Genworth News

It’s Business as Usual for Genworth After Canadian Rule Change for Mortgage Insurance

Genworth MI Canada Inc, which runs the largest Canadian private residential mortgage insurer, said on Monday it has no plans to change its underwriting policy for debt service ratio limits, minimum credit score and downpayment requirements. Government-backed Canada Mortgage and …

Canadian Regulators Approve Genworth Sale of Stake to Brookfield

Canadian regulators have approved the sale of Genworth Financial Inc.’s majority stake in its Canadian unit to asset manager Brookfield Business Partners, the companies said on Monday. Genworth said in October that regulators were scrutinizing the sale of its 57% …

Chinese Insurance Spree Continues as China Oceanwide Bids $2.7 Billion for Genworth

China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. has agreed to purchase Genworth Financial Inc. in a $2.7 billion cash deal, joining a record buying spree by Chinese companies as they seek to boost growth overseas. Monday’s deal by Chinese billionaire Lu Zhiqiang’s …

Genworth Creates Reinsurance Treaty for Mortgage Insurance in Europe

Specialist insurer Genworth has announced the full placement of a new reinsurance treaty for mortgage insurance (MI) in Europe. The bulletin said the “deal is the first of its kind in Europe,” and that it demonstrates “a new confidence amongst …