NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Subpar results posted last quarter has sent credit default swap (CDS) spreads on Genworth Financial Inc. to their widest results since earlier this year, according to the latest CDS case study from Fitch Solutions.
Five-year CDS on Genworth have come out 56% over the past month, the widest levels seen since February. After pricing consistently in 'BBB-' space since April, the market is now pricing Genworth's credit risk in line with 'BB+' levels, or in speculative grade territory.
'In addition to its second quarter results, souring market sentiment for Genworth also seems to stem from their recent announcement that it will be reviewing the adequacy of its long-term care insurance claims reserves,' said Director Diana Allmendinger.
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