Financial Performance - Genworth reported net income of $54 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, and adjusted operating income of $51 million, or $0.12 per diluted share[12] - Enact reported adjusted operating income of $137 million and distributed $76 million in capital returns to Genworth[12] - U S life insurance companies' RBC ratio was 304%[12] - Genworth holding company cash and liquid assets totaled $211 million at quarter-end[12] Strategic Progress - Enact has provided $76 million in capital returns, with $979 million since its IPO[16] - The company executed $45 million in share repurchases in 1Q[16] - Estimated net present value of $31 3 billion achieved from LTC IFAs since 2012[16] - $24 million of gross incremental LTC premium approvals were obtained[16] CareScout Update - CareScout Quality Network achieved 90% coverage and 576 matches in 1Q[16] - CareScout is targeting 2,500 matches in 2025[21] Enact Segment - Enact's primary insurance in force (IIF) was $268 billion[31] - Enact's earned premiums were $245 million[33] - Enact's estimated PMIERs sufficiency ratio was 165%, $1,966 million above requirements[40]

Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $1,786 million, a slight increase from $1,864 million in Q1 2024[33] - Net income available to common stockholders for Q1 2025 was $54 million, compared to a loss of $1 million in Q4 2024 and $85 million in Q3 2024[36] - Adjusted operating income for Q1 2025 was $51 million, up from $15 million in Q4 2024 and $48 million in Q1 2024[36] - Basic earnings per share for continuing operations in Q1 2025 was $0.14, compared to $0.01 in Q4 2024 and $0.20 in Q3 2024[36] - Total revenues for the Long-Term Care Insurance Segment in Q1 2025 were $1,051 million, slightly down from $1,105 million in Q1 2024[59] - Adjusted Operating Loss for the Long-Term Care Insurance Segment was $30 million in Q1 2025, compared to a profit of $3 million in Q1 2024[59] - Total revenues for the Life and Annuities Segment in Q1 2025 were $421 million, a decrease from $461 million in Q1 2024[66] - Adjusted Operating Loss for the Life and Annuities Segment was $33 million in Q1 2025, compared to a loss of $1 million in Q1 2024[66] - The loss from continuing operations for Q1 2025 was $44 million, compared to a loss of $29 million in Q1 2024[69] - The total premiums for the first quarter of 2025 were $862 million, slightly down from $875 million in the first quarter of 2024[98] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of March 31, 2025, were $87,256 million, an increase from $86,871 million at the end of 2024[39] - Total liabilities as of March 31, 2025, amounted to $77,575 million, a slight increase from $77,440 million on December 31, 2024[42] - Policyholder account balances stood at $14,447 million as of March 31, 2025, a decrease from $14,594 million on December 31, 2024[42] - Future policy benefits liabilities were recorded at $54,158 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $53,610 million at the end of 2024, indicating a rise of approximately 1.02%[42] - Total equity increased to $9,681 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $9,431 million at the end of 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 2.65%[42] Investment Income - The company reported net investment income of $739 million in Q1 2025, down from $782 million in Q1 2024[33] - U.S. GAAP Net Investment Income for Q1 2025 was $739 million, a decrease from $782 million in Q1 2024[86] - Net investment income for Q1 2025 was $144 million, consistent with Q4 2024, but down from $167 million in Q1 2024[69] - Policy loans generated a net investment income of $36 million in Q1 2025, down from $58 million in Q1 2024[86] - Limited partnerships contributed $8 million to net investment income in Q1 2025, a decrease from $20 million in Q1 2024[86] Insurance Operations - New insurance written for the Enact segment is regularly monitored as a measure of new business volume generated[22] - The company considers the loss ratio for the Enact segment as a measure of underwriting performance, which is calculated as benefits and other changes in policy reserves to net earned premiums[24] - Direct Primary New Insurance Written (NIW) for Q1 2025 was $9,818 million, a decrease from $10,526 million in Q1 2024[54] - Direct Primary Insurance In-Force remained stable at $268,366 million in Q1 2025 compared to $263,645 million in Q1 2024[54] - Primary Delinquencies increased to 22,349 in Q1 2025 from 19,492 in Q1 2024, indicating a rise in risk[54] - The Loss Ratio for Q1 2025 was 12%, up from a negative 7% in Q1 2024, reflecting increased claims relative to premiums[54] Equity and Shareholder Information - Total stockholders' equity as of March 31, 2025, is $8,710 million, an increase from $8,494 million as of December 31, 2024[28] - Book value per share increased to $20.94 as of March 31, 2025, compared to $20.16 as of December 31, 2024[28] - The weighted-average common shares used in basic earnings per share calculations for the first quarter of 2025 is 418.3 million[28] - The weighted-average common shares outstanding for Q1 2025 were 418.3 million, a decrease from 443.0 million in Q1 2024[36] Comprehensive Income - The company reported a total accumulated other comprehensive loss of $1,421 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $1,642 