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Genworth MI Canada Inc.
2012 Annual Report

the Genworth Canada difference

innovation
excellence
results

Genworth MI Canada Inc.

corporate profile

Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX: MIC) through its subsidiary, Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada 
(Genworth Canada), is the largest private residential mortgage insurer in Canada. The Company provides mortgage default 
insurance to Canadian residential mortgage lenders, making homeownership more accessible to first-time homebuyers. 

Genworth Canada differentiates itself through superior customer service, innovative processing technology and a robust risk 
management framework.  For almost two decades, Genworth Canada has supported the housing market by providing thought 
leadership and a focus on the safety and soundness of the mortgage finance system. 

As at December 31, 2012, Genworth Canada had $5.7 billion in total assets and $3.0 billion in shareholders’ equity. 

COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS
COMPETI TI VE S TR ENG T HS

VALUES
V AL UES

Solid
lender
relationships

Best-in-class
service and
technology

Disciplined
risk
management

Collaborative
culture

Heart

Integrity

Financial strength

Excellence

2012 Financial and Operating Highlights

Net premiums written 

Adjusted net 
operating income2 

Combined ratio 

Adjusted operating 
return on equity2

Adjusted operating 
earnings per share2 
(diluted)

Dividends paid per 
common share

$550 million

$339 million

51 %

13 %

$3.43

$1.19

Book value per share
(diluted, including AOCI)

Operating earnings per share
(diluted)

Operating return on equity
(%)

35

28

21

14

7

0

08

091

10

11

122

5

4

3

2

1

0

$4.67

4
2
1
$

.

3
4
.
3
$

Adjusted

08

091

10

11

122

20

16

12

8

4

0

17%

%
5

%
3
1

Adjusted

08

091

10

11

122

1  Excludes $100 million impact of change in premium recognition curve for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. Including the impact of changes to the premium recognition 

curve, for the year ended December 31, 2009, operating earnings per share (diluted) would have been $3.23 and operating return on equity would have been 16%. 

2  Adjusted for the impact of the government guarantee fund exit fee reversal in 2012. Including the impact of the government guarantee exit fee reversal, net operating 

income, operating return on equity and operating earnings per share (diluted) were $462 million, 17% and $4.67 respectively. 

Note: 2008 and 2009 amounts are based on Canadian GAAP measures; 2010, 2011 and 2012 amounts are presented on an IFRS basis. For further information refer to MD&A.

Note: Amounts may not total due to rounding.

ConTenTs

  ifc  Corporate profile
  1  Report to shareholders
  2  Letter to shareholders
  4  service

  6  Risk management
  8  Finance
  10  Corporate responsibility

  14  Chairman’s award
  16  Board of Directors
  17  shareholder information

the Genworth Canada difference

Fostering a spirit of innovation and excellence, 
where nothing is static and everything can 
always be improved, is what enables Genworth 
Canada to deliver year after year of profitability 
and attractive returns for shareholders. Our 
difference is in our people and the way 
we do business. We believe in responsible 
homeownership and we are committed to 
working with our customers to help Canadians 
achieve their homeownership dreams. 

GENWOR tH MI C ANA DA  I NC .  2012 A NN uAL  R EPOR t 

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Genworth MI Canada Inc.

dear fellow shareholders

In 2012, Genworth MI Canada (Genworth Canada) continued a trend of solid annual growth, 
delivering an 11%1 increase in adjusted earnings per share and over 14%1 increase in book value 
per share (diluted). In each quarter we reported strong results, and we ended the year having 
delivered on all our strategic priorities.

We achieved this in a year marked by challenges due to a changing regulatory landscape. this success is credited to the long-standing 
relationships we have with our customers – relationships built on trust and collaboration – that earned us an improved market position 
and helped offset the smaller high loan-to-value market.

Managing the changing regulatory landscape
the mortgage default insurance industry was subjected to greater scrutiny in 2012 as a result of the Office of the Superintendent of 
Financial Institutions (OSFI) taking on a broader supervisory role over the public sector insurer. this created a more consistent application 
of rules and regulations and gave OSFI more insight into the industry. 

In addition, mortgage insurance product changes were implemented. the most significant changes were the reduction of the maximum 
amortization period for high loan-to-value mortgages to 25 years, and the lower maximum loan-to-value for refinances of 80%. While these 
rules had their intended effect of slowing the housing market, they also contributed to improved borrower profiles. 

the new government guarantee legislative framework governed by the Protection of Residential Mortgages or Hypothecary Insurance 
Act of Canada (PRMHIA) was finalized at the end of the year. PRMHIA, which took effect January 1, 2013, had a positive impact on the 
Company’s year-end financial results and formalized the government guarantee and market structure. this provides more transparency 
into the mortgage insurance industry for all Canadians. 

While this dynamic regulatory landscape has presented some challenges for our industry, we recognize the importance of maintaining 
stability in the housing sector. through our active government relations efforts, ongoing market research and astute risk management, 
we continue to play an important role in helping protect the safety and soundness of Canada’s housing market. 

Delivering on strategic priorities
Last year we promised shareholders that our senior management team would maintain its focus on smart business decisions, 
on customers and on shareholder returns. this is how we always do business, and our approach was successful again in 2012. 

Our strategic wins in 2012 include the following:

•	 Increased	our	share	of	market	with	key	customers	through	service	excellence
•	 	Strengthened	our	competitive	position	by	capitalizing	on	portfolio	insurance	market	opportunities
•	 Enhanced	business	flexibility	with	the	purchase	of	PMI	Canada
•	 	Reinforced	financial	strength	and	flexibility	with	the	finalization	of	PRMHIA	and	related	minimal	capital	test	requirements

Loss mitigation is also a core part of our overall strategy. We continued to successfully execute our market-leading asset management 
and homeowner assistance programs, contributing to a full year loss ratio of 33%, which was below our long-term target range. 

As a result of these and other initiatives, we delivered on all our priorities and ended the year with $5.7 billion in total assets and 
$3 billion in shareholders’ equity. this generated a 13%1 full-year adjusted return on equity. Improving top line growth, proactively 
managing risk and maintaining a strong balance sheet will remain our key priorities. 

Maintaining service leadership position
With nearly 20 years in the business, focused on delivering the best customer experience, service is a key element of our value 
proposition.

