Genworth(US:GNW)2025-11-06 16:00Financial Performance and Key Metrics - Genworth reported net income of $116 million and adjusted operating income of $17 million, or $0.04 per share, driven by strong performance from its mortgage insurance subsidiary, Enact, which contributed $134 million to adjusted operating income [4][5] - The estimated pre-tax statutory income for U.S. life insurance companies was approximately $68 million year-to-date through the end of Q3 2025 [4] - The company ended the quarter with $254 million in cash and liquid assets, indicating a healthy liquidity position [4][31] Business Line Performance - The long-term care (LTC) insurance segment reported an adjusted operating loss of $100 million, primarily due to unfavorable variances in actual experience [19] - Life and annuities reported adjusted operating income of $4 million, with life insurance showing an adjusted operating loss of $15 million, while annuities generated adjusted operating income of $19 million [20] - Enact's adjusted operating income was $134 million, down slightly from the previous quarter and down 9% year-over-year, reflecting a lower reserve release [21] Market Data and Key Metrics - Enact's primary insurance in force grew slightly year-over-year to $272 billion, supported by new insurance written and elevated persistency [21] - The CareScout Quality Network expanded to over 700 providers, covering over 95% of the U.S. population aged 65 and older, with over 2,500 matches achieved year-to-date [8][9] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - Genworth's strategic priorities include creating shareholder value through Enact, stabilizing legacy LTC businesses, and driving growth through CareScout [5][6] - The acquisition of Seniorly enhances CareScout's offerings, allowing the company to reach more aging adults and families beyond its policyholder base [10][11] - The company is focused on managing LTC risk through its multi-year rate action plan (MIRAP), which has achieved approximately $31.8 billion in net present value since its inception [24][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining momentum and delivering on strategic objectives, despite challenges in the LTC segment due to rising claims and benefit utilization [18][19] - The company anticipates that the aging baby boomer population will drive demand for long-term care services, positioning CareScout to meet this need [37] - Management emphasized the importance of premium increases and benefit reductions in achieving self-sustainability for legacy life companies [36][40] Other Important Information - The company expects to allocate between $200-$225 million to share repurchases in 2025, with a new $350 million repurchase authorization in place [32][33] - Genworth's holding company debt stands at $790 million, with a cash-interest coverage ratio of approximately seven times [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: Long-term resolution of the LTC situation - Management highlighted ongoing efforts to ensure the self-sustainability of legacy life companies through premium increases and benefit reductions, while CareScout is positioned to assist the aging population with care needs [36][37] Question: Transition to negative statutory earnings - The primary driver of pressure on statutory income is the long-term care segment, with increasing claims and benefit utilization impacting results [39][40] Question: Future statutory income expectations - Management indicated that while there may be quarter-to-quarter variations, the goal is to achieve break-even through the multi-year rate action plan, with no expectation of generating statutory income from the legacy LTC block [44]