million as of December 31, 2024[28] - Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) improved to $(1,421) million as of March 31, 2025, from $(1,642) million on December 31, 2024[42] Investment Strategy - The company continues to focus on maintaining a balanced investment strategy while managing credit risk effectively[81] - The overall investment portfolio composition remains diversified, with fixed maturity securities making up a significant portion of the total assets[81] - Public fixed maturity securities accounted for 43% of the total investment portfolio, with a carrying amount of $26,470 million, slightly up from $26,159 million in the previous quarter[81] - Private fixed maturity securities remained stable at 18% of the total portfolio, with a carrying amount of $11,166 million, compared to $10,882 million in the previous quarter[81]

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Housing Market and Mortgage Insurance - The U.S. housing market saw a significant decline in mortgage originations from 2022 to 2024, primarily due to rising interest rates, low housing supply, and affordability issues, leading to lower new insurance written at Enact Holdings [255]. - Rising interest rates could increase defaults, as borrowers may struggle to qualify for replacement loans, and could negatively affect home prices, increasing the risk of loss for Enact Holdings [255]. - A decline in home values could lead to higher frequency and severity of defaults, impacting the company's financial condition and results of operations [258]. - Changes to the charters or practices of GSEs could adversely affect the company's business and financial condition, particularly regarding mortgage insurance [284]. - The FHFA's Enterprise Capital Framework could lead to increased guarantee pricing by GSEs, negatively impacting the private mortgage insurance market [285]. - The company may not be eligible to write new insurance on loans acquired by GSEs if it fails to meet PMIERs requirements [292]. - Changes in regulations affecting the mortgage insurance markets could significantly reduce demand for the company's services [299]. - Enact Holdings' largest customer accounted for 20% of its total new insurance written and 11% of its total revenues in 2024 [312]. - The top five customers generated 34% of Enact Holdings' new insurance written in 2024 [312]. - Regulatory changes, such as the proposed Basel III Endgame rule, could decrease the demand for mortgage insurance if adopted as proposed [303]. - The Dodd-Frank Act requires originators to retain a specified percentage of credit risk on securitized mortgages, which could adversely affect future demand for mortgage insurance if definitions change unfavorably [302]. - A decrease in high loan-to-value mortgage originations could lead to a decline in Enact Holdings' revenue, as demand for mortgage insurance would be reduced [333]. - Alternatives to private mortgage insurance may reduce the amount of insurance written by Enact Holdings, adversely impacting revenue [338]. - Delegated underwriting programs represent approximately 70% of new insurance written, which could expose Enact Holdings to unanticipated claims if guidelines are not followed [341]. Regulatory Environment - The company is heavily reliant on obtaining significant premium rate increases and associated benefit reductions for the sustainability of its legacy U.S. life insurance subsidiaries [263]. - Regulatory approval is required for premium increases in long-term care insurance, which can be a lengthy process and may not always be granted [265]. - Future premium rate increases and associated benefit reductions may not be realized if regulatory approvals are not obtained, potentially leading to increased reserves and adverse impacts on earnings [266]. - The company is subject to extensive regulation, which may limit profitability and growth, and changes in regulation could have a material adverse effect on its business [268]. - An adverse change in the regulatory requirements on U.S. life insurance subsidiaries could materially impact the company's business and financial condition [281]. - The company faces challenges in its principal U.S. life insurance subsidiaries, particularly those relying heavily on in-force rate actions for earnings and capital [281]. - The RBC ratio of each of the company's U.S. life insurance subsidiaries exceeded the level that would require corrective action as of December 31, 2024 [281]. - The company may experience variability in statutory results and a decline in RBC ratios due to the time lag in realizing benefits from in-force rate actions [281]. - The company is subject to minimum statutory capital requirements, which if not met, could restrict its ability to conduct business [296]. - The NAIC adopted amendments to the MGI Model Act in August 2023, which could have a material adverse effect on the mortgage guaranty insurance market [297]. - Changes in federal and state regulations could materially affect the operations and profitability of Enact Holdings [301]. Operational Risks - Higher persistency on existing insured loans was observed, as prevailing market interest rates exceeded the mortgage interest rates of most of Enact Holdings' loan portfolio [255]. - The company faces potential adverse impacts on operations if the volume of new insurance