Lender	customers	want	quick	turnaround	times,	flexible	underwriting,	consistent	decisions	and	knowledgeable	people	to	deal	with.	
this is what we offer. Each of our customers is appointed a tailored and cross-functional service team that brings together people from 
management to sales to underwriting to finance and risk. through this approach, our customers benefit from having direct contacts with 
multiple touch points, each of whom understands our customers‘ business and their particular needs. 

Our entire business is aligned with this customer-centric model and that is what sets us apart. 

3-year compound annual growth  
of 11% in book value per share

Dividend increase of 10% or  
more each year since 2010

1  Amount based on non-GAAP measures. For further information refer to MD&A.

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Making a difference
the passion that our employees demonstrate in their commitment to our customers is also evident 
in their commitment to helping build stronger communities throughout Canada. there is an active 
culture of volunteerism at the Company and it extends across all provinces. 

All of our employees are encouraged to take time from their work day to participate in meaningful 
volunteer activities. And this year our reach went beyond the Canadian borders. For the second year 
in a row Genworth Canada supported the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Habitat for Humanity Project 
in Haiti. three of our very own took part in this intensive mission of building 100 homes in one week 
for victims of the 2010 earthquake that ravaged the country. 

Confi dent outlook on our future
the Canadian mortgage insurance industry is a vibrant one. For many fi rst-time homebuyers, 
purchasing a home would be out of reach were it not for mortgage insurance. Enabling responsible 
homeownership helps more families start building equity in a home sooner, which helps maintain a 
healthy and stable housing market.

While	the	industry	remains	subject	to	economic	fl	uctuations	and	regulatory	infl	uences,	our	view	
is one of stability in the housing sector. By remaining focused on insuring high-quality loans, and 
maintaining a well-diversifi ed insurance portfolio, we will protect and grow the strong business that 
Genworth Canada has built. 

Our proven strategy, our knowledgeable and passionate employees, and our seasoned 
management team will enable the Company to maintain its track record of profi tability.

thank you to our shareholders, our customers, our partners and our employees for your 
thank you to our shareholders, our customers, our partners and our employees for your 
continued support and loyalty. 

“ the housing 

market in Canada 
remains healthy, 
supported by 
population growth, 
rising employment 
and continued 
low interest 
rates. First-time 
homebuyers and 
new immigrants 
are among those 
who will continue 
to fuel the demand 
for average-priced 
homes across the 
country.”

Brian Hurley  
Chairman and Chief Executive Offi cer

link to video

 ANNuAL  REPORt 
GENWORtH MI  CA NA DA  INC.   2 012 A NNuAL R EPO Rt 

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3

Service 

the Genworth Canada difference

our customer service 
differentiation

At Genworth Canada, we believe in creating customer 
experiences that foster engagement, nourish relationships 
and sustain profitability. Through the dedication and 
experience of our account managers and underwriters, 
and our constantly evolving processes and technology, we 
deliver value beyond mortgage insurance.

In 2012, Genworth Canada delivered more than 6,000 training 
sessions to more than 40,000 lenders, mortgage originators, 
brokers and realtors across the country. Hosted in our state-of-
the-art in-house training facilities, at a customer location, or online, 
our accredited programs are designed to enhance the knowledge 
and skills of mortgage industry professionals nationwide.

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GENWO R tH MI C ANADA  I NC .  2 012 A NN uAL  R EP OR t

Strong collaboration with our lenders
Genworth Canada’s ongoing success is a result of the collaborative relationships 
we have with all our lenders. Our cross-functional and multi-faceted customer 
service approach has enabled us to build strong working relationships within all 
channels of our lenders’ businesses – from the C-suite to mortgage specialists to 
underwriters in the branches. 

this integration of our resources is a core part of the Genworth Canada 
value proposition. We start by actively listening to our customers in order to 
understand their needs across the value chain. We then assess those needs 
to determine where we can add value to help them grow their business. And 
ultimately, we deliver on that promise by working as a team and aligning our 
resources to meet those customer needs.

One example of a unique service we offer, that lender customers have come 
to rely on, is our customer portfolio review. On a regular basis we do a deep 
analysis of the lender’s portfolio that is insured by us and provide detailed 
performance data. Included in this review are peer comparisons that allow our 
customers to benchmark their performance. this is just one example of where 
Genworth Canada adds value beyond mortgage insurance.

Driving growth
In 2012, we faced an increased demand from our lender customers for portfolio 
insurance on low loan-to-value mortgages. Adopting a strategic and measured 
approach, and staying true to our prudent risk parameters, we insured 20 billion 
in portfolio business throughout the year. 

Our	fl	exible	and	constantly	improving	underwriting	processes	also	helped	
generate increased volumes in our core high loan-to-value business. Our 
in-house underwriters are trained to think outside the box while still adhering 
to our disciplined underwriting guidelines. In an environment of frequent and 
signifi cant regulatory changes, this approach becomes even more valued 
because fewer fi les can be approved through auto-decisioning methods. through 
our proprietary market and property data, we can better assess properties 
and identify the best solutions to help more Canadians become, and remain, 
homeowners.

Building strategic alliances
There	are	a	number	of	infl	uencers	that	we	maintain	strong	relationships	with	to	
help promote the value of a Genworth Canada-insured mortgage to fi rst-time 
homebuyers. Our strategy with the broker segment, for example, has proved 
valuable. By offering a range of services to help them grow their business, 
including marketing resources, professional training and innovative mobile tools, 
brokers have come to rely on Genworth Canada as a true partner. As a result, 
they champion the value of a Genworth Canada-insured mortgage to their 
customers. 

this year, we made a strategic decision to reach out to the REALtOR® segment 
in a focused manner. Our efforts led to a strategic alliance with Canada’s largest 
network of realtors – Royal LePage. 

Royal LePage has recognized the value that Genworth Canada brings to their 
agent network, including information about mortgage insurance product 
offerings and educational resources to help agents better inform their clients 
about affordable homeownership options. this alliance gives us direct access 
to nearly 14,000 agents across Canada to help promote the Genworth Canada 
advantage to fi rst-time homebuyers. 

Making homeownership easier
As part of our ongoing commitment to 
homeownership education, we redesigned 
our website to make it easier to access 
and share resources. through simple 
navigation and use of the latest technology, 
homebuyers, lenders, brokers, realtors 
and investors can now quickly get to the 
information and tools they need from one 
central location. 

Our live social media stream also makes it 
easier for visitors to access homeownership 
tips, articles and videos and share them 
instantly through social media networks. 

