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Y E A R S

50Genworth Annual Report 

2015

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited
ABN 72 154 890 730

genworth.com.au

This print advertisement was issued by Genworth’s predecessor business, HLIC.

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50Y E A R S

Celebrating 50 years at the heart  
of homeownership in Australia

Genworth is the leading provider of Lenders 
Mortgage Insurance (LMI) in Australia.  
LMI has been an important part of the 
Australian residential mortgage lending 
market since Housing Loan Insurance 
Corporation (HLIC) was founded by the 
Australian Government in 1965.

Contents

Genworth overview 

Chairman’s message 

CEO’s report 

Our strategy 

Board of Directors 

Senior Leadership Team 

Annual Financial Report 

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8

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

Genworth overview
All data as at 31 December 2015 unless otherwise stated

WA
12%

NT
1%

SA
6%

QLD
23%

Portfolio of insured 
loans by State*
*Total may not sum due to rounding.

NSW
29%

VIC
23%

ACT
3%

NZ
2%

Gross written premium

Residential mortgage market trends

$700m

$600m

$500m

$400m

$300m

$200m

$100m

$0m

36.9%

34.0%

34.1%

33.3%

33.5%

$billions

30.5%

28.1%

$508m

94.8

101.4

24.3%

66.6

89.2

73.3

80.5

87.4

173.1

166.8

161.4

168.8

200.9

242.4

207.1

80.8

138.3

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Loans approved 
LVR <80%

Loans approved 
LVR >80%

Source: APRA

HLVR Loans (% of 
New Residential 
Loan Approvals)

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

Snapshot

92,228

Genworth Australia 
policies written during 
2015. 

$3.9bn

Value of Genworth 
Australia’s investment 
portfolio.

$1.6bn

Genworth Australia’s  
market capitalisation.

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Key dates

1997
GE purchases HLIC 
from the Australian 
Government and 
begins GE Mortgage 
Insurance Co in 
Australia.

2014
Genworth Australia 
successfully lists on  
the ASX.

2015
Genworth Australia 
celebrates 50 
years of helping 
Australians purchase 
residential property.

1965
HLIC commences  
business operations.

2004
Genworth Financial 
Inc IPO on the NYSE.

2014
Genworth Mortgage 
Insurance Australia 
Limited (ASX: GMA) 
is admitted to the 
S&P/ASX 200 Index.

Dividends (cents per share)

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5.3

10,000

Downloads of Streets 
Ahead, our biannual 
consumer sentiment study.

1.5 million

Genworth Australia has 
almost 1.5 million policies 
in force. 

>100

Genworth Australia has 
commercial relationships 
with over 100 lenders 
across Australia.

 
 
 
 
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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

Chairman’s message

Richard Grellman AM

Chairman 
Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited

At Genworth Australia, our mission is to help Australians get 
into their home sooner and assist them to stay there. We do 
this by working with our lender customers, regulators and 
policy leaders to promote a stronger and more sustainable 
housing market in Australia. At Genworth, we believe that 
the provision of Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) to our 
lender customers contributes significantly to supporting 
the Australian dream of homeownership. I am pleased to 
say that in 2015 alone we helped over 92,000 Australians 
purchase a residential property. 

Leadership transition 
I am pleased to report that Ms Georgette Nicholas was 
appointed CEO in February 2016 following an extensive 
global search, after the retirement of Ms Ellie Comerford in 
October 2015. Ms Nicholas was previously the Acting CEO 
and, prior to that, the Chief Financial Officer of Genworth 
Australia. I believe that Ms Nicholas brings significant 
leadership capability and experience to the role. She has 
already taken action to focus the organisation on its strategy 
as well as simplifying business processes and strengthening 
important external and commercial relationships. My fellow 
Directors and I wish her every success in the role.

Genworth Australia remains 
focused on its strategic 
priorities that we believe are 
delivering, and will continue to 
deliver, a sustainable return on 
equity for shareholders.

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Dividends 
In light of our financial results and capital management 
last year, I am pleased that we were able to reward our 
shareholders with special dividends on top of the ordinary 
dividends. Total dividends declared for the full year 2015 
were 50.3 cents per share, including special dividends of 
23.8 cents per share. The ordinary dividends paid for the 
year represent 62.2% of the underlying Net Profit After Tax, 
which is just above the mid-point of our target dividend 
payout ratio range of between 50% and 70% for 2015.

Looking ahead 
I believe Genworth Australia’s business model is resilient 
and capable of performing well in a dynamic economic 
environment and mortgage market. Looking ahead, 
reduced high loan-to-value ratio (LVR) lending as a 
proportion of total mortgage originations suggests new 
insurance written in 2016 is likely to be less capital intensive 
and lower risk. With this in mind, we will continue to evaluate 
a range of capital management initiatives and continue our 
ongoing journey of right-sizing our capital base. 

I would like to close by thanking our CEO, Georgette 
Nicholas, her Executive team and all those who work at 
Genworth Australia for what has been a successful year. 
I would also like to thank my fellow Directors for their 
ongoing commitment to the Company. Finally, I thank you, 
our shareholders, for your continued support.

Yours sincerely,

Genworth Australia strategy 
Genworth Australia remains focused on its strategic 
priorities that we believe are delivering, and will continue to 
deliver, a sustainable return on equity for shareholders. Our 
strategy will remain consistent with our priorities being to:

•  Strengthen and grow our customer relationships;

•  Target appropriate risk-adjusted returns to enhance 

profitability;

•  Optimise our capital structure;

•  Maintain a strong risk management discipline; and 

•  Continue to work on LMI recognition. 

Our focus must be on continuing to enhance the current 
business model and on innovating products and services 
to compete with any potential threat of disruption in the 
market.

We are working to strengthen our customer relationships 
by continuing to support borrowers looking to get into the 
housing market safely and by structuring products to meet 
the risk management needs of our lenders. 

Given the challenging market, we will ensure we maintain 
our strong risk management discipline by pricing for 
appropriate risk-adjusted returns and continuing to invest in 
our analytic and modelling capabilities. 

We continue to evaluate ways to optimise our capital 
position and we are working with regulators and other 
stakeholders on the public policy front to reinforce the 
role that Genworth and LMI plays is not only facilitating 
homeownership in Australia but also supporting the 
stability of the Australian financial system; All in support of 
enhancing returns to all shareholders.

Financial position 
The Company continues to be managed with a strong 
capital position and conservative balance sheet. At the end 
of 2015, we maintained a regulatory capital base of $2.6 
billion and a coverage ratio of 1.59 times the Prescribed 
Capital Amount (PCA) on a Group (Level 2) basis. This is in 
excess of the Board’s targeted range of 1.32 – 1.44 times the 
PCA.

We also have a high quality investment portfolio. As at 31 
December 2015, the cash and investment portfolio had 
a market value of $3.9 billion, with 96% of the investment 
portfolio invested in Australian dollar denominated cash, 
cash equivalents and fixed income securities and 96% of the 
portfolio rated A- or above by the major ratings agencies. 

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

Chief Executive Officer’s report

Financial performance 
Our goal is to deliver sustainable returns on equity for our 
shareholders through managing the performance of the 
portfolio and optimising the capital position of Genworth 
Australia. I am pleased to report the Company delivered 
another year of strong operating and financial performance, 
in which it met, and in some instances exceeded, key 
financial performance measures. The 2015 financial results 
demonstrate the resilience of our business model in the face 
of a dynamic economic environment and mortgage market. 

Underlying Net Profit After Tax (excluding mark-to-market 
movements in the investment portfolio) was $264.7 million in 
2015, down 5.3% compared to 2014. 

High loan-to-value ratio (LVR) lending as a proportion of total 
mortgage originations has reduced recently in response to 
tightened lender risk appetite in light of regulatory changes. 
As a result, in 2015 New Insurance Written (NIW) was down 
9.9% to $32.6 billion and Gross Written Premium (GWP) was 
down 20.0% to $507.6 million.

Total revenue, as measured by Net Earned Premium (NEP), 
rose 5.4% to $469.9 million reflecting the pattern of revenue 
recognition from prior book years. An actuarial adjustment to 
that pattern contributed to the increase. 

The 2015 loss ratio rose to 24.0% from 19.0% in the prior 
year. The loss performance was ahead of management’s 
expectation of between 25-30%. The increase from the prior 
year largely reflects the higher number of borrower sales 
and low number of loan arrears converting to claim in 2014. 
Claims are still at the lowest level since 2006 impacted by 
regional performance. New South Wales and Victoria have 
performed well given their stable unemployment and house 
price appreciation. Economic conditions in Queensland and 
Western Australia were not as strong, with unemployment 
and house prices pressured. However, these states showed 
modest signs of improvement in the final quarter of 2015.

Capital management 
A key priority during 2015 was to continue on our journey 
of right-sizing our capital base at a level which balances our 
objectives of long-term shareholder returns and flexibility to 
grow the business in the future. We implemented a number 
of capital management actions during the year to enhance 
our Return on Equity (ROE). These included: 

• 

• 

the issuance of $200 million Tier 2 subordinated notes; 

fully franked special dividends totaling 23.8 cents per share; 

•  a $150 million on-market share buy-back; and

• 

restructure of the reinsurance program with qualifying 
reinsurance increasing to $950 million as at 1 January 2016. 

Looking ahead, we will continue to evaluate further capital 
management initiatives that could be implemented in 2016 to 
manage to the Board target range of 1.32 to 1.44 times PCA.

Customers
Genworth Australia has long-standing commercial 
relationships with over 100 lender customers across 
Australia and has Supply and Service Contracts with 10 of 
its key customers. Our top three customers accounted for 
approximately 72% of our total NIW and 65% of GWP in 
FY15. Genworth Australia estimates that it had approximately 
39% of the Australian LMI market by NIW in 2015.

During the year, the Company was pleased to renew its 
contract with National Australia Bank for the provision of LMI 
for NAB Broker business. The term of the new contract is for 
two years to 20 November 2017. 

We ceased writing new business with Westpac following the 
termination of the contract in May 2015 though we continue 
to service their existing portfolio.

Working to address the risk management and capital needs 
of our customers is a key focus for the Company.

Ratings
Genworth Australia’s credit ratings were unchanged in 2015. 
The ratings reflect the financial strength of the Company and 
demonstrate to stakeholders its claims paying ability. Standard 
& Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) affirmed the Genworth 
Financial Mortgage Insurance Pty Limited financial strength 
and issuer credit rating at ‘A+’ with outlook ‘Stable’. Moody’s 
reaffirmed the insurance financial strength rating of both 
Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Pty Limited and 
Genworth Financial Mortgage Indemnity Ltd at ‘A3’ with an 
outlook of ‘Negative’. Fitch Ratings affirmed its insurer financial 
strength rating of Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Pty 
Limited, assigning an ‘A+’ rating with outlook ‘Stable’. 

Regulatory environment 
During 2015, we remained engaged with regulators 
and other industry participants to promote legislative 
and regulatory policies that support increased levels of 
homeownership and continued responsible credit growth.  

Last year there was significant regulatory involvement 
focused on upholding sound lending standards and 
maintaining appropriate capital requirements in the 
Australian residential mortgage industry. Genworth Australia 
continued to work with policy makers and regulators about 
the importance of LMI to the Australian mortgage market and 
the stability of the wider financial system. 

In particular, we advocated LMI as part of the broader 
solution necessary to meet the Financial System Inquiry’s 
recommendations regarding financial stability and 
competition, including demonstrating the value of LMI as an 
important tool in managing mortgage default risk.

In July 2015, APRA foreshadowed increased capital 
requirements and a change in risk weighting for the 
Advanced Internally Rated Banks. The Basel Committee on 
Banking Supervision is due to release further consultation 
papers on these issues in the future. We will continue to work 
with regulators, key customers and other stakeholders to 
demonstrate the value proposition of LMI to all lenders. This 
work will continue through the ongoing Basel consultation 
process in 2016.

Community
Genworth seeks to make a meaningful contribution to the 
communities in which it operates. We make it a priority to 
contribute to causes that are aligned to our mission and 
vision of supporting the dream of homeownership by helping 
Australians get into their home sooner and keeping them there. 

In 2015, I am pleased to report that we had excellent 
participation by our people in a comprehensive volunteering 
program that focuses on key areas of education, 
homelessness and basic needs. Our volunteers provided 

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I am pleased 
to report the 
Company delivered 
another year of 
strong operating 
and financial 
performance, in 
which it met, and 
in some instances 
exceeded, key 
financial performance 
measures.

Georgette Nicholas

Chief Executive Officer

1,232 hours (164 days) to support our community partners. 
Genworth Australia’s volunteer participation rate of 57% is a 
significantly higher level of employee engagement compared 
to the sector benchmark of 10%. As an organisation, we will 
continue to focus on our ongoing social responsibility in the 
years ahead.

2016 Outlook 
Genworth Australia continues to focus on the strategic needs 
of our customers, especially during this period of heightened 
regulatory attention on the Australian mortgage market and 
lending standards. 

customers and thereby helping creditworthy borrowers to 
purchase a property sooner and with a smaller deposit.

Thank you 
I would like to thank the Chairman and Board of Directors 
of Genworth Australia for their support and guidance to 
management during 2015. I also want to thank all our 
Genworth Australia people for their hard work, dedication 
and commitment. It provides a solid foundation for our 
business and underpins our resilience through the cycle. I 
look forward to working with all of you in 2016 as we strive to 
deliver on our strategic priorities. 

The outlook for the Australian residential mortgage market 
remains strong, supported by sound fundamentals including 
low unemployment, record low interest rates and a continued 
focus by regulators on lending standards. 

To our customers and other key business partners, thank you for 
your ongoing support and I look forward to continued strong 
relationships in the future. Finally, I would like to thank our 
shareholders for their continued confidence in the business.

The high LVR market continues to be constrained in 2016 
and we expect GWP to decline by approximately 20% due to 
these market conditions.  

Yours sincerely,

Genworth Australia expects 2016 NEP to decline by 
approximately 5% and for the full year loss ratio to be 
between 25 and 35%. The Board will target an ordinary 
dividend payout ratio range of 50 to 80%. The full year 
outlook is subject to market conditions and unforeseen 
circumstances or economic events.

Genworth Australia remains committed to playing a vital role 
in supporting the homeownership aspirations of Australian 
families. We do this by mitigating risk for our lender 

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

Our strategy

Genworth’s primary 
business activity is the 
provision of LMI to 
its lender customers. 
The Group’s strategic 
objective is to deliver 
long-term returns to 
shareholders. 

The strategy aims to 
deliver a sustainable 
Return on Equity 
above the cost of 
capital by executing 
on the following 
priorities:

1

2

3

Strengthening our 
customer relationships 
and product value 
proposition

Targeting appropriate, 
risk-adjusted 
returns and enhance 
profitability

Optimising the capital 
structure

•  Leading market 

position

•  Focussed on meeting 
the strategic needs of 
our customers.

•  Pricing NIW to achieve 
low-to-mid teens ROE 
over the long-term

•  Investment in loss 

mitigation processes

•  Ongoing cost 

optimisation initiatives.

•  Maintain strong 

balance sheet and 
stable credit ratings

•  Preference to return 
excess capital to 
shareholders where 
appropriate. 

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$320bn

Genworth Australia provides 
insurance for $320 billion of 
home loans in the Australian and 
New Zealand mortgage markets

4

5

Maintaining strong 
risk management 
discipline

Continuing to work on 
LMI recognition

•  Effective risk decision-

•  Continued 

making

•  Invest in modelling and 
analytical capabilities. 

engagement with 
regulators

•  Public policy 

recommendations and 
submissions.

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia
Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

Board of Directors

Richard Grellman
Chairman

Ian MacDonald 
Director, Independent

Tony Gill
Director, Independent

Gayle Tollifson
Director, Independent

Ian was appointed to the 
Board on 19 March 2012.

Tony was appointed to the 
Board on 20 February 2012. 

Gayle was appointed to the 
Board on 20 February 2012.

Ian has over 40 years 
of financial services 
experience in Australia, the 
UK and Japan, specifically 
in banking, insurance, 
wealth management and 
technology. He previously 
held numerous positions 
with National Australia Bank 
including various senior 
executive roles from 1999 
– 2006; Chief Operating 
Officer Yorkshire Bank from 
1997 – 1999; and head of 
Retail Services Clydesdale 
Bank, Glasgow UK from 
1994 – 1997.

Ian is a Senior Fellow 
and past President of the 
Financial Services Institute 
of Australasia and a member 
of the Australian Institute of 
Company Directors. Since 
2006, Ian has held a number 
of directorships including 
publicly-listed companies, 
and is currently a director of 
Arab Bank Australia Ltd and 
Tasmanian Public Finance 
Corporation.

Tony has over 30 years 
of financial services 
experience having served 
on a number of boards over 
that period. Previously Tony 
was Group Head, Banking 
and Securitisation Group at 
Macquarie Group. He has 
held senior executive roles 
in Macquarie Group from  
1991– 2008.

Prior to Macquarie, 
Tony was a Chartered 
Accountant then held 
various management roles 
in mortgage banking and 
treasury in Australia. He 
is currently Chairman of 
Australian Finance Group 
and a director of First 
American Title Insurance 
Company of Australia Ltd 
and First Mortgage Services 
Pty Ltd. 

Tony was previously 
Chairman of Australian 
Securitisation Forum 
and National President 
of the Mortgage Finance 
Association of Australia.

Gayle has over 35 years 
of financial services 
experience and has been 
an Independent Director 
since 2006. Prior to this she 
worked with QBE Insurance 
Group in senior executive 
roles including Chief Risk 
Officer and Group Financial 
Controller from  
1994 – 2006. Prior to QBE, 
Gayle held various roles 
in public accounting firms 
in Australia, Bermuda and 
Canada. She is a fellow of 
the Australian Institute of 
Company Directors and 
the Institute of Chartered 
Accountants in Australia 
and is currently Chairman 
of Munich Holdings of 
Australasia Pty Limited 
and subsidiaries and a 
director of RAC Insurance 
Pty Limited and Campus 
Living Funds Management 
Limited.

Richard was appointed 
Chairman of the Board 
on 1 March 2012. He was 
previously at KPMG where 
he spent 32 years, with the 
last 10 years specifically 
focused on the provision of 
strategic advice and services 
to the financial services 
sector. His tenure at KPMG 
included being a partner 
from 1982 – 2000; a member 
of KPMG National Board 
from 1995 – 1997; and a 
member of KPMG National 
Executive from 1997 – 2000.

Since 2000, Richard has held 
a number of directorships 
across the financial services 
sector with publicly-listed 
companies. He has over 
40 years of experience in 
total; 20 years of board 
experience and 23 years of 
financial services experience.

Richard was the 
independent financial expert 
for the AMP and Tower Life 
NZ demutualisations and 
was appointed member of 
the Order of Australia for 
service to the community 
in 2007. In addition to 
his position at Genworth 
Australia, Richard is 
currently Chairman of AMP 
Foundation, Chairman of IPH 
Limited, and a director of 
Bisalloy Steel Group Limited.

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Jerome Upton
Director, Genworth Financial 
designee

Stuart Take
Director, Genworth Financial 
designee

Samuel Marsico
Director, Genworth Financial 
designee

Leon Roday
Director, Genworth Financial 
designee

Stuart has over 25 years’ 
experience, primarily at 
Genworth/General Electric. 
He joined GE Capital 
in 1987 and has since 
held a number of senior 
management positions 
in Genworth’s mortgage 
insurance platform both 
domestically and overseas, 
including President/CEO 
of Genworth’s Canadian 
mortgage insurance 
business, and Senior Vice 
President of Asia.

Stuart is currently President 
of the Board of Directors 
of Genworth Seguros de 
Credito a la Vivienda S.A. 
de C.V. (Mexico) and also 
serves as a Director of 
India Mortgage Guarantee 
Corporation (a Genworth 
joint venture with the 
International Finance 
Corporation, the Asian 
Development Bank and the 
National housing Bank of 
India). He was previously 
Head of Financial Institutions 
at Deutsche Bank, Asia ex-
Japan.

Sam was appointed to the 
Board on 19 March 2012.

Leon was appointed to the 
Board on 19 March 2012.

Leon was the Senior Vice 
President, General Counsel 
and Secretary, Genworth 
Financial to February 2015. 
Prior to this position, he 
held the same role for GE 
Financial since 1996.

Prior to Genworth/GE, Leon 
was previously a partner at 
LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & 
McRae for 14 years, and he 
is a member of the New York 
Bar Association.

Sam was the Chief Risk 
Officer, Global Mortgage 
Insurance division of 
Genworth Financial from 
2008 – 2014. He worked 
for 23 years at Genworth/
General Electric having held 
various positions across 
the organisation including 
a number of leadership 
positions at both GE 
Transportation Systems and 
GE Corporate Finance from 
1991 – 1996. Sam became 
the CFO of GE mortgage 
insurance in 1997, and was 
then Senior Vice President 
and Chief Risk Officer for 
GE Mortgage Insurance 
from 2002 – 2005, and Chief 
Risk Officer for Genworth 
Financial from 2006 – 2008.

Prior to his roles at 
Genworth/GE Sam was a 
senior executive at Price 
Waterhouse in New York.

Jerome was appointed to 
the Board on 20 February 
2012.

Jerome was appointed 
Senior Vice President 
and Chief Financial and 
Operations Officer, Global 
Mortgage Insurance, 
Genworth Financial in 2012. 
Previously he was the Senior 
Vice President and Chief 
Operating Officer, Genworth 
Financial International 
Mortgage Insurance from 
2009. Prior to this Jerome 
has had a variety of roles 
at Genworth including the 
Senior Vice President and 
CFO, Genworth Financial 
International – Asia Pacific, 
Canada and Latin America 
from 2007 – 2009; the head 
of Global Financial Planning 
& Analysis from 2004 – 
2007; International Finance 
Manager from 2002 – 2004; 
and Mortgage Insurance 
Global Controller from  
1998 – 2002. 

Prior to Genworth, Jerome 
served in a number of 
accounting positions 
at KPMG Peat Marwick, 
culminating in his role 
as Senior Manager – 
Insurance in Raleigh, North 
Carolina. He obtained the 
status of Certified Public 
Accountant whilst the 
Controller and Director 
of Financial Reporting for 
Century American Insurance 
Company in Durham, North 
Carolina.

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia
Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

Senior Leadership Team

Georgette Nicholas
Chief Executive Officer

Georgette became Chief Executive 
Officer in February 2016 after four 
months as Acting Chief Executive 
Officer following joining the business 
as Chief Financial Officer in February 
2014. Georgette brings more than 
30 years of financial and industry 
experience to the role including her 
extensive global experience in Lenders 
Mortgage Insurance. 

In her prior role as Chief Financial 
Officer, Georgette effectively 
leveraged her financial acumen, 
industry experience and leadership 
skills across finance, audit, 
controllership, strategy, actuarial and 
investor relations. She has a deep 
understanding of the mortgage 
insurance business in international 
markets, including the United States 
having worked with Genworth for 10 
years. 

Previously, Georgette worked as 
Senior Vice President, Investor 
Relations, Public Relations and Rating 
Agencies with Genworth Financial 
Inc. Other senior roles she has held 
at Genworth include Chief Financial 
Officer, US Mortgage Insurance 
where she was a key member of 
the management team leading the 
business through the economic 
downturn in the US housing market 
and the GFC, and Global Controller 
for both US Mortgage Insurance and 
International Segments. 

Georgette has a Bachelor of Science 
in Accounting from the University of 
Bridgeport CT and is a Certified Public 
Accountant and Chartered Global 
Management Accountant.

Luke Oxenham
Chief Financial Officer and  
Company Secretary

Luke joined Genworth Australia as 
Director Corporate Finance & Investor 
Relations in March 2012 and became 
Chief Financial Officer in February 
2016 following four months as Acting 
Chief Financial Officer. Luke brings 20 
years of financial services experience 
to his role as Chief Financial Officer, 
across the banking, finance and 
insurance industries. 

Most recently Luke was directly 
responsible for a number of finance 
functions including the planning, 
development and management 
of Genworth Australia’s capital 
requirements, the reinsurance 
program, investment portfolio, 
product pricing and investor relations 
activities. 

Before joining Genworth, Luke was the 
Chief Financial Officer of Intoll Group, 
which was formed from the demerger 
of Macquarie Infrastructure Group 
(MIG), where Luke was the Head of 
Investor Relations. Prior to Macquarie 
Group, Luke was General Manager, 
Corporate Affairs & Budgeting at 
Promina Group having joined prior 
to the Initial Public Offering in 2003 
and being a key member of the 
management team that oversaw the 
takeover of Promina by Suncorp in 
2007. In his earlier career, Luke spent 
almost 10 years with National Australia 
Bank in various roles both in Australia 
and the UK, as well as a number of 
years at Metway Bank in Brisbane. 

Luke has a Bachelor of Commerce 
from Griffith University Brisbane and 
a Graduate Diploma in Advanced 
Finance and Investment from the 
Securities Institute, as well as a 
Graduate Diploma in Psychology from 
Monash University.

Andrew Cormack
Chief Risk Officer

Andy joined Genworth Australia as 
Chief Risk Officer in October 2015. 
Andy brings more than 20 years of 
experience to his role as CRO having 
held senior financial as well as risk 
roles in the mortgage insurance 
industry. Andy is a seasoned leader, 
having had senior management 
responsibility for teams in commercial, 
product development and risk for 
multiple markets across Europe. He 
is passionate about delivering best 
in class risk and actuarial business 
models and building and developing 
high achieving teams engaged in 
delivering business objectives. 

Before joining Genworth Australia, 
Andy worked with Genworth Financial 
Mortgage Insurance in Europe, where 
most recently he held the role of Chief 
Risk Officer with responsibility for the 
risk and actuarial teams. Prior to this he 
held various positions including Senior 
Vice President (SVP) Technical Director, 
SVP Commercial Leader, SVP Product 
Development & Marketing and Chief 
Financial Officer.

Earlier in his career, Andy spent 
three years with JP Morgan where he 
focused on emerging market fixed 
income derivatives and prior to this 
worked at Neville Russell Accountants 
(now Mazars) as an auditor responsible 
for Lloyds syndicates. 

Andy has a Bachelor of Arts in 
Accounting and Finance from 
Lancaster University and is a qualified 
Chartered Accountant.

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Tobin Fonseca
Chief Operations Officer

Bridget Sakr
Chief Commercial Officer

Jo Ann Rabitz
Chief Human Resources Officer

Bridget has been Chief Commercial 
Officer at Genworth since this role was 
created in mid 2010. 

Bridget is responsible for Partnership 
and Distribution, Product 
Development, and Marketing, 
leveraging her significant commercial 
expertise. Prior to this appointment, 
and since 2003, Bridget held the role 
of Sales Leader at Genworth. Bridget’s 
primary focus is on strong customer 
relationships, building exclusive 
partnerships, and excellent customer 
service.

Bridget brings to Genworth 25 years of 
experience in the mortgage industry, 
having worked in sales, operation and 
business development. 

Bridget has a Bachelor of Economics 
from the University of Sydney.

Jo Ann has been with Genworth since 
Genworth’s IPO from GE in 2004 and 
brings 29 years of HR experience 
to her role. She joined Genworth 
Australia as Chief Human Resources 
Officer in March 2012.

Jo Ann’s responsibilities include all 
aspects of human resources.

Before joining the Australian business 
in her current role, Jo Ann was 
the Senior Vice President, Human 
Resources for Genworth’s International 
segment based in the United States. 
Jo Ann held a variety of HR leadership 
roles with GE Capital from 1990 until 
GE’s IPO of Genworth in 2004. Earlier 
in her career, Jo Ann held various 
HR positions with divisions of Allied 
Signal, Occidental Petroleum and 
PepsiCo.

Jo Ann earned her Bachelor of 
Science degree in Industrial Relations 
from Saint Joseph’s University in 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Tobin joined Genworth Australia as 
Chief Operations Officer in February 
2012. Tobin brings more than 30 years 
of experience to his role as COO 
across a range of areas in the financial 
services industry.

In his current role Tobin is responsible 
for underwriting, loss mitigation, 
collections, the project management 
office and the Technology team.