written remains suppressed for an extended period [255]. - The company faces intense competition for qualified employees, which could adversely impact its operations and financial condition [309]. - Geographic concentration in the mortgage portfolio increases exposure to localized economic conditions, despite efforts to diversify [314]. - The effectiveness of disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting may not prevent errors or misstatements, potentially impacting investor confidence [315]. - Enact Holdings relies on third-party vendors for efficient execution of processes, which may lead to reputational damage and financial impact if these vendors fail to meet obligations [325]. - Enact Holdings may face challenges in maintaining or increasing capital in its mortgage insurance subsidiaries, potentially affecting business performance and regulatory compliance [327]. - The ability to raise additional capital through stock issuance is limited, which could adversely impact Enact Holdings' business and financial condition [329]. - Reinsurance availability and affordability are impacted by financial performance and market conditions, potentially increasing risk and capital requirements for Enact Holdings [331]. Emerging Risks - Approximately 2.5 million to 2.7 million personal information records were exposed due to a cybersecurity incident involving a third-party vendor [320]. - Advances in medical technology and genetic research could affect the financial performance of Enact Holdings' life insurance and long-term care insurance businesses [343]. - Medical advances may lead to longer payment durations under life insurance policies, potentially reducing profitability [346]. - Slower medical advancements in cognitive decline could increase claims duration in long-term care insurance, impacting financial performance [346]. - Emerging risks include natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, and public health emergencies, which could adversely affect business operations and financial condition [348]. - Geopolitical tensions, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, may increase costs and disrupt supply chains, impacting overall economic environment [348]. - The company faces risks from potential public health emergencies similar to those experienced during COVID-19, affecting business operations [348]. - Inability to leverage new technology developments, particularly in artificial intelligence, could hinder future business success and increase compliance costs [349]. - Competitors may adopt artificial intelligence technologies more effectively, posing a competitive risk to the company [349]. - Poor implementation of new technologies could lead to additional risks that may adversely impact business and financial condition [349].

Core Viewpoint - Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) is undergoing a multi-year turnaround, presenting a strong investment opportunity as indicated by a "Strong Buy" rating [1] Company Summary - Genworth Financial is currently in the midst of a significant transformation aimed at improving its market position and financial performance [1] - The company is believed to be undervalued, with potential for profit due to its less widespread following among average investors [1] Analyst Position - The analyst holds a beneficial long position in Genworth Financial shares, indicating confidence in the company's future performance [2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2024, Genworth reported a net loss of $1 million, while adjusted operating income was $15 million, primarily driven by Enact's strong performance contributing $137 million to adjusted operating income [13][14] - For the full year, net income was $299 million or $0.68 per share, with adjusted operating income of $273 million [14][33] - The total estimated pretax statutory loss for U.S. life insurance companies was $33 million for Q4, while full-year statutory pretax income was $378 million, including a $355 million benefit from legal settlements [15][48] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The long-term care (LTC) insurance segment reported an adjusted operating loss of $104 million in Q4, driven by liability remeasurement losses and unfavorable assumption updates [30] - Enact's adjusted operating income for Q4 was $137 million, reflecting a 6% year-over-year increase, with primary insurance in force growing 2% year-over-year to a record $269 billion [34][35] - The adjusted operating loss for LTC for the full year was $176 million, primarily due to remeasurement losses [33] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Enact's PMIER sufficiency ratio remained strong at 167%, approximately $2.1 billion above requirements [35] - Genworth's share of Enact's book value increased to $4.1 billion at year-end 2024, up from $3.8 billion at year-end 2023 [36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to create shareholder value through its 81% ownership stake in Enact, which has returned $903 million in capital since its IPO, including $289 million in 2024 [17] - The CareScout Quality Network has expanded to cover 86% of the aged 65-plus population in the U.S., with nearly 500 providers joining the network [11][12] - The company plans to invest $75 million in the new CareScout Insurance Company in 2025 to meet