Visit the new Genworth.ca and see for 
yourself how Genworth Canada makes 
homeownership easier. 

“ to stand apart, our agents must 

become better equipped to advise 
clients on the fi nancial aspects of 
homeownership. Genworth Canada 
will help get us there.”

Phil Soper
President and CEO, Royal LePage

GENWORtH MI  CA NA DA  INC.   2 012 A NNuAL R EPO Rt 

5

Risk Management 

the Genworth Canada difference

our unique approach to 
risk management

Prudent risk management is a cornerstone of our business. 
our proactive and disciplined risk management framework 
allows us to maintain a high-quality and well-diversified 
portfolio. With more than 20 years of data, we have 
established proprietary tools and processes that our 
lenders find valuable and that contribute to the safety and 
soundness of Canada’s housing market. 

Genworth Canada’s risk management team includes analysts, actuaries, 
real estate experts and regional risk managers who work together to monitor 
and evaluate housing and neighbourhood risk across the country. Our 
proprietary collateral risking model uses a unique combination of neighbourhood 
and property-specific information to assess the quality and current market value 
of homes. this system is fully integrated into our underwriting platform and 
delivers real-time property values, sales history and neighbourhood details to 
our underwriters, which enables them to prudently assess the property risk 
while still delivering a fast and efficient response to our customers. 

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GENWO R tH MI C ANADA  I NC .  2 012 A NN uAL  R EP OR t

Ongoing monitoring of the economic environment
A critical component of Genworth Canada’s risk management framework is 
our ability to assess the macroeconomic environment. We invest in dedicated 
internal resources as well as reliable external sources to keep a pulse on the 
national, regional and local economic trends and employment drivers that impact 
the housing market. 

two key measures we monitor closely are housing affordability and prices 
relative to income. By keeping a close watch on factors that impact supply-
and-demand dynamics, we identify emerging risks early on and take proactive 
measures to address such risks within our underwriting process.

Geographical dispersion 

Saskatchewan
2%

Quebec
14%

Our current view is that the housing market in Canada remains balanced, 
supported by immigration, demographics and a stable employment rate. the 
market is transitioning to a lower and more sustainable level of sales activity, due 
in part to tighter mortgage rules. this helps balance the market and bodes well 
for its long-term stability. 

Ontario
46%

Alberta
16%

British 
Columbia
16%

Manitoba
2%

New Brunswick
1%

Newfoundland
1%

Nova Scotia
2%

Proactive and disciplined underwriting
Another key element of our risk management framework is our disciplined 
underwriting approach. We control the quality of new risk by reviewing every high 
loan-to-value application to assess the risk profile of the loan and compliance to 
our credit guidelines. Our process is complimented by a proprietary mortgage 
scoring model which uses key loan attributes such as borrower credit score, loan 
amount, total debt service ratio, property type and loan-to-value, to assess the 
amount of risk associated with both the property and the borrower. 

In 2012, we took extra precaution with respect to our risk concentration in certain 
watch areas such as Vancouver and toronto condominiums. By identifying 
emerging risks early in their development, we were able to implement targeted 
changes to our underwriting and collateral adjudication process, which helped 
improve the risk profile on new insurance written in these areas. 

Finally, this is supported by a robust quality assurance process that reviews not 
only our internal underwriting but also our lenders’ underwriting to ensure the 
appropriate level of due diligence is completed and decisions are compliant with 
our guidelines.

Improved loss performance
We continue to focus on borrower quality because experience shows us that 
high credit scores drive better loss performance. Our average credit score for 
new insurance written has increased since 2006 from approximately 714 to 730. 
the average credit score at the time of origination, on our insurance in-force at 
the end of 2012, was 720.

Average credit score* 

Insurance-in force 
new insurance written 

2010 

719 
727 

2011 

719 
727 

2012

720
730

*the credit scores from all insured high-ratio borrowers were used to calculate the average score.

Another positive development is the overall improvement in our portfolio quality. 
Since 2008 we’ve seen increasingly stronger borrower profiles as a result of a 
series of mortgage rule changes and our dynamic risk management approach. 
this is positive for our business and for the Canadian economy as a whole 
because stronger borrowers help sustain the safety and soundness of our 
housing market.

Effective asset management program
Our unique asset management program continues to provide significant savings 
and further differentiates us from our competitors. We now manage the 
marketing and sale of foreclosed properties for the majority of our customers. 
this value-added service helps streamline the process and reduces our overall 
losses on claims.

GENWOR tH MI C ANA DA  I NC .  2012 A NN uAL  R EPOR t 

Credit score dispersion
(% based on insurance-in-force between 1995 and 2012)

700+
66%

Average 
Credit Score
720

no score
3%

< 600
1%

< 660
11%

<700
19%

Loan-to-value distribution

Loan-to-value by book year

%
5
5

%
7
4

%
1
4

%
0
4

%
4
2

%
4
2

%
7
2

%
6
2

%
6

%
6

%
5
2

%
3
2

%
2
1

%
7
2

%
0
1

%
7

09

10

11

12

<= 80

> 80–85

> 85–90

> 90–95

Effective Loan-to-Value

Effective loan-to-value (LTV)

%
0
9

%
1
9

%
2
9

%
1
9

%
2
7

%
4
7

%
8
6

%
1
9

%
1
8

%
0
9

%
7
8

%
0
9

%
1
9

%
9
3

06 & Prior

07

08

09

10

11

12

Original LTV

Effective LTV

09

10

11

12

7

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

100

80

60

40

20

0

06 & Prior

07

08

09

10

11

12

> 90–95

> 85–90

> 80–85

<=80

Effective LTV

Original LTV

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Finance 

the Genworth Canada difference

leveraging our fi nancial 
strength and stability

In 2012, Genworth Canada maintained its track record of 
delivering strong profi tability and shareholder returns. By 
remaining focused on proactive risk management, superior 
customer service and disciplined fi nancial management, the 
Company achieved top-line growth, loss ratio improvement, 
increased net operating income and enhanced capital 
strength.

Approximately one-third of our earnings is generated from our $5.4 billion 
investment portfolio. Our strategy for managing the investment portfolio is 
two pronged. Our investment committee assesses the fi nancial markets, 
sets our risk appetite, determines our portfolio allocation and monitors 
investment portfolio performance. We also employ two external managers 
with expertise in managing both fi xed income and equities to execute 
the portfolio strategy. through this approach, we maintain a sharp focus 
on diversifying our risk profi le while taking advantage of best-in-class 
investment managers. 

