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Enact Holdings, Inc. Common Stock (Nasdaq: ACT) operates as a holding company that provides private mortgage insurance services through its subsidiaries, primarily Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation. Established in 1981 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Enact plays a pivotal role in the U.S. housing finance market. The company's mortgage insurance services facilitate homeownership by protecting mortgage lenders and investors against losses caused by borrower defaults. Enact's principal customers include residential mortgage loan originators who select Enact for its extensive risk and capital management capabilities.
Enact boasts a robust financial foundation, underscored by its recent achievements and ongoing strategic initiatives. The company announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.185 per common share, payable on June 13, 2024, and authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $250 million. These actions reflect Enact's strong financial position and commitment to shareholder returns.
The company also reported solid financial results for Q1 2024, with a net income of $161 million and an adjusted operating income of $166 million. Primary insurance in-force reached a record $264 billion, evidencing a 4% year-over-year increase. Enact's financial strength is further validated by its PMIERs sufficiency ratio of 163%, significantly above requirements.
Enact continues to innovate and enhance its service offerings. Recent integrations with PMI Rate Pro enable lenders to seamlessly order mortgage insurance via API, improving customer experience and operational efficiency. Additionally, Enact's commitment to ESG principles, highlighted in its 2023 ESG Report, demonstrates its dedication to sustainable business practices and positive community impact.
For investors and stakeholders, Enact Holdings, Inc. represents a stable and growth-oriented company with a strong track record of financial performance, strategic innovation, and shareholder value creation.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) will release its first quarter earnings on May 3, 2022, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for May 4, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Investors can access the earnings release and financial documents on Genworth's website. The conference call will be available via telephone and online, with a replay accessible until May 18, 2022. Additionally, Enact Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACT) will discuss its first quarter results on the same day, at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Enact Holdings has secured approximately $325 million in excess of loss reinsurance coverage from rated reinsurers, effective March 1, 2022. This credit risk transfer transaction covers existing mortgage insurance policies from July to December 2021. The company's President & CEO, Rohit Gupta, highlighted this as part of their growth and risk management strategy amid market volatility. Since 2015, Enact has executed around $4.4 billion in credit risk transfer transactions, enhancing capital efficiency and shareholder value.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) has appointed Elaine Sarsynski as a new independent director on its Board of Directors. Sarsynski, who previously held leadership roles at MassMutual International, will stand for election at the company's 2022 Annual Meeting. Current board member Debra Perry plans to retire after her term ends in May 2022, not standing for re-election. Company CEO Tom McInerney expressed confidence that Sarsynski's extensive experience in the insurance sector will enhance the board's oversight and contribute to stockholder value.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) announced that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its issuer credit ratings to B+ from B, reflecting substantial improvements in leverage and liquidity. The company retired over $2 billion of debt in 2021, enhancing financial flexibility and enabling plans for further debt retirement. By reducing its debt to below $1 billion, Genworth aims to evaluate returning capital to shareholders. The outlook for the ratings remains positive, signaling potential growth opportunities.
Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) announced the appointment of Michael A. Bless to its Board of Directors, expanding the board to 11 members. Bless brings extensive experience from his roles as CEO and CFO at Century Aluminum Company and director at CNA Financial Corporation. His financial expertise is expected to enhance the board's capabilities. The company aims to strengthen its leadership in private mortgage insurance and continue its mission to help more people achieve homeownership.
Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) reported a strong fourth quarter for 2021 with a net income of $154 million ($0.94 per diluted share), up from $137 million in the previous quarter. The company also achieved a full-year net income of $547 million, reflecting a 48% increase compared to 2020. New insurance written (NIW) was $21.4 billion, down 11% from the previous quarter, but primary insurance-in-force rose to $227 billion. The PMIERs sufficiency stood at 165% or $2,003 million. A $200 million dividend was issued, underscoring strong capital management.
Genworth Financial reported a fourth-quarter net income of $163 million and adjusted operating income of $164 million, down from $267 million and $188 million in Q4 2020. For 2021, net income surged to $904 million, compared to $178 million in 2020. The Enact segment showed strong performance with a 9% growth in primary insurance, while the U.S. Life Insurance segment achieved $41 million in adjusted operating income. Significant debt retirement totaling $2.1 billion was noted. The cash and liquid assets at year-end were $356 million.
Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) announced that it will release its fourth quarter earnings after the market closes on February 1, 2022. A conference call will follow on February 2, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the financial results. The earnings release and financial supplement will be accessible on the company's website. Interested parties can join the conference call via telephone or webcast. Enact, established in 1981, is a leading private mortgage insurance provider, focused on enhancing homeownership opportunities through partnerships with lenders.
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) will release its fourth quarter earnings after market close on February 1, 2022. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for February 2, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. (ET). Investors can access the earnings release and financial supplement via the company's website here. Additionally, Genworth's subsidiary, Enact Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACT), will hold its own conference call on February 2, at 8:00 a.m. (ET), to discuss its fourth quarter results.