Genworth Financial Receives Ratings Upgrade from Moody’s

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) today announced that Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has upgraded the Genworth Holdings, Inc. backed senior unsecured debt rating to Baa3 from Ba1, signifying a one-notch upgrade. The outlook for the rating is stable.

“We are pleased with this upgrade from Moody’s, as it recognizes the continued progress we’ve made to strengthen our financial position and execute on our strategic objectives, as well as the strong value of our approximately 81% ownership of Enact,” said Jerome Upton, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “We remain focused on delivering value for our shareholders as we position the company for long-term success.”

The Insurer Financial Strength ratings of Genworth’s life insurance subsidiaries, which include Genworth Life Insurance Company, Genworth Life Insurance Company of New York and Genworth Life and Annuity Insurance Company, were unaffected by this ratings action.

Additional information regarding the rating upgrade can be found in the rating action issued by Moody’s this week.

About Genworth Financial
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) is a Fortune 1000 company focused on empowering families to navigate the aging journey with confidence, now and in the future. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth provides guidance, products, and services that help people understand their caregiving options and fund their long-term care needs. Genworth is also the parent company of publicly traded Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT), a leading U.S. mortgage insurance provider. For more information on Genworth, visit genworth.com, and for more information on Enact Holdings, Inc. visit enactmi.com.

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