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GENWO RtH MI C ANADA I NC.   201 2 ANNuAL RE PORt

Solid financial performance in 2012
While the Company’s year-end results were positively impacted by the finalization 
of the government guarantee legislative framework, adjusted earnings were still 
higher than the prior year and above market expectations. 

We delivered total net operating income of $462 million, adjusted net operating 
income of $339 million, and maintained a consistent operating return on equity 
of 13%. Net premiums written of $550 million were higher by 3% compared to 
the prior year. We successfully offset the effects of a smaller high loan-to-value 
mortgage market by growing our market penetration and capitalizing on portfolio 
insurance opportunities. 

We also continued to see an improved delinquency rate, down 6 bps to 0.14% 
as at December 31, 2012, due in part to the ongoing aging of the 2007 and 2008 
books, the improvement in the Alberta housing market and the ongoing success 
of our loss mitigation programs. 

these solid financial results contributed to a 14% increase in our book value per 
share (diluted), to $30.62 as of the end of 2012.

the current macroeconomic environment, together with our strong insurance 
portfolio quality and geographic diversification, supports our ability to continue to 
deliver strong profitability. 

Minimum capital 
Minimum capital  
test ratio
test ratio (MCT) (%)
(%)

0
1
2

0
7
1

2
6
1

6
5
1

9
4
1
7  
2
1

Net premium written
(in millions)

Capital management flexibility
Our capital position remains strong. We ended 2012 
with $3 billion in shareholders’ equity and a regulatory 
minimum capital test (MCt) ratio of approximately 170%, 
well above our internal target of 145%. 

1000

Net premium earned 
(in millions)

Combined ratio 
Net premium written
(%)
(in millions)

under the new guarantee rules that took effect January 1, 
2013, our operating MCt ratio increased to approximately 
210%, further strengthening our claims paying ability. 
We intend to operate with a MCt ratio moderately above 
190% and have established an internal MCt ratio of 
185%. We remain focused on balancing capital strength 
and capital efficiency. 

1
2
6

2
1
6

9
8
5

6
0
7

200

400

600

800

6
4

7
5

0
5

3
5

1
5

2
5
5

3
3
5

0
5
5

08

09
2
5
5

10
3
3
5

11

0
5
5

12 Jan. 1,
2013

0
1
6
8  
1
5

0
6
3

Since our initial public offering in 2009, we have returned $485 million through 
0
share buybacks, approximately $50 million in special dividends, and we maintain 
a low debt-to-capital ratio of 12%. We are pleased to have paid a regular 
common dividend every quarter since December 2009.

0
6
3

6
0
7

08

0

500

08

400

Net premium written
Net premium written
(in millions)
(in millions)

Net premium earned 
Net premium earned 
(in millions)
(in millions)

Combined ratio 
(%)

Combined ratio 

(%)

Loss ratio 

Loss ratio 

(%)

(%)

Net premiums written
($ in millions)

Net premiums earned
($ in millions)

6
0
7

6
0
7

2
5
5

2
5
5

0
5
5

3
3
5

3
3
5

0
5
5

0
1
6
8  
1
5

1
0
2
1
6
6
8  
1
5

2
1
6

1
2
6

2
1
6

9
8
5

9
8
5

0
6
3

0
6
3

7

5

7

5

3

5

0

5

6

4

6
4

3

5

1

5

0

5

1

5

2

4

2

4

7

3

7

3

3  

3  

3

3

3

3

3

1

3

3

1

3

08

09

08

10

09

11

10

12

11

12

08

09

08

10

09

11

10

12

11

12

08

09

08

10

09

11

10

12

11

12

08

09

08

10

09

11

10

12

11

12

Investment income 
Investment income 
(in millions)
(in millions)
Net operating income
($ in millions)

Net operating income
Net operating income
(in millions)
(in millions)

Investment income
($ in millions)

Assets
(in millions)

Assets

(in millions)

Shareholders’ equity

Shareholders’ equity

Excluding AOCI1 (in millions)

Excluding AOCI1 (in millions)

2
6
4

4
2
3

3
4
3

4
2
3

7
0
3

8
1
3

7
0
3

3
4
3

2
2
1

8
1
3

9
3
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Net premium written
Net premium written
(in millions)
(in millions)
11
10
08
11
10
08

09

09

12

12

Net premium earned 
Net premium earned 
(in millions)
(in millions)
11
10
08
11
10
08

09

09

12

12

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(%)

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(%)

08

10

09

11

08

10

11

09

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12

Loss ratio 

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08

09

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11

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1000

1000
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1000

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800

Loss ratio 
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800

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3
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2

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High-quality investment portfolio
11
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Our investment portfolio remains strong and generates about one-third of our 
income. With the elimination of the guarantee fund we now have full investment 
discretion over the entire portfolio. It contains a well-balanced mix of bonds and 
equities, earned $189 million in interest and dividends, and achieved $311 million 
of unrealized gains. 

Net operating income
Net operating income
(in millions)
(in millions)

Investment income 
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(in millions)
(in millions)

12

08

09

10

11

10

08

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11

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300

400

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220

We are committed to maintaining a high-quality portfolio, and we continue to 
evaluate opportunities, within our risk appetite, to optimize its yield.

3
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2
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4
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2
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100

4
2
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4
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3

7
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8
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7
0
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8
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3

7
6
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6
6
1

7
6
3

6
6
1

09

08

10

09

11

10

12

11

12

400

400
08

09

10

11

12

6000

6000

08

09

10

11

12

3300

3300

320

320

Assets
(in millions)
300

Assets
Assets
($ in millions)
(in millions)

240

Shareholders’ equity
Shareholders’ equity
Including AOCI ($ in millions)
Excluding AOCI1 (in millions)
240

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Excluding AOCI1 (in millions)

4000

4000

2200

2200

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3
9
3
5

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3
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3
9
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5

,

4
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7
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,

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,

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160

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80

,

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2000

2000

1100

1100

176

132

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(government 
guarantee) 17%

88

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(in millions)
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3
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9
8
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9
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800

600

400

200

0

60

40

20

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10

12

11

12

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60
08

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08

10

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11

10

12

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08

60

09

08

10

09

11

10

12

11

12

60

08

09

08

10

09

11

10

12

11

12

0

08

09

10

11

12

Jan. 1, 2013

0

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200

400

600

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income 42%
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600

400

200

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400

400

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320

320

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240

240

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160

160

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0

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Federal Government-Government Guarantee 

Provincial Fixed Income 

Cash and Other 

Common Shares 

Total 

Total $5.4 billion 

12/31/12 

 2,241,661  

 838,306  

 949,037  

 743,921  

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0

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0

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17.6% 

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Corporate Responsibility 

the Genworth Canada difference

helping build 
stronger communities 
across Canada

Genworth Canada is committed to helping build stronger 
communities across Canada. We do this by enabling 
responsible homeownership, promoting fi nancial literacy 
and supporting local and national causes that our people 
believe in. our values – heart, integrity and excellence – 
guide our people, in everything they do, at work and in 
their communities.

