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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 (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%.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) will release its third quarter earnings after market close on November 1, 2022. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for November 2, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The earnings release, summary presentation, and financial supplement will be accessible on their website.
Additionally, Enact Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACT) will host its earnings call earlier the same day at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) mourns the loss of former board member William H. Bolinder, who passed away on September 29, 2022. Bolinder served on the Board from 2010 to 2019, contributing significantly as Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. He was highly regarded for his financial services expertise and instrumental in shaping Genworth's direction. Bolinder previously held leadership roles at Acadia Trust and Zurich Financial Services Group, demonstrating a strong commitment to the company's success.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) has successfully redeemed all $152 million of its 4.800% Senior Notes due 2024. The total cash outlay for this redemption amounted to approximately $155 million, covering the principal, a make-whole premium, and accrued interest up to September 21, 2022. This strategic move is part of Genworth's efforts to manage debt efficiently while enhancing its financial position.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) announced that its subsidiary, Genworth Holdings, Inc., will redeem all outstanding 4.800% Senior Notes due 2024. The redemption date is set for September 21, 2022, with the redemption price at 100% of the principal plus a make-whole premium and accrued interest. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company will act as the Paying Agent for this transaction.
This strategic move reflects Genworth's focus on managing its debt portfolio efficiently.
Genworth Financial reported Q2 2022 net income of $181 million, down 25% from $240 million in Q2 2021, and adjusted operating income of $176 million, a 9% decline year-over-year. Enact segment adjusted operating income grew to $167 million with a 9% increase in insurance in-force. The company executed $30 million in share repurchases and received a two-notch credit rating upgrade from Moody’s. However, U.S. Life Insurance's adjusted operating income fell to $21 million, influenced by unfavorable life insurance results despite $52 million in premium rate increases approved.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) announces a significant upgrade from Moody's Investors Service, raising its senior unsecured debt rating from B1 to Ba2. This marks the fourth upgrade since September 2021, attributed to improved financial stability and reduced debt levels. CFO Daniel Sheehan highlighted the strengthening of the company's balance sheet and risk reduction. The upgrade does not affect the Insurer Financial Strength ratings of Genworth's life insurance subsidiaries. The outlook for the rating remains stable.
Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) will release its second-quarter earnings on August 1, 2022, following which a conference call is scheduled for August 2, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. (ET). Investors can access the earnings release, presentation, and financial supplement via the company's website at investor.genworth.com. Prior to this, its subsidiary, Enact Holdings (NASDAQ: ACT), will hold its own conference call on August 2, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its results.