Before joining Genworth, Tobin had 
worked at Advantedge Financial 
Services, a subsidiary of National 
Australia Bank, where he held the 
role of General Manager Advantedge 
Services overseeing the whole lending 
lifecycle. Prior to National Australia 
Bank, he was with the Challenger 
Group holding the Managing Director 
role with Synergy Capital Management 
in Hobart and the CEO role with 
Challenger Corporate Superannuation 
Services. 

Earlier in his career, Tobin spent 20 
years with Merrill Lynch in various 
leadership roles both in Australia and 
the US including Chief Administrative 
Officer/Project Director for Merrill 
Lynch HSBC Australia and Vice 
President /Program Manager 
International Private Client Group in 
Australia.

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Y E A R S

Annual Financial Report for the 
year ended 31 December 2015

Contents

Corporate Governance statement 

Directors’ report 

Remuneration report 

Lead auditor’s independence declaration 

Financial statements 

Directors’ declaration 

Independent auditor’s report 

Shareholder information 

Glossary 

Corporate directory 

16

17

31

57

58

105

106

108

111

113

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Corporate Governance statement

The Corporate Governance statement is available on the Genworth website.  
Please visit http://investor.genworth.com.au/Investor-Centre/

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The directors present their report together with the financial statements of the Group comprising the Company and its 
controlled entities for the year ended 31 December 2015 and the auditor’s report thereon.

Directors

The directors of the Company at any time during or since the end of the financial year are as follows:

Name and title

Biography

Richard Grellman AM 
Chairman, Independent

•  Previously was at KPMG where he spent 32 years, with the last 10 years specifically focused on 

the provision of strategic advice and services to the financial services sector:

Anthony (Tony) Gill 
Director, Independent

 –

Partner from 1982 – 2000;

 – Member of KPMG National Board from 1995 – 1997;

 – Member of KPMG National Executive from 1997 – 2000.

•  Since 2000, has held a number of directorships across the financial services sector with 

publicly-listed companies

•  Over 40 years of experience in total; 20 years of board experience and 23 years of financial 

services experience

•  Was the independent financial expert for the AMP and Tower Life NZ demutualisations

•  Appointed a member of the Order of Australia for service to the community in 2007

•  Currently Chairman of AMP Foundation and IPH Limited, and a director of Bisalloy Steel Group 

and StatePlus

•  Appointed 1 March 2012

•  Chairman of the Capital & Investment Committee

•  Over 30 years of financial services experience having served on a number of boards over that 

period

•  Previously Group Head, Banking and Securitisation Group at Macquarie Group:

 – Held senior executive roles in Macquarie Group from 1991 – 2008.

•  Prior to Macquarie, was a Chartered Accountant then held various management roles in 

mortgage banking and treasury in Australia

•  Currently Chairman of Australian Finance Group and a director of First American Title Insurance 

Company of Australia Ltd and First Mortgage Services Pty Ltd

•  Previously Chairman of Australian Securitisation Forum and National President of the Mortgage 

Finance Association of Australia

•  Appointed 20 February 2012

Ian MacDonald  
Director, Independent

•  Chairman of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee

•  Over 40 years of financial services experience in Australia, the UK and Japan, specifically in 

banking, insurance, wealth management and technology

•  Previously held numerous positions with National Australia Bank:

 – Various senior executive roles from 1999 – 2006;

 – Chief Operating Officer Yorkshire Bank from 1997 – 1999;

 – Head of Retail Services Clydesdale Bank, Glasgow UK from 1994 – 1997.

•  Senior Fellow and past President of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a member 

of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

•  Currently a director of Arab Bank Australia Ltd and Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation

•  Since 2006 has held a number of directorships including publicly-listed companies

•  Appointed 19 March 2012

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Directors  (continued)

Name and title

Biography

Gayle Tollifson 
Director, Independent

Samuel Marsico 
Director, Genworth 
Financial designee

Leon Roday 
Director, Genworth 
Financial designee

Stuart Take  
Director, Genworth 
Financial designee

•  Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Risk Committee

•  Over 35 years of financial services experience and an Independent Director since 2006:

 – Worked with QBE Insurance Group in senior executive roles including Chief Risk Officer and 

Group Financial Controller from 1994 – 2006;

 –

Prior to QBE, held various roles in public accounting firms in Australia, Bermuda and 
Canada.

•  Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Institute of Chartered 

Accountants in Australia

•  Currently Chairman of Munich Holdings of Australasia Pty Limited and subsidiaries and a 
director of RAC Insurance Pty Limited and Campus Living Funds Management Limited

•  Appointed 20 February 2012

•  Director of Genworth MI Canada Inc.

•  Chief Risk Officer, Global Mortgage Insurance, Genworth Financial from 2008 to 2014:

 –

23 years at Genworth/General Electric;

 – Chief Risk Officer for Genworth Financial from 2006 – 2008;

 –

 –

Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer for GE Mortgage Insurance from 2002 – 2005;

Joined GE Mortgage Insurance as CFO in 1997;

 – Held a number of leadership positions at both GE Transportation Systems and GE Corporate 

Finance from 1991 – 1996.

•  Previously a senior executive at Price Waterhouse in New York

•  Appointed 19 March 2012

•  Director of Genworth MI Canada Inc.

•  Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Genworth Financial to 26 January 

2015:

 –

Prior to this position, held the same role for GE Financial since 1996.

•  Previously a partner at LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & McRae for 14 years

•  Member of the New York Bar Association

•  Appointed 19 March 2012

•  Senior Vice President, New Market Development, Genworth Global Mortgage Insurance, 

Genworth Financial

•  Over 25 years’ experience, primarily at Genworth/General Electric:

 –

Joined GE Capital in 1987 and has since held a number of senior management positions 
in Genworth’s mortgage insurance platform both domestically and overseas, including 
President/CEO of Genworth’s Canadian mortgage insurance business, and Senior Vice 
President of Asia.

•  Director of India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation (a Genworth Financial joint venture with the 
International Finance Corporation, the Asian Development Bank and the National Housing Bank 
of India)

•  President, Board of Directors Genworth Seguros de Credito a la Vivienda S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)

•  Previously Head of Financial Institutions at Deutsche Bank, Asia ex-Japan

•  Appointed 20 February 2012

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Name and title

Biography

Jerome Upton 
Director, Genworth 
Financial designee

•  Director of Genworth MI Canada Inc.

•  Appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial and Operations Officer, Global Mortgage 

Insurance, Genworth Financial in 2012:

 –

 –

 –

18 years at Genworth/General Electric;

Previously Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Genworth Financial 
International Mortgage Insurance from 2009;

Senior Vice President and CFO, Genworth Financial International – Asia Pacific, Canada and 
Latin America from 2007 – 2009;

 – Global Financial Planning & Analysis from 2004 – 2007;

 –

International Finance Manager from 2002 – 2004;

 – Mortgage Insurance Global Controller from 1998 – 2002.

•  Prior to Genworth, served in a number of accounting positions at KPMG Peat Marwick, 

culminating in his role as Senior Manager – Insurance in Raleigh, North Carolina

•  Obtained the status of Certified Public Accountant whilst the Controller and Director of 

Financial Reporting for Century American Insurance Company in Durham, North Carolina.

•  Appointed 20 February 2012

Principal activity

The principal activity of the Group during the reporting period was the provision of lenders mortgage insurance under 
authorisation from APRA. In Australia, LMI facilitates residential mortgage lending by transferring risk from lenders to LMI 
providers, predominately for high loan to value ratio residential mortgage loans.

Operating and financial review
Organisation overview and business model
About Genworth Australia
Genworth Australia is the leading LMI Provider in the Australian LMI Market. The Group estimates that it had approximately 
39% of the Australian LMI Market by NIW for the 12 months ended 31 December 2015.

The Company was incorporated on 21 December 2011 with $1 share capital and had nil operating activity until 19 May 2014 
when the Group was formed and the Company gained 100% control of all the Genworth Australia subsidiaries as part of 
the IPO restructure. The Company was listed on the ASX on 20 May 2014 under ticker code ‘GMA’ at an issue price of $2.65 
per share, raising $583 million from the offer which represented 33.85% of the issued share capital of the Company with 
the remaining 66.15% of the share capital indirectly held by Genworth Financial. On 15 May 2015, Genworth Financial sold 
92.3 million shares in GMA, reducing its ownership to approximately 52%. The Company commenced an on-market buyback 
program on 16 November 2015 as part of the Group’s capital management initiatives. As at 8 December 2015, 54.6 million 
shares in the amount of $150 million were successfully purchased from the market. Genworth Financial participated in the on-
market sale transactions during the program to maintain the approximately 52% stake in the Group.

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Operating and financial review (continued)
Organisation overview and business model
The Group has the following corporate structure:

Public

Genworth Financial, Inc

286.1m ordinary shares

 (48%)

309.3m ordinary shares

 (52%)

Genworth Mortgage Insurance 
Australia Ltd (GMA)
ABN 72 154 890 730

GMA’s Subsidiaries (please refer to 
Note 7.5 of Financial Statements 
for controlled entities details)

* Genworth Financial’s interest in the Company is held indirectly through the Genworth Financial Group.

Business Model
Genworth Australia’s business activities
As a LMI Provider, Genworth Australia’s profitability is driven primarily by its ability to earn premiums and generate financial 
income in excess of net claims and operating expenses (being underwriting and other costs). The diagram below illustrates 
how Genworth Australia creates value.

Genworth  Australia shareholder value chain

Products and Income

Costs

Distribution

Financial 
Income

Claims

•  Interest rates

•  Delinquencies

•  Capital levels

•  Reserving

•  Payment of 

claims 

Premium 
Income from 
writing LMI

•  LMI usage

•  Customers

•  NIW

•  Premium rates

•  GWP

•  Revenue 

recognition

Underwriting 
and other 
costs

•

•

  Underwriting 
fees
Amortisation 
of customer
acquisition
related costs

•
•

Marketing costs
Staff and IT costs

Strategy, Risk and Capital Management

Dividends

Retained 
Earnings

•  Underlying net profit after tax

•  Payout ratio

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Products and Income
The Group continued to offer three LMI products in 2015 and they are Standard LMI, Homebuyer Plus and Business Select/Low 
Doc. In FY15, Standard LMI produced 99% of total gross written premium while the other two products generated the rest.

The Group underwrites LMI through flow and portfolio channels. In FY15, 98% of the business was generated from the flow 
channel and the remainder was from the portfolio channel.

During 2015, Genworth Australia continued to maintain commercial relationships with over 105 lender customers across 
Australia. Genworth Australia has Supply and Service Contracts with 10 of its key lender customers.

In 2015, Genworth Australia’s top three lender customers accounted for approximately 72% of Genworth Australia’s NIW and 
66% of its GWP in FY15 and its largest lender customer accounted for approximately 34% of its NIW and 44% of its GWP in 
FY15, as illustrated below

Lender customer

Lender customer 1

Lender customer 2

Lender customer 3

Lender customers 4 – 10

All other lender customers

FY15 NIW

FY15 GWP

34%

28%

10%

23%

5%

44%

12%

10%

29%

5%

Strategy and Risk Opportunities
Strategy
The Group’s strategic objective is to deliver long-term returns to shareholders, reflected in an attractive, sustainable ROE. In 
2015 Genworth Australia continued to pursue the following strategies to deliver on that objective:

Strategic priority

 FY15 Achievements

#1

Strengthen market 
leadership position

#2

•  Renewed a key lender customer contract

•  New agreement signed with existing customer for <80% LVR business

•  Ongoing engagement with potential customers

•  Stable credit ratings

• 

Implemented cost optimisation initiatives to align the cost base with revenues

•  Continued development of Loss Management mitigation techniques across the portfolio

Enhance profitability

•  Detailed review of Group risk appetite

#3

Optimise capital position 
and enhance ROE

#4

Maintain strong risk 
management discipline

#5

Continue to work 
with regulators, rating 
agencies and other 
industry participants

•  Offering of $200 million of Tier 2 subordinated notes (issued 3 July 2015) and redemption of 

$90.3 million of existing $140 million non-compliant Tier 2 notes

•  Fully franked ordinary and special dividends declared and paid

•  Level of qualifying reinsurance increased to $950 million on 1 January 2016

•  Successfully completed $150 million on market share buyback program

•  Focus on maintaining lending standards (i.e. serviceability, investment loans)

•  Detailed review of Group risk appetite

•  Continued roll out of Risk Culture framework across the organisation

•  Enhanced credit and geography risk analysis

•  Public policy recommendations included submissions to Treasury (Financial System Inquiry) and 

contributions to Insurance Council of Australia’s submissions to government inquiries.

•  Continued engagement with regulators

•  Ongoing campaigns to promote industry partnership (e.g. MFAA and Genworth’s Broker Day) 
and industry thought leadership (e.g. Streets Ahead and the launch of the first homebuyer 
magazine “It’s My Home”)

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Operating and financial review (continued)
Strategy and Risk Opportunities  (continued)
Risks and Opportunities
Genworth Australia maintains a disciplined approach to risk management and underwrites to a defined set of underwriting 
policies that determine which residential mortgage loans it will insure.

Genworth Australia’s risk management strategy forms an integral part of its risk management framework, ensuring the risk 
management framework remains relevant and aligned to the Board’s approved strategies.

The key business risks are those that impact the successful execution of the strategy. All of the key business risks identified 
have been mapped to the five strategic priorities of the Strategy and have been grouped by the key risk themes.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

Strengthen market 
leadership position

Key risk

Enhance profitability 

Optimise capital 
position and enhance 
ROE

Maintain strong 
risk management 
discipline

Continue to work with 
regulators, rating 
agencies and other 
industry participants

Key controls/mitigation

Strategic priorities

The value proposition of LMI in the Lender 
market may be challenged over the medium 
term

Lender customers may explore different risk 
transfer product structures

Increased competitive pressure and market 
disruptions

Changing Lender dynamics, new entrant in 
the mortgage risk transfer market, regulatory 
changes or other factors may lead to reduced 
new insurance written

•  Genworth Australia has a project team 

dedicated to working on strategies and 
products to broaden its product set and 
enhance its value proposition

•  Continue to work with regulators and the 

industry to recognise LMI in risk and capital 
models

•  Continue to work with Government lobbying 

in relation to capital recognition for IRB 
Lenders

•  Genworth Australia is working with regulators 
and the LMI industry to address actual and 
expected legislative and regulatory changes

•  Genworth Australia maintains a forward 
looking Government Relations Plan

•  Customer plans are in place to monitor the 
execution of priority areas and key activities 
of key customers

•  Flexible product suite includes standard and 

non-standard product offerings

Adverse legislative or regulatory changes

•  Monitoring of regulatory environment and 

Adverse regulation may impact Genworth 
Australia’s business model, new business 
volumes and/or profitability

changes

•  Continue to work with stakeholders to 
demonstrate the LMI value proposition

•  Active regulatory engagement strategy

•  Continue to work with Government and 

regulators

#1

#2

#1

#2

#4

#2

#5

 
 
 
 
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#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

Strengthen market 
leadership position

Key risk

Enhance profitability 

Optimise capital 
position and enhance 
ROE

Maintain strong 
risk management 
discipline

Continue to work with 
regulators, rating 
agencies and other 
industry participants

Key controls/mitigation

Strategic priorities

Unexpected macro-economic event results 
in deterioration in financial and capital 
performance

A deterioration in macro-economic conditions 
or outlook could result in a flow on impact to the 
financial and capital profile of Genworth Australia

Capital relief for LMI

LMI may continue to not be explicitly recognised 
in AIRB lenders’ capital models or there is a 
reduction or removal of capital relief for ADIs 
that utilise LMI and are currently able to obtain 
capital relief

•  Product, location and segment risk responses

•  Continue to enhance reserving and loss 

forecasting processes

•  Risk Appetite Statement, review, monitor and 

report

•  Contingency impact plans designed and 

monitored through dashboard

•  Risk portfolio monitoring

•  Macro-economic Contingency Plan

• 

ICAAP and Stress Testing processes

•  Genworth Australia seeks to work with 

Lenders in relation to their capital positions

•  Genworth Australia continues to work with 

regulators and other industry participants to 
recognise LMI

•  Management maintains an active 

engagement plan with Government and 
Opposition

Changes in financial strength ratings

•  Genworth Australia has a Contingency Plan to 

Genworth Australia’s financial strength rating may 
be downgraded

Reinsurance renewals

Failure to renew reinsurance contracts as and 
when they fall due for renew

Risks related to Supply and Service Contracts with 
lender customers

 –

Termination before the expiry of the 
contractual term

 – Change of control of a lender customer

 – A ratings downgrade of Genworth Australia 

occurs

 – Material breach or force majeure

address ratings downgrade

•  The listing of Genworth Mortgage Insurance 
Australia Limited on the ASX provides for 
additional capital flexibility if required

•  Capital management strategy including 
Reinsurance Management Strategy

•  Ongoing active management of the 

reinsurance program

•  Ability to leverage external reinsurance 

experience

•  Customer contract renewal and extension 

process; contractual avenue to address any 
improvements required

•  A Contingency Plan is maintained for the loss 

or potential loss of a customer

•  Contractual safeguards are included in 

Customer contracts

#1

#2

#3

#4

#2

#5

#1

#3

#4

#3

#4

#2

#3

#4

Change in interest rate cycle and risk of mark to 
market loss exposure

•  Execution of the Derivatives strategy

•  Diversification of investment portfolio 

#2

#3

Lower yield environment continues to pressure 
both financial and pricing returns mark-to-market 
adjustments may have an adverse impact on 
profitability and financial position

within the boundaries set by Risk Appetite 
Statement Investment Committee 
governance and oversight Risk Assessment 
prior to any change to Risk Appetite and 
related changes to the investment policy

•  Education of investors and analysts on type of 

risk inherent in the portfolio

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Operating and financial review (continued)
Performance review and outlook
Financial results
The Group’s key financial measures are summarised in the below table. All measures are presented on both a reported basis 
and a pro forma basis.

Financial performance measures (A$ million)

Gross earned premium

Net earned premium

NPAT
Underlying NPAT1

Non-IFRS performance metrics

(%)
Loss Ratio2 (%)
Expense Ratio3 (%)
Combined Ratio4 (%)
Insurance Margin5 (%)
Investment Return6 (%)
ROE7 (%)
Underlying ROE8 (%)

FY15 
(audited/ 
reported)

FY14 
(unaudited 
pro forma 

FY14 
(audited/ 
reported)

549.6

469.9

228.0

 264.7 

520.7

445.8

324.1

 279.4

328.9

282.8

215.2

 180.7

FY15 
(reported)

FY14 
(pro forma)

FY14 
(reported)

24.0%

26.2%

50.2%

58.1%

3.7%

9.7%

11.6%

19.0%

26.5%

45.5%

65.8%

4.0%

13.8%

12.2%

17.8%

26.3%

44.1%

67.0%

4.0%

14.6%

12.4%

1  Underlying NPAT excludes the after-tax impact of unrealised gains/(losses) on the investment portfolio.
2  The Loss Ratio is calculated by dividing the net claims incurred by the Net Earned Premium.
3  The Expense Ratio is calculated by dividing the sum of the acquisition costs and the other underwriting expenses by the Net Earned Premium.
4  The Combined Ratio is the sum of the Loss Ratio and the Expense Ratio.
5  The Insurance Margin is calculated by dividing the profit from underwriting and interest income on Technical Funds (including realised gains) by the Net Earned 

Premium.

6  The Investment Return is calculated as the interest income on Technical Funds plus the interest income on Shareholder Funds (excluding realised and 

unrealised gains/ (losses)) divided by the average balance of the opening and closing cash and investments balance for each financial year.

7  The ROE is calculated by dividing NPAT by the average of the opening and closing equity balance for each financial year.
8  The Underlying ROE is calculated by dividing Underlying NPAT by the average of the opening and closing equity balance for each financial year excluding the 

impact of after tax changes to the cash and investments balance on the balance sheet.

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Basis of presentation
The pro forma financial results and measures have been prepared in accordance with recognition and measurement 
principles of Australian Accounting Standards and have not been subject to an audit or review. Under the pre-IPO group 
structure, there is no single Australian company with 100% control of Genworth Financial’s Australian Subsidiaries. As 
part of the IPO, a reorganisation was undertaken to consolidate the Australian Subsidiaries under a single Australian 
holding company, Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited. The pro forma financial information and key measures 
are prepared on the historical financial information and adjusted for the transactions as part of the implementation of a 
reorganisation plan for the IPO. This is to reflect the post IPO group structure, i.e. as if these IPO transactions had occurred 
as of 1 January 2013 and 2014 respectively.

The Group was formed on 19 May 2014 when the Company gained 100% control of all Australian Subsidiaries. The 
consolidated reported financial results represent the results for the period from 19 May 2014 to 31 December 2014.

Certain financial information has been presented on both a pro forma basis and a reported basis to provide additional 
insights into the underlying trends in the Group’s business. It may provide users with a better understanding of the financial 
condition and performance of the Group’s business.

Preparation of non-IFRS financial measures
The financial metrics presented in performance review and outlook, include non-IFRS financial measures, such as 
Underlying NPAT, Loss Ratio, Expense Ratio, Combined Ratio, ROE and Underlying ROE, which the Group believes provides 
information that is useful for investors in understanding its performance, facilitates the comparison of results from period to 
period, and presents widely used industry performance measures.

However, these non-IFRS financial measures do not have a standardised meaning prescribed by Australian Accounting 
Standards and therefore may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other entities and should not be 
construed as an alternative to other financial measures determined in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.

Although the Group believes these non-IFRS measures provide useful information to users in measuring the financial 
performance and condition of its business, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of the non-IFRS 
financial measures presented, which have not been audited or reviewed.

A solid underwriting performance was recorded in FY15 as a result of the following key factors:

(a)  Lower sales (Gross Written Premium) and higher resulting revenue (Net Earned Premium):

 – GWP for FY15 is 20% lower than FY14, driven by a reduction in above 90% LVR volume written resulting from regulatory 

enforced policy changes restricting investment and HLVR lending. The result also reflects changes in the customer 
portfolio during the year;

 – Net Earned Premium growth of 5.4% reflecting the seasoning of the recent larger book years including an $18.6 million 
benefit of an actuarial revision to the premium earnings pattern. This was offset by lower earned premium from current 
year GWP.

(b) Higher net claims incurred:

 –

There was an increase in reported delinquencies relative to a year ago, in particular from regional Queensland and 
Western Australia;

 – As part of the actuarial review during the year, an $18 million reserve strengthening to the IBNR component of the 

outstanding claims reserve to better reflect the risk emergence.

(c)  Lower financial income reflecting mark-to-market losses of $52.4 million and relative lower interest income resulting from 

lower investment yields

(d) The expense ratio for FY15 of 26.2% was slightly more favorable than the 26.5% in FY14 as a result of effective 

management of cost base

(e)  Insurance margin decreased to 58.1% compared with 65.8% for FY14, reflecting higher net claims incurred and unfavorable 

investment income resulting from mark-to-market losses

(f)  Higher financing costs was primarily driven by a $2.4 million one-time premium fee paid on the early redemption of the 

subordinated note in July 2015.

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Operating and financial review (continued)
Review of financial condition
Financial Position

Financial position (A$ million) 

Cash and investments

Deferred acquisition costs 

Total Assets

Trade and other payables

Outstanding claims reserve

Unearned premium 

Interest bearing liabilities

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

FY15 
(audited)

FY14 
(audited)

3,925.9

145.1

4,232.0

77.7

279.0

1,320.6

244.4

2,013.2

2,218.7

4,159.6

124.5

4,449.3

115.4

230.9

1,362.6

138.6

1,948.8

2,500.5

The total assets of the Group as at 31 December 2015 were $4,232.0 million compared to $4,449.3 million at 31 December 
2014. The movement was mainly driven by $223.3 million decrease in investments as a result of cash outflows from the $150 
million on-market share buy-back program and a $52.4 million mark-to-market loss.

The total liabilities of the Group as at 31 December 2015 were $2,013.2 million compared to $1,948.8 million at 31 December 
2014. Notable movements contributing to the $64.4 million increase over the period include:

 –

 –

 –

 –

$37.7 million decrease in other trade and other payables, mainly related to an increase in income tax payments made in 
FY15;

$46.1 million increase in outstanding claims reserve driven by a strengthening of the IBNR component to better reflect 
the risk emergence, as well as reflecting a rise in reported delinquencies compared with the prior year;

$42.0 million decrease in unearned premium reflecting relatively lower level of new premium written in 2015, offset 
by seasoning of the prior years in force premium and additional $18.6 million recognised by adopting the actuarial 
revision to the premium earnings pattern in FY15; and

$105.8 million increase in interest bearing liabilities, mainly related to issuance of $200.0 million subordinated notes in 
FY15 and redemption of $90.4 million of the existing $140.0 million subordinated notes.

The Group’s equity decreased by $281.8 million over the period, mainly reflecting the dividends paid in FY15 and capital 
reduction as a result of the on-market share buy-back program offset by current year earnings.

Investments
As at 31 December 2015, the Group had a $3,925.9 million cash and investments portfolio, invested 96% in Australian 
denominated cash, cash equivalents and fixed income securities rated A- or higher.

Significant movements in investments since 31 December 2015 include:

 – Decreased funds reflecting the capital management initiatives including the $150 million on-market share buy-back 

program and dividend payments; and

 –

$52.4 million mark-to-market loss recorded in FY15.

Capital Mix
The Group measures its capital mix on a net tangible equity basis, i.e. after deduction of goodwill and intangibles, giving it 
strong alignment with regulatory and rating agency models. At 31 December 2015, the Group’s capital mix was:

 – Ordinary equity (net of goodwill and intangibles) 89%

 – Debt 11%

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Capital Management
The Group’s capital position was solid at 31 December 2015, reflected in the Group’s regulatory capital solvency level of 1.59 
times the PCA and a CET1 ratio of 1.44 times. The regulatory solvency position continues to be above the Board’s targeted 
solvency range of 1.32 – 1.44 times the PCA.

The table below illustrates the actual capital position as at 31 December 2015 compared with the capital position as at  
31 December 2014.

PCA coverage ratio (Level 2)

(A$ in millions), as at 

Common Equity Tier 1 Capital (incl. excess technical provisions)

Tier 2 Capital 

Regulatory Capital Base 

LMI Concentration Risk Charge (LMICRC) 

Asset risk charge

Insurance risk charge

Operational risk charge

Aggregation benefit

Prescribed Capital Amount (PCA) 

PCA Coverage ratio (times)

31 Dec 15

31 Dec 14

2,351.2

249.6

2,600.8

1,344.2

76.9

226.6

27.7

(37.1)

1,638.3

1.59 x

2,742.1

112.0

2,854.1

1,498.5

128.0

202.1

24.1

(60.6)

1,792.1

1.59 x

The decrease in CET1 capital in FY15 mainly reflects the $361.4 million dividends paid in FY15, the $150.0 million on-market 
share buy-back program and a $108.4 million decrease in the excess technical provisions, offset by $228.0 million reported 
NPAT. Tier 2 capital increased following the issuance of $200.0 million of subordinated notes and the redemption of $90.4 
million of the existing $140.0 million notes. In FY14, there was a 20% capital reduction for the $140.0 million notes due to the 
transitional agreement approved by APRA. The decrease in the PCA in FY15 is mainly due to a decrease in Probable Maximum 
Loss and increase in deduction of Allowable Reinsurance.

Full year 2016 outlook
GMA continues to focus on the strategic needs of our customers, especially during this period of heightened regulatory focus 
on the Australian mortgage market and lending standards.

The outlook for the Australian residential mortgage market remains strong, supported by sound fundamentals including low 
unemployment, record-low interest rates and a continued focus by regulators on lending standards. GMA expects house price 
appreciation to moderate in 2016.

The high LVR market continues to be constrained in 2016 and GMA expects GWP to decline by approximately 20% due to 
these market conditions.

GMA expects 2016 NEP to decline by approximately 5% and for the full year loss ratio to be between 25.0 and 35.0%. The 
Board will target an ordinary dividend payout ratio range of 50 to 80%.

The full year outlook is subject to market conditions and unforeseen circumstances or economic events.

Dividends
Details of the dividends paid or determined to be paid by the Group and the dividend policy employed by the Group are set 
out in the dividends note within the Financial Statements.

Environmental regulations
The Group’s operations are not subject to any significant environmental regulations under either Commonwealth or State 
legislation.