In November 2012, nearly 500 volunteers from around 
the world embarked on a journey of goodwill and hope 
to Léogâne, Haiti. Among them were Linda Belanger, 
Hossam Khedr and Jamie Woods of Genworth Canada. 
Linda, Hossam and Jamie took part in the Jimmy 
and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, led by Habitat for 
Humanity International, and helped build 100 homes in 
one week for families still suffering from the devastating 
earthquake of January 2010. 

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Enabling responsible 
homeownership
In 2012, Genworth Canada helped more 
than 60,000 Canadian families become 
homeowners. We work together with lenders, 
acting as a second set of eyes, to make 
sure that lending decisions are sound and 
to protect and preserve the stability of our 
housing market. 

We are also committed to educating prospective homeowners. through 
our online consumer properties, including homeownership.ca, the 
GenworthHomeownershipBlog and GenworthSmartShopper on Facebook, 
we engage with fi rst-time homebuyers and help them make responsible 
homeownership decisions. Our annual national Homeownership Education 
Week is another exclusive Genworth Canada initiative that further supports our 
educational mandate.

Promoting fi nancial literacy
We continue to be committed to enhancing fi nancial literacy among Canadians. 
In 2012, we hosted a seminar for mortgage industry professionals to share the 
results of our annual fi nancial fi tness survey. Conducted in partnership with the 
Canadian Association of Credit Counselling Services (CACCS), this survey, now 
in its fourth year, provides insight into Canadians’ fi nancial stability, consumer 
confi dence and views on homeownership. 

Recognizing the need for greater fi nancial education among youth, we also 
signed a sponsorship agreement with EnRICHed Academy. this innovative 
program teaches teenagers and young adults how to earn, save and invest their 
money. As sponsors, we contribute content to help teach youth what they need 
to do in order to save for a downpayment and become responsible homeowners 
early in adult life. 

Helping homeowners in need
A sudden job loss, illness, injury, marital breakdown or other life altering situation, 
can have a devastating impact on a homeowner’s fi nancial well-being and threaten 
their ability to meet their mortgage payments. Genworth Canada’s Homeowner 
Assistance Program was designed to help families stay in their homes while 
they struggle to manage through temporary fi nancial diffi culties. By avoiding 
foreclosure, we not only help prevent a family from losing their home, but we 
also avoid a claim and help preserve the stability of our housing market. While a 
solution is not available in every case, we take great pride in helping those we can, 
mainly through increasing amortization periods, partial or shared payment plans, 
or deferred payments. In 2012, we helped more than 5,000 families stay in their 
homes through our Homeowner Assistance Program.

Supporting affordable homeownership initiatives

Genworth Canada works closely with various 
agencies to support affordable housing initiatives 
across the country. We are proud sponsors of 
the Canadian Housing & Renewal Association, 
the national voice for the full range of affordable 
housing and homelessness issues and solutions. 
In addition, we provided support for programs such 

as the First Nations, Inuit and Métis urban and Rural (FIMuR) Homeownership 
Program in Ontario, several projects of the Attainable Housing Corporation 
in Calgary (AB), the Accès Condos program in Montréal (QC), the Affordable 
Home Ownership Assistance program in Grande Prairie (AB) and the Equity 
Loan program for the City of Saskatoon (SK), among others. We do this by 
working closely with municipalities and local housing associations to adapt our 
underwriting criteria to help enhance access to homeownership.

Total 2012 cash 
contributions

$ 730,794

In addition to numerous in-kind donations  
and countless volunteer hours, Genworth 
Canada’s total cash-based contributions to 
community causes in 2012 were $ 730,794.

TenWays 
to Save for 
Your First Home 

Easy habits to help you achieve the
dream of homeownership sooner

“To save for a down payment I picked up some extra
shifts at work and got a second job and that really
helped.” Megan, 23, First-time homebuyer

1.   Set a long-term goal: “I want to buy a home by the 

age of 30” or “I want to buy a home within five years 
of graduation from college”.

2.   Determine how much you can afford: Be realistic 

about where you want to live and what type of home 
you will likely be able to afford. Consulting a financial
advisor or mortgage professional early on will put you
on the right path to fulfilling your goal.

3.   Create a budget: Keep track of all the money that 

comes in and all the money that goes out. Balancing
expenses against income will help you determine 
what, if any, adjustments you need to make to your
spending habits in order to build savings.

7.   Party at home: Going out for dinner, clubbing or a 
movie can really add up on your monthly expenses 
and kill your budget. Host movie nights or potluck
dinners at home and see your savings grow.

8.   Earn extra income: Sell unused items online through
sites such as eBay, Craigslist or Kijiji; take on a second
job; work part-time and summers if you’re a student. 

9.   Open an RRSP account early on: The Federal

government’s Home Buyer’s Plan  allows you to
withdraw up to $20,000 from a Registered Retirement
Savings Plans (RRSP) for a down payment on a first
home. Consult with a financial advisor or mortgage
professional to grow you investments wisely.

4.   Pay yourself first: Open a separate savings account 
and deposit a set amount of money every month
through an automatic withdrawal from your paycheque
or other bank account. 

10.  Do your homework: Before making any big investment
or purchase, do some research. Avoid spending on
impulse or emotion. If it sounds too good to be true,
chances are it is.

5.   Live on cash: Every pay day give yourself an allowance 
in cash to get you through to the next pay day. If you
don’t have cash handy you might think twice before
buying something you don’t really need.

6.   Build your savings account: Live off your day-to-day

earnings and make the most of every unexpected inflow
of cash. If you work overtime or receive a bonus, put that
money right into your savings account.

