, including matters related to historic Payment Protection Insurance policies and potential recoveries, are also addressed in company statements.
By reviewing the GNW news feed, users can monitor how Genworth executes its strategy around aging, long-term care, and mortgage insurance, and how these activities are reflected in periodic earnings, segment trends, and corporate actions.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) will release its first quarter earnings results on May 3, 2023, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for May 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the results. Interested parties can access the earnings release, summary presentation, and financial supplement via the company's website.
Additionally, Genworth’s subsidiary Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) will hold a conference call earlier on May 4, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its quarterly results. Registration for the calls is encouraged at least 15 minutes prior.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) announced a ratings upgrade from Moody's, with the company's senior unsecured debt rating for Genworth Holdings, Inc. raised to Ba1 from Ba2. This upgrade signifies a one-notch improvement and reflects Genworth's efforts in enhancing its financial standing. The outlook remains stable. CEO Tom McInerney expressed satisfaction with the upgrade, highlighting the company’s commitment to growth initiatives and shareholder returns. Notably, the Insurer Financial Strength ratings for Genworth’s life insurance subsidiaries were unaffected by this upgrade.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) announced a credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings, elevating its issuer credit ratings from B+ to BB-. The stable outlook reflects the company's improved liquidity and a robust balance sheet. CEO Tom McInerney indicated that this upgrade enhances financial flexibility, allowing for investment in growth initiatives and capital returns to shareholders. Notably, the financial strength ratings of Genworth’s life insurance subsidiaries remain unchanged. Additional insights can be found in the credit opinion published on February 16, 2023.
Genworth Financial reported a strong fourth quarter for 2022, with net income of $175 million, up from $163 million in Q4 2021. Adjusted operating income rose to $167 million compared to $164 million in the previous year. Full-year net income declined to $609 million from $904 million in 2021, while adjusted operating income fell from $765 million to $633 million. The Enact segment showed robust growth, with $120 million in adjusted operating income. The company returned $168 million to shareholders and executed $30 million in share repurchases. Genworth's Risk-Based Capital ratio stands at 290%, indicating strong financial health. The company aims to remove restrictions affecting Enact in early 2023.
Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) announced a leadership restructuring, separating the roles of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer. Effective March, Dan Sheehan will transition out of his dual role, with Jerome Upton appointed as Executive Vice President and CFO, and Kelly Saltzgaber as Executive Vice President and CIO. Sheehan will assist in the transition until March 31, 2023. CEO Tom McInerney praised the leadership changes as beneficial for executing strategic priorities. Both Upton and Saltzgaber have been integral to Genworth’s financial transformation, with Upton recognized for his extensive finance experience and Saltzgaber for her investment management expertise.
Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) will release its fourth quarter earnings after market close on February 6, 2023. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for February 7, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Stakeholders can access the earnings report and financial supplement via the company's website at investor.genworth.com.
Additionally, Genworth's subsidiary, Enact Holdings (NASDAQ: ACT), will hold its earnings call on the same day at 8:00 a.m. ET.
AM Best upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (ICR) of Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) to 'b+' from 'b' and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of C++ for Genworth Life Insurance Company and Genworth Life Insurance Company of New York. The outlook for these ratings is stable. Conversely, Genworth Life and Annuity Insurance Company saw its FSR downgraded to B- from B due to a significant net loss of $179 million attributed to declining equity markets and increased mortality rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Genworth Financial reported a net income of $104 million for Q3 2022, down 67% from $314 million a year earlier. The adjusted operating income also fell 33% to $159 million. The company achieved its debt target of under $1 billion, successfully redeeming $152 million of its debt. Enact's adjusted operating income was $156 million, while U.S. Life Insurance posted $11 million. Notably, annual premium rate increases of $47 million were approved, enhancing net present value by $300 million. The risk-based capital ratio for U.S. life insurance is estimated at 285%.
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