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Operating and financial review (continued)
Market capitalisation
The market capitalisation of the Company as at 31 December 2015 was $1.64 billion based on the closing share price of $2.76.

Events subsequent to reporting date
Detail of matters subsequent to the end of the financial year is set out below and in the events subsequent to reporting date 
note within the financial statements.

•  On 29 January 2016, Fitch Ratings (Fitch) affirmed its insurer financial strength rating of the Group’s operating subsidiary, 

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Pty Limited assigning an ‘A+’ rating

•  On 5 February 2016, the Directors declared a 100% franked final dividend of 14 cents per share totalling $83,400,000 and 

a 100% franked special dividend of 5.3 cents per share totalling $31,500,000.

Likely developments
Further information about likely developments in the operations of the Group and the expected results of those operations 
in future financial years have not been included in this report because the directors believe it would be likely to result in 
unreasonable prejudice to the Group.

Company secretary
Mr Jonathan (Jon) Downes was appointed as Company Secretary and General Counsel in September 2013. Mr Downes 
previously held a similar position with another global insurer with responsibility for enterprise risk management and 
compliance and prior to that worked as General Counsel for another insurer. Prior to that he worked as a solicitor with major 
legal practices in both Sydney and London.

Directors’ meetings
The number of directors’ meetings (including meetings of committees of directors) and number of meetings attended by each 
of the directors of the Company during the financial year are:

Director

Board meetings

A

B

Ellen Comerford (ceased to 
be a Director on 9 October 
2015)

Anthony Gill 

Richard Grellman 

Ian MacDonald

Samuel Marsico

Leon Roday

Stuart Take

Gayle Tollifson 

Jerome Upton

7

11

11

11

10

10

11

11

11

9

11

11

11

11

11

11

11

11

Audit committee 
meetings

Risk committee 
meetings

Capital & 
investment 
committee 
meetings

Remuneration 
& nomination 
committee 
meetings

A

-

7

-

7

-

-

-

7

7

B

-

7

-

7

-

-

-

7

7

A

-

7

-

7

7

-

-

7

-

B

-

7

-

7

7

-

-

7

-

A

-

7

-

7

-

-

-

7

7

B

-

7

-

7

-

-

-

7

7

A

-

7

-

7

-

7

-

-

-

B

-

7

-

7

-

7

-

-

-

A - Number of meetings attended  

B - Number of meetings held during the time the director held office during the year

Note: All directors are normally invited to attend all Committee meetings. This register only records attendance of Committee members.

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Indemnification and insurance of officers and directors
During the financial year, a controlled entity paid premiums to insure directors and certain officers of the Company for the year 
ended 31 December 2015 and, since the end of the financial year, the controlled entity has paid or agreed to pay premiums 
in respect of such insurance contracts for the year ending 31 December 2016. Such insurance contracts insure against liability 
(subject to certain exclusions) persons who are or have been directors or officers of the Group.

The directors have not included details of the nature of the liabilities covered or the amount of the premium paid as such 
disclosure is prohibited under the terms of the contracts.

The Group has not indemnified or made a relevant agreement for indemnifying against a liability any person who is or has 
been an auditor of the Group.

Directors’ interests and benefits
Other than the aggregate remuneration paid or receivable by directors included in the financial report, and remuneration as 
an executive paid or payable by the related body corporate, no director has received or become entitled to receive any benefit 
because of a contract made by the Group or a related body corporate with a director or with a firm of which a director is a 
member or with an entity in which the director has a substantial interest.

Rounding off
The Group is of a kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/100 dated 10 July 1998 and, in accordance with that Class Order, 
amounts in the consolidated financial statements and Directors’ Report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, 
unless otherwise stated.

Non-audit services
The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the year by the auditor $35,000, is compatible with 
the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001 and in accordance with Genworth 
Australia’s Auditor Independence Policy, noting that:

•  all non-audit services have been reviewed and approved to ensure that they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of 

the auditor; and

•  none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in the Code of Conduct 
APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the Accounting Professional & Ethical Standards Board, 
including reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or decision making capacity for the Group, 
acting as an advocate for the Group or jointly sharing risks and rewards.

Details of the amounts paid to the auditor of the Group, KPMG, and its network firms, for audit and non-audit services provided 
during the year are set out below:

Audit and review of financial statements 

Regulatory audit services

Non-assurance services

Total paid/payable to KPMG

2015
$

688,655

56,810

35,000

780,465

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Dear Shareholder,

I am pleased to present our annual remuneration report for the year ended 31 December 2015. In this, our second report since 
listing, we explain the Company’s approach to remuneration generally, highlight the changes to programs that were made in 
2015 or planned for 2016 and provide the details of remuneration for Key Management Personnel (KMP). In doing so, we hope 
to convey the value we place on closely aligning remuneration programs and outcomes to business results and the experience 
of our shareholders.

2015 was a year of solid business performance, where we met or exceeded our financial objectives and made good progress 
on our strategic objectives. It was a year in which we implemented a number of enhancements to our remuneration programs 
including the introduction of a performance based LTI plan and a one-year deferral of a portion of STI awards for KMP. It was 
also a year in which we updated our LTI plan for 2016 to include relative total shareholder return (TSR) as a performance 
metric. You will find the details of all of these highlights in the pages that follow.

There were also a number of changes within our KMP during 2015, resulting from moves within the company. I thought it 
would be helpful to summarise the changes ahead of the report details:

Ellen Comerford retired from her role as CEO and Managing Director and moved to a non-KMP advisory role in October. At 
the same time, Georgette Nicholas, then CFO, was appointed Acting CEO and Luke Oxenham was promoted internally to the 
role of Acting CFO and joined the KMP group.

Conor O’Dowd was appointed Chief Actuary within the Company, stepping out of the Chief Risk Officer role and ceasing to be 
a KMP in October. At the same time, Andrew Cormack commenced as Chief Risk Officer, joining the Company from Genworth 
Financial’s Mortgage Insurance business in Europe.

Whilst outside of this reporting period, it is relevant to note that following a global search, Ms Nicholas was appointed CEO 
and Mr Oxenham was appointed as CFO in February 2016. As a result of her appointment, Ms Nicholas is now employed 
under a local employment agreement and, as such, her US expatriate benefits will cease.

As we move into our third year as an ASX listed company, we are pleased with the progress we have made in the design and 
delivery of remuneration programs that incentivise and reward performance that delivers on commitments to our customers 
and contributes to the creation of sustainable shareholder value. I hope that you agree and welcome your questions or 
comments.

Ian MacDonald

Chairman – Remuneration & Nominations Committee

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Remuneration report

Contents

(1)  Executive summary (unaudited) 

(2)  Remuneration governance, policy and programs (audited) 

(3)  Relationship between company performance and remuneration (audited) 

(4)  Remuneration outcomes for executive KMP (audited) 

(5)  Contractual arrangements for Executive KMP (audited) 

(6)  Non-executive director remuneration (audited) 

(7)  KMP remuneration tables (audited) 

(8)  Relevant Interests of Directors (unaudited) 

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1.  Executive summary

This report provides shareholders with an overview of GMA group’s remuneration governance, strategy, programs and 
outcomes for Key Management Personnel (KMP) for the year ended 31 December 2015.

The table below provides a concise summary of the remuneration received by Executive KMP in 2015. This table is for general 
information, and is supplementary to the statutory requirements contained in section 7. It is not prepared in accordance with 
accounting standards, as it includes both contracted and actual remuneration received over the calendar year; and excludes 
long service leave accruals, fringe benefit tax attributed to insurances/car parking and other non-monetary benefits.

Table 1a – 2015 Remuneration summary table as at 31 December 2015

Fixed remuneration

Short-term incentive (STI) Long-term incentive (LTI)

At-risk/performance remuneration

Name and position – Executive KMP

Year

Contract 
TFR 
(31.12.15)1

Actual TFR 
received2

STI  target

Actual STI 
awarded3

Georgette Nicholas
2015
Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO)6 2014

$467,844

$465,186

$300,140

$400,000

$374,195

$374,195

$187,098

$282,517

Luke Oxenham
Acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO)7

Andrew Cormack
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)8

Bridget Sakr

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Tobin Fonseca

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Former KMP

Ellen Comerford
Former CEO & Managing Director9

Conor O'Dowd
Former Chief Risk Officer10

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

$383,250

$83,407

$27,292

$42,496

–

–

–

–

$475,000

$125,555

$42,631

$52,895

–

–

–

–

$435,000

$433,595

$217,500

$230,000

$212,500

$157,235

$425,000

$418,179

$212,500

$240,000

$212,500

$170,820

$405,000

$401,641

$202,500

$230,000

$195,000

$101,488

$390,000

$369,841

$195,000

$280,000

$195,000

$128,266

$767,000

$590,938

$506,923

$506,923

$797,500

$218,837

$725,000

$686,830

$616,250

$885,000

$797,500

$373,987

$383,250

$337,254

$104,229

$81,844

-

$450,000

$447,534

$135,000

$60,000

$225,000

$28,104

$25,429

LTI target4

LTI vested5

$207,792

$207,792

$73,321

$71,528

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1  Contract total fixed remuneration shows the fixed remuneration an individual is entitled to receive for a full year of service under their employment contract as 

at the end of the reporting period.

2  Actual TFR received shows the fixed remuneration earned throughout 2015 as a KMP, and is different to contract TFR due to increases provided part-way 

through the reporting period.

3  Actual STI awarded reflects 2015 STI awards (pro rated to reflect time spent as a KMP and including any amounts delivered as deferred STI, see section 4 for 

more details).

4  The 2015 LTI Target reflects the dollar value of the LTI grant awarded for the performance period starting January 1 2015. The 2014 values (which were forward 

looking 2015 LTI values based on KMP contracts at the time of the 2014 report) have been included for continuity. In addition, the 2014 disclosure of Ms 
Nicholas’ LTI target (as $187,098) was incorrect due to a full period average exchange rate being used instead of the exchange rate prior to the start of the 
performance period (31 December 2014).

5  The dollar value of legacy Genworth Financial equity that vested during the reporting period, (calculated using the share price and exchange rate at date of 

vesting). No GMA LTI plans have vested as at the end of the reporting period.

6  As CFO and Acting CEO, Ms Nicholas was an expatriate of Genworth Financial, and details of her remuneration arrangements are found in section 2.9. As an 
expatriate paid in USD, remuneration values are presented in AUD using an average exchange rate for the reporting period. A significant proportion of the 
increase in her remuneration when compared with 2014 is due to exchange rate fluctuation (was AUD/USD1/0.9086 in 2014 compared to 1/0.7524 in 2015). Ms 
Nicholas was CFO from 1 January until her appointment as Acting CEO effective 12 October. The Acting CEO received a ‘higher duties’ allowance of $159,492 
(annualised). Her 2015 STI target was pro rated to reflect the time spent in each respective role and includes the higher duties allowance.

7  Mr Oxenham was appointed Acting CFO effective 12 October. The Acting CFO received a ‘higher duties’ allowance of $50,000 (annualised). His 2015 STI target 

was pro rated to reflect the time spent as Acting CFO and includes his higher duties allowance.

8  Mr Cormack was appointed CRO effective 1 October. His 2015 STI target was pro rated to reflect hire date and GMA group service.
9  Ms Comerford retired from her role as CEO and Board member (including as a KMP) effective 9 October 2015. The actual TFR received figure reflects TFR 

received as a KMP. The full-year figure is $760,000.

10  Mr O’Dowd was appointed Chief Actuary, stepping down from the Chief Risk Officer role and ceasing to be a KMP effective 1 October. The actual TFR received 
figure reflects TFR received as a KMP. The full-year figure is $434,929. His 2015 STI target was pro rated to reflect time spent throughout the year as a KMP. The 
Chief Actuary role is not eligible to participate in the LTI plan and does not have an LTI Target.

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1.  Executive summary  (continued)

Throughout this report, KMP refers to those responsible for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, 
made up of non-executive directors, the Executive Director and nominated executives. Please refer to section 6 for details 
relating to non-executive directors.

Table 1b Executive KMP in 2015

Name

Executive KMP

Georgette Nicholas

Luke Oxenham

Andrew Cormack

Bridget Sakr

Tobin Fonseca

Former KMP

Ellen Comerford

Conor O'Dowd

Position

Acting CEO1

Acting CFO

CRO

CCO

COO

CEO & Managing Director

CRO

Term as KMP

Full year

12 Oct – 31 Dec

1 Oct – 31 Dec

Full year

Full year

1 Jan – 9 Oct

1 Jan – 1 Oct

2.  Remuneration governance, policy and programs
2.1  Governance overview
The Remuneration and Nominations Committee (the Committee) was established to assist the Board in fulfilling its 
responsibilities to shareholders and regulators in relation to remuneration, succession planning, board effectiveness and 
renewal, and diversity. The Board’s final approval is required for any decision relating to the Committee’s responsibilities. The 
Committee liaises as required with the Audit and Risk Committees.

2.2  Use of independent remuneration advisors
The Board and the Committee received advice from external advisers Guerdon Associates in 2015. Services included the 
provision of market data and market practices. All advice provided was accompanied with confirmation from Guerdon 
Associates that the advice was free from the undue influence of the KMP’s to whom it may pertain. No remuneration 
recommendations as defined under the Corporations Act were received in relation to KMP throughout this period.

2.3  Remuneration policy and strategy
The Company’s remuneration policy details the governance, structure and overall strategy through which the Company 
compensates employees. The Company’s remuneration strategy is to provide market competitive remuneration programs that 
help attract, retain and motivate highly competent employees who are dedicated to achieving the Company’s objectives in a 
manner that is consistent with the long-term interests of the Company and its shareholders. This strategy is reflected in specific 
remuneration programs which, subject to Board (and where applicable, shareholder) approval, deliver remuneration which 
aligns performance, outcomes, timeframes, shareholder, company and employee interests over the long-term.

1  Ms Nicholas was CFO from 1 January until her appointment as Acting CEO effective 12 October. 

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2.4  Executive KMP remuneration programs
The Company’s Executive KMP remuneration programs are designed to align executive and shareholder interests by:

•  using appropriate delivery vehicles (e.g. cash, equity and non-monetary benefits) and pay mix;

•  measuring performance and delivering resulting remuneration over an appropriate time frame;

•  using appropriate measures of competitiveness (e.g. median of appropriate comparator group); and

•  operating within the Company’s risk management framework and relevant regulatory requirements (in particular, APRA 

Prudential Standard CPS 510).

The Company’s Executive KMP remuneration programs consist of a fixed remuneration (TFR) component, a short-term 
incentive (STI) component and a long-term incentive (LTI) component. Executive KMP participated in Genworth Financial’s 
global remuneration programs prior to listing in May 2014. Summary table 2.4a presents the components, characteristics and 
rationale of the Company’s current remuneration programs.

Table 2.4a Remuneration Framework

Remuneration

Total Fixed 
Remuneration (TFR) 
Section 2.5

Short-Term Incentive 
(STI) Section 2.6

Long-Term Incentive 
(LTI) Section 2.7

Components & 
performance measures

Delivery vehicle &  
time frame

Rationale &  
link to strategy

TFR paid monthly as 
cash.

Attract and retain high 
performing employees 
with market competitive 
fixed remuneration. 

Notional base salary, 
superannuation 
contributions and 
notional value of 
car parking benefit. 
Performance per 
individual goals and 
job responsibilities. 

Individual STI targets 
expressed as a % of 
TFR. Awards based 
on achievement of 
company goals and 
individual performance.

2/3rds of each 
individual award 
delivered as cash in 
the first quarter after 
performance period; 
1/3rd converted 
to share rights and 
deferred for one year.

Changes for 2016

No change in 
approach.

No change in 
approach.

Introduction of a 
relative LTI metric Total 
Shareholder Return 
(TSR), replacing the 
Earnings Per Share 
growth (EPS) metric 
used in 2015.

Provide for pay at-risk 
as an incentive to the 
Senior Leadership 
Team for achievement 
of financial results 
and other strategic 
objectives over an 
appropriate time 
frame. Deferral, Board 
review and approval 
to ensure appropriate 
governance.

Provide for pay at-risk 
as an incentive to the 
Senior Leadership 
Team for achievement 
of financial results 
and shareholder 
value creation over 
a longer time frame. 
Deferral, Board review 
and approval to 
ensure appropriate 
governance.

Individual LTI targets 
expressed as a % of 
TFR. Vesting based on 
three-year performance 
against two metrics (in 
2015 Return on Equity 
(ROE) and Earnings Per 
Share growth (EPS).

Vested share rights 
convert to shares, 
providing linkage 
to shareholder 
experience. Three-year 
performance period 
and additional one-year 
deferral period mitigate 
focus on short-term at 
the expense of medium 
to long-term.

Georgette Nicholas1
CEO Target
2015 Actual

Luke Oxenham
CFO Target
2015 Actual

Andrew Cormack2
CRO Target
2015 Actual

Bridget Sakr
CCO Target
2015 Actual

Tobin Fonseca
COO Target
2015 Actual

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2.  Remuneration governance, policy and programs   

(continued)

2.4  Executive KMP remuneration programs  (continued)

Table 2.4b 2015 target mix of pay (relative weight of each component as a % of total remuneration as at 31 December 
2015)

Target Pay Mix by Executive KMP Role

33.33%

42.77%

22.22%

11.11%
36.57%

33.33%

20.66%

50%

66.25%

55.56%

72.89%

16.67%

8.33%

25%

33.75%

11.11% 5.56%

27.78%

18.08%

9.04%

50%
49.29%

50%
48.36%

16.67%
17.37%

16.67%
18.31%

8.33%
8.69%

8.33%
9.15%

70%

25%
24.65%

25%
24.18%

80%

90%

100%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

TFR

STI cash

STI deferred

LTI

The actual mix of pay delivered in any year is based on an assessment of individual and company performance, applicable 
regulations and plan rules and, as such, may differ from the targeted mix of pay.

2.5  Total fixed remuneration (TFR)
Total Fixed Remuneration (TFR) is the sum of base salary and the value of guaranteed employee benefits such as 
superannuation and car parking.

TFR for an individual is reviewed annually and approved by the Board with reference to a number of factors, including but 
not limited to the size and scope of the role, the performance of the individual and appropriate benchmark data. Benchmark 
data for each Executive KMP role is individually sourced from a peer group of comparable roles in comparable organisations 
primarily from the Australian financial services sector. The median TFR figure from the benchmark data is used for comparative 
purposes.

As part of the 2015 remuneration review, the Board approved increases to TFR for Executive KMP. For details of these 
increases, please refer to table 1a.

2.6  Short-term incentive (STI)
Executive KMP roles have an STI target, expressed as a percentage of TFR, which is based on internal and external 
benchmarking utilising the same peer group used for TFR benchmarking. The maximum STI amount that can be awarded is 
200% of target, resulting in a maximum STI award of 170% of TFR for the Acting CEO, 100% for the Acting CFO, CCO and 
COO; and 60% for the CRO.

In determining individual STI awards, the Acting CEO provides recommendations to the Committee in respect of her direct 
reports (which includes all Executive KMP except herself). The Committee reviews these recommendations and evaluates the 
Acting CEO’s performance, and recommends to the Board awards which take into account the STI pool funding percentage 
and the performance of the Executive KMP against individual and business performance goals. These individual goals align to 
the financial and operational objectives used to determine STI pool funding.

1  Ms Nicholas, as CFO and Acting CEO was an expatriate employed by Genworth Financial, was subject to a STI clawback provision rather than a deferral 

provision, see section 2.9 for more detail.

2  Mr Cormack was not an employee of GMA at the time of offer for the 2015 LTI plan and will participate in the 2016 plan.

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Table 2.6a STI 2015 key characteristics

STI 2015 features

Detail

Purpose of STI plan

Motivate and retain employees by providing STI outcomes that balance individual and 
Company performance, reflect the ability of the role to influence Company performance, and 
operate within the Company's risk management framework.

Executive KMP

Target % 

2015 Target $

Maximum % 

Maximum $

STI % & STI $ by role

Acting CEO1:

Acting CFO2:

CRO3:

CCO:

COO:

(of TFR)

85%

50%

30%

50%

50%

$300,140

$27,292

$42,631

$217,500

$202,500

(of TFR)

170%

100%

60%

100%

100%

$600,279

$54,584

$85,261

$435,000

$405,000

Performance objectives

Financial Objectives

Strategic Objectives

Underlying Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) (35%)

Execute key strategic initiatives (30%)

Aggregate objective 
weighting

Underlying Return on Equity (ROE) (35%)

Financial Objectives

Strategic Objectives

70%

30%

Performance period

1 January 2015 - 31 December 2015.

Performance assessment

In Q1 2016 Company performance against each individual objective was evaluated to 
determine the STI pool funding percentage.

Award determination

Combination of STI pool funding and individual performance.

Awards determined via Board and Committee review, recommendation and approval process. 
The Board and Committee have authority and discretion to adjust STI funding and individual 
awards (including to $0 if appropriate).

Payment date

Payment method

Q1 2016.

STI - 2/3 of the award paid in cash (inclusive of superannuation).

Deferral period

Deferred STI component deferred for 12 months from end of the relevant performance period.

Deferred STI - 1/3 of the dollar value of award converted to a grant of share rights (subject to 
vesting conditions).

Deferred STI vesting 
conditions

Share rights grant 
calculation

Continuous active employment for 12 months from grant date.

Board and Committee satisfaction that adverse outcomes have not arisen that were not 
apparent when performance was assessed, and satisfaction that there was not excessive risk 
taking in achievement of results.

The number of share rights is determined by dividing the deferred STI dollar value by a 
10-day Volume Weighted Average Price as at 31 December 2015. The Committee believes 
using a VWAP (instead of the share price at a single point in time or a discounted fair value 
methodology) reduces the impact daily volatility may have on the number granted and 
provides greater transparency around the value of share rights granted.

1  Ms Nicholas was CFO from 1 January until her appointment as Acting CEO effective 12 October. Her 2015 STI target was pro rated to reflect the time spent in 
each respective role and is inclusive of the higher duties allowance ($159,492 annualised). Her STI target and maximum percentage figures are presented as 
per plan rules and do not reflect pro rata treatment for the 2015 reporting period. Her effective STI target for 2015 was 64%.

2  Mr Oxenham was appointed Acting CFO effective 12 October. His 2015 STI target was pro rated to reflect the time spent as Acting CFO and is inclusive of 

the higher duties allowance ($50,000 annualised). His STI target and maximum percentage figures are presented as per plan rules and do not reflect pro rata 
treatment for the 2015 reporting period. His effective STI target for 2015 was 33%.

3  Mr Cormack was appointed CRO effective 1 October. His 2015 STI target was pro rated to reflect hire date. His STI target and maximum percentage figures are 

presented as per plan rules and do not reflect pro rata treatment for the 2015 reporting period. His effective STI target for 2015 was 34%.

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2.  Remuneration governance, policy and programs   

(continued)

2.6  Short-term incentive (STI)  (continued)

Table 2.6a STI 2015 key characteristics  (continued)

STI 2015 features

Detail

Treatment of dividends 
calculation

Treatment upon vesting

Dividends, or the value of any dividends, are not received on unvested share rights. Notional 
dividend equivalents accrue during the deferral period and are delivered through an 
adjustment to the number of vested share rights at the end of the deferral period. This is 
calculated by taking the value of dividends distributed during the deferral period and dividing 
by a 10-day VWAP as at the vesting date, in whole share rights.

Vested share rights entitle the holder to ordinary shares in the Company for nil consideration. 
The Company retains discretion to satisfy vested share rights delivered through the STI plan via 
the issuance of new shares or via an on-market purchase.

Treatment of terminating 
Executive KMP

Eligibility for an STI award is contingent on active, continuous employment throughout the 
performance period. In the event of resignation or termination, the Executive KMP are ineligible 
for an STI award, and unvested share rights lapse.

In the event of termination with ‘Good Leaver’ status (retirement, redundancy, death or 
permanent disability or as determined by the Board) – a pro rated portion of STI may be 
awarded at the Board and Committee's discretion. Treatment of unvested STI share rights is at 
Board and Committee’s discretion and may be pro rated, remain subject to the original vesting 
schedule, be subject to accelerated vesting, or converted to cash.

Change of control

Board has discretion.

Table 2.6b 2016 STI performance objectives

STI performance objective 
& weighting

Rationale

Underlying NPAT (35%)

Underlying ROE (35%)

Underlying NPAT will be used as it excludes the impact of volatile unrealised gains and losses 
on the investment portfolio (which are generally outside of the control of management).

For similar reasons as described above in relation to underlying NPAT, ROE will also be 
measured via Underlying ROE.

Strategic Objectives (30%)

2016 strategic objectives revolve around enhancing our value proposition optimising our 
business processes.

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2.7  Long-term incentive (LTI)
Prior to listing in May 2014, Executive KMP participated in the Genworth Financial LTI program. Grants to Australian participants 
were delivered as Restricted Share Units in Genworth Financial, 25% of which vest on each of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th 
anniversaries of the grant. These grants were part of Genworth Financial’s global remuneration programs and reinforced the 
link between executive remuneration outcomes and Genworth Financial shareholder outcomes over a longer timeframe. 
Genworth Financial LTI grants will continue to vest until 2018 and are detailed in the statutory tables.

Beginning in 2015, Executive KMP roles have had an LTI target, expressed as a percentage of TFR, which is based on internal 
and external benchmarking utilising the same peer group used for TFR and STI benchmarking. LTI dollar targets are calculated 
by multiplying the individual’s LTI percentage by their TFR at the start of the relevant performance period (which was 1 January 
2015 for the 2015 LTI plan). LTI is provided via an annual grant of share rights which are subject to vesting conditions. Vesting 
conditions for the 2015 plan include performance based vesting scales in respect of company performance against Underlying 
Return on Equity (ROE) and compound annual growth in earnings per share (EPS).

Table 2.7a LTI 2015 key characteristics

LTI 2015 features

Detail

Purpose of LTI plan

LTI % and grant value by 
executive KMP role

Motivate and retain employees by providing LTI outcomes that align with longer term 
Company performance, reflect the ability of the role to influence Company performance and 
operate within the Company's risk management framework.

Executive KMP
Former CEO1:
CFO2:
CRO3:

CCO:

COO:

Target % (of TFR)

Grant Value $

110%

50%

50%

50%

50%

$797,500

$207,792

-

$212,500

$195,000

Performance metrics 

Underlying Return on Equity:

50% of the LTI grant. Calculated as the average of 3-year underlying net profit after tax 
(excluding unrealised gains or losses from investments) divided by the 3-year average equity 
(excluding mark to market value of investments).

Earnings Per Share growth (EPS):

50% of the LTI grant. Calculated as the 3-year compound average annual growth of earnings 
per share comprising basic earnings per share (after tax and excluding the impact of any share 
issuance or buy back). The Board may adjust EPS for items of a capital nature that are not 
reflective of management performance.

Vesting Summary 

Threshold performance level – 50% of the share rights will vest

Proportionate vesting occurs between threshold and maximum performance levels

Maximum performance level – 100% of the share rights will vest

Each performance metric is measured and vests (as applicable) independently of the other.

Performance period

1 January 2015 - 31 December 2017.

Performance assessment

Performance to be assessed in Q1 2018. There is no re-testing of grants.

Deferral period

12 months from the end of the relevant performance period.

1  Ms Comerford was CEO at the time of the 2015 LTI grant. Ms Comerford will forfeit all of the share rights under the LTI 2015 grant upon cessation of her 

employment on 31 May, 2016.

2  Ms Nicholas was CFO at the time of the 2015 LTI grant. Ms Nicholas became Acting CEO effective October 12 and did not receive a grant of equity upon 

appointment to the Acting CEO role.

3  Mr O’Dowd did not participate in the 2015 LTI plan, instead receiving a grant of equity under the 2015 Equity Plan which is described in section 2.10. Mr 

Cormack was not an employee of GMA at the time of offer for the 2015 LTI plan and will participate in the 2016 plan.

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2.  Remuneration governance, policy and programs   

(continued)

2.7  Long-term incentive (LTI)  (continued)

Table 2.7a LTI 2015 key characteristics  (continued)

LTI 2015 features

Detail

Vesting period/date

Award determination 

4 years in total from the start of relevant performance period (3 year performance period with 
an additional 1 year deferral period).