“When we purchased our home, we weren’t able 
to come up with 20 per cent down payment but 
we were able to use mortgage default insurance 
which allowed us to get into a home sooner with just
five per cent down.” Steve, 26, First-time homebuyer

To find out more about how you can achieve 
homeownership responsibly, visit www.genworth.ca

The HOMEOWNERSHIP Company

In 2012, the Ontario Aboriginal Housing 
Services announced the FIMuR 
2012/15 Housing Program as part of the 
Investment in Affordable Housing for 
Ontario program. Genworth Canada is 
proud to help facilitate homeownership 
through FIMuR’s Assisted 
Homeownership Program.

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Corporate Responsibility 

the Genworth Canada difference

  Changing my life 
“ I share a room with my brother  

but I should have my own  
He always makes a mess 
  But I changed my mind when I 
knew… 
you slept on the road side benches 
shivering in the cold  
sometimes wet in the rain.
   I’m grateful for what I have  

I never grumble  
I eat what my mother made with love  
I wear what I have 
 thank you for changing my life 
Maybe I will try to change yours.”

Excerpt from 2012 Meaning of Home 
Contest Winning Entry, by Chaamindri 
Fernando of Winnipeg, Manitoba (Grade 6)

Habitat for Humanity Canada
Genworth Canada is a longstanding supporter of Habitat for Humanity Canada 
(Habitat). Over the past decade we have donated more than $2 million to Habitat 
affiliates, and our employees have contributed countless hours of labour on build 
sites across the country. 

the year 2012 marked the third year of our $1 million three-year commitment 
to Habitat. We recently renewed this $1 million commitment over three years 
to further support their mission of making homeownership affordable for more 
Canadian families.

Another meaningful program we run with Habitat is our Meaning of Home 
Contest. the Genworth Canada Meaning of Home Contest invites students in 
grades 4, 5 and 6 across Canada to submit a written essay about what home 
means to them, for a chance to direct $60,000 to a Habitat build of their choice 
in Canada. Since inception in 2007, the contest has resulted in approximately 
$570,000 in total grants from Genworth Canada being directed to more than 
30 Habitat affiliates. With Genworth Canada donating an additional $5 per entry, 
every participating student helps make a difference.

“ Since 2000, Genworth Canada has helped us impact the lives of more 

than 1,700 Canadian families. In addition to building homes and supporting 
Habitat affiliates across Canada, the cornerstone of our partnership is the 
“Meaning of Home” contest, which has been inspiring Canadian youth 
for the past six years. We look forward to many more years of mutually 
beneficial partnership.”

Kevin Marshman

President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Canada

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Community initiatives
Genworth Canada supports many local, national and international causes. Among 
these is a robust annual campaign for united Way, which in 2012 raised more 
than $100,000 in support of united Way programs across Canada. throughout the 
year, our employees led special fundraising events across the country, including 
a silent auction to which employees and the Company donated nearly 100 prizes, 
and the fi rst ever Genworth Canada offi ce Olympics. 

Other national causes we actively support across the country include the Juvenile 
Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Habitat for Humanity Canada, AboutFace, 
Big Brothers Big Sisters and Enactus.

Below are some examples of regional employee volunteer initiatives.

Make-A-Wish Foundation, British Columbia
the Genworth Canada Pacifi c team, like all our other regional teams, is actively 
involved in various charitable organizations, including local Habitat for Humanity 
affi liates and food banks. But one event that stood out this year and touched the 
heart of many was the Genworth Canada Golf tournament in support of the B.C. 
& Yukon Chapter of Make-A-Wish®. As a result of the team’s fundraising efforts, 
this event helped make one child’s dream to visit Walt Disney World with her 
family come true. 

Oakville Hospital Foundation and 
Wellspring Cancer Support Centre, Ontario
Genworth Canada was awarded the Oakville Community Builder of the 
Year Award by the Oakville Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club at the 
2012 Awards for Business Excellence gala. this award recognized our many 
contributions to the Oakville community, including a $250,000 commitment 
over fi ve years to help build a fracture clinic at the Oakville Hospital, and a 
$150,000 commitment to the Wellspring Cancer Support Centre to help fund the 
expansion of their Oakville facility and creation of a Genworth Canada Money 
Matters Resource Centre. 

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Québec
the Genworth Canada Québec team is actively involved with the Juvenile 
Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) as 
sponsors, volunteers and riders at Ride for 
Life fundraiser events. It all started with our 
Account Manager and 2012 Volunteer of the 
Year, Nathalie Cousineau, whose daughter was 
diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of 
eight. through active participation in JDRF rides 
across the province, our Québec team has raised 
$80,000 for the cause since 2008.

Hope Cottage, Nova Scotia
the Genworth Canada East Coast team is actively involved in supporting a 
number of local causes, including Hope Cottage Soup Kitchen in Halifax, Nova 
Scotia. Featured in the photo below is one of our Account Managers, Michelle 
Murphy, who since 2011 has served thousands of meals to those less fortunate 

in the region. Michelle fi rst experienced Hope 
Cottage during a Genworth Canada Month 
of Service initiative. Every month of June, 
employees across the country are encouraged 
to give even more of their time to help support 
local charitable organizations. As a result, many, 
like Michelle, discover new programs and 
remain active throughout the year. 

   united Way of Oakville 2012 Campaign Committee

 Making wishes 
come true
“ Kayla recently 

returned from her 
trip to Walt Disney 
World. She had a 
really spectacular 
time! the family is 
incredibly  grateful, 
as are we by all 
your hard work . 
thank you for 
making Kayla’s  wish a reality.” 

Simon Uden
Wish Granting Coordinator, 
Make-A-Wish®,  BC & Yukon

Volunteer of the year
“  My warmest thanks to everyone 
at Genworth Canada for making a 
difference in the life of my daughter and 
of more than  300 ,000 children across 
Canada living with juvenile diabetes.”  

Nathalie Cousineau
 Account Manager and 2012 Volunteer of the Year, 
Genworth Canada
Genworth Canada

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Genworth MI Canada Inc.

 chairman’s award recipients

the Chairman’s Award of Excellence recognizes Genworth Canada employees who 
consistently work within their teams to maximize business performance through innovation, 
collaboration, commitment and service excellence. these individuals have contributed to 
creating a positive and effective work environment and fostering an inclusive culture, while 
managing demanding roles and challenging projects. 

