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Enact Receives Ratings Upgrade from S&P Global Ratings

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Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) has received a significant upgrade from S&P Global Ratings, with its insurance subsidiary's long-term financial strength rating raised to BBB+ from BBB, while the issuer credit rating for Enact Holdings increased to BB+ from BB. This marks the second upgrade since the company's IPO, highlighting its strong performance and capital position. CEO Rohit Gupta emphasized that these upgrades reflect Enact's improved market position and execution of its strategic plans, reinforcing its financial stability and flexibility.

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  • S&P upgraded Enact Mortgage Insurance's rating to BBB+ from BBB, indicating improved financial strength.
  • S&P raised Enact Holdings' issuer credit rating to BB+ from BB, suggesting enhanced creditworthiness.
  • The upgrades reflect Enact's strong market position and execution of its strategic plans.
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Second Upgrade from S&P Global Ratings Since IPO Underscores Enact’s Continued Strong Performance and Strong Capital Position

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) (Enact), a leading provider of private mortgage insurance through its insurance subsidiaries, today announced that S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) upgraded the long-term financial strength and issuer credit ratings for its flagship insurance subsidiary, Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation, to BBB+ from BBB. S&P also announced they raised the long-term issuer credit rating on Enact Holdings Inc. to ‘BB+’ from ‘BB’. The outlook for the ratings is stable.

“These upgrades reflect S&P’s recognition of Enact's enhanced market position and performance, and underscore how the continued execution of our cycle-tested strategy has further enhanced the strength of our balance sheet and financial flexibility,” said Rohit Gupta, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to continuing to serve our lender partners across the U.S. and creating long-term value for our stakeholders.”

Additional information regarding the rating changes can be found in the full reports issued by S&P this week.

About Enact Holdings, Inc.
Enact (Nasdaq: ACT), operating principally through its wholly-owned subsidiary Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation since 1981, is a leading U.S. private mortgage insurance provider committed to helping more people achieve the dream of homeownership. Building on a deep understanding of lenders' businesses and a legacy of financial strength, we partner with lenders to bring best-in class service, leading underwriting expertise, and extensive risk and capital management to the mortgage process, helping to put more people in homes and keep them there. By empowering customers and their borrowers, Enact seeks to positively impact the lives of those in the communities in which it serves in a sustainable way. Enact is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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What ratings did S&P Global upgrade for Enact Holdings (ACT)?

S&P Global upgraded Enact's insurance subsidiary rating to BBB+ from BBB and the issuer credit rating for Enact Holdings to BB+ from BB.

What does the ratings upgrade by S&P signify for Enact Holdings (ACT)?

The upgrade signifies improved financial strength and creditworthiness, reflecting Enact's strong performance and capital position.

When did S&P Global announce the ratings upgrade for Enact (ACT)?

The ratings upgrade was announced on February 16, 2023.

Who is the CEO of Enact Holdings (ACT) and what did he say about the ratings upgrade?

The CEO of Enact is Rohit Gupta, who stated that the upgrades reflect the company's enhanced market position and continued execution of its strategy.

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