Performance period and final vesting percentages determined via Board and Committee 
review, recommendation and approval process.

Payment method

The Board and the Committee have authority and discretion to adjust LTI vesting % and 
individual awards (including to 0% of grant if appropriate).

Grant of share rights. Vested share rights entitle the holder to ordinary shares in the Company 
for nil consideration. The Company retains discretion to satisfy vested share rights delivered 
through the LTI plan via the issuance of new shares or via an on-market purchase.

Vesting Conditions 

Continuous active employment for 4 years from grant date.

Share rights grant 
calculation

Treatment of dividends

Treatment of terminating 
Executive KMPs

Board and Committee satisfaction that adverse outcomes have not arisen that were not 
apparent when performance was assessed, and satisfaction that there was not excessive risk 
taking in achievement of results.

The number of share rights is determined by dividing the grant value by a 10-day VWAP 
following the release of full-year results for 2015. The Committee believes using a VWAP 
(instead of the share price at a single point in time or a discounted fair value methodology) 
reduces the impact daily volatility may have on the number granted and provides greater 
transparency around the value of share rights granted.

Dividends, or the value of any dividends, are not received on unvested share rights. Notional 
dividend equivalents accrue during the vesting period and are delivered through an 
adjustment to the number of vested share rights at the end of the vesting period. This is 
calculated by taking the value of dividends distributed during the vesting period, applying the 
final vesting percentage and dividing by a 10-day VWAP as at the vesting date, in whole share 
rights.

Eligibility for an LTI grant or award is contingent on active, continuous employment throughout 
the vesting period. In the event of resignation/termination, unvested share rights lapse except 
as provided at the discretion of the Board for a 'Good Leaver' (see table 2.6a for details: 
'treatment of terminating Executive KMPs’).

Change of control

Board has discretion.

Changes for 2016:

Performance under the 2016 LTI plan will be measured using ROE and a relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) metric (both 
weighted 50% of the total grant). Relative TSR has been introduced given the group’s strategic priorities and TSR’s ability to 
drive behaviours over the long-term that align shareholder return and executive reward.

The ASX top 200 (excluding resources companies) has been chosen as the comparator group for the 2016 LTI plan because 
out-performance against this group represents an important part of our value proposition to shareholders.

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Table 2.7b LTI 2016 key characteristics

LTI 2016 features

Detail

Performance metrics

Underlying Return on Equity (ROE):

50% of the 2016 LTI grant. Calculated as the average of 3-year underlying net profit after tax 
(excluding unrealised gains or losses from investments) divided by the 3-year average equity 
(excluding mark to market value of investments).

Relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR):

50% of the 2016 LTI grant. Calculated as the total return to shareholders (share price movement 
including value of dividends) over the performance period, expressed as a percentage of 
the starting share price. Dividends are reinvested on the ex-dividend date closing price and 
franking credits are excluded.

Vesting scales summary

Vesting %

Underlying ROE

Relative TSR

0%

<9.5%

<50th

50%

9.5%

50th

60%

10.2%

55th

70%

10.9%

60th

80%

11.6%

65th

90%

12.3%

70th

100%

13.0%

75th

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2.  Remuneration governance, policy and programs   

(continued)

2.8  Share ownership requirement for Executive KMP
To strengthen the alignment between Executive KMP and shareholders, Executive KMP are required to accumulate and 
maintain a minimum value of shares in the Company. The CEO is required to hold two times, and other Executive KMP one 
times their TFR (the measurement date for TFR is as at listing or appointment date, as applicable). The value of shares is 
calculated by using the greater of the preceding 12 month average price or retail price at listing.

Share ownership requirements must be met within five years of listing (or appointment, as applicable), and will be tested 
each time share rights vest. Until the ownership requirements are met, 25% of shares vested via equity plans (deferred STI 
component and LTI) must be retained.

2.9  Changes in Key Management Personnel
Ms Comerford retired from her role as CEO and Board member (including as a KMP) effective 9 October 2015. Ms Nicholas 
and Mr Oxenham were appointed Acting CEO and Acting CFO respectively whilst the search process for a candidate to 
succeed Ms Comerford was undertaken. Details of the Acting CEO’s and Acting CFO’s remuneration arrangements are 
provided below.

As disclosed at the time of Ms Comerford’s retirement, she will remain with the company in an advisory role until 31 May 2016.

As reported in 2014, as CFO and Acting CEO, Ms Nicholas was an expatriate of Genworth Financial, and her remuneration 
arrangements, while aligned with the Company’s remuneration strategy, fell under Genworth Financial’s expatriate programs. 
As a result, components of her remuneration differed in some respects from those of other Executive KMP. These included:

•  a base salary and other remuneration paid in USD, which has been converted to AUD for the purposes of this report 

using the 2015 average exchange rate (AUD/USD 1/0.7524). As a result of the 2015 remuneration review, her base salary 
increased from $340,000 to $352,000 USD;

•  while STI and LTI performance objectives are the same as other Executive KMP, participation is calculated using base salary, 

not TFR, and any STI awarded is subject to a clawback provision rather than a deferral provision;

•  as Acting CEO, Ms Nicholas received an Acting CEO Allowance of $159,492 (annualised);

•  her STI target percentage was increased to 85%; and

•  her 2015 STI target was calculated by pro rating her STI percentage and base salary plus Acting Allowance in each 

respective role.

As Acting CFO, Mr Oxenham received an Acting CFO Allowance of $50,000 (annualised). His Acting CFO STI target 
percentage was increased to 50% and his 2015 STI target was calculated by pro rating his STI percentages and base salary plus 
Acting Allowance based on the time spent throughout the reporting period as Acting CFO.

Mr O’Dowd was appointed Chief Actuary, stepping out of the Chief Risk Officer role and ceasing to be a KMP effective 1 
October 2015. Mr O’Dowd received a grant of $100,000 (28,847 share rights) under the 2015 Equity plan (described below) in 
lieu of a grant under the 2015 LTI Plan since, prior to the grant date, it was announced that he would be moving to a role which 
is ineligible to participate in the LTI Plan.

Mr Cormack was appointed CRO on 1 October 2015. Prior to this role Mr Cormack was CRO for Genworth Financial’s 
Mortgage Insurance business in Europe, where he participated in their remuneration programs. In 2015, Mr Cormack was 
eligible for an STI award based on a full year of service, with his STI target pro rated to reflect the time spent in the European 
and Australian businesses. The pro rata portion of Mr Cormack’s STI award relating to his service in Europe has been paid 
by Genworth Financial. Mr Cormack’s continuous service has been recognised with reference to Genworth Financial equity 
plans and an incentive retention payment plan entered into between Mr Cormack and Genworth Financial in 2014. For 
completeness, these figures (inclusive of pro rating based on service as a KMP for the reporting period) are detailed in the 
statutory tables. However, all entitlements under both equity and incentive retention plans have been paid for by Genworth 
Financial.

Changes in 2016:

In February 2016, Ms Nicholas was appointed CEO and Mr Oxenham was appointed as CFO. As disclosed at the time of the 
announcement of her appointment, Ms Nicholas is now employed under a local employment agreement and her US expatriate 
benefits will cease in March 2016.

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2.10  Other Equity Plans
Genworth administers an equity incentive plan for senior roles who are not eligible to participate in the LTI Plan, known as 
the 2015 Equity plan. Grants under the plan provide exposure to shareholder experience for senior employees and act as a 
retention tool. Grant values are converted to share rights using a 10-day VWAP following the release of full-year results for 
2015. The share rights are subject to service based vesting conditions, with one-quarter of the share rights vesting on the 
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th anniversary of the grant. Vested share rights entitle the holder to ordinary shares in the Company for nil 
consideration. The Company retains discretion to satisfy vested share rights delivered through the 2015 Equity plan via the 
issuance of new shares or via an on-market purchase. Notional dividend equivalents are not provided on 2015 Equity plan 
grants. In the event of resignation/termination, unvested share rights lapse except as provided at the discretion of the Board 
for a 'Good Leaver' (see table 2.6b for details). The Board and Committee have discretion over treatment in such circumstances 
(including the ability to deem vesting conditions satisfied and satisfy unvested grants in cash).

As Director Corporate Finance & Investor Relations, Mr Oxenham participated in the 2015 Equity plan, receiving a grant of 
$45,000 (12,981 share rights).

3.  Relationship between company performance and 

remuneration
3.1  Performance overview
Across the key financial measures of net earned premium growth, full year loss ratio and dividend payout ratio, Company 
performance was in line with or exceeded guidance for the reporting period, despite dynamic conditions in the industry.

Table 3.1a Summary of Company performance (2015)

Financial results

Gross Written Premium ($m)

Gross Earned Premium ($m)

Net Earned Premium ($m)

Net Investment Income ($m)

Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) ($m)

Underlying NPAT ($m)

Loss Ratio

Expense Ratio

Reported Return On Equity 

Underlying Return On Equity 

Dividends paid

Share capital ($m)

Share price at start of reporting period

Share price at end of period

2014 
(unaudited1)

$634.2

$520.7

$445.8

$226.9

$324.1

$279.4

19.0%

26.5%

13.8%

12.2%

$0.274

$1,706.5

$2.65

$3.64

2015

$507.6

$549.6

$469.9

$107.9

$228.0

$264.7

24.0%

26.2%

9.7%

11.6%

$0.503

$1,556.5

$3.64

$2.76

1  2014 results are presented in full calendar year pro-forma basis to enable meaningful comparison. As a result, the 2014 figures are unaudited.

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3.  Relationship between company performance and 

remuneration  (continued)

3.2  Link between performance and STI outcomes
The link between remuneration outcomes and business performance is both explicit and fundamental to the design, 
administration and outcomes of the Company’s remuneration programs. In light of GMA group’s solid performance against 
2015’s STI objectives (see below for more detail), the Board determined the STI pool funding level to be 109% of the sum of 
STI targets.

Table 3.2a 2015 STI performance objectives and Board assessment of performance

STI performance  
objective & 
weighting

Underlying Net 
Profit After Tax 
(NPAT) (35%)

Underlying Return 
on Equity (ROE) 
(35%)

Execute key 
strategic  
objectives (30%)

Rationale

Assessment of 2015 performance

As the headline figure of the various components 
that make up overall Company performance, 
an annual profit measure is a key performance 
objective. 

Underlying NPAT for 2015 was $264.7m against a 
target of $259m. Key contributors to this result:

 – gross written premium pressure as high-LVR 
segment impacted by reduced lender risk 
appetite and increased investor loans;

 –

 –

resilient net earned premium growth, and

loss ratio at the lower end of the forecast 
spectrum.

ROE is a key measure of the Company's ability to 
convert equity into returns (profit). 

2015 underlying ROE results were strong, 
delivering 11.6% against a target of 11%.

The Board determined overall performance 
against key strategic objectives to be on target.

Key strategic priorities for each performance 
period may vary year-to-year based on priorities of 
the Company. For the 2015 performance period, 
this list included:- optimise capital position and 
investment portfolio returns;

 –

 –

strengthen market leadership position;

loss mitigation initiatives to enhance savings;

 – people initiatives including focus on 

employee engagement, employee and 
leadership development and diversity.

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4.  Remuneration outcomes for executive KMP

Table 4a STI outcomes

Executive KMP

Georgette Nicholas Acting CEO3

Luke Oxenham Acting CFO4

Andrew Cormack CRO5

Bridget Sakr CCO

Tobin Fonseca COO

Former KMP

Ellen Comerford Former CEO6

Conor O'Dowd Former CRO7

Target STI 
% (of TFR)

Target 
STI $

Max STI $

Cash STI 
awarded1

Deferred 
STI 
awarded2

Deferred 
STI share 
rights

$300,140

$600,280

$400,000

$27,292

$42,631

$54,584

$85,262

$42,496

$35,264

$217,500

$435,000

$153,334

$202,500

$405,000

$153,334

$0

$0

$17,631

$76,666

$76,666

Total STI 
awarded $

$400,000

$42,496

$52,895

0

0

6,817

29,644

$230,000

29,644

$230,000

Actual STI 
awarded 
(% of TFR)

Actual STI 
awarded 
(% of max)

STI not 
awarded 
(% of max)

85%

11%

11%

53%

57%

66%

21%

67%

78%

62%

53%

57%

50%

39%

33%

22%

38%

47%

43%

50%

61%

$506,923

$1,013,846

$337,949

$168,941

65,337

$506,923

$104,229

$208,458

$81,844

$0

0

$81,844

85%

50%

30%

50%

50%

85%

30%

1  Cash STI awarded figure is inclusive of superannuation.
2  Deferred STI awarded is the one-third portion of total STI award deferred for 12 months. The deferred STI award is converted to share rights using a 10-day 

VWAP as at 31 December 2015 ($2.586) and will vest on 1 March 2017 subject to continuous active service and Board and Committee satisfaction that adverse 
outcomes have not arisen that were not apparent when performance was assessed, and satisfaction that there was not excessive risk taking in achievement of 
results.

3  Ms Nicholas was CFO from 1 January until her appointment as Acting CEO effective 12 October. As Acting CEO Ms Nicholas received a ‘higher duties’ 

allowance of $159,492 (annualised). Ms Nicholas’ 2015 STI target was pro rated to reflect the time spent in each respective role and includes the higher duties 
allowance.

4  Mr Oxenham was appointed Acting CFO effective 12 October. The Acting CFO received a ‘higher duties’ allowance of $50,000 (annualised). Mr Oxenham’s 

2015 STI target was pro rated to reflect the time spent as Acting CFO and includes the higher duties allowance.

5  Mr Cormack was appointed CRO effective 1 October. Mr Cormack’s 2015 STI target was pro rated to reflect hire date.
6  Ms Comerford retired from her role as CEO effective 9 October 2015.
7  Mr O’Dowd was appointed Chief Actuary, stepping down from the Chief Risk Officer role and as a KMP effective 1 October. His 2015 STI target was pro rated to 

reflect time spent as CRO in the reporting period.

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5.  Contractual arrangements for Executive KMP

Table 5a Summary of contract details

Executive KMP

Term of 
agreement

Notice period

Termination payments

CEO

Ongoing

Four months either party

Immediate for misconduct, breach of 
contract or bankruptcy.

Executive KMP

Ongoing

Three months either party

Immediate for misconduct, breach of 
contract or bankruptcy.

Ellen Comerford 
former CEO

Ceases 
employment on 
31 May 2016

Four months either party

Immediate for misconduct, breach of 
contract or bankruptcy.

Statutory entitlements only for termination with 
cause.

Payment in lieu of notice at Company discretion. 

For Company termination “without cause”, 12 
months fixed remuneration or as limited without 
shareholder approval under the Corporations 
Act.

Statutory entitlements only for termination 
with cause. Payment in lieu of notice at 
Company discretion. For Company termination 
“without cause”, no more than six months fixed 
remuneration, pro rata STI is payable for time 
worked.

Statutory entitlements only for termination with 
cause. Payment in lieu of notice at Company 
discretion. For Company termination “without 
cause”, 12 months fixed remuneration, pro rata 
STI is payable for time worked.

All Executive KMP are subject to a non-solicitation undertaking and a non-compete restraint for a maximum period of 12 
months after ceasing employment.

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6.  Non-executive director remuneration

Table 6a Key Management Personnel in 2015 – non-executive directors

Name

Independent non-executive directors

Richard Grellman

Tony Gill

Ian MacDonald

Gayle Tollifson

Genworth Financial designated non-executive Directors

Samuel Marsico

Leon Roday

Stuart Take

Jerome Upton

Position

Term as KMP since listing

Chairman

Independent Director

Independent Director

Independent Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Full Period

Full Period

Full Period

Full Period

Full Period

Full Period

Full Period

Full Period

Non-executive directors are entitled to such remuneration as determined by the Board, provided the aggregate maximum 
annual amount (referred to as the aggregate fee cap) approved by shareholders is not exceeded. The aggregate fee cap 
remains $1.5 million per annum, and is inclusive of the Company’s superannuation obligations. NEDs who are executives of 
Genworth Financial (Mr Take and Mr Upton) were paid by Genworth Financial in the ordinary course of their duties and were 
not paid fees by Genworth Australia. As Mr Marsico and Mr Roday have retired as executives of Genworth Financial, they were 
paid fees as set out in section 7 KMP remuneration tables.

Table 6b NED fee table

Position

Non-executive Directors (excluding Mr Take and Mr Upton)

Board Chairman
Director1

Committee chair (per Committee)

Committee member (per Committee)

Annual fee

$265,000

$115,000

$20,000

$10,000

Director fees are reviewed annually and may be adjusted in line with market standards within the aggregate fee cap.

The focus of NEDs is principally the stewardship, strategic direction and medium to long-term performance of the Company. 
Accordingly remuneration programs for NEDs are neither performance based or at-risk.

While there are no specific share ownership requirements for NEDs, they are encouraged to own one times their annual base 
fees in Company shares. The current independent directors support this approach and intend to achieve this shareholding 
over time.

1  Mr Roday is paid by Genworth Financial for serving on the Genworth Canada and Genworth Australia Boards. The amount reflected in the statutory tables is the 

portion of his remuneration attributable to the Genworth Australia Board and Remuneration & Nominations Committee. 

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7.  KMP remuneration tables

Table 7a Statutory remuneration table – 1 January to 31 December 2015

Short term remuneration

Long Term/Post-employment 

Share-based 

Benefits

payments

KMP

Executive KMP 
Georgette Nicholas Acting 
CEO
Luke Oxenham Acting CFO
Andrew Cormack CRO
Bridget Sakr CCO

Tobin Fonseca COO

Former KMP
Ellen Comerford 
Former CEO
Conor O’Dowd 
Former CRO

Non-executive Directors
Richard Grellman Chairman

Tony Gill7 Director

Ian MacDonald8 Director

Gayle Tollifson9 Director

Samuel Marsico11 Director

Leon Roday12 Director

Stuart Take Director

Jerome Upton13 Director

Cash 
salary1

Other cash 
benefits2

Non-
monetary 
benefits3

Cash STI 
awarded4

Deferred 
STI 
awarded5

2015
2014
2015
2015
2015
2014
2015
2014

2015
2014
2015
2014

2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014
2015
2014

$465,186
$231,357
$75,955
$106,746
$388,971
$249,142
$360,813
$217,606

$534,407
$437,218
$303,153
$244,947

$242,008
$149,694
$165,000
$102,016
$150,685
$93,206
$150,685
$93,206
$125,000
$0
$104,167
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

$286,420
$124,637
$11,219
$109,6016
$2,750
$373
$0
$0

$0
$373
$0
$0

$276,774
$102,107
$144
$35,738
$18,552
$10,662
$17,871
$9,327

$14,255
$13,039
$13,306
$8,851

$400,000
$175,703
$42,496
$35,264
$153,333
$149,260
$153,333
$174,137

$337,949
$550,397
$81,844
$37,315

$0
$0
$0
$3,320
$37,762
$0
$37,762
$0

$74,781
$0
$0
$0

$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

$19,179
$8,406
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$010
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

Sub-total

$1,428,380
$633,804
$129,814
$290,669
$601,368
$409,437
$569,779
$401,070

$961,392
$1,001,027
$398,303
$291,113

$261,187
$158,100
$165,000
$102,016
$150,685
$93,206
$150,685
$93,206
$125,000
$0
$104,167
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

1  Cash salary for Executive KMP consists of base salary and any salary sacrifice arrangements; for non-executive directors it consists of Director fees and any 

salary sacrifice arrangements. Consistent with the 2014 report, 2014 figures are pro rata values reflective of the shortened reporting period due to the Company 
listing in May 2014. As CFO and Acting CEO, Ms Nicholas was an expatriate of Genworth Financial, and details of her remuneration arrangements are found 
in section 2.9. As an expatriate paid in USD, remuneration values are presented in AUD using an average exchange rate for the reporting period. A significant 
proportion of the increase in Ms Nicholas’ remuneration when compared with 2014 is due to exchange rate fluctuation (was AUD/USD 1/0.9086 in 2014 
compared to 1/ 0.7524 in 2015).

2  Other cash benefits include an annual health reimbursement offered to all employees, cash allowances provided to Ms Nicholas as part of her expatriate 

remuneration arrangements, and Acting Allowances as part of transition arrangements.

3  Non-monetary benefits include insurance premiums, executive health benefits, other non-cash benefits (such as car parking) and related Fringe Benefits Tax 

(FBT), and reimbursements relating to Mr Cormack’s relocation.

4  Cash STI awarded is the actual STI cash payment relating to 2015 performance, inclusive of super, accrued for in 2015. Actual payment made in March 2016.
5  Deferred STI awarded is the one-third portion of total STI award deferred for 12 months, see section 2.6a for more detail. The value disclosed is the portion of 
the value of the equity instruments recognised as an expense in this reporting period. The value of each share right granted under the 2015 deferred STI plan 
has been calculated using the share price at the end of the performance period ($2.76, as at 31 December 2015). 

6  Figure includes a relocation allowance paid to Mr Cormack upon relocation to Australia and $37,974 which is the pro rata portion of the incentive retention 

payment agreement between Mr Cormack and Genworth Financial (his previous employer). This disclosure reflects the portion of the total award relating to his 
GMA service. However, Genworth Financial paid for the complete award. 

7  Mr Gill is Chairman of the Capital & Investment Committee and a member of the Audit, Risk, and Remuneration & Nominations Committees.

Superannuation 

Service Leave  

RSUs and 

Termination 

benefits14

accrual15

other equity16

benefits17

Total

related

as options

% of total 

remuneration 

% of total 

that is 

remuneration 

performance 

that is delivered 

Long  

$0

$0

$1,086

$3,123

$13,887

-$1,631

$14,733

$6,600

$29,916

$22,883

$4,595

$2,304

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$55,347

$167,275

$7,452

$16,945

$37,214

$10,019

$33,418

$10,198

$50,769

$9,392

$28,553

$23,150

$22,991

$14,149

$14,315

$8,810

$14,315

$8,810

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$339,043

$183,497

$26,977

$20,516

$359,829

$207,583

$342,630

$167,234

$790,194

$548,113

$221,170

$147,825

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$504,751

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$1,822,770

$984,576

$165,329

$331,253

$1,012,298

$625,408

$960,560

$585,102

$2,337,022

$1,581,415

$652,621

$464,392

$284,178

$172,249

$165,000

$102,016

$165,000

$102,016

$165,000

$102,016

$125,000

$104,167

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

24%

18%

26%

22%

20%

24%

20%

30%

21%

35%

13%

8%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

3%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

 
 
 
Remuneration report  (continued)

7.  KMP remuneration tables

Table 7a Statutory remuneration table – 1 January to 31 December 2015

KMP

CEO

Executive KMP 

Georgette Nicholas Acting 

Luke Oxenham Acting CFO

Andrew Cormack CRO

Bridget Sakr CCO

Tobin Fonseca COO

Former KMP

Ellen Comerford 

Former CEO

Conor O’Dowd 

Former CRO

Non-executive Directors

Richard Grellman Chairman

Tony Gill7 Director

Ian MacDonald8 Director

Gayle Tollifson9 Director

Samuel Marsico11 Director

Leon Roday12 Director

Stuart Take Director

Jerome Upton13 Director

2015

2014

2015

2015

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

2015

2014

$465,186

$231,357

$75,955

$106,746

$388,971

$249,142

$360,813

$217,606

$534,407

$437,218

$303,153

$244,947

$242,008

$149,694

$165,000

$102,016

$150,685

$93,206

$150,685

$93,206

$125,000

$104,167

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$286,420

$124,637

$11,219

$109,6016

$2,750

$373

$0

$373

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Non-

$276,774

$102,107

$144

$35,738

$18,552

$10,662

$17,871

$9,327

$14,255

$13,039

$13,306

$8,851

$19,179

$8,406

$010

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$400,000

$175,703

$42,496

$35,264

$153,333

$149,260

$153,333

$174,137

$337,949

$550,397

$81,844

$37,315

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$3,320

$37,762

$37,762

$74,781

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$1,428,380

$633,804

$129,814

$290,669

$601,368

$409,437

$569,779

$401,070

$961,392

$1,001,027

$398,303

$291,113

$261,187

$158,100

$165,000

$102,016

$150,685

$93,206

$150,685

$93,206

$125,000

$104,167

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

Short term remuneration

Long Term/Post-employment 
Benefits

Share-based 
payments

Cash 

Other cash 

salary1

benefits2

monetary 

benefits3

Cash STI 

awarded4

Deferred 

STI 

awarded5

Sub-total

Superannuation 
benefits14

Long  
Service Leave  
accrual15

RSUs and 
other equity16

Termination 
benefits17

$55,347
$167,275
$7,452
$16,945
$37,214
$10,019
$33,418
$10,198

$50,769
$9,392
$28,553
$23,150

$22,991
$14,149
$0
$0
$14,315
$8,810
$14,315
$8,810
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

$0
$0
$1,086
$3,123
$13,887
-$1,631
$14,733
$6,600

$29,916
$22,883
$4,595
$2,304

$339,043
$183,497
$26,977
$20,516
$359,829
$207,583
$342,630
$167,234

$790,194
$548,113
$221,170
$147,825

$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

$504,751
$0
$0
$0

$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

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% of total 
remuneration 
that is 
performance 
related

% of total 
remuneration 
that is delivered 
as options

24%
18%
26%
22%
20%
24%
20%
30%

21%
35%
13%
8%

0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%

0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%

0%
0%
0%
0%

0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%

Total

$1,822,770
$984,576
$165,329
$331,253
$1,012,298
$625,408
$960,560
$585,102

$2,337,022
$1,581,415
$652,621
$464,392

$284,178
$172,249
$165,000
$102,016
$165,000
$102,016
$165,000
$102,016
$125,000
$0
$104,167
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0

8  Mr MacDonald is Chairman of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee and a member of the Audit, Risk and Capital & Investment Committees.
9  Ms Tollifson is Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committees and a member of the Capital and Investment Committee. 
10  The 2014 report incorrectly identified MsTollifson as receiving a $1,968 non-monetary benefit. 
11  Mr Marsico is a member of the Risk Committee.
12  Mr Roday is a member of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee. Mr Roday is paid by Genworth Financial for serving on the Genworth Canada and 

Genworth Australia Boards. The amount reflected in the statutory tables is the portion of his remuneration attributable to the Genworth Australia Board and 
Remuneration & Nominations Committee in the reporting period (he retired from his role as a Genworth Financial executive in February 2015). He is paid in 
USD which is converted to AUD using the average exchange rate for the reporting period. 

13  Mr Upton is a member of the Capital & Investment Committee and the Audit Committee.
14  As CFO and Acting CEO, Ms Nicholas participated in Genworth Financial’s post-employment benefits.
15  Long Service Leave accruals are presented as the expense movement for the reporting period.
16  The fair value of equity instruments calculated at the date of grant using the Black Scholes model and allocated to each reporting period evenly over the period 

from grant date to vesting date. The value disclosed is the portion of the fair value of the equity instruments recognised as an expense in this reporting period. 
The fair value of 2015 LTI grants provided to Ms Nicholas, Ms Sakr, Mr Fonseca and Ms Comerford in the period is $3.09. The fair value of the 2015 Equity plan 
grants provided to Mr Oxenham and Mr O’Dowd is $2.83 (vesting in 2016), $2.55 (vesting in 2017), $2.29 (vesting in 2018) and $2.06 (vesting in 2019).

17  Termination benefits accrued for in 2015, actual payment will be made in May 2016.

 
 
 
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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

Remuneration report  (continued)

7  KMP remuneration tables  (continued)

Table 7b Share right holdings for the reporting period ending 31 December 2015.