Eugene Ji
Director, Risk Operations
11 years of service

Ann-Marie Reddy
Regional Vice President, Prairies
4 years of service

Eugene was a driving force behind  our successful portfolio 
insurance strategy in 2012. As the leader of our portfolio 
insurance team, he played a key role in overseeing the 
program and ensuring our customer s’ needs were met, 
while adhering to our disciplined risk guidelines. His efforts 
helped solidify customer relationships and drive increased 
high  loan-to-value mortgage volume.

Ann-Marie leads a multi-provincial territory which has 
grown to be our second  largest  volume producing region. 
In addition to managing a strong regional sales team, 
she is also actively involved in the community and was 
instrumental in driving our Affordable Housing Program to 
new heights. Ann-Marie strives for excellence in everything 
she does and is a role model to her team and her peers.

“It’s been an extremely rewarding experience to be part 
of a team that led one of the Company’s key initiatives 
in 2012. Our portfolio insurance team is a great 
example of how success is achieved through teamwork 
and innovation.”

“To work for an organization with heart – that empowers 
its people to be the best they can be, and provides an 
opportunity to do something that helps thousands of 
families every year – is powerful.”

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Christopher Englert
Director, IT 
5 years of service

Chris was the technical Lead on a significant data centre 
move and application upgrade project – the single largest It 
initiative since the launch of our underwriting platform. As 
a result of Chris’s leadership and technical guidance, this 
upgrade was successfully executed and achieved a 65% 
improvement in our system response rate.

“I was very pleased to be a part of the data centre move 
team. A large number of very talented and dedicated 
employees were involved and their commitment is what 
helped make this project a success.”

“ Providing a rewarding 
environment, where 
employees are empowered 
to think outside the 
box, in addition to being 
given fair compensation, 
opportunities for growth, 
and respect for work-life 
balance, is what we strive 
for at Genworth Canada. 
Happy employees are 
more likely to lead to happy 
customers and that’s a win-
win all around.”

Brian Hurley
Chairman and CEO, Genworth Canada

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Genworth MI Canada Inc.

the board of directors

Our Board of Directors has the mandate to supervise the management and affairs of the Company. the Board, directly and through its 
committees, provides direction to ensure the best interests of the Company and its shareholders are maintained.

Genworth MI Canada Inc. Board members

Brian Hurley
Chairman 
Chief Executive Offi cer

Sidney Horn(1)(2)(4)(5)

Robert Brannock

Mr. Hurley is Chairman of the Board and Chief 
Executive Offi cer of the Company. Previously, he was 
President, Genworth International, with responsibility 
for activities in Asia-Pacifi c, Canada and Latin 
America. He joined General Electric in 1981 and held 
various management positions including President 
and CEO of Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance 
Company Canada from 1994 to 1996.

Mr. Horn has been a director of Genworth Financial 
Mortgage Insurance Company Canada since 1995. 
He is Chair of the Compensation and Nominating 
Committee and is the Company’s Lead Director. 
Mr. Horn is a partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP and 
specializes in commercial, corporate and securities 
law. He is also a director of Astral Media Inc. 

Mr. Brannock is President and Chief Executive Offi cer 
of Genworth Financial, Europe. He was previously a 
director of Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance 
Company Canada from 2007 to 2008. He joined the 
Genworth companies in 1993 and has held various 
senior management positions during his tenure. 

Robert Gillespie(1)(2)(5)

Brian Kelly(1)(3)(5)

Samuel Marsico(3)

Mr. Gillespie has been a director of Genworth 
Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada 
since 1995. After holding numerous management 
positions with General Electric Canada Inc., he held 
the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Offi cer 
of General Electric Canada Inc. from 1992 to 2005. In 
the past, Mr. Gillespie was a director of Wescam Inc., 
Spinrite Income Fund and Husky Injection Molding 
Systems Ltd.

Mr. Kelly has been a director of Genworth Financial 
Mortgage Insurance Company Canada since 2004 and 
Chair of its Audit Committee since 2005. Between 
1972 and 1993, Mr. Kelly held various fi nancial 
management positions within several General Electric 
businesses, including Chief Financial Offi cer of two 
General Electric Canada businesses. He is a member 
of the Board of Directors of Peterborough & District 
Affi liate of Habitat for Humanity.

Mr. Marsico is the Senior Vice-President and 
Chief Risk Offi cer for Genworth Financial  Inc., 
 Global Mortgage Insurance. He joined Genworth 
Financial Inc., Mortgage Insurance, in August 1997 
as Chief Financial Offi cer and has held various senior 
management positions. Mr. Marsico holds a CPA 
designation. Mr. Marsico is Chair of the Risk, Capital 
and Investment Committee.

Leon Roday(2)

Jerome Upton(3)

John Walker(5)

Mr. Roday is the Senior Vice-President, General 
Counsel and Secretary of Genworth Financial Inc. 
Prior to joining Genworth Financial Inc. in 1996, he 
was a partner at LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene, and McRae, 
a u.S. law fi rm, for 14 years. Mr. Roday is a member 
of the New York State and Virginia bar associations.

Mr. upton is the Chief Financial Offi cer and Chief 
Operations Offi cer of Genworth Financial, Global 
Mortgage Insurance, since May 2012. Prior to his 
current role, Mr. upton was the Senior Vice President 
and Chief Operating Offi cer for Genworth Financial, 
International Mortgage Insurance, and before that he 
served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial 
Offi cer, Genworth Financial International – Asia 
Pacifi c, Canada and Latin America. Mr. upton joined 
General Electric in 1998.

Mr. Walker has been a director of Genworth Financial 
Mortgage Insurance Company Canada since 1996. 
He is a founding partner at Walker Sorensen LLP, 
specializing in advising insurance and reinsurance 
companies. He has served as a member of the board 
of directors of a number of fi nancial institutions, 
including tD trust Company and Concordia Life 
Insurance Company.

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada Board Members
All of the people listed as being directors of Genworth MI Canada Inc. are also directors of Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada. In addition to such people, the following individuals 
are also directors of Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada:

Heather Nicol

David Gibbins

Ms. Nicol joined the Board of Genworth Financial Mortgage 
Insurance Company Canada in June 2011. She has held several 
senior fi nancial management positions, including Chief Financial 
Offi cer for the MaRS Discovery District and Chapters Online, 
as well as investment banking roles including Vice-President for 
BMO Nesbitt Burns (previously Burns Fry Inc.). She was also a 
founding board member of Desjardins Credit union.