regulatory requirements [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the progress made in 2024 and the momentum building for future growth, particularly through CareScout and Enact [7][28] - The company anticipates generating $1 billion to $1.5 billion in claims savings over time through the CareScout Quality Network [22] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining self-sustainability in legacy LTC businesses through the multiyear rate action plan (MYRAP) [18][39] Other Important Information - The company ended Q4 with holding company cash and liquid assets of $294 million, including $186 million set aside for future obligations [16][52] - Genworth repurchased 51 million shares in Q4 at an average price of $7.32 per share, with plans to allocate $100 million to $120 million for share repurchases in 2025 [54][55] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on CareScout Services revenue expectations - Management indicated that CareScout Services already generates revenue from the assessment business and expects to grow products and customer base in 2025 [60][61] Question: Timing of the U.K. court case - The court case between AXA and Santander is scheduled for early March, with an expected duration of about six weeks if it goes to trial [67][68] Question: Funding for CareScout Insurance entity - The capital contribution for the new CareScout Insurance entity will be funded from existing holding company resources, as part of the base operating plan [69][71]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the fourth quarter, the company reported a net loss of $1 million, while adjusted operating income was $15 million, primarily driven by strong performance from Enact, which contributed $137 million to adjusted operating income [11][12] - For the full year, net income was $299 million or $0.68 per share, with adjusted operating income of $273 million [12][26] - The company ended the fourth quarter with holding company cash and liquid assets of $294 million, including approximately $186 million in cash set aside for future obligations [13][38] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Long Term Care (LTC) Insurance segment reported an adjusted operating loss of $104 million in the fourth quarter, driven by a liability remeasurement loss [23][26] - Enact delivered $137 million in adjusted operating income for the fourth quarter, reflecting a 6% year-over-year increase [27] - The Life and Annuities segment reported adjusted operating income of $5 million in the fourth quarter, including a net favorable impact from model and assumption updates [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Enact's primary insurance in force grew 2% year-over-year to a record $269 billion, supported by new insurance written and continued elevated persistency [27] - The company achieved $40 million in gross incremental premium approvals in the fourth quarter, with an average percentage increase of 23% [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three strategic priorities: creating shareholder value through its stake in Enact, maintaining self-sustainability in its legacy LTC business, and driving future growth with CareScout [13][21] - The CareScout quality network has expanded to nearly 500 home care providers, with a goal to cover 70 million aging individuals in the U.S. [10][17] - The company plans to invest $75 million in the new CareScout Insurance Company in 2025 to meet regulatory requirements [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the progress made in 2024 and the momentum building for future growth, particularly through CareScout and Enact [7][21] - The company anticipates that CareScout services will generate significant claim savings and revenue over time [16][18] Other Important Information - The company has reduced its wholly-owned company debt to $790 million, down from $4.2 billion at the beginning of 2013 [9] - The multi-year rate action plan (myRAP) has contributed a total of $31.2 billion in net present value to the legacy business since 2012 [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on CareScout services revenue expectations? - Management indicated that CareScout services already generate revenue from the assessment business and expects to grow revenues from matches between policyholders and the CareScout quality network [44][46] Question: What is the update on the timing of the UK court case? - The court case is scheduled for early March and could last about six weeks if it goes to trial without a settlement [51] Question: Will the $75 million capital contribution to the new CareScout insurance entity come from existing holding company resources? - Management confirmed that the funding for growth initiatives, including the capital contribution, is included in the base operating plan [52]

Earnings Summary February 18, 2025 1 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements 4Q Investor Presentation 3 — Net loss1 of $1M, and adjusted operating income1,2 of $15M in the fourth quarter — Enact reported adjusted operating income of $137M1 in the fourth quarter; distributed $84M in capital returns to Genworth — Completed annual assumption updates with unfavorable impacts to adjusted operating income (loss) in LTC and Life and Annuities of $52M — U.S. life insurance companies' RBC3 ratio of 306% ...