Executive KMP

Equity plan

Grant detail

Grant date

Issue price

Vesting date

December 

2014

Number 

granted

forfeited

Vested

movements

Exercised

Other 

Name & Position
Georgette Nicholas 
Acting CEO

Luke Oxenham Acting  
CFO

Andrew Cormack  
CRO

Bridget Sakr  
CCO

Tobin Fonseca 
COO

Former KMP
Ellen Comerford 
Former CEO & Managing 
Director

Conor O’Dowd 
Former CRO

GFI Equity 2011
GFI Equity 2012
GFI Equity 2013
GFI Equity 2014
IPO Special Grant
LTI 2015
GFI Equity 2013
GFI Equity 2014
IPO Special Grant

Equity 2015

GFI Equity 2012

GFI Equity 2013
GFI Equity 2014
GFI Equity 2007
GFI Equity 2011
GFI Equity 2012
GFI Equity 2013
GFI Equity 2014
IPO Special Grant
LTI 2015
GFI Equity 2012
GFI Equity 2013
GFI Equity 2014
IPO Special Grant
LTI 2015

GFI '11 Grant
GFI '12 Grant 
GFI '13 Grant 
GFI '14 Grant 
IPO Grant 
LTI '15 Grant
GFI '13 Grant
GFI '14 Grant 
IPO Grant 

9 February 2011
14 February 2012
15 February 2013
20 February 2014
21 May 2014
1 January 2015
15 February 2013
20 February 2014
21 May 2014

Equity '15 Grant

1 March 2015

GFI '12 Grant 

14 February 2012

GFI '13 Grant 
GFI '14 Grant 
GFI '07 Grant 
GFI '11 Grant 
GFI '12 Grant 
GFI '13 Grant 
GFI '14 Grant 
IPO Grant
LTI '15 Grant
GFI '12 Grant 
GFI '13 Grant 
GFI '14 Grant 
IPO Grant 
LTI '15 Grant

15 February 2013
20 February 2014
7 February 2007
9 February 2011
14 February 2012
15 February 2013
20 February 2014
21 May 2014
1 January 2015
1 March 2012
15 February 2013
20 February 2014
21 May 2014
1 January 2015

GFI Equity 2011

GFI Joining Grant 

3 January 2011

GFI Equity 2012
GFI Equity 2013
GFI Equity 2014
IPO Special Grant

LTI 2015
GFI Equity 2013
GFI Equity 2014
IPO Special Grant
Equity 2015

GFI '11 Grant 
GFI '12 Grant 
GFI '13 Grant 
GFI '14 Grant 
IPO Grant 

LTI '15 Grant
GFI '13 Grant 
GFI '14 Grant 
IPO Grant 
Equity '15 Grant

9 February 2011
14 February 2012
15 February 2013
20 February 2014
21 May 2014

1 January 2015
2 December 2013
20 February 2014
21 May 2014
1 March 2015

$12.61
$8.31
$8.79
$16.90
$2.65
$3.47
$16.91
$16.90
$2.65

$3.47

$8.31

$8.79
$16.90
$42.68
$12.61
$8.31
$8.79
$16.90
$2.65
$3.47
$8.73
$8.79
$16.90
$2.65
$3.47

$13.29

$12.61
$8.31
$8.79
$16.90
$2.65

$3.47
$16.91
$16.90
$2.65
$3.47

0

59,943

# Held 

at 31 

1,000

2,266

6,000

11,050

188,949

3,124

2,962

75,471

0

650

3,000

2,700

2,500

2,083

7,250

12,487

9,600

7,500

10,950

9,200

5,000

2,500

12,500

23,737

18,150

9 Feb ‘15

14 Feb ’15, ‘16

15 Feb ‘15, ‘16, ‘17

20 Feb ’15, ’16, ‘17, ‘18 

20 May ’16, ’17, ‘18

31 Dec '18

15 Feb ’16, ‘17

20 Feb ’16, ’17, ‘18

20 May ’16, ’17, ‘18

1 March ’16, ’17, ’18, ‘19

14 Feb ‘16

15 Feb ’16, ‘17

20 Feb ’16, ’17, ‘18

7 Feb ‘15

9 Feb ‘15

14 Feb ’15, ‘16

15 Feb ‘15, ‘16, ‘17

20 Feb ’15, ’16, ‘17, ‘18

1 March ’15, ‘16

15 Feb ‘15, ‘16, ‘17

20 Feb ’15, ’16, ‘17, ‘18

3 Jan ‘15

9 Feb ‘15

14 Feb ‘15, ‘16

15 Feb ’15, ’16, ‘17

20 Feb ’15, ’16, ‘17, ‘18

20 May ’16, ’17, ‘18

188,949

31 Dec ‘18

0

61,301

20 May ’16, ’17, ‘18

188,949

31 Dec '18

0

56,253

20 May ’16, ’17, ‘18

660,377

31 Dec '18

0

230,062

2 Dec ’15, ‘16, ‘17

20 Feb ’15, ’16, ‘17, ‘18

7,500

8,400

20 May ’16, ’17, ‘18

188,949

1 March ’16, ’17, ’18, ‘19

0

28,847

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Movement During the Year

# Held at 

31 Dec 

2015

0

1,133

4,000

8,287

188,949

59,943

3,124

2,962

75,471

12,981

650

3,000

2,700

0

0

3,625

8,324

7,200

188,949

61,301

3,750

7,300

6,900

188,949

56,253

0

0

6,250

15,8241

13,1622

660,3773

230,0624

5,000

6,300

188,949

28,847

1,000

1,133

2,000

2,763

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2,500

2,083

3,625

4,163

2,400

5,000

2,500

6,250

7,913

4,538

2,500

2,100

12,981

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1,000

1,133

2,000

2,763

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2,500

2,083

3,625

4,163

2,400

3,750

3,650

2,300

5,000

2,500

6,250

7,913

4,538

2,500

2,100

 
 
 
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Remuneration report  (continued)

Table 7b Share right holdings for the reporting period ending 31 December 2015.

Name & Position

Georgette Nicholas 

Acting CEO

Luke Oxenham Acting  

CFO

Andrew Cormack  

CRO

Bridget Sakr  

CCO

Tobin Fonseca 

COO

Former KMP

Ellen Comerford 

Former CEO & Managing 

Director

Conor O’Dowd 

Former CRO

GFI Equity 2011

GFI Equity 2012

GFI Equity 2013

GFI Equity 2014

IPO Special Grant

LTI 2015

GFI Equity 2013

GFI Equity 2014

IPO Special Grant

Equity 2015

GFI Equity 2012

GFI Equity 2013

GFI Equity 2014

GFI Equity 2007

GFI Equity 2011

GFI Equity 2012

GFI Equity 2013

GFI Equity 2014

IPO Special Grant

LTI 2015

GFI Equity 2012

GFI Equity 2013

GFI Equity 2014

IPO Special Grant

LTI 2015

GFI Equity 2012

GFI Equity 2013

GFI Equity 2014

IPO Special Grant

LTI 2015

GFI Equity 2013

GFI Equity 2014

IPO Special Grant

Equity 2015

GFI '11 Grant

9 February 2011

GFI '12 Grant 

14 February 2012

GFI '13 Grant 

15 February 2013

GFI '14 Grant 

20 February 2014

IPO Grant 

21 May 2014

LTI '15 Grant

1 January 2015

GFI '13 Grant

15 February 2013

GFI '14 Grant 

20 February 2014

IPO Grant 

Equity '15 Grant

21 May 2014

1 March 2015

GFI '12 Grant 

14 February 2012

GFI '13 Grant 

15 February 2013

GFI '14 Grant 

20 February 2014

GFI '07 Grant 

GFI '11 Grant 

7 February 2007

9 February 2011

GFI '12 Grant 

14 February 2012

GFI '13 Grant 

15 February 2013

GFI '14 Grant 

20 February 2014

IPO Grant

LTI '15 Grant

GFI '12 Grant 

21 May 2014

1 January 2015

1 March 2012

GFI '13 Grant 

15 February 2013

GFI '14 Grant 

20 February 2014

IPO Grant 

21 May 2014

LTI '15 Grant

1 January 2015

GFI '11 Grant 

9 February 2011

GFI '12 Grant 

14 February 2012

GFI '13 Grant 

15 February 2013

GFI '14 Grant 

20 February 2014

IPO Grant 

21 May 2014

LTI '15 Grant

1 January 2015

GFI '13 Grant 

2 December 2013

GFI '14 Grant 

20 February 2014

IPO Grant 

Equity '15 Grant

21 May 2014

1 March 2015

$12.61

$8.31

$8.79

$16.90

$2.65

$3.47

$16.91

$16.90

$2.65

$3.47

$8.31

$8.79

$16.90

$42.68

$12.61

$8.31

$8.79

$16.90

$2.65

$3.47

$8.73

$8.79

$16.90

$2.65

$3.47

$13.29

$12.61

$8.31

$8.79

$16.90

$2.65

$3.47

$16.91

$16.90

$2.65

$3.47

GFI Equity 2011

GFI Joining Grant 

3 January 2011

Executive KMP

Equity plan

Grant detail

Grant date

Issue price

Vesting date

# Held 
at 31 
December 
2014

Number 
granted

forfeited

Vested

Other 
movements

Exercised

Movement During the Year

9 Feb ‘15
14 Feb ’15, ‘16
15 Feb ‘15, ‘16, ‘17
20 Feb ’15, ’16, ‘17, ‘18 
20 May ’16, ’17, ‘18
31 Dec '18
15 Feb ’16, ‘17
20 Feb ’16, ’17, ‘18
20 May ’16, ’17, ‘18

1 March ’16, ’17, ’18, ‘19

14 Feb ‘16

15 Feb ’16, ‘17
20 Feb ’16, ’17, ‘18
7 Feb ‘15
9 Feb ‘15
14 Feb ’15, ‘16
15 Feb ‘15, ‘16, ‘17
20 Feb ’15, ’16, ‘17, ‘18
20 May ’16, ’17, ‘18
31 Dec ‘18
1 March ’15, ‘16
15 Feb ‘15, ‘16, ‘17
20 Feb ’15, ’16, ‘17, ‘18
20 May ’16, ’17, ‘18
31 Dec '18

3 Jan ‘15

9 Feb ‘15
14 Feb ‘15, ‘16
15 Feb ’15, ’16, ‘17
20 Feb ’15, ’16, ‘17, ‘18
20 May ’16, ’17, ‘18

31 Dec '18
2 Dec ’15, ‘16, ‘17
20 Feb ’15, ’16, ‘17, ‘18
20 May ’16, ’17, ‘18
1 March ’16, ’17, ’18, ‘19

1,000
2,266
6,000
11,050
188,949
0
3,124
2,962
75,471

0

650

3,000
2,700
2,500
2,083
7,250
12,487
9,600
188,949
0
7,500
10,950
9,200
188,949
0

5,000

2,500
12,500
23,737
18,150
660,377

0
7,500
8,400
188,949
0

0
0
0
0
0
59,943
0
0
0

0

0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
61,301
0
0
0
0
56,253

0

0
0
0
0
0

230,062
0
0
0
28,847

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0

0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0

0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0

1,000
1,133
2,000
2,763
0
0
0
0
0

0

0

0
0
2,500
2,083
3,625
4,163
2,400
0
0
3,750
3,650
2,300
0
0

5,000

2,500
6,250
7,913
4,538
0

0
2,500
2,100
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

12,981

0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0

0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0

1,000
1,133
2,000
2,763
0
0
0
0
0

0

0

0
0
2,500
2,083
3,625
4,163
2,400
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

5,000

2,500
6,250
7,913
4,538
0

0
2,500
2,100
0
0

1  7,912 share rights will be forfeited upon cessation of employment on 31 May 2016. 
2  9,074 share rights will be forfeited upon cessation of employment on 31 May 2016.
3  440,252 share rights will be forfeited upon cessation of employment on 31 May 2016.
4  230,062 share rights will be forfeited upon cessation of employment on 31 May 2016.

# Held at 
31 Dec 
2015

0
1,133
4,000
8,287
188,949
59,943
3,124
2,962
75,471

12,981

650

3,000
2,700
0
0
3,625
8,324
7,200
188,949
61,301
3,750
7,300
6,900
188,949
56,253

0

0
6,250
15,8241
13,1622
660,3773
230,0624
5,000
6,300
188,949
28,847

 
 
 
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Remuneration report  (continued)

7  KMP remuneration tables  (continued)

Table 7c Share option holdings for the reporting period ending 31 December 2015.

Executive KMP

Equity plan

Grant detail

Grant date

Issue price

Vesting date

2014

granted Forfeited

Vested Exercised Expired

2015 

instrument

Name & Position
Georgette Nicholas  
Acting CEO

Andrew Cormack 
CRO

GFI Equity 2009

GFI Equity 2010

GFI Equity 2011

GFI Equity 2012

GFI Equity 2013

GFI Equity 2009

GFI Equity 2010

GFI Equity 2011

GFI Equity 2012

GFI Equity 2013

GFI Equity 2014

GFI '09 Grant - Options

19 August 2009

GFI '10 Grant - Options 10 February 2010

GFI '11 Grant - Options

9 February 2011

GFI '12 Grant -Options 14 February 2012

GFI '13 Grant -Options 15 February 2013

GFI '09 Grant - Options

19 August 2009

GFI '10 Grant - Options 10 February 2010

GFI '11 Grant - Options

9 February 2011

GFI '12 Grant - Options 14 February 2012

GFI '13 Grant - Options 15 February 2013

GFI '14 Grant - Options 20 February 2014

$9.41

$16.20

$12.61

$8.31

$8.79

$9.41

$16.20

$12.61

$8.31

$8.79

$16.90

Movement During the Year

# Held at  

31 December 

Number 

19 Aug ’11, ’12, ‘13

10 Feb ’11, ’12, ‘13, ‘14

9 Feb ’12, ’13, ’14, ‘15

14 Feb ’13, ’14, ’15, ‘16

15 Feb ’14, ’15, ’16, ’17,

19 Aug ’10, ’11, ‘12

19 Aug ’10, ’11, ‘12

19 Aug ’10, ’11, ‘12, ‘13

10 Feb ’11, ’12, ’13, ‘14

9 Feb ’12, ’13, ’14, ‘15

14 Feb ’13, ’14, ’15, ‘16

15 Feb ’14, ’15, ’16, ’17,

20 Feb ’15, ’16, ’17, ‘18

2,550

15,000

18,000

20,400

18,000

2,000

2,450

3,799

12,000

8,500

11,700

13,500

14,000

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

# Held 

at  

31 Dec 

value per 

Fair 

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2,550

15,000

18,000

20,400

18,000

2,000

2,450

3,799

12,000

8,500

11,700

13,500

14,000

$20.88

$11.99

$3.09

$2.36

$2.40

$41.98

$33.99

$20.88

$11.99

$3.09

$2.36

$2.40

$3.40

Notes for share right and option tables:
Issue Price is the share price of the instrument at the date of grant. All GFI grant issue prices and fair values have been converted from USD to AUD using the 
exchange rate as at the date of grant.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Remuneration report  (continued)

Table 7c Share option holdings for the reporting period ending 31 December 2015.

Executive KMP

Equity plan

Grant detail

Grant date

Issue price

Vesting date

Movement During the Year

# Held at  
31 December 
2014

Number 
granted Forfeited

Vested Exercised Expired

# Held 
at  
31 Dec 
2015 

Fair 
value per 
instrument

Name & Position

Georgette Nicholas  

Acting CEO

Andrew Cormack 

CRO

GFI Equity 2009

GFI Equity 2010

GFI Equity 2011

GFI Equity 2012

GFI Equity 2013

GFI Equity 2009

GFI Equity 2010

GFI Equity 2011

GFI Equity 2012

GFI Equity 2013

GFI Equity 2014

GFI '09 Grant - Options

19 August 2009

GFI '10 Grant - Options 10 February 2010

GFI '11 Grant - Options

9 February 2011

GFI '12 Grant -Options 14 February 2012

GFI '13 Grant -Options 15 February 2013

GFI '09 Grant - Options

19 August 2009

GFI '10 Grant - Options 10 February 2010

GFI '11 Grant - Options

9 February 2011

GFI '12 Grant - Options 14 February 2012

GFI '13 Grant - Options 15 February 2013

GFI '14 Grant - Options 20 February 2014

$9.41

$16.20

$12.61

$8.31

$8.79

$9.41

$16.20

$12.61

$8.31

$8.79

$16.90

19 Aug ’11, ’12, ‘13

10 Feb ’11, ’12, ‘13, ‘14

9 Feb ’12, ’13, ’14, ‘15

14 Feb ’13, ’14, ’15, ‘16

15 Feb ’14, ’15, ’16, ’17,

19 Aug ’10, ’11, ‘12

19 Aug ’10, ’11, ‘12

19 Aug ’10, ’11, ‘12, ‘13

10 Feb ’11, ’12, ’13, ‘14

9 Feb ’12, ’13, ’14, ‘15

14 Feb ’13, ’14, ’15, ‘16

15 Feb ’14, ’15, ’16, ’17,

20 Feb ’15, ’16, ’17, ‘18

2,550

15,000

18,000

20,400

18,000

2,000

2,450

3,799

12,000

8,500

11,700

13,500

14,000

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2,550

15,000

18,000

20,400

18,000

2,000

2,450

3,799

12,000

8,500

11,700

13,500

14,000

$20.88

$11.99

$3.09

$2.36

$2.40

$41.98

$33.99

$20.88

$11.99

$3.09

$2.36

$2.40

$3.40

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Remuneration report  (continued)

7  KMP remuneration tables  (continued)

Table 7d KMP and their related parties direct, indirect and beneficial shareholdings (including movements during the 
period ending 31 December 2015)

Executive KMP

Georgette Nicholas Acting CEO

Luke Oxenham Acting CFO

Andrew Cormack CRO

Bridget Sakr Chief Commercial Officer

Tobin Fonseca Chief Operating Officer

Former KMP

Ellen Comerford Former CEO 

Conor O'Dowd Former CRO

Non-executive Directors

Richard Grellman Chairman

Tony Gill Director

Ian MacDonald Director

Gayle Tollifson Director

Samuel Marsico Director

Leon Roday Director

Stuart Take Director

Jerome Upton Director

Movement during the period

Balance at 
31 December 
2014

Received 
via vesting/
exercising

Other changes

Balance at  
31 December 
2015

0

0

0

0

18,867

0

0

28,301

188,679

75,471

56,603

0

19,609

9,699

19,534

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

(18,867)

0

0

8,364

(50,000)

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

36,665

138,679

75,471

56,603

0

19,609

9,699

19,534

 
 
Remuneration report  (continued)

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55

8.  Relevant Interests of Directors

Table 8a Relevant interest of each director in Genworth Australia and its related bodies corporate.

Directors

Name & position
Richard Grellman Chairman

Tony Gill Director

Ian MacDonald Director

Gayle Tollifson Director

Samuel Marsico Director

Leon Roday Director

GMA Group balance 
held directly  
or indirectly at  
31 Dec 2015

Genworth Financial 
balance directly  
or indirectly at  
31 Dec 20151 

Genworth MI Canada 
Inc. balance  
directly or indirectly at 
31 Dec 2015

Shares: 36,665

Share rights: 0

Shares: 0

Shares: 0

Share rights: 0

Share rights: 0

Shares: 138,679

Share rights: 0

Shares: 75,471

Share rights: 0

Shares: 56,603

Share rights: 0

Shares: 0

Share rights: 0

Options: 0

Shares: 0

Options: 0

Shares: 0

Share rights: 0

Share rights: 0

Options: 0

Shares: 0

Options: 0

Shares: 0

Share rights: 0

Share rights: 0

Options: 0

Shares: 0

Share rights: 0

Options: 0

Shares: 9,215

Share rights: 0

Options: 0

Options: 0

Shares: 0

Share rights: 0

Options: 0

Shares: 624

Share rights: 0

Options: 0

Shares: 3,020

Share rights: 0

Options: 0

Shares: 0

Shares: 19,609

Shares: 25,509

Share rights: 0

Share rights: 626,033

Options: 0

Stuart Take Director

Shares: 9,699

Shares: 21,042

Jerome Upton Director

Shares: 19,534

Options: 34,600

Shares: 15,482

Share rights: 0

Share rights: 162,520

Options: 27,550

Options: 0

Shares: 906

Share rights: 0

Options: 0

Share rights: 0

Share rights: 112,241

Share rights: 0

1  Share rights in Genworth Financial include Restricted Stock Units, Performance Stock Units and Stock Appreciation Rights.

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Directors’ report  (continued)

The lead auditor’s independence declaration is set out on page 57 and forms part of the Directors’ Report.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors:

Richard Grellman
Chairman

Dated at Sydney, 25 February 2016

Gayle Tollifson
Director

Lead auditor’s independence declaration

Annual Report 2015

57

Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001

To: the Directors of Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit for the financial year ended 31 December 2015 
there have been:

(i)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the 

audit; and

(ii)  no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit

KPMG

Ian Moyser
Partner

Dated 25 February 2016

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

Financial Statements

Contents
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 
Consolidated statement of financial position 
Consolidated statement of changes in equity 
Consolidated statement of cash flows 

Section 1 Basis of preparation 

1.1 
1.2 

Reporting entity 
Basis of preparation 

Section 2 Risk Management 

2.1 

Financial risk management 

Section 3 Results for the year 

3.1 
3.2 
3.3 
3.4 
3.5 
3.6 
3.7 

Gross written premium 
Investment income 
Other underwriting expenses 
Net cash provided by operating activities 
Income taxes 
Dividends 
Earnings per share 

Section 4 Insurance contracts 

4.1 
4.2 
4.3 
4.4 
4.5 
4.6 
4.7 
4.8 
4.9 
4.10 

Net claims incurred 
Deferred reinsurance expense 
Deferred acquisition costs 
Outstanding claims 
Non reinsurance recoveries 
Unearned premium 
Liability adequacy test 
Accounting estimates and judgements 
Actuarial assumptions and methods 
Capital adequacy 

Section 5 Capital management and financing 

5.1 
5.2 
5.3 
5.4 
5.5 

Capital management 
Interest bearing liabilities 
Equity 
Capital commitments and contingencies 
Other reserves 

Section 6 Operating assets and liabilities 

6.1 
6.2 
6.3 
6.4 
6.5 
6.6 

Intangibles 
Goodwill 
Employee benefits provision 
Trade and other receivables 
Trade and other payables 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Section 7 Other disclosures 

7.1 
7.2 
7.3 
7.4 
7.5 
7.6 
7.7 
7.8 

Parent entity disclosures 
Auditor’s remuneration 
Key management personnel disclosures 
Related party disclosures 
Controlled entities 
Share based payments 
Deed of cross guarantee 
Events subsequent to reporting date 

59
60
61
62

63

63
63

65

65

71

71
71
72
72
73
74
76

77

77
78
78
79
81
82
82
83
84
86

87

87
88
89
89
90

91

91
92
92
93
93
94

94

94
95
95
96
96
97
103
104

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended 31 December 2015

Annual Report 2015

59

Gross written premium

Movement in unearned premium

Outward reinsurance premium expense

Net earned premium

Net claims incurred

Acquisition costs 

Other underwriting expenses

Underwriting result

Investment income on assets backing insurance liabilities

Insurance profit 

Investment income on equity holders’ funds 

Financing costs

Profit before income tax 

Income tax expense 

Profit for the period

Note

3.1

4.1

3.3

3.5(a)

2015
$’000

 507,563 

 42,042 

 (79,729)

469,876

 (112,710)

 (54,536)

 (68,525)

234,105

 39,048 

273,153

68,836

(16,545)

325,444

(97,462)

227,982

2014
$’000

398,772

(69,831)

(46,125)

282,816

(50,310)

(30,776)

(43,627)

158,103

31,327

189,430

121,776

(7,251)

303,955

(88,798)

215,157

Total comprehensive income for the period

227,982

215,157

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share (cents per share)

Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)

3.7

3.7

35.3

35.2

33.1

33.0

The consolidated statement of comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

Consolidated statement of financial position
As at 31 December 2015

Assets

Cash

Accrued investment income

Investments including derivatives

Trade and other receivables

Prepayments

Deferred reinsurance expense

Non-reinsurance recoveries

Deferred acquisition costs

Plant and equipment

Deferred tax assets

Intangibles

Goodwill

Total assets

Liabilities

Trade and other payables

Reinsurance payable

Outstanding claims

Unearned premium

Employee benefits provision

Interest bearing liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Share capital

Share based payment reserve

Other reserves

Retained earnings

Total equity

Note

2.1.(f)

6.4

4.2

4.5

4.3

3.5(b)

6.1

6.2

6.5

4.4

4.6

6.3

5.2

5.3(a)

5.3(b)

5.5

2015
$’000

78,114 

34,621 

2014
$’000

88,596

40,925

3,847,759 

4,071,037

2,831 

2,179 

71,040 

28,770 

145,075 

828 

10,593 

1,026 

9,123 

3,701

2,168

80,602

16,412

124,470

1,234

8,211

2,802

9,123

4,231,959

4,449,281

77,658 

86,753 

276,983 

115,360

93,948

230,874

1,320,590 

1,362,632

6,810 

244,416 

7,417

138,575

2,013,210

1,948,806

2,218,749

2,500,475

1,556,470

1,706,467

5,521

(476,559)

1,133,317 

2,218,749 

3,832

(476,559)

1,266,735

2,500,475

The consolidated statement of financial position is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

Consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 December 2015

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61

Balance at 1 January 2014

Profit after taxation 

Dividends declared and paid

Transactions with owners in their capacity 
as owners

Issuance of shares

Share based payment expense 
recognised

Share based payment settled

Share capital

$’000

-

-

-

-

1,706,467

-

-

Other 
reserves

$’000

-

-

-

Retained 
earnings

$’000

-

215,157

(18,200)

Share based 
payment 
reserve

$’000

-

-

-

Total

$’000

-

215,157

(18,200)

(476,559)

1,069,778

1,954

595,173

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,706,467

3,315

(1,437)

3,832

3,315

(1,437)

2,500,475

Balance at 31 December 2014

1,706,467

(476,559)

1,266,735

Balance at 1 January 2015

Profit after taxation 

Dividends declared and paid

Share based payment expense 
recognised

Share based payment settled

Buy-back of shares, net of transaction 
costs

Share based payment expense to be 
recharged back to the major shareholder

(149,997)

-

1,706,467

(476,559)

1,266,735

3,832

2,500,475

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

227,982

(361,400)

-

-

 227,982

 (361,400)

-

-

-

-

2,515

(1,293)

2,515

(1,293)

-

(149,997)

467

467

Balance at 31 December 2015

 1,556,470 

 (476,559)

 1,133,317 

 5,521 

 2,218,749

The consolidated statement of changes in equity is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

Consolidated statement of cash flows
For the year ended 31 December 2015

Note

2015
$’000

2014
$’000

Cash flows from operating activities

Premiums received

Interest and other income

Claims paid

Financial expense on long term borrowings

Cash payments in the course of operations

Income tax paid

Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Payment for plant and equipment and intangibles

Payments for investments

Proceeds from sale of investments

Proceeds from acquisition of subsidiaries

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issuance of share capital

Equity issuance costs

Net proceeds from long term borrowings

Repayment of related party note

Dividends paid

Payments for the on-market buy-back of shares

Net cash provided by financing activities

3.4

Net (decrease)/increase in cash held

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year

6.6

507,563 

156,835 

(78,959)

(13,893)

(199,915)

(155,263)

216,368

398,772

91,034

(48,941)

(7,251)

(115,672)

(40,894)

277,048

(251)

(283)

(822,238)

(1,214,884)

1,002,856

-

180,367

977,621

67,295

(170,251)

-

-

104,180

-

(361,400)

(149,997)

(407,217)

(10,482)

88,596

78,114

583,000

(16,033)

-

(566,968)

(18,200)

-

(18,201)

88,596

-

88,596

The consolidated statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.

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Section 1  Basis of preparation
1.1  Reporting entity
This general purpose consolidated financial report is for the year ended 31 December 2015 and comprises the consolidated 
financial statements for Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited and its controlled entities (together referred to as the 
Group). The Company is a for-profit entity domiciled in Australia and its shares are publicly traded on ASX. The Group operates 
in one business and geographical segment conducting loan mortgage insurance business in Australia; hence no segment 
information is presented.

The annual financial report was authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 25 February 2016.

1.2  Basis of preparation
(a) 
Statement of compliance
This report has been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards adopted by the 
Australian Accounting Standards Board and the ASX listing rules. International Financial Reporting Standards form the basis of 
Australian Accounting Standards adopted by the AASB, being Australian equivalents to IFRS. The financial report also complies 
with IFRSs and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board.

Selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the 
financial position and performance of the Group.