Mr. Gibbins has been a director of Genworth Financial Mortgage 
Insurance Company Canada since 2007. He is also a director of 
Certifi  Media . He has held senior fi nancial management positions 
including Managing Director, Global Head, RBC Capital Markets.

(1) Audit Committee

(2)  Compensation and 

Nominating Committee

(3)  Risk, Capital and 

Investment Committee

(4) Lead Director

(5) Independent

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada’s Board of Directors has three (3) committees, an Audit Committee, comprised of the same members as the Company’s Audit Committee; a 
Conduct Review Committee, comprised of Brian Kelly, Jerome Upton and John Walker; and a Risk, Capital and Investment Committee, comprised of the same members as the Company’s Risk, Capital and 
Investment Committee.

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shareholder information

Genworth MI Canada Inc.
2060 Winston Park Drive, Suite 300
Oakville, Ontario L6H 5R7
tel: 905-287-5300
Fax: 905-287-5472
www.genworth.ca

Exchange listing
the toronto Stock Exchange:
Common shares (MIC)

Common shares
As at December 31, 2012, there were 
98,698,018 common shares outstanding.

Independent auditor
KPMG LLP
Bay Adelaide Centre 
333 Bay Street, Suite 4600
toronto, Ontario M5H 2S5

Registrar and transfer agent
Canadian Stock transfer Company, Inc.
320 Bay Street, P.O. Box 1
toronto, Ontario M5H 4A6
tel: 416-643-5000
Fax: 416-643-5570
www.canstockta.com

All inquiries related to address changes, 
elimination of multiple mailings, transfer of 
MIC shares, dividends or other shareholder 
account issues should be forwarded to the 
offices of Canadian Stock transfer Company.

Investor relations
Shareholders, security analysts and 
investment professionals should direct  
inquiries to:

Samantha Cheung 
Vice-President, Investor Relations 
samantha.cheung@genworth.com

Additional financial information has been 
filed electronically with various securities 
regulators in Canada through the System 
for Electronic Document Analysis and 
Retrieval (SEDAR) and with the Office of the 
Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) 
as the primary regulator for the Company’s 
subsidiary, Genworth Financial Mortgage 
Insurance Company of Canada. 

the Company holds a conference call 
following the release of its quarterly results. 
these calls are archived in the Investor 
section of the Company’s website.

Annual general meeting of shareholders 
Date: thursday, June 6, 2013  
time: 10:30 a.m. (Et) 
Location: Fairmont Royal York 
100 Front St West 
toronto, Ontario  M5J 1E3

GENWOR tH MI C ANA DA  I NC .  2012 A NN uAL  R EPOR t 

Board of Directors
Complaints about the Company’s internal 
accounting controls or auditing matters or any 
other concerns may be addressed directly to the 
Board of Directors or the Audit Committee at:

Board of Directors
Genworth MI Canada Inc.
c/o Winsor Macdonell, Secretary
2060 Winston Park Drive, Suite 300
Oakville, Ontario L6H 5R7
tel: 905-287-5484

Corporate ombudsperson
Concerns related to compliance with the law, 
Genworth policies or government contracting 
requirements may be directed to:

Genworth ombudsperson
2060 Winston Park Drive, Suite 300
Oakville, Ontario L6H 5R7
tel: 905-287-5510
Canada-ombudsperson@genworth.com

Disclosure documents
Corporate governance, disclosure and other 
investor information is available online from 
the Investor Relations pages of the Company’s 
website at http://investor.genworthmicanada.ca.

Cautionary statements
the cautionary statements included in the 
Company’s Management’s Discussion and 
Analysis and Annual Information Form, 
including the “Special note regarding forward-
looking statements” and the “Non-IFRS 
financial measures,” also apply to this Annual 
Report and all information and documents 
included herein. these documents can be 
found at www.sedar.com.

2013 common share dividend dates
the declaration and payment of dividends and 
the amount thereof are at the discretion of the 
Board, which takes into account the Company’s 
financial results, capital requirements, available 
cash	flow	and	other	factors	the	Board	considers	
relevant from time to time. 

Eligible dividend designation
For purposes of the dividend tax credit rules 
contained in the Income tax Act (Canada) and 
any corresponding provincial or territorial tax 
legislation, all dividends (and deemed dividends) 
paid by Genworth MI Canada Inc. to Canadian 
residents are designated as eligible dividends. 
unless stated otherwise, all dividends (and 
deemed dividends) paid by the Company 
hereafter are designated as eligible dividends 
for the purposes of such rules.

Information for shareholders outside 
of Canada
Dividends paid to residents in countries 
with which Canada has bilateral tax treaties 
are generally subject to the 15% Canadian 
non-resident withholding tax. there is no 
Canadian tax on gains from the sale of shares 
(assuming ownership of less than 25%) or 
debt instruments of the Company owned 
by non-residents not carrying on business 
in Canada. (No government in Canada levies 
estate taxes or succession duties.)

Credit ratings
the issuer ratings of Genworth MI Canada and financial strength ratings of Genworth Financial Mortgage 
Insurance	Company	of	Canada	reflect	each	rating	agency’s	opinion	of	the	Company’s	financial	strength,	operating	
performance and ability to meet obligations to policyholders.

Issuer rating

Genworth MI Canada Inc.

Financial strength 

S&P

DBRS

A–, Stable

AA (low), Stable

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada 

AA–, Stable

AA, Stable

Senior unsecured debentures

Genworth MI Canada Inc.

Dividend declaration dates

A–, Stable

AA (low), Stable

Declaration date

Record date

Date payable

Amount per 
common share

Regular Cash

October 30, 2012

November 15, 2012 November 30, 2012

Regular Cash

July 31, 2012

August 15, 2012

August 31, 2012

Regular Cash May 1, 2012

May 15, 2012

June 1, 2012

Regular Cash

February 2, 2012

February 15, 2012 March 1, 2012

$0.32

$0.29

$0.29

$0.29

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Visit the Investors section at www.genworth.ca for an interactive 
digital version of this annual report. 

Genworth MI Canada Inc.
2060 Winston Park Drive
Suite 300
Oakville, Ontario L6H 5R7
905-287-5300
Fax: 905-287-5472
www.genworth.ca

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