RICHMOND, VA., December 3, 2019 – Genworth Mortgage Insurance, an operating segment of Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW), today announced that President & CEO Rohit Gupta was recently named a 2019 Vanguard Award recipient for his contributions to the mortgage industry by premier industry publication HousingWire. Genworth Mortgage Insurance continues to work diligently to put more people in homes through a focus on exceptional service, innovative offerings, and top talent.

In its fifth year, HousingWire recognizes executives in the housing finance industry for their outstanding leadership in the space. The Vanguard Award is reserved for the true trailblazers in the housing industry, the visionaries that are leading the charge into the future. HousingWire’s 2019 Vanguards have led their respective companies to spectacular success, as evidenced by expanding products, services, and profits.

“It’s an honor to be recognized alongside other industry leaders who are making strides to find faster, safer, and smarter ways to bring the dream of homeownership to more families across the United States,” said Rohit Gupta, President & CEO, Genworth Mortgage Insurance.

“HousingWire's Vanguards represent the most inspirational leaders, builders, and shapers of the housing industry," HousingWire Associate Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. “It is one of the most distinguished awards in housing, and personifies the executives that are raising the bar for this industry and taking it to new heights.”

Rohit Gupta, President & CEO (Raleigh, N.C. resident)
Rohit Gupta is the President and CEO for Genworth’s U.S. Mortgage Insurance Business. Passionate about helping more people responsibly achieve and maintain the dream of homeownership, Rohit works with lenders, regulators, and policy leaders to advocate for the value of mortgage insurance to a sustainable housing finance system. Along with his advocacy, Mr. Gupta served as chairman and remains a Board member of the U.S. Mortgage Insurers trade association. He also serves on the Boards of the Mortgage Bankers Association Residential Board of Governors, Housing Policy Executive Council and Genworth MI Canada, a publicly-traded company. Additionally, Mr. Gupta is a catalyst for community change and serves as the Chairperson of the Genworth Foundation Board and board member of the American Cancer Society Triangle Leadership Council and Pratham USA Raleigh Chapter. 

Genworth Mortgage Insurance works closely with lenders to help borrowers achieve the dream of homeownership sooner. To learn more about Genworth Mortgage Insurance, visit new.mi.genworth.com.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Brittany Harris-Flowers
Genworth Mortgage Insurance
919 846.4417
Brittany.Harris-Flowers@genworth.com 

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About Genworth Financial
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) is a Fortune 500 insurance holding company committed to helping families achieve the dream of homeownership and address the financial challenges of aging through its leadership positions in mortgage insurance and long term care insurance. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth traces its roots back to 1871 and became a public company in 2004. For more information, visit genworth.com.