Basis of preparation

(b) 
The Company has a 31 December year end. It was incorporated on 21 December 2011 with $1 share capital and had nil 
operating activity until it gained control of Genworth Financial Australia Holdings, LLC on 19 May 2014 as part of the IPO 
restructure. The year ended 31 December 2014 represents the Company’s 12 months results and the trading results of the 
Group from 19 May 2014 to 31 December 2014. For the results of the standalone company only, please refer to Note 7.1.

The consolidated financial report is presented in Australian dollars.

The consolidated statement of financial position has been prepared using the liquidity format of presentation, in which the 
assets and liabilities are presented broadly in order of liquidity. The assets and liabilities comprise both current amounts 
(expected to be recovered or settled within 12 months after the reporting date) and non-current amounts (expected to be 
recovered or settled more than 12 months after the reporting date). For those assets and liabilities that comprise both current 
and non-current amounts, information regarding the respective current and non-current amounts is disclosed in the relevant 
note to the financial statements.

The consolidated financial report is prepared on the historical cost basis except for investments being stated at fair value and 
outstanding claims and the related reinsurance recoveries on unpaid claims being stated at present value.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 1  Basis of preparation  (continued)
1.2  Basis of preparation  (continued)
(c) 
Changes in accounting policies
New accounting standards and amendments issued but not yet effective
A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations noted below are effective for annual periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2016, and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements. An 
initial assessment of these standards and amendments has taken place and the application of these standards is not expected 
to have material impact on the Group’s accounting policies. AASB 9 Financial Instruments, which becomes mandatory for the 
Group’s 2018 financial statements, could change the classification and measurement of financial assets. The Group does not 
plan to adopt this standard early and the extent of the impact has not been determined.

AASB 9 

AASB 2013-9 

AASB 15 

AASB 2014-1 

AASB 2014-4 

AASB 2015-1 

AASB 2015-2 

AASB 2015-8

AASB 2015-3 

New standards, amendments and interpretations

Financial Instruments 

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Conceptual 
Framework, Materiality and Financial Instrument: Part C Financial 
Instrument

Revenue from contracts with customers

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Part E

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Clarification of 
Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortisation

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Annual 
improvement to Australian Accounting Standards 2012-2014 Cycle

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure 
Initiative: Amendment to AASB 101

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Effective date of 
AASB 15

Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the 
Withdrawal of AASB 1031 Materiality

Operative date

1/01/2018

1/01/2018

1/01/2017

1/01/2018

1/01/2016

1/01/2016

1/01/2016

1/01/2017

1/07/2015

Rounding off

(d) 
The Group is of a kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/100 dated 10 July 1998 and, in accordance with that Class Order, 
amounts in the consolidated financial report and Directors’ Report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, 
unless otherwise stated.

(e)  Use of estimates and judgements
The preparation of a financial report requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect 
the application of policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated 
assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable in the 
circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making judgements about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that 
are not readily apparent from other sources.

These estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis and actual results may vary from estimates. 
Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that 
period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Judgements made by management in the application of Australian Accounting Standards that have a significant effect on the 
financial report and estimates with a significant risk of material adjustment are discussed in Note 4.8.

Mortgage insurance business is seasonal in nature. While net premiums earned, investment income and underwriting and 
administrative expenses are relatively stable from quarter to quarter, premiums written and losses may vary each quarter. The 
variations in premium written are driven by the level of mortgage origination and related mortgage policies written, which are 
typically lowest in the first quarter each year. Delinquencies and losses on claims vary from quarter to quarter primarily as the 
result of prevailing economic conditions as well as the characteristics of the insurance in-force portfolio such as size and age. 
All revenue and expenses are recognised in accordance with the accounting policies.

The accounting policies have been applied consistently by the Group.

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Principles of consolidation

(f) 
The Group incorporates the assets and liabilities of the Company and all subsidiaries as at the reporting date and the results of 
the Company and all subsidiaries for the period set out in note 1.2(b) as if they had operated as a single entity.

Transactions eliminated on consolidation
Unrealised gains and losses and inter-entity balances resulting from transactions with or between controlled entities are 
eliminated in full on consolidation.

Section 2  Risk Management

The Group has exposure to credit, liquidity and market risks relating to its use of financial instruments. This note presents 
information about the Group’s exposure to each of these risks, the Group’s objectives, policies and processes for measuring 
and managing risk.

2.1  Financial risk management
(a) 
Risk management framework
The Board has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the risk management framework. The Board 
has established a Risk Committee as well as Audit Committee and Capital Investment Committee. The Risk Committee is 
responsible for developing and monitoring the Group’s risk management policies. The committee reports regularly to the 
Board on its activities.

The Group’s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Group, to set appropriate 
risk limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed to 
reflect changes in market conditions and the Group’s activities. The Group, through its management policies and procedures, 
aims to develop a disciplined and constructive control environment in which all employees understand their roles and 
obligations.

The Audit Committee oversees, amongst other things, how management monitors compliance with the risk management 
policies and procedures and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by 
the Group. The Audit Committee is assisted in its oversight role by internal audit. Internal audit undertakes reviews of risk 
management controls and procedures, the results of which are reported to the Audit Committee.

Risk concentration

(b) 
Risk is managed primarily through appropriate pricing, product design, risk selection, appropriate investment strategy, 
financial strength ratings and reinsurance. It is vital that the Group closely monitors and responds to any changes in the general 
economic and commercial environment in which it operates.

Due to the nature of the Australian economy, the majority of mortgages are originated through the country’s four largest banks. 
The Group’s top three lender customers accounted for approximately 66% of the Group’s gross written premium, as outlined in 
the table below:

Lender customer

Lender customer 1

Lender customer 2

Lender customer 3

FY15 GWP

44%

12%

10%

(c)  Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the market price of assets change and the potential for such change to result in the actual market 
value of Genworth Australia’s assets being adversely impacted.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 2  Risk Management  (continued)
2.1  Financial risk management  (continued)
(c)  Market risk  (continued)
(i) 
Currency risk is the risk of loss arising from an unfavourable movement in market exchange rates. The Group is exposed to 
currency risk on its investments in receivables and payables denominated in a currency other than Australian dollars and the 
net investment in foreign branch operations. The currency giving rise to the risk is New Zealand dollars. The NZ currency risk 
exposure to the Group is not material.

Currency risk

The potential impact on the Group’s profit and loss and equity as a result of a 10% depreciation/ appreciation of the Australian 
dollar at the reporting date, assuming all other variables remain constant, is shown below.

2015

+10%

$’000

-10%

$’000

2014

+10%

$’000

-10%

$’000

Impact to profit and loss and equity of 10% depreciation/ 
appreciation of Australian Dollar on New Zealand assets 
and liabilities.

185

(226)

625

(764)

Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk

(ii) 
The Group is exposed to interest rate risk arising on interest bearing assets. Assets with floating rate interest expose the Group 
to cash flow interest rate risk. Fixed interest rate assets expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk.

The Group’s strategy is to invest in high quality, liquid fixed interest securities and cash and to actively manage the duration. 
The Group used derivative financial instruments in the form of interest rate swaptions to mitigate interest rate risk arising 
from fixed interest securities. The risk management processes over these derivative financial instruments include close senior 
management scrutiny, including appropriate board approval. Derivatives are used only for approved purposes and are 
subject to delegated authority levels provided to management. The level of derivative exposure is reviewed on an ongoing 
basis. Appropriate segregation of duties exists with respect to derivative use and compliance with policy, limits and other 
requirements is closely monitored.

The investment portfolios are actively managed to achieve a balance between cash flow interest rate risk and fair value interest 
rate risk bearing in mind the need to meet the liquidity requirements of the insurance business.

The Group has exposure to interest rate risk on its term subordinated notes. The interest rate on these notes is reset quarterly. 
The Group manages the level of assets with similar maturities to offset this exposure.

The potential impact of movements in interest rates on the Group’s profit and loss and equity as a result of 1% increase/
decrease in the investments including derivatives, assuming all other variables remain constant, are shown below.

Investments – fixed interest securities and related interest 
rate derivatives

59,174

(49,761)

69,253

(66,860)

2015

+1%

$’000

-1%

$’000

2014

+1%

$’000

-1%

$’000

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(d)  Credit risk exposures
Credit risk is the risk of default by borrowers and transactional counterparties as well as the loss of value of assets due to 
deterioration in credit quality. The Group’s credit risk arises predominantly from investment activities and the amounts are as 
indicated by the carrying amounts of the financial assets.

The Group’s investment portfolio comprises 96% (2014: 98%) of total securities and cash with counterparties having a rating of 
A- or better. The Group does not expect any investment counterparties to fail to meet their obligations given their strong credit 
ratings.

The credit quality of financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired is assessed by reference to external credit ratings (if 
available) or to historical information about counterparty default rates. As at balance date there were no assets past due.

The ratings in the following table are the lower equivalent rating of either Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s.

Cash at bank and short-term bank deposits

AAA

AA

A

BBB

BB

Investments

AAA

AA

A

BBB

Accrued interest receivable

AAA

AA

A

BBB

BB

2015

$’000

 37,534 

 547,188 

 5,000 

 8,800 

 3,000

2014

$’000

20,858

456,511

81,132

9,987

3,000

 601,522

571,488

1,621,255

884,749

677,320

141,027

1,482,560

1,111,255

883,220

111,110

3,324,351

3,588,145

14,808

11,437

6,487

1,879

10

34,621

14,761

14,986

9,632

1,534

12

40,925

Receivables without external credit rating

2,831

3,701

Liquidity risk

(e) 
Liquidity risk is the risk that there are insufficient cash resources to meet payment obligations to policyholders and creditors 
without affecting the daily operations or the financial condition of the Group.

Management of liquidity risk includes asset and liability management strategies. The assets held to back insurance liabilities 
consist predominantly of highly rated fixed income securities which can generally be readily sold or exchanged for cash. The 
assets are managed so as to effectively match the interest rate maturity profile with the expected pattern of claims payments.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 2  Risk Management  (continued)
2.1  Financial risk management  (continued)
(e) 
The money market securities are restricted to investment grade securities with concentrations of investments managed in 
accordance with investment mandates.

Liquidity risk  (continued)

2015

Financial liabilities

Payables

Reinsurance payable

Outstanding claims provision

2014

Financial liabilities

Payables

Reinsurance payable

Outstanding claims provision

Less than 
1 year

1 - 5 years

$’000

68,138

75,396

202,181

345,715

$’000

9,520

11,357

74,802

95,679

Less than 
1 year

1 - 5 years

$’000

115,060

59,848

166,861

341,769

$’000

300

34,100

64,013

98,413

Total

$’000

77,658

86,753

276,983

441,394

Total

$’000

115,360

93,948

230,874

440,182

Fair value measurements

(f) 
Accounting policies

Financial assets backing general insurance liabilities

The assets backing general insurance liabilities are those assets required to cover the technical insurance liabilities 
(outstanding claims and unearned premiums) plus an allowance for capital adequacy.

The Group has designated the assets backing general insurance activities based on its function. Initially insurance technical 
balances are offset against the required assets, with any additional assets required being allocated based on liquidity.

In accordance with the Company’s investment strategy, the Company actively monitors the average duration of the notional 
assets allocated to insurance activities to ensure sufficient funds are available for claim payment obligations.

The Group accounts for financial assets and any assets backing insurance activities at fair value through profit and loss, with any 
unrealised profits and losses recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

The valuation methodologies of assets valued at fair value are summarised below:

•  Cash assets and bank overdrafts are carried at face value of the amounts deposited or drawn; and

•  Fixed interest securities are initially recognised at fair value, determined as the quoted cost at date of acquisition. They 
are subsequently remeasured to fair value at each reporting date. For securities traded in an active market, fair value is 
determined by reference to published bid price quotations. For securities not traded and securities traded in a market 
that is not active, fair value is determined using valuation techniques with the most common technique being reference to 
observable market data using the fair values of recent arm’s length transactions involving the same or similar instruments. 
In the absence of observable market information, unobservable inputs which reflect management’s view of market 
assumption are used. Valuation techniques maximise the use of observable inputs and minimise the use of unobservable 
inputs.

Financial assets not backing general insurance liabilities

Investments not backing insurance liabilities are designated as financial assets at fair value through profit and loss on the same 
basis as those backing insurance liabilities.

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Derivative financial instruments

Derivatives are used solely to manage risk exposure and are not used for trading or speculation.

Derivatives are initially recognised at trade date at fair value; attributable transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss as 
incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are measured at fair value through profit and loss.

Investments

Fixed interest rate

Short term deposits

Government and semi-government bonds

Corporate bonds

Floating interest rate

Short term deposits

Corporate bonds

Derivatives

Investment related derivatives

Total investments

Current

Non-current

2015

$’000

2014

$’000

496,574

870,166

1,962,917

3,329,657

26,834

489,714

516,548

394,993

588,791

2,500,691

3,484,475

87,899

498,663

586,562

1,554

-

3,847,759 

4,071,037

1,103,268

2,744,491

3,847,759

925,695

3,145,342

4,071,037

The Group’s financial assets and liabilities are carried at fair value.

The Group investments carried at fair value have been classified under the three levels of the IFRS fair value hierarchy as 
follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in an active market: Fair value investments which are quoted in active and known markets. The quoted 

prices are those at which transactions have regularly and recently taken place within such markets.

Level 2 - Valuation techniques with observable parameters: Fair value investments using inputs other than quoted prices within 

Level 1 that are observable either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 - Valuation techniques with significant unobservable parameters: Fair value investments using valuation techniques that 

include inputs that are not based on observable market data.

31 December 2015

Financial Instruments

Government and semi-government bonds

Corporate bonds

Short term deposits

Derivatives

Total

Level 1

$’000

Level 2

$’000

Level 3

$’000

Total

$’000

-

-

870,166

2,404,131

-

870,166

48,500

2,452,631

523,408

-

-

-

523,408

3,274,297

-

1,554

50,054

523,408

1,554

3,847,759

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 2  Risk Management  (continued)
2.1  Financial risk management  (continued)
(f) 
Accounting policies  (continued)

Fair value measurements  (continued)

Investments  (continued)

There is an insignificant proportion of investments, 1% (2014: 1%), for which a valuation methodology is used to determine the 
fair value. These assets are effectively marked to model rather than fair value. Reasonable changes in the judgement applied in 
conducting these valuations would not have a significant impact on the statement of financial position.

31 December 2014

Financial Instruments

Government and semi-government bonds

Corporate bonds

Short term deposits

Total

Level 1

$’000

-

-

482,892

482,892

Level 2

$’000

587,829

2,950,854

-

3,538,683

Level 3

$’000

962

48,500

-

49,462

Total

$’000

588,791

2,999,354

482,892

4,071,037

The following table shows a reconciliation from the beginning balances to the ending balances for fair value measurements in 
Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy:

Financial Instruments

Government and semi-government bonds

Corporate bonds

Derivatives

Total

Balance at 
1 January 
2015

Purchases

Disposals

Movement 
in fair value

Balance at 
31 December 
2015

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

962

48,500

-

49,462

-

-

2,502

2,502

(962)

-

(962)

-

-

(948)

(948)

-

48,500

1,554

50,054

Interest bearing liabilities are initially measured at fair value (net of transaction costs) but are subsequently measured at 
amortised cost. The Company considers the fair value of the interest bearing liabilities to be approximate to that of the carrying 
value. The interest bearing liabilities have been classified as Level 2 under the three levels of the IFRS fair value hierarchy.

Derivative financial instruments
During the year, the Group purchased interest rate swaptions to mitigate interest rate risk arising from fixed interest securities. 
An interest rate swaption is an option to enter into an interest rate swap. Each option exists for a period of time and the 
purchaser pays a one-time, up-front premium to acquire the options. The purchaser has a right, but not obligation, to exercise 
the option if interest rates reach a particular level.

Interest rate swaptions are valued using an income approach. The primary inputs into the valuation represent the forward 
interest rate swap curve, which is generally considered an observable input, forward interest rate volatility and time value 
component associated with the optionality in the derivative. As a result of the significant unobservable inputs associated with 
the forward interest rate volatility input, these derivatives are classified as Level 3.

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Reporting date positions

The notional amount and fair value of derivative financial instruments, together with their maturity profile, are provided below:

Within 1 
year

Maturity 
profile 1 to 
5 years

2015

Maturity 
profile 
over 5 
years

2014

Notional 
contract 
amount

Fair value 
asset

Notional 
contract 
amount

Fair value 
asset

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

Investment related 
derivatives

Interest rate swaptions

1,700,000

-

-

1,700,000

1,554

-

-

Section 3  Results for the year
3.1  Gross written premium
Accounting policies
Gross written premium comprises amounts charged to policyholders (direct premium) or other insurers (inward reinsurance 
premium) for insurance contracts. Premium charged to policyholders excludes stamp duties and goods and services tax (GST) 
collected on behalf of third parties.

Direct premium

Inward reinsurance premium

2015

$’000

506,488

1,075

507,563

2014

$’000

393,420

5,352

398,772

Investment income

3.2 
Accounting policies
Interest revenue
Interest revenue is recognised as it accrues, taking into account the coupon rate on investments, and interest rates on cash and 
cash equivalents, net of withholding tax paid or payable.

Gains/ (losses) in fair value of investments
Refer to Note 2.1.(f) Accounting policies and fair value estimations for further details.

Interest

Gains/ (losses) in fair value of investments

Unrealised

Realised

Total investment income

Represented by

Investment income on assets backing insurance liabilities

Investment income on equity holders’ funds

2015

$’000

2014

$’000

150,530

100,370

(52,436)

9,790

107,884

39,048

68,836

107,884

49,224

3,508

153,102

31,326

121,776

153,102

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 3  Results for the year  (continued)
3.3  Other underwriting expenses

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Employee expenses:

 –   Salaries and wages

 –   Superannuation contributions

 –   Employee benefits

Occupancy expenses

Marketing expenses

Administrative expenses

2015

$’000

2,329

2014

$’000

3,208

33,465

22,399

2,100

(338)

3,192

776

27,001

68,525

1,592

199

2,084

541

13,604

43,627

3.4  Net cash provided by operating activities
This note reconciles the operating profit to the cash provided by operating activities per the cash flow statement.

Profit after income tax

Less items classified as investing/financing activities:

 –   Gain on sale of investments 

 –   Unrealised loss/(gains) on investments

Add non-cash items:

 –   Share based payments

 –   Loss on disposal of plant and equipment

 –   Depreciation, amortisation and impairment

 2015

$’000

2014

$’000

227,982

215,157

(9,789)

52,449

(3,512)

(49,224)

1,689

104

2,329

1,811

865

6,677

Net cash provided by operating activities before change in assets and liabilities

274,764

171,774

Change in assets and liabilities during the financial year:

Decrease in receivables

Increase in outstanding claims liability

(Increase)/Decrease in payables and borrowings

Increase in deferred acquisition costs

(Decrease)/Increase in provision for employee entitlements

(Decrease)/Increase in unearned premiums

Increase in deferred tax asset balances

Net cash provided by operating activities

4,368

46,109

(43,237)

(20,605)

(607)

(42,042)

(2,382)

216,368

20,856

1,350

13,557

(404)

552

69,831

(467)

277,048

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Income taxes

3.5 
Accounting policies
Income tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the statement 
of comprehensive income except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity. Current tax is expected 
tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the statement of financial 
position date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

Deferred tax is provided using the statement of financial position method, providing for temporary differences between the 
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. The 
following temporary differences are not provided for: goodwill not deductible for tax purposes; the initial recognition of assets 
or liabilities that affect neither accounting or taxable profit; and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent 
that they will probably not reverse in the foreseeable future. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected 
manner of realisation or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities using tax rates enacted or substantively 
enacted at the statement of financial position date.

A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which 
the asset can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit 
will be realised.

Additional income taxes that arise from the distribution of dividends are recognised at the same time as the liability to pay the 
related dividend.

The Group’s subsidiaries constitute a tax consolidated group of which the Company is the head entity. Under the tax 
consolidation system, the head entity is liable for the current income tax liabilities of that group. Entities are jointly and 
severally liable for the current income tax liabilities of the Group where the head entity defaults, subject to the terms of a valid 
tax sharing agreement between the entities in the Group. Assets and liabilities arising from the Company under the tax funding 
arrangement are recognised as amounts receivable from or payable to other entities in the Group.

(a) 

Income tax expense

Current tax

Deferred tax

(Over)/ under provision in prior year

Current tax

Deferred tax

(i) 

Reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable

Prima facie income tax expense calculated at 30% on profit

Increase in income tax expense due to:

(Over)/ under provision in prior year

Other non-taxable items

Income tax expense on the profit 

(ii) 

Current tax liabilities

 31 December 
2015

31 December 
2014

$’000

98,293

(718)

1,551

(1,664)

97,462

$’000

90,163

974

(1,950)

(389)

88,798

 31 December 
2015

31 December 
2014

$’000

97,633

(113)

(58)

97,462

$’000

91,186

(2,339)

(49)

88,798

The Company is liable for the current income tax liabilities of the tax consolidated group.

The Group’s liability includes the income tax payable by all members of the tax consolidated group.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 3  Results for the year  (continued)
3.5 
Accounting policies  (continued)
(b) 

Income taxes  (continued)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities

Deferred tax asset balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

Employee benefits

Share based payments and accrued expenses

Fixed assets and intangibles, including Research & development

Provision for indirect claims handling costs

Net deferred tax

Balance at 1 January

Balance acquired on 19 May 2014 

Credited to the statement of comprehensive income 

Under/ (over) provision of prior year tax

Closing balance at 31 December

2015

$’000

3,951

1,063

166

5,413

10,593

8,211

-

718

1,664

10,593

2014

$’000

3,962

134

(341)

4,457

8,211

-

7,626

974

(389)

8,211

3.6  Dividends
Accounting policy
A provision for dividends is made in respect of ordinary shares when dividends have been declared on or before the reporting 
date but have not yet been distributed at that date.

Restrictions that may limit the payment of dividends

(a) 
There are currently no restrictions on the payment of dividends by the Company other than:

• 

• 

the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 and the Company’s constitution; and

the payment of dividends is generally limited to profits subject to ongoing solvency obligations noting that, under the 
APRA Level 2 Group supervision requirements, the Company is required to obtain approval from APRA before payment of 
dividends on ordinary shares that exceeds the Group’s after tax earnings as defined by APRA.

Cents 
per share

Total 
amount $m

2014 final dividend

2014 special dividend

2015 interim dividend

2015 special dividend

13.1

11.5

12.5

18.5

85.2

74.8

81.3

120.3

Payment date

6 March 2015

6 March 2015

4 September 2015

4 September 2015

Tax rate for 
franking credit

Percentage 
franked

30%

30%

30%

30%

100%

100%

100%

100%

The Board normally resolves to pay dividends for a period after the relevant reporting date. In accordance with the accounting 
policy, dividends for a six monthly period are generally recognised in the following six month period.

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Dividends not recognised at reporting date

(b) 
In addition to the above dividends, the Board determined to pay the following dividend after the reporting date but before 
finalisation of this financial report and it has not been recognised in this financial report.

Cents 
per share

Total 
amount $m

Expected payment 
date

Tax rate for 
franking credit

Percentage 
franked

2015 final dividend

2015 special dividend

14.0

5.3

83.4

31.5

4 March 2016

4 March 2016

30%

30%

100%

100%

Dividend franking account
(c) 
The balance of the franking account arises from:

• 

• 

franked income received or recognised as a receivable at the reporting date;

income tax paid, after adjusting for any franking credits which will arise from the payment of income tax provided for in the 
financial statements; and

• 

franking debits from payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date.

Franking account balance at reporting date at 30%

Franking credits to arise from payment of income tax payable

Franking credits available for future reporting periods

Franking account impact of dividends determined before issuance  
of financial report but not recognised at reporting date

Franking credits available/(deficits) for subsequent financial periods based  
on a tax rate of 30%

31 December 
2015

31 December 
2014

5,225,329

15,196,032

21,834,947

67,408,646

27,060,276

82,604,678

(49,248,086)

(68,528,571)

(22,187,810)

14,076,107

In accordance with the tax consolidation legislation, the Company as the head entity in the tax consolidated group has 
assumed the benefit of available franking credits. The Company actively manages the franking account to ensure the balance 
remains positive at each reporting date, in accordance with tax legislation.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 3  Results for the year  (continued)
3.7  Earnings per share
Accounting policies
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit after tax by the weighted average number of shares on issue 
during the reporting period.

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit after tax adjusted for any costs associated with dilutive potential 
ordinary shares by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares.

Basic and diluted earnings per share have been calculated using the weighted average and dilutive number of shares 
outstanding during the year of 645,532,000. The difference between basic and diluted earnings per share is caused by the 
granting of potentially dilutive securities such as share rights, options and restricted share units (RSUs).

Basic earnings per share (cents per share)

Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)

(a) 

Reconciliation of earnings used in calculating earnings per share

Profit after tax

Profit used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share

31 December 
2015

31 December 
2014

35.3

35.2

33.1

33.0

31 December 
2015

31 December 
2014

$’000

227,982

227,982

$’000

215,157

215,157

(b) 

 Reconciliation of weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating earnings per 
share

Weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue

Weighted average number of shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share

Weighted average number of dilutive potential ordinary shares

Bonus element of shares

Weighted average number of shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share 

31 December 
2015

31 December 
2014

$’000

645,532

645,532

2,056

647,588

$’000

650,104

650,104

1,255

651,359

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Insurance contracts

Section 4 
Accounting policies
Classification of insurance contracts
Contracts under which an entity accepts significant insurance risk from another party (the policyholder) by agreeing to 
compensate the policyholder or other beneficiary if a specified uncertain future event (the insured event) adversely affects the 
policyholder or other beneficiary are classified as insurance contracts. Insurance risk is risk other than financial risk.

4.1  Net claims incurred
(a)  Claims analysis

Gross claims incurred 

Reinsurance and other recoveries revenue

Borrower recoveries recognised

Net claims incurred

(b)  Claims development

Gross claims expense

Direct 

Inwards reinsurance

Gross claims incurred – undiscounted 

Reinsurance and other recoveries 
revenue

Reinsurance and other recoveries – 
undiscounted 

Borrower recoveries recognised

Net claims incurred

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

133,206

(8,696)

(11,800)

112,710

56,968

(6,658)

–

50,310

Current 
year 
$’000

204,013

7,689

211,702

2015

Prior 
years 
$’000

Total 
$’000

(72,360)

131,653

(6,136)

1,553

(78,496)

133,206

Current 
year 
$’000

84,475

2,897

87,372

2014

Prior 
years 
$’000

(30,159)

(245)

(30,404)

Total 
$’000

54,316

2,652

56,968

(1,321)

(1,331)

209,050

(7,375)

(10,469)

(96,340)

(8,696)

(11,800)

112,710

(159)

–

(6,499)

(6,658)

–

–

87,213

(36,902)

50,310

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Insurance contracts  (continued)

Section 4 
4.2  Deferred reinsurance expense
Accounting policies
Reinsurance expense
Premium ceded to reinsurers is recognised as an expense in accordance with the pattern of reinsurance coverage received. 
Accordingly, a portion of outwards reinsurance premium is treated at the balance date as a deferred reinsurance expense.

Balance at 1 January 

Balance acquired on 19 May 2014 

Deferral of reinsurance premium on current year contracts

Expensing of reinsurance premium previously deferred 

Balance as at 31 December

Current

Non-current

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

80,602

–

70,165

(79,727)

71,040

59,683

11,357

71,040

–

117,203

9,524

(46,125)

80,602

46,502

34,100

80,602

4.3  Deferred acquisition costs
Accounting policies
Costs associated with obtaining and recording mortgage insurance contracts are referred to as acquisition costs and are 
capitalised when they relate to the acquisition of new business or the renewal of existing business. These are presented as 
deferred acquisition costs (DAC) and amortised using the same basis as the earning pattern of premium over the period of the 
related insurance contracts. The balance at the reporting date represents the capitalised acquisition costs relating to unearned 
premium and is stated at cost subject to a liability adequacy test.

The Group reviews all assumptions underlying DAC and tests DAC for recoverability annually. If the balance of unearned 
premiums is less than the current estimate of future losses and related expenses a charge to income is recorded for additional 
DAC amortisation.