Financial Results Announcements - Enact Holdings, Inc. announced its financial results for Q4 2024 on February 4, 2025[4] - Genworth Financial, Inc. will release its earnings for Q4 2024 after market close on February 18, 2025[5] Conference Call Information - A conference call to discuss the quarterly results is scheduled for February 19, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET[5]

Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q3 2024 were $1,880 million, an increase of 3% compared to $1,831 million in Q3 2023[178]. - Premiums decreased by 4% to $874 million in Q3 2024 from $915 million in Q3 2023[178]. - Net investment income fell by 3% to $777 million in Q3 2024, down from $801 million in Q3 2023[178]. - Income from continuing operations increased by 102% to $121 million in Q3 2024, compared to $60 million in Q3 2023[178]. - Net income for Q3 2024 was $118 million, a 97% increase from $60 million in Q3 2023[178]. - Total benefits and expenses decreased by 1% to $1,719 million in Q3 2024 from $1,741 million in Q3 2023[178]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, total revenues were $5,513 million, a decrease of 1% from $5,577 million in the same period of 2023[179]. - Net income available to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $300 million, up 4% from $288 million in the same period of 2023[179]. - Adjusted operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $48 million, up from $42 million in the prior year, reflecting a 14% increase[185]. - The adjusted operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $258 million, down from $271 million in the prior year, indicating a decrease of 5%[185]. Capital Management - Enact Holdings provided $81 million of capital returns to Genworth Holdings in Q3 2024, with expected total returns for 2024 between $245 million and $285 million[169]. - Genworth has repurchased $503 million worth of its common stock since the initiation of its share repurchase program in May 2022[169]. - Genworth Financial executed $135 million of share repurchases during the nine months ended September 30, 2024[197]. - Genworth Holdings received $205 million in capital returns from Enact Holdings during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, with expectations of total returns between $245 million and $285 million for the full year[293]. - Genworth Financial repurchased 21,551,602 shares at an average price of $6.26 per share for a total of $135 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024[293]. Ratings and Outlook - Moody's affirmed Genworth Holdings' senior unsecured debt rating at "Ba1" with a positive outlook as of October 9, 2024[172]. - A.M. Best upgraded Genworth Financial's credit rating to "bb-" from "b+" with a stable outlook on August 28, 2024[173]. - Genworth Life Insurance Company and Genworth Life Insurance Company of New York maintained a financial strength rating of "C++" with a stable outlook[173]. Long-Term Care Insurance - Genworth achieved an estimated cumulative economic benefit of approximately $30 billion from approved rate actions in long-term care insurance since 2012[170]. - The company expects continued overall growth in new claims as policyholders reach their peak claim years, despite mixed experience in long-term care insurance[229]. - Legal settlements covering approximately 70% of the long-term care insurance block are expected to result in a net favorable economic impact, reducing tail risk on long-duration liabilities[234]. - The total liability for future policy benefits for long-term care insurance is $42.4 billion, sensitive to interest rate movements, which may cause volatility in reserve balances[231]. - Long-term care insurance premiums decreased by $40 million (6%) from $621 million in Q3 2023 to $581 million in Q3 2024[235]. - Total revenues for the Long-Term Care Insurance segment increased by $53 million (5%) from $1,082 million in Q3 2023 to $1,135 million in Q3 2024[235]. Investment Performance - Net investment income rose by 13% to $62 million in Q3 2024, compared to $55 million in Q3 2023, primarily due to higher investment yields[210]. - The company recorded $66 million in net investment gains for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $43 million in the same period last year[281]. - Net unrealized gains on limited partnerships increased by $41 million in the current year, driven by favorable private equity market performance[282]. - The company reported $10 million in net investment gains related to derivatives, a significant improvement from $28 million in net investment losses in the prior year[282]. Insurance Operations - The Long-Term Care Insurance segment reported an adjusted operating loss of $46 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an improvement from a loss of $71 million in the same period last year[185]. - Enact's primary persistency rate was 83%, contributing to insurance in-force growth despite a 6% decrease in new insurance written compared to the third quarter of 2023[192]. - The delinquency rate for primary insurance increased to 2.17% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 2.10% on December 31, 2023, and 1.97% on September 30, 2023[222]. - The primary insurance in-force for loans with a FICO score over 760 increased to $114,424 million in 2024 from $109,701 million in 2023[221]. Market Conditions - The unemployment rate remained flat at 4.1% in September 2024, with approximately 6.8 million unemployed Americans[202]. - The U.S. Federal Reserve decreased interest rates by 50 basis points in September 2024, with forecasts for additional decreases in Q4 2024[276]. - Credit spreads tightened during the third quarter of 2024, indicating strong overall credit market performance[276]. - The company continues to monitor changes in interest rates as part of its market risk assessment[300]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Net cash inflows from operating activities decreased to $61 million in 2024 from $450 million in 2023, primarily due to higher benefit payments and lower premiums collected in the long-term care insurance business[291]. - Net cash inflows from investing activities fell to $641 million in 2024 compared to $913 million in 2023, mainly due to lower net sales and maturities of fixed maturity securities[291]. - Net cash outflows from financing activities improved to $(860) million in 2024 from $(1,170) million in 2023, driven by lower net withdrawals from investment contracts[291]. - As of September 30, 2024, Genworth Holdings had $369 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, an increase from $350 million at the end of 2023[294].