Refer to Note 4.8 Accounting estimates and judgements for further detailed information.

Opening balance at 1 January 

Balance acquired on 19 May 2014 

Acquisition costs incurred in year 

Amortisation charge

Balance as at 31 December

Current

Non-current

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

124,470

–

70,879

(50,274)

145,075

51,940

93,135

145,075

–

124,066

26,087

(25,683)

124,470

27,036

97,434

124,470

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4.4  Outstanding claims
Accounting policies
Claims expense and a liability for outstanding claims are recognised in respect of direct and inward reinsurance business. 
The liability covers claims reported and outstanding, IBNR and the expected direct and indirect costs of settling those claims. 
Outstanding claims are assessed by estimating the ultimate cost of settling delinquencies, which includes IBNR and settlement 
costs, using statistics based on past experience and trends. Changes in outstanding claims are recognised in profit or loss in 
the reporting period in which the estimates are changed.

The provision for outstanding claims contains a risk margin to reflect the inherent uncertainty in the central estimate, the central 
estimate being the expected value of outstanding claims.

Refer to Note 4.8 Accounting estimates and judgements and Note 4.9 Actuarial assumptions and methods for further detailed 
information.

Central estimate

Risk margin

Gross outstanding claims

(a) 

Reconciliation of changes in outstanding claims

Opening balance at 1 January

Balance acquired on 19 May 2014

Current period net claims incurred

Movement in non-reinsurance recoveries

Claims paid

Balance at 31 December 

Current

Non-current

2015
$’000

242,938

34,045

276,983

2015
$’000

230,874

–

112,710

12,358

(78,959)

276,983

202,181

74,802

276,983

2014
$’000

202,800

28,074

230,874

2014
$’000

–

229,505

50,310

–

(48,941)

230,874

182,214

48,660

230,874

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Insurance contracts  (continued)

Section 4 
4.4  Outstanding claims  (continued)
(b) 

Claims development

Prior 
years1 
$’000

2007 
$’000

2008 
$’000

2009 
$’000

2010 
$’000

2011 
$’000

2012 
$’000

2013 
$’000

2014 
$’000

2015 
$’000

Total 
$’000

Underwriting years

At end of year of 
underwrite

One year later

 150,229 

39,265 

44,511 

19,629 

7,004 

6,668 

6,825 

12,917 

 204,831 

9,303 

8,438 

4,393 

701 

992 

1,021 

777 

1,424  232,959

1,079 

7,805 

Two years later

129,761 

61,383 

47,593 

36,755 

15,006 

10,997 

11,246 

20,870 

Three years later

106,406 

45,634 

52,954 

47,621 

9,744 

9,990 

24,535 

Four years later

42,476 

50,059 

79,244 

24,386 

8,107 

15,925 

Five years later

34,904 

61,174 

31,875 

16,589 

23,971 

Six years later

48,439 

29,491 

22,638 

40,761 

Seven years later

12,446 

10,196 

23,698 

Eight years later

(1,819) 

(11,264) 

All future years

(40,129) 

294,853

333,611

296,884

220,197

168,513

141,329

46,340

(13,083)

(40,129)

Net incurred to date

687,544  295,241  310,951  190,134 

64,533 

44,572 

44,665 

28,716 

13,694 

1,424  1,681,474

Net paid to date

660,996  267,051  269,299  149,983 

43,410 

23,024 

14,617 

4,284 

558 

39  1,433,261

Outstanding claims 
provision at 31 
December 2015

Recoveries on 
Paid Claims at 31 
December 2015

 28,285 

 29,470 

 43,543 

 41,974 

 22,082 

 22,526 

 31,412 

 25,541 

 13,732 

 1,448 

 260,013

 1,737 

 1,280 

 1,891 

 1,823 

 959 

 978 

 1,364 

 1,109 

 596 

 63 

 11,800

Underwriting years

Prior 
years1 
$’000

2007 
$’000

2008 
$’000

2009 
$’000

2010 
$’000

2011 
$’000

At end of year of underwrite

204,831

9,302

8,438

4,392

701

992

One year later

Two years later

Three years later

Four years later

Five years later

Six years later

Seven years later

All future years

150,229

39,266

44,511

19,629

7,004

6,668

129,761

61,383

47,593

36,755

15,005

10,997

11,246

106,406

45,634

52,953

47,622

42,476

50,058

79,244

24,386

34,904

61,174

31,875

16,589

48,439

29,491

22,639

9,744

8,107

9,989

12,446

10,196

(1,819)

2012 
$’000

1,079

7,805

2013 
$’000

1,021

6,826

2014 
$’000

Total 
$’000

777

231,533

281,938

312,740

272,348

204,271

144,542

100,569

22,642

(1,819)

Net incurred to date

727,673 306,505

287,253

149,373

40,561

28,646

20,130

Net paid to date

690,099

269,425

238,526

115,504

25,780

10,958

3,325

7,847

687

777 1,568,764

– 1,354,303

Outstanding claims provision at  
31 December 2014

1  Prior 2007 underwriting years

37,574

37,081

48,727

33,869

14,781

17,689

16,805

7,159

777

214,462

 
(c) 

Reconciliation of claims development table to outstanding claims provision

Closing outstanding claims provision per claims development table

Non reinsurance recoveries

Gross closing outstanding claims provision

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2015
$’000

260,013

16,970

276,983

2014
$’000

214,462

16,412

230,874

4.5  Non reinsurance recoveries
Accounting policies
Reinsurance and other recoveries receivable
Reinsurance and other recoveries receivable on paid claims, reported claims not yet paid and IBNR claims are recognised 
as revenue. Recoveries receivable on paid claims are presented as part of non-reinsurance recoveries receivable net of 
any provision for impairment based on objective evidence for individual receivables. Recoveries receivable are assessed 
in a manner similar to the assessment of outstanding claims. Reinsurance does not relieve the Group of its liabilities to 
policyholders and reinsurance recoveries are, if applicable, presented as a separate asset on the statement of financial 
position.

Opening balance

Balance acquired on 19 May 2014

Movement of non-reinsurance recoveries

Borrower recoveries receivable recognised

Closing balance

2015
$’000

16,412

–

558

11,800

28,770

2014
$’000

–

16,635

(223)

–

16,412

When claims are paid, GMA typically obtains a legally enforceable judgement against borrowers for the amount of the loss 
incurred. GMA actively engages in collection activities to recover monies from borrowers under these judgements. Based on 
a history of successful collection activities over the last few years and current economic conditions, an expected recovery rate 
was established and a recovery accrual related to claims paid was recorded. This resulted in a $11.8 million increase in non-
reinsurance recoveries receivable and a corresponding decrease in net claims incurred.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Insurance contracts  (continued)

Section 4 
4.6  Unearned premium
Accounting policies
Earned and unearned premium revenue
Premiums have been brought to account as income from the date of attachment of risk over periods up to 11 years based on 
an actuarial assessment of the pattern and period of risk. The earned portion of premium received is recognised as revenue. 
The balance of premium received is recorded as unearned premium.

Refer to Note 4.8 Accounting estimates and judgements for further detailed information.

Balance at 1 January 

Balance acquired on 19 May 2014 

Premiums incepted during the year

Premiums earned during the year

Balance as at 31 December

Current

Non-current

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

1,362,632

–

–

1,292,801

507,563

(549,605)

398,772

(328,941)

1,320,590

1,362,632

423,944

896,646

391,427

971,205

1,320,590

1,362,632

4.7  Liability adequacy test
Accounting policies
The liability adequacy test is an assessment of the carrying amount of the unearned premium liability and is conducted at each 
reporting date. If current estimates of the present value of the expected cash flows relating to future claims plus an additional 
risk margin to reflect the inherent uncertainty in the central estimate exceed the unearned premium liability less related 
deferred reinsurance and deferred acquisition costs, then the unearned premium liability is deemed to be deficient. The test 
is performed at the portfolio level of contracts that are subject to broadly similar risks and that are managed together as a 
single portfolio. Any deficiency is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income, with a corresponding impact in the 
statement of financial position, recognised first through the write down of related deferred acquisition costs and any remaining 
balance being recognised as an unexpired risk liability.

The liability adequacy test has identified a surplus in the portfolio of contracts that are subject to broadly similar risks.

The probability of sufficiency adopted in performing the liability adequacy test is set at the 75th percentile.

For the purposes of the liability adequacy test, the present value of expected future cash flows for future claims, including the 
risk margin, for the Group are as follows:

Discounted central estimate of premium liability

Risk margin – premium liability (75% PoS)

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

737,443

201,075

938,518

666,987

188,831

855,818

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4.8  Accounting estimates and judgements
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
The Group makes judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported 
amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on 
historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the 
circumstances.

A data enhancement project was completed by the Company during the year in order to refine its assessment of risk 
emergence and to better inform both reserving practices and premium earning patterns. As a result of this project, the 
assumptions underlying the premium earning scale and the Incurred But Not Reported claims estimates have been refined. 
The assumption changes resulted in an increase in both the net earned premium and the outstanding claims estimates.

The areas where critical accounting estimates and judgements are applied are noted below.

Estimation of premium revenue/ unearned premium/ deferred acquisition costs (Note 3.1, Note 4.3 
and Note 4.6)
Premium is earned over periods of up to 10 years. The principle underlying the earning recognition is to derive a premium 
earning scale which recognises the premium in accordance with the incidence of claims risk.

The review of the premium earning scale is based on an analysis of the historical pattern of claims incurred and the pattern 
of policy cancellations. The estimate for unearned premiums is established on the basis of this earning scale. Assumptions 
recommended by the Appointed Actuary recognise that the unearned premium relating to cancelled policies is brought to 
account immediately.

Deferred acquisition costs are amortised under the same premium earnings scale as the related insurance contract.

Estimation of outstanding claims liabilities (Note 4.4)
Provision is made for the estimated claim cost of reported delinquencies at the reporting date, including the cost of 
delinquencies incurred but not yet reported to the Group.

The estimated cost of claims includes direct expenses to be incurred in settling claims gross of expected third party recoveries. 
The Group takes all reasonable steps to ensure that it has appropriate information regarding its claims exposure. However, 
given the uncertainty in establishing claims provisions, it is likely that the final outcome will prove to be different from the 
original liability established.

A risk margin is added to the central estimate as an additional allowance for uncertainty in the ultimate cost of claims over and 
above the central estimate. The overall margin adopted by the Group is determined after considering the uncertainty in the 
portfolio, industry trends, the Group’s risk appetite and the margin corresponding with that appetite.

The estimation of IBNR is generally subject to a greater degree of uncertainty than the estimation of the cost of settling claims 
already notified to the Group, where more information about the claim event is generally available. IBNR claims may often not 
be apparent to the insured until some time after the events giving rise to the claims have happened.

In calculating the estimated cost of unpaid claims, the Group uses a variety of estimation techniques, generally based upon 
statistical analysis of historical experience, which assumes that the development pattern of the current claims will be consistent 
with past experience. Allowance is made, however, for changes or uncertainties which might create distortion in the underlying 
statistics or cause the cost of unsettled claims to increase or decrease when compared with the cost of previously settled 
claims.

Provisions are calculated gross of any recoveries. A separate estimate is made of the amounts that will be recoverable from 
lenders under specified arrangements. Estimates are also made for amounts recoverable from borrowers and property valuers, 
based upon the gross provisions.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Insurance contracts  (continued)

Section 4 
4.9  Actuarial assumptions and methods
The Group internally values the outstanding claims liabilities at the reporting date. The valuation approach is consistent with 
that recommended by the Appointed Actuary.

The valuation methods used are based on the underlying attributes of the claims portfolio. The Group establishes provisions 
for outstanding claims in two parts:

•  delinquent loans advised to the Group; and

• 

IBNR.

For loans where the mortgagee is in possession and a claim has been submitted, the claimed amount adjusted for amounts not 
eligible to be claimed is provided. For loans where there is a MIP but a claim has not yet been submitted, case estimate based 
approach is used using the current outstanding loan balance including accumulated arrears adjusted for selling costs, the most 
recent property valuation, or an estimate thereof, and any amounts not eligible to be claimed.

The provision in respect of delinquent loans not in possession by the mortgagee is determined according to the following 
formula:

•  outstanding loan amount multiplied by frequency factor multiplied by severity factor.

In applying this formula:

• 

• 

the outstanding loan amount insured is the total outstanding amount on those loans advised to the Group by the lenders 
as being delinquent;

the frequency and severity factors are based on a review of historical claims and delinquency experience performed by the 
Appointed Actuary and adopted by the Group.

Actuarial assumptions and process
Historical information relating to arrears and claims history for the Group is provided to the Appointed Actuary in order to 
determine the underlying assumptions. The Appointed Actuary examines all past underwriting years, including the mix of 
business by loan to value ratio and loan size band, the region in which the mortgaged property is located, product types, loan 
purpose and arrears duration.

Statistical modelling is used to identify significant explanatory factors affecting outcomes for frequency and severity based on 
historical claims experience.

The Appointed Actuary identifies significant explanatory factors affecting outcomes and incorporates this information into 
models for frequency and severity. The models incorporate past and anticipated movements in key variables to determine 
appropriate assumptions for reserving. The actuarial assumptions used in determining the outstanding claims liabilities other 
than MIPs are:

Frequency
While the propensity for a delinquent loan to become a claim varies for many explanatory factors (as determined by the 
Appointed Actuary’s analyses), the frequency basis is summarised on any given balance date and expressed so that it varies 
by LVR band and number of payments in arrears taking into account the average mix of effects of the other explanatory factors 
on the balance date. Additional loadings may be placed on these factors according to the geographic location, loan balance, 
External Dispute Resolution (those borrowers accessing ombudsman services or seeking legal representation) and the lender, 
to adjust for shorter-term expectations of frequency.

Severity
Claim severity varies according to the number of payments in arrears and the geographic region of the properties secured by 
the mortgages. Claim severity is expressed as a percentage of the outstanding loan amount at the arrears date.

The following average frequency and severity factors were used in the measurement of outstanding claims:

•  Average frequency factor is 36% (2014: 36%)

•  Average severity factor is 25% (2014: 24%)

IBNR
The IBNR provision is estimated by analysing the historical pattern of reported delinquencies.

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Risk Margin
The risk margin is an additional allowance for uncertainty in the ultimate cost of claims over and above the central estimate 
determined on the bases set out above. The overall margin adopted by the Group is determined after considering the 
uncertainty in the portfolio, industry trends, the Group’s risk appetite and the margin corresponding with that appetite.

The Appointed Actuary reviews the factors impacting the portfolio to establish a recommended risk margin at the level 
required by the Group and APRA. Factors considered include:

•  variability of claims experience of the portfolio;

•  quality of historical data;

•  uncertainty due to future economic conditions;

•  diversification within the portfolio; and

• 

increased uncertainty due to future legislative changes.

A risk margin for outstanding claims of 15% (2014: 15%) of net central estimate has been assumed and is intended to achieve 
a 75% PoS.

No discounting has been applied to non-current claims on the basis that the effect is immaterial.

The weighted average term to settlement is approximately 23 months (2014: 21 months).

Sensitivity Analysis
The valuation of outstanding claims incorporates a range of factors that involve interactions with economic indicators, statistical 
modelling and observed historical claims development. Certain variables are expected to impact outstanding claims liabilities 
more than others and consequently a greater degree of sensitivity to these variables is expected.

Future economic conditions and, in particular, house prices, interest rates and unemployment (for new delinquencies) impact 
frequency and, to a lesser extent, severity.

The actuarial result is based on the central estimate of the net outstanding claim liabilities. The impact on the profit and loss 
before income tax to changes in key actuarial assumptions is set out in the table below.

The upper and lower bounds of a 95% confidence interval of frequency and severity outcomes are applied as sensitivity 
factors. The impact of applying the sensitivities is asymmetric around the central estimate due to the assumed asymmetry of 
the distribution of outcomes of the net outstanding claim liabilities.

Impact on outstanding claims liabilities to changes in key variables

Frequency factor – upper 97.5th
Frequency factor – lower 2.5th
Severity factor – upper 97.5th
Severity factor – lower 2.5th

Impact on 
outstanding 
claims 
liabilities 
2015
$’000

98,021

–71,367

58,633

–48,807

Change in 
variable
2015

18%

–13%

7%

–6%

Impact on 
outstanding 
claims 
liabilities 
2014
$’000

82,728

–59,326

51,326

–42,725

Change in 
variable
2014

18%

–13%

7%

–5%

Claims handling expenses
Claims handling expenses are estimated after considering historical actual expenses and management’s projected costs of 
handling claims over the weighted average term to settlement.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Insurance contracts  (continued)

Section 4 
4.10  Capital adequacy
APRA’s Prudential Standard GPS 110 Capital Adequacy requires additional disclosure in the annual financial statements to 
improve policyholder and market understanding of the capital adequacy of the companies in the Group.

When an insurer is a controlled entity of an authorised non-operating holding company (NOHC), the Level 2 Group comprises 
the authorised NOHC and its controlled entities. The Company became the authorised NOHC for the Level 2 Group after 
acquiring 100% ownership of all Australian subsidiaries as a result of the IPO reorganisation structure.

The following companies comprise the APRA Level 2 Group:

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Finance Pty Limited

Genworth Financial New Holdings Pty Ltd

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Holdings Pty Limited

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Pty Limited

Genworth Financial Services Pty Limited

Genworth Financial Mortgage Indemnity Limited

Genworth Financial Australia Holdings, LLC

The calculation for Prescribed Capital Amount (PCA) for the APRA Level 2 Group provided below is based on the APRA Level 2 
Group requirements.

Tier 1 capital

Paid-up ordinary shares

Other reserves

Retained earnings

Less: Deductions

Net surplus relating to insurance liabilities

Net Tier 1 capital

Tier 2 capital

Total capital base

Insurance risk charge

Insurance concentration risk charge

Asset risk charge 

Asset concentration risk charge

Operational risk charge

Aggregation benefit

Total PCA

PCA coverage

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

1,556,470

1,706,467

(471,038)

(472,727)

1,133,316

1,266,734

(20,258)

152,720

(19,490)

261,114

2,351,210

2,742,098

249,600 

112,000

2,600,810 

2,854,098

226,642

1,344,181

76,930

–

27,679

(37,086)

202,082

1,498,461

127,998

–

24,083

(60,521)

1,638,346

1,792,103

1.59 

1.59

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Section 5  Capital management and financing
5.1  Capital management
The capital management strategy plays a central role in managing risk to create shareholder value, whilst meeting the crucial 
and equally important objective of providing an appropriate level of capital to protect both policyholders’ and lenders’ 
interests and satisfy regulators. Capital finances growth, capital expenditure and business plans and also provides support in 
the face of adverse outcomes from insurance and other activities and investment performance.

The determination of the capital amount and mix is built around three core considerations. The Group aims to hold capital to 
meet the highest requirements derived from these three considerations:

Regulatory capital

(a) 
The regulated controlled entities are subject to APRA’s prudential standards, which set out the basis for calculating the 
Prescribed Capital Requirement, the minimum level of capital that the regulator deems must be held to meet policyholder 
obligations. The capital base is expected to be adequate for the size, business mix, complexity and risk profile of the business 
and, as such, the PCR utilises a risk based approach to capital adequacy. The PCR is the sum of the capital charges for 
insurance, investments and other assets, investment concentration, operational and catastrophe concentration risk plus any 
supervisory adjustment imposed by APRA.

It is the Group’s policy to hold regulatory capital levels in excess of the PCR. The Group maintains sufficient capital to support 
the PCR, which is APRA’s derivation of the required capital to meet a 1 in 200 year risk of absolute ruin, and has at all times 
during the current and prior financial year complied with the externally imposed capital requirements to which it is subject.

Capital calculations for regulatory purposes are based on a premium liabilities model which is different from the deferral and 
matching model which underpins the measurement of assets and liabilities in the financial statements. The premium liabilities 
model estimates future expected claim payments arising from future events insured under existing policies. This differs from 
the measurement of the outstanding claims liabilities on the statement of financial position, which considers claims relating to 
events that have occurred up to and including the reporting date.

On 3 July 2015, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, GFMI issued $200,000,000 of 10 year, non-call 5 subordinated notes. 
The notes qualify as Tier 2 Capital under APRA’s capital adequacy framework.

In connection with the 3 July 2015 issue of subordinated notes, GFMI redeemed $90,000,000 of its existing $140,000,000 
subordinated notes, which have a first call date of 30 June 2016. Refer to Note 5.2 Interest bearing liabilities for further 
information.

Ratings capital

(b) 
The controlled entities maintain their capital strength by reference to a target financial strength rating from an independent 
ratings agency. The ratings help to reflect the financial strength of these entities and demonstrate to stakeholders their ability 
to pay claims.

Standard & Poor’s
On 30 November 2015, S&P affirmed GFMI financial strength and issuer credit rating at ‘A+’ and ‘stable’.

On 1 December 2015, S&P withdrew the financial strength and credit ratings on Genworth Financial Mortgage Indemnity Ltd 
at Genworth Australia’s request following Genworth Australia’s review of the benefits of continuing to having this run-off entity 
rated.

Moody’s
On 20 February 2015, Moody’s reaffirmed the insurance financial strength rating of both GFMI and Genworth Financial 
Mortgage Indemnity Ltd at ‘A3.’ On 16 December 2015, Moody’s issued a credit opinion which maintained this insurance 
financial strength rating and outlook.

Fitch Ratings
On 5 August 2015, Fitch Ratings (Fitch) affirmed its insurer financial strength rating of GFMI assigning an ‘A+’ rating.

Economic capital

(c) 
In conjunction with the considerations set out above, which are important to the functioning of the business, consideration is 
given to the capital needs of the business through ongoing operations.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Interest bearing liabilities

Section 5  Capital management and financing  (continued)
5.2 
Accounting policies
Interest bearing liabilities are initially recognised at fair value less transaction costs that are directly attributable to the 
transaction. After initial recognition the liabilities are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Finance related costs include interest, which is accrued at the contracted rate and included in payables, and amortisation of 
transaction costs which are capitalised, presented together with borrowings, and amortised over the life of the borrowings. 
This cost also includes the write off of capitalised transaction costs and premium paid on the early redemption of borrowings.

Subordinated notes

$140 million subordinated notes

$200 million subordinated notes

Less: capitalised transaction costs

31 December  

2015
$’000

 31 December 
2014
$’000

(A)

(B)

49,619

200,000

(5,203)

244,416

140,000

–

(1,425)

138,575

(A) On 3 July 2015, GFMI redeemed $90,000,000 of its existing $140,000,000 subordinated notes, which have a first call date 
of 30 June 2016. GFMI incurred a $2.4 million one-time premium fee paid on the early redemption of the subordinated 
notes which was included under finance related costs.

Key terms and conditions are:

• 

Interest is payable quarterly in arrears, with the rate each calendar quarter being the average of the 90 day bank bill 
swap rate at the end of the prior quarter plus a margin equivalent to 4.75% per annum; and

•  The notes mature on 30 June 2021 (non-callable for the first 5 years) with the issuer having the option to redeem at 

par from 30 June 2016. Redemption at maturity, or any earlier date provided for in the terms and conditions of issue, is 
subject to prior approval by APRA.

(B) On 3 July 2015, GFMI issued $200,000,000 of 10 year, non-call 5 subordinated notes. The notes qualified as Tier 2 Capital 

under the APRA’s capital adequacy framework.

Key terms and conditions are:

• 

Interest is payable quarterly in arrears, with the rate each calendar quarter being the average of the 90 day bank bill 
swap rate at the end of the prior quarter plus a margin equivalent to 3.5% per annum; and

•  The notes mature on 3 July 2025 (non-callable for the first 5 years) with the issuer having the option to redeem at 

par from 3 July 2020. Redemption at maturity, or any earlier date provided for in the terms and conditions of issue, is 
subject to prior approval by APRA.

 
5.3  Equity
(a) 

Share capital

Issued fully paid capital

Opening balance 

Issuance of share capital 650,000,000 ordinary shares

Buy-back shares, net of transaction costs

Balance at 31 December 

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31 December  

2015
$’000

 31 December 
2014
$’000

1,706,467

–

–

1,706,467

(149,997)

–

1,556,470

1,706,467

The Company’s issued shares do not have a par value. All ordinary shares are fully paid. Ordinary shares have the right to 
receive dividends as declared and, in the event of winding up the Company, to participate in the proceeds from the sale of all 
surplus assets in proportion to the number of and amounts paid up on shares held.

Ordinary shares entitle their holder to one vote, either in person or by proxy, at a meeting of the Company.

Issued fully paid capital of $1,706,467,000 represents issuance of 650,000,000 ordinary shares at $2.65 less the underwriting 
costs of $16,033,000.

On-market buy-back
On 30 October 2015, GMA announced its intention to commence, with effect from 16 November 2015, an on-market share 
buy-back program for shares up to a maximum equivalent value of $150 million.

As at 31 December 2015, GMA has acquired 54,600,000 of shares for a total consideration of $150 million.

(b) 

Share based payment reserve

Opening balance

Balance acquired on 19 May 2014

Share-based payment expense

Share-based payment settled

Share-based payment expense to be recharged back to the major shareholder

Closing balance 

Refer to Note 7.6 Share based payments for further detailed information.

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

3,832

–

2,515

(1,293)

467

5,521

–

1,954

3,315

(1,437)

–

3,832

5.4  Capital commitments and contingencies
Accounting policies
The Group leases property and equipment under operating leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and 
benefits of ownership of the leased items, expiring from one to five years. The leases have varying terms, escalation clauses 
and renewal rights. On renewal, the terms of the leases are renegotiated. Lease payments comprise a base amount plus an 
incremental contingent rental. Contingent rentals are based on movements in the Consumer Price Index. Lease payments are 
recognised as an expense in profit and loss on a straight line basis over the term of these leases. Lease incentives received are 
recognised as an integral part of the total lease expense over the term of the lease.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 5  Capital management and financing  (continued)
5.4  Capital commitments and contingencies  (continued)
Accounting policies  (continued)
Operating lease commitments

The estimated future amounts of operating lease commitments not provided  
for in the financial statements are payable:

Within one year

One year or later and no later than five years

Contingencies
There were no contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2015.

5.5  Other reserves

Opening balance 

Common control transaction

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

6,491

9,988

16,479

6,368

16,760

23,128

31 December  

2015
$’000

(476,559)

–

(476,559)

 31 December 
2014
$’000

–

(476,559)

(476,559)

Under the pre IPO Group structure, there was no single Australian company with 100% control of Genworth’s Australian 
subsidiaries. As part of the reorganisation plan, a corporate reorganisation was undertaken to reorganise the intragroup debt 
and equity funding arrangements and to facilitate the repayment of funding arrangements with the Genworth Financial Group. 
The following steps were applied to reflect the reorganisation plan:

•  $450 million of preference shares issued by Genworth Financial New Holdings Pty Ltd and held by GFI were transferred to 

the Group. As a result, the Preference Shares were eliminated in the consolidated statements of financial position;

•  The receivable associated with a loan provided by GFI to Genworth Financial Australia Holdings, LLC was transferred to the 

Group. As a result, the loan receivable was eliminated in the consolidated statements of financial position; and

•  $720 million short-term note provided by GFI to the Group was repaid with the proceeds of the Offer.

Following the implementation of the reorganisation plan, the Company became the holding company of the Group and the 
following entities were consolidated to form the Group:

•  Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Pty Limited;

•  Genworth Financial Mortgage Indemnity Limited;

•  Genworth Financial Services Pty Limited;

•  Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Holdings Pty Limited;

•  Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Finance Holdings Limited;

•  Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Finance Pty Limited;

•  Genworth Financial New Holdings Pty Limited; and

•  Genworth Financial Australia Holdings, LLC.

The Group has determined that the reorganisation represents a business combination involving entities under common control 
and therefore the Group is not required to account for the reorganisation as a business combination under AASB 3 Business 
combinations. The reorganisation involved transactions with owners from which no goodwill arises; therefore any difference in 
these transactions is recognised directly in equity as other reserves.

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Section 6  Operating assets and liabilities
6.1 
The intangibles balance represents software development expenditure.

Intangibles

Accounting policies
Acquired intangible assets
Acquired intangible assets are initially recorded at their cost at the date of acquisition, being the fair value of the consideration 
provided and, for assets acquired separately, incidental costs directly attributable to the acquisition. All intangible assets 
acquired have a finite useful life and are amortised on a straight line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets, being the 
period in which the related benefits are expected to be realised (shorter of legal benefit and expected economic life).

Software development expenditure
Software development expenditure that meets the criteria for recognition as an intangible asset is capitalised in the 
statement of financial position and amortised over its expected useful life, subject to impairment testing. Costs incurred in 
researching and evaluating a project up to the point of formal commitment to a project is expensed as incurred. Only software 
development projects with total budgeted expenditure of more than $250,000 are considered for capitalisation. Smaller 
projects and other costs are treated as maintenance costs, being an ongoing part of maintaining effective technology, and are 
expensed as incurred.

All capitalised costs are deemed to have an expected useful life of five years unless it can be clearly demonstrated for a 
specific project that the majority of the net benefits are to be generated over a longer or shorter period. The capitalised costs 
are amortised on a straight line basis over the period following completion of a project or implementation of part of a project.

Impairment assessment
The recoverability of the carrying amount of the asset is reviewed at each reporting date by determining whether there is an 
indication that the carrying value may be impaired. If such indication exists, the item is tested for impairment by comparing the 
recoverable amount, or value in use, of the asset to the carrying value. An impairment charge is recognised when the carrying 
value exceeds the calculated recoverable amount and recognised in the income statement. The impairment charges can be 
reversed if there has been a change in the estimate used to determine the recoverable amount.

There was no impairment charge recognised during the year.

Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the carrying amounts for intangibles are set out below:

Cost

Balance at 1 January 

Balance acquired on 19 May 2014 

Additions

Disposals

Closing balance at 31 December

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

25,472

–

176

(894)

–

25,218

254

–

24,754

25,472

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 6  Operating assets and liabilities  (continued)
6.1 
Accounting policies  (continued)
Reconciliations  (continued)

Intangibles  (continued)

Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses

Balance at 1 January 

Balance acquired on 19 May 2014

Amortisation

Disposals

Closing balance at 31 December

Total net intangibles

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

(22,670)

–

(1,848)

790

(23,728)

–

(19,770)

(2,900)

–

(22,670)

1,026

2,802

6.2  Goodwill
Accounting policies
Business combinations are accounted for by applying the purchase method. Goodwill represents the difference between the 
cost of the acquisition and the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired.

Goodwill is stated at deemed cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

The carrying value of goodwill is tested for impairment at each reporting date. The impairment test involves the use of 
accounting estimates and assumptions. The recoverable amount of the cash generating unit is determined on the basis of 
value in use calculation which is performed on a pre-tax basis. The present value of future cash flow projections is based on 
the most recent management approved budgets, which generally do not forecast beyond five years. The carrying value of 
identifiable intangible assets is deducted from the value generated in the cash flow projections to arrive at a recoverable value 
for goodwill, which is then compared with the carrying value of goodwill.

Goodwill – at deemed cost

6.3  Employee benefits provision
Accounting policies
The carrying amount of provisions for employee entitlements approximates fair value.

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

9,123

9,123

Wages, salaries and annual leave
The accruals for employee entitlements to wages, salaries and annual leave represent present obligations resulting from 
employees’ services provided up to the statement of financial position date, calculated at undiscounted amounts based on 
wage and salary rates that the entity expects to pay as at reporting date including related on-costs.

Long service leave
The Company’s net obligation in respect of long-term benefits other than pension plans is the amount of future benefit 
that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods. A liability for long service leave is 
recognised as the present value of estimated future cash outflows to be made in respect of services provided by employees 
up to the reporting date. The estimated future cash outflows are discounted using interest rates on national government 
guaranteed securities which have terms to maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. 
Factors which affect the estimated future cash outflows such as expected future salary increases including related on-costs and 
expected settlement dates are incorporated in the measurement.

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Superannuation commitments
The Group has a defined contribution superannuation plan. Employees are entitled to varying levels of benefits on retirement 
based on accumulated employer contributions and investment earnings thereon as well as benefits in the event of disability or 
death. Contributions by the Group are, as a minimum, in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee Levy.

Annual leave

Long service leave

Current

Non-current

31 December 
2015
$’000 

31 December 
2014
$’000

2,666

4,144

6,810

4,760

2,050

6,810

3,078

4,339

7,417

5,123

2,294

7,417

As at the balance date there were 259 employees (2014: 324)

6.4  Trade and other receivables
Accounting policies
The collectability of receivables is assessed at balance date and an impairment loss is made for any doubtful accounts.

Other debtors

Current

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

2,831

2,831

3,701

3,701

Carrying amounts of receivables reasonably approximate fair value at the reporting date. None of the receivables are impaired 
or past due.

6.5  Trade and other payables
Accounting policies
Liabilities are recognised for amounts to be paid in the future for goods or services received. Trade accounts payable are 
normally settled within 30-60 days. The carrying amount of accounts payable approximates fair value.

Accrued expenses

Related party payables

Interest payable

Trade creditors and other payables

Current

Non-current

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

41,452

22,479

2,711

11,016

77,658

68,138

9,520

77,658

21,656

78,190

57

15,457

115,360

115,060

300

115,360

Included in the related party payables are the balances related to taxes payable to the head entity of $21,835,000 (2014: 
$77,437,000). Under the tax consolidation system, current tax liabilities recognised for the year by the Group are assumed by 
the head entity in the tax consolidated group.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 6  Operating assets and liabilities  (continued)
6.6  Cash and cash equivalents
Accounting policies
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions and other short-term and 
highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash 
and that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Cash and cash equivalents are measured at fair value, being the 
principal amount.

Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of cash flows is reconciled to the related items in the statement 
of financial position as follows:

Cash assets

Section 7  Other disclosures
7.1  Parent entity disclosures

Result of the parent entity

Profit for the period

Total comprehensive income for the period

Financial position of parent entity

Current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Total equity of the parent entity comprising of:

Share capital

Retained earnings

Share based payment

Other reserves

Total equity

 2015
$’000

78,114

78,114

2014
$’000

88,596

88,596

2015
$’000

2014
$’000

263,977

263,977

264,217

264,217

213,061

3,709

2,149,534

2,388,254

(18,752)

(18,752)

(11,631)

(11,631)

2,130,782

2,376,623

1,556,470

1,706,467

148,595

3,264

422,453

2,130,782

246,017

1,686

422,453

2,376,623

7.2  Auditor’s remuneration

Audit and review of financial statements

Regulatory audit services

Other assurance services in connection with IPO

Non assurance services

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95

31 December 
2015
$

31 December 
2014
$

688,655

56,810

745,465

597,451

77,045

674,496

–

1,218,563

35,000

780,465

50,000

1,943,060

7.3  Key management personnel disclosures
The following were key management personnel of the Group at any time during the reporting period, and unless otherwise 
indicated, were key management personnel for the entire period.

Directors of the Company

Executive KMP

Ellen (Ellie) Comerford (Ceased to be a Director on 9 
October 2015)

Anthony (Tony) Gill

Richard Grellman

Ian MacDonald

Samuel Marsico 

Leon Roday

Stuart Take

Gayle Tollifson

Jerome Upton

The key management personnel compensation is:

Short-term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Equity compensation benefits

Georgette Nicholas

Tobin Fonseca

Conor O’Dowd (Ceased to be a KMP on 1 October 2015)

Andrew Cormack (Appointed as a KMP on 1 October 2015)

Bridget Sakr

Luke Oxenham (Appointed as a KMP on 9 October 2015)

31 December 
2015
$’000

31 December 
2014
$’000

5,841

349

2,100

8,290

3,185

282

1,254

4,721

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 7  Other disclosures  (continued)
7.4  Related party disclosures
Transactions with related parties are undertaken on normal commercial terms and conditions.

Corporate overhead
On settlement of the Company‘s IPO, the Group entered into certain agreements with Genworth Financial and its affiliates. 
Under the agreements GFI will provide certain services to the Group, with most services being terminated if GFI ceases to 
beneficially own more than 50% of the common shares of the Company or at the request of either party at annual successive 
renewal terms after the initial term ends on 31 December 2016. The services rendered by GFI and affiliated companies consist 
of finance, human resources, legal and compliance, investment services, information technology and other specified services. 
These transactions are in the normal course of business and accordingly are measured at fair value. Payment for these service 
transactions are non-interest bearing and are settled on a quarterly basis. The Group incurred net charges of $5,581,000 
(2014: $3,817,000) for the year ended 31 December 2015. There is a payable balance of $468,000 (2014: $792,000) as at 31 
December 2015.

Share buy-back
GFI participated in on-market sale transactions during the buy-back program to maintain the approximately 52% stake in the 
Group. GFI has sold 28.4 millions of shares for a total consideration of $76.7 million as at 31 December 2015. Refer to Note 5.3 
Equity for further details.

Other related party transactions
Certain non-executive directors of the Group were employed by the major shareholder, GFI, during the financial year. Costs of 
services provided by these directors were not charged to the Group.

Major shareholder and its ultimate parent entity
The major shareholder of the Group is Genworth Financial International Holdings, LLC & Genworth Holdings, Inc. (as partners 
of the Genworth Australian General Partnership) representing 51.95% ownership. The ultimate parent entity of AGP is GFI 
which is incorporated in Delaware, United States of America.

7.5  Controlled entities
Accounting policies
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company is exposed, or has rights, to variable 
returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. In 
assessing control, the Company considers the purpose and design of each entity in order to identify the relevant activities, how 
decisions about the relevant activities are made, who has the ability to direct those activities and who receives the returns from 
those activities. The financial statements of controlled entities are included from the date control commences until the date 
control ceases.

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The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following controlled entities.

Name of entity

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Holdings  
Pty Limited

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Pty Limited

Genworth Financial Services Pty Limited

Genworth Financial Mortgage Indemnity Limited 

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Finance  
Pty Limited 

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Finance Holdings 
Pty Limited 

Genworth Financial New Holdings Pty Limited 

Genworth Financial Australia Holdings, LLC 

Country of 
incorporation

Class of 
shares

2015

2014

Equity holding (%)

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Australia

Ordinary

Australia

Australia

Australia

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

7.6  Share based payments
Accounting policies
Share-based payment transactions
Share based remuneration is provided in various forms to eligible employees and executive Directors of the Group in 
compensation for services provided to the Group.

The fair value at the grant date, being the date both the employee and the employer agree to the arrangement, is determined 
using a Black Scholes model based on the share price at grant date and the vesting conditions. The fair value does not change 
over the life of the instrument. At each reporting period during the vesting period and upon final vesting or expiry of the 
equity instruments, the total accumulated expense is revised based on the fair value at grant date and the latest estimate 
of the number of equity instruments that are expected to vest based on the vesting conditions, and taking into account the 
expired portion of the vesting period. The movement in the total of accumulated expenses from the previous reporting date is 
recognised in the profit and loss with a corresponding movement in the share based payment reserve.

To satisfy obligations under the various share based remuneration plans, shares are generally expected to be equity settled.

Share Rights Plan
On 21 May 2014, the Group granted restricted share rights to a number of key employees including executive KMP. The 
aggregate amount of these share rights was $7,265,000. One third of the share rights granted during the year vest on each 
of the second, third and fourth anniversaries of the grant date. If at any time an employee ceases continuous service with the 
Group, any unvested share rights are immediately cancelled, except in cases of retirement, redundancy, total and permanent 
disability or death.

In addition to the grants to key employees, other employees were granted an amount of share rights in the aggregate amount 
of $276,000. All share rights granted to other employees vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. If at any time an 
employee ceases continuous service with the Group, any unvested share rights vest immediately. The aggregate amount of 
$276,000 was expensed during the year ended 31 December 2014.

On 7 May 2015, the Group granted additional share rights in the aggregate amount of $509,967 to 16 employees. One fourth 
of the share rights vest on each of the four vesting dates, which are 1 March 2016, 1 March 2017, 1 March 2018 and 1 March 
2019.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 7  Other disclosures  (continued)
7.6  Share based payments  (continued)
Accounting policies  (continued)
Share Rights Plan  (continued)
The fair value of the share rights is calculated as at the grant date using a Black Scholes valuation. The factors and assumptions 
used for the valuation are summarised in the below table:

Grant date

Share price on grant date ($)

Dividend yield

Risk free rate (%)

Vesting dates

2015

7/5/2015

$3.09

11.16%

Tranche 1: 2.03%

Tranche 2: 2.03%

Tranche 3: 2.20%

Tranche 4: 2.35%

2014

21/5/2014

$2.95

7.8%

Tranche 1: 2.60%

Tranche 2: 2.71%

Tranche 3: 3.08%

Tranche 1: 1 March 2016

Tranche 1: 20 May 2016

Tranche 2: 1 March 2017

Tranche 2: 20 May 2017

Tranche 3: 1 March 2018

Tranche 3: 20 May 2018

Tranche 4: 1 March 2019

Key terms and conditions:
•  The rights are granted for nil consideration.

•  Holders do not receive dividends and do not have voting rights until the rights are exercised.

Details of the number of employee share rights granted, exercised and forfeited or cancelled during the year were as follows:

2015 
Grant date

21/05/2014

21/05/2014

7/5/2015

Total 

2014 
Grant date

21/05/2014

21/05/2014

Total 

Balance at 
1 January 
2015

Granted in 
the year

Exercised in 
the year (*)

Cancelled/
forfeited in 
the year

Balance at 
31 December 
2015

Vested and 
exercisable at 
end of 
the year

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

2,703,775

99,250

–

2,803,025

Balance at 
1 January 
2014

–

147,115

147,115

(11,278)

(28,374) 

(137,779)

2,554,698

–

(7,211)

70,876

139,904

39,652

(144,990)

2,765,478

–

–

–

–

Granted in 
the year

Exercised in 
the year (*)

Cancelled/
forfeited in 
the year

Balance at 
31 December 
2014

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end 
of the year

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

–

–

–

2,741,509

104,151

2,845,660

–

(4,901)

(4,901)

(37,734)

2,703,775

–

99,250

(37,734)

2,803,025

–

–

–

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Long-term incentive plan
The Group implemented a long term incentive plan for executive KMP which is performance oriented and reflects local market 
practice.

On 7 May 2015, the Group granted share rights in the aggregate amount of $1,822,777 to senior management employees.

Key terms and conditions:
•  The rights are granted for nil consideration.

•  Holders do not receive dividends and do not have voting rights until the rights are exercised.

•  Each allocation is split equally into two portions which are subject to different performance hurdles with a twelve month 

deferral period after the performance period ends. The vesting conditions are as follows:

•  50% is subject to a return on equity hurdle (ROE allocation)

•  50% is subject to an earnings per share hurdle (EPS allocation)

•  The number of share rights offered is determined by dividing the grant value of the 2015 long term incentive plan by $3.47, 
being the 10-day volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the Company share price following the release of full-year 
results for 2014, rounded down to the nearest whole share right. Each share right is a right granted to acquire a fully paid 
ordinary share of the Company.

•  The fair value of the share rights is the share price as at the grant date.

If an employee ceases employment with the Group before the performance conditions are tested, their unvested rights will 
generally lapse.

Details of the number of employee share rights granted, exercised and forfeited or cancelled during the year were as follows:

Grant date

7/5/2015

22/6/2015

Total

Balance at 
1 January 
2015

Number

–

–

–

Granted in 
the year

Exercised in 
the year

Cancelled/
forfeited in 
the year

Balance at 
31 December 
2015

Number

525,834

7,737

533,571

Number

Number

–

–

–

–

–

–

Number

525,834

7,737

533,571

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end 
of the year

Number

–

–

–

Omnibus Incentive Plan
GFI, GFMI and LLC entered into a Cost Agreement on 15 July 2005 (as varied from time to time) pursuant to which GFI agreed 
to offer its 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan and its 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan (Omnibus Incentive Plans) to certain employees 
of GFMI and LLC.

Under the Omnibus Incentive Plans, GFI issues stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock 
units, other stock based awards and dividend equivalent awards with respect to its common stock to employees of its 
affiliates throughout the world. Under the Cost Agreement, GFMI and LLC have agreed to bear the costs for their employees’ 
participation in the Omnibus Incentive Plans from time to time. Employees of GFMI and LLC will not, following the IPO, receive 
any further awards under the Omnibus Incentive Plans. Any incentives after that date will be provided through the Group’s 
share rights plan. However, GFMI and LLC will continue to bear the costs of past awards under the Omnibus Incentive Plans. 
The Group has reserved for such costs and the amount of the reserve is marked to market to reflect the Group’s exposure to 
those costs having regard to the price of GFI shares.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 7  Other disclosures  (continued)
7.6  Share based payments  (continued)
Accounting policies  (continued)
Omnibus Incentive Plan  (continued)
Details of the number of employee options granted, exercised and forfeited or cancelled during the year were as follows:

2015 
Grant date

Expiry date

Exercise 
price

Balance at 
1 January 
2015

Granted in 
the year

Exercised 
in the year

Cancelled/
forfeited 
in the year

Balance 
at 31 
December 
2015

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of 
the year

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

20/07/2005

20/07/2015

09/08/2006

09/08/2016

13/02/2008

13/02/2018

12/02/2009

12/02/2019

19/08/2009

20/07/2015

19/08/2009

09/08/2016

19/08/2009

31/07/2017

19/08/2009

13/02/2018

10/02/2010

10/02/2020

09/02/2011

09/02/2021

14/02/2012

14/02/2022

15/02/2013

15/02/2023

20/02/2014

20/02/2024

Total

Weighted average exercise price

44.04

46.82

31.28

3.37

10.70

10.70

10.70

10.70

19.45

17.49

12.18

12.43

20.89

2,400

6,600

7,800

20,500

99

3,049

2,450

6,288

48,600

38,500

46,800

46,500

14,000

243,586

$16.07

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

3,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2,400

99

–

6,600

7,800

17,500

–

3,049

2,450

6,288

48,600

38,500

46,800

46,500

14,000

–

6,600

7,800

17,500

–

3,049

2,450

6,288

48,600

38,500

35,100

23,250

3,500

3,000

3.37

2,499

42.72

238,087

$15.95

192,637

$16.34

Balance at 1 January 2015 is adjusted for options granted in prior periods to employees who transferred into/out of the Group 
during the year.

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2014 
Grant date

Expiry date

Exercise 
Price

Balance 
at 1 
January 
2014

Balance 
acquired 
on 19 
May 2014

Granted 
in the 
year

Exercised 
in the 
year

Cancelled/
forfeited 
in the year

Balance 
at 31 
December 
2014

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of 
the year

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

25/05/2004

20/07/2005

09/08/2006

13/02/2008

12/02/2009

19/08/2009

19/08/2009

19/08/2009

19/08/2009

19/08/2009

19/08/2009

12/02/2010

09/02/2011

14/02/2012

15/02/2013

Total

25/05/2014

20/07/2015

09/08/2016

13/02/2018

12/02/2019

25/05/2014

20/07/2015

09/08/2016

03/10/2016

31/07/2017

13/02/2018

12/02/2020

09/02/2021

14/02/2022

15/02/2023

Weighted average exercise price

23.9

39.34

41.83

27.94

3.01

9.56

9.56

9.56

9.56

9.56

9.56

17.38

15.63

10.88

11.10

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

24,180

2,400

6,600

7,800

20,500

1,552

398

1,248

1,110

2,149

6,300

37,800

30,000

35,100

33,000

210,137

$15.34

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1,552

299

199

1,110

2,149

3,750

–

–

–

–

24,180

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1,200

–

–

–

–

2,400

6,600

7,800

–

2,400

6,600

7,800

20,500

20,500

–

99

–

99

1,049

1,049

–

–

2,550

36,600

30,000

35,100

33,000

–

–

2,550

36,600

22,500

17,550

8,250

9,059

$9.56

25,380

$23.59

175,698

125,898

12.08

$9.31

Balance at 1 January 2014 is adjusted for options granted in prior periods to employees who transferred into/out of the Group 
during the year.

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 7  Other disclosures  (continued)
7.6  Share based payments  (continued)
Accounting policies  (continued)
Omnibus Incentive Plan  (continued)
Details of the number of employee RSUs granted, exercised and forfeited or cancelled during the year were as follows:

2015 
Grant date

07/02/2007

01/03/2011

02/09/2011

03/01/2012

06/01/2012

11/01/2012

14/02/2012

15/02/2013

1/08/2013

1/10/2013

2/12/2013

14/2/2014

20/03/2015

Total 

Balance at 
1 January 
2015

Granted in 
the year

Exercised 
in the year

Cancelled/
forfeited in 
the year

Balance 
at 31 
December 
2015

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of 
the year

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

2,500

5,000

10,477

7,500

2,500

12,500

37,863

111,666

5,625

4,500

7,500

126,550

–

334,181

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1,350

1,350

2,500

5,000

10,477

3,750

1,250

6,250

18,933

37,234

–

1,500

2,500

31,646

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

1,249

5,448

5,625

–

–

2,962

–

–

–

–

3,750

1,250

6,250

17,681

68,984

–

3,000

5000

91,942

1,350

121,040

15,284

199,207

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Balance at 1 January 2015 is adjusted for RSUs granted in prior periods to employees who transferred into/out of the Group 
during the year.

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2014 
Grant date

07/02/2007

10/02/2010

01/11/2010

01/03/2011

02/09/2011

03/01/2012

06/01/2012

11/01/2012

14/02/2012

15/02/2013

1/08/2013

1/10/2013

2/12/2013

20/2/2014

Total 

Balance at 
1 January 
2014

Balance 
acquired 
on 19 May 
2014 

Granted in 
the year

Exercised 
in the year

Cancelled/
forfeited in 
the year

Balance 
at 31 
December 
2014

Vested and 
exercisable 
at end of 
the year

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

Number

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

2,500

6,831

2,500

10,000

24,045

11,250

3,750

18,750

61,971

184,950

7,500

6,000

10,000

–

350,047

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

129,800

129,800

–

6,831

–

5,000

12,027

3,750

1,250

6,250

20,658

46,247

1,875

1,500

2,500

–

107,888

–

–

2,500

–

2,249

–

–

–

4,750

31,537

–

–

–

6,850

47,886

2,500

–

–

5,000

9,769

7,500

2,500

12,500

36,563

107,166

5,625

4,500

7,500

122,950

324,073

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Balance at 1 January 2014 is adjusted for RSUs granted in prior periods to employees who transferred into/out of the Group 
during the year.

7.7  Deed of cross guarantee
The following entities are parties to a deed of cross guarantee under which each party to the deed guarantees the debts of 
each other party to the deed. Under Class Order 98/1418 (as amended) issued by the Australian Securities and Investment 
Commission, the Australian incorporated subsidiaries that are parties to the Deed have been relieved from the requirement to 
prepare, have audited and lodge with ASIC financial reports and Directors’ reports under the Corporations Act.

The subsidiaries of the Company that are parties to the Deed are:

•  Genworth Financial Australia Holdings, LLC

•  Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Finance Pty Ltd

•  Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Finance Holdings Pty Ltd

•  Genworth Financial New Holding Pty Ltd

•  Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Holdings Pty Ltd

•  Genworth Financial Services Pty Ltd

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Notes to the financial statements  (continued)

Section 7  Other disclosures  (continued)
7.7  Deed of cross guarantee  (continued)
A consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated statement of financial position, comprising the 
Company and its controlled entities which are a party to the Deed, after eliminating all transactions between parties to the 
Deed of Cross Guarantee for the year ended 31 December 2015 is set out as follows:

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Income

Expenses

Financial income

Financing costs

Profit before income tax 

Income tax expense 

Profit for the year

Total comprehensive income for the year

Consolidated statement of financial position

Assets
Cash
Investments
Trade and other receivables
Prepayments
Deferred tax asset
Total assets
Liabilities
Trade and other payables
Employee benefits provision
Total liabilities

Net assets
Equity
Share capital
Share based payment reserve
Other reserves
Retained earnings
Total equity

2015
$’000

2,471

(3,121)

2,450

–

1,800

618

1,182

1,182

 2015
$’000

869
212,924
1,004
102
184
215,083

610
214
824

2014
$’000

1,610

(1,717)

438

(224)

107

(1,390)

1,283

1,283

 2014
$’000

17,407
250,235
–
94
139
267,875

357
271
628

214,259

267,247

1,556,470
3,264
(476,558)
(868,917)
214,259

1,706,467
1,686
(476,558)
(964,348)
267,247

7.8  Events subsequent to reporting date
As the following event occurred after reporting date and did not relate to conditions existing at reporting date, no account has 
been taken in the financial statements for the current reporting year ended 31 December 2015.

•  On 29 January 2016, Fitch Ratings (Fitch) affirmed its insurer financial strength rating of the Group’s operating subsidiary, 

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Pty Limited assigning an ‘A+’ rating.

•  On 5 February 2015, the Directors declared a 100% franked final dividend of 14 cents per share totalling $83,400,000 and 

a 100% franked special dividend of 5.3 cents per share totalling $31,500,000.

Directors’ declaration

Annual Report 2015

105

In the opinion of the Directors of Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited (the Company):

(a)  the consolidated financial statements and notes set out on pages 58 to 104 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 

2001, including:

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2015 and of its performance, as 

represented by the results of its operations, and its cash flows for the period ended on that date; and

(ii)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards in Australia and the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other 

mandatory professional reporting requirements; and

(b) the financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards; and

(c)  there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and 

payable.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors

Richard Grellman

Chairman

Gayle Tollifson

Director

Dated at Sydney, 25 February 2016.

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Independent auditor’s report

To the members of Genworth Mortgage Insurance 
Australia Limited
Report on the financial report
We have audited the accompanying financial report of Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited (the Company), 
which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2015, and consolidated statement 
of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the 
period ended on that date, notes 1.1 to 7.8 comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory 
information and the directors’ declaration of the Group comprising the Company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end 
or from time to time during the financial period.

Directors’ responsibility for the financial report
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in 
accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors 
determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement whether due to 
fraud or error. In note 1.2(a), the directors also state, in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation 
of Financial Statements, that the financial statements of the Group comply with International Financial Reporting Standards.

Auditor’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance 
with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements 
relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is 
free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. 
The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement 
of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control 
relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures 
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s 
internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of 
accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

We performed the procedures to assess whether in all material respects the financial report presents fairly, in accordance 
with the Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standards, a true and fair view which is consistent with our 
understanding of the Group’s financial position and of its performance.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Independence
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

Auditor’s opinion
In our opinion:

(a)   the financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2015 and of its performance for the 

period ended on that date; and

(ii)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

(b)  the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 1.2(a).

Independent auditor’s report

Annual Report 2015

107

Report on the remuneration report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included on pages 31 to 55 of the Directors’ Report for the period ended 31 
December 2015. The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the remuneration 
report in accordance with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the 
remuneration report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards.

Auditor’s opinion
In our opinion, the remuneration disclosures that are contained in the sections of the Directors’ Remuneration Report of 
Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited for the period ended 31 December 2015 that are described as audited 
comply with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

KPMG

Ian Moyser

Partner

Sydney

25 February 2016

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Shareholder information

Unless otherwise stated, the information in this section is current as at 29 February 2016.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The 2016 annual general meeting (AGM) of Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited will be held on 5 May 2016, at the 
Mint, 10 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The AGM will be webcast live at http://investor.genworth.com.au and an archive 
version will be placed on the website to enable the AGM to be viewed at a later time.

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited is listed on ASX and its ordinary shares are quoted under the ASX code “GMA”.

Annual Report
The default option for receiving annual reports is in electronic format via Genworth Australia’s website at genworth.com.au  
To request a copy of the Annual Report, please contact the Share Registry.

Online voting 
Shareholders can lodge voting instructions electronically either as a direct vote or by appointing a proxy for the 2016 AGM at 
http://investorcentre.linkmarketservices.com.au. The information required to log on and use online voting is shown on the voting 
form distributed to shareholders with the Notice of Annual General meeting.

Voting Rights
At a general meeting, a shareholder present in person or by proxy, attorney or representative has one vote on a show of hands 
and on a poll has one vote for each fully paid share held. A person who holds a share which is not fully paid is entitled, on a poll, 
to a fraction of a vote equal to the proportion which the amount paid bears to the total issue price of the share.

Voting at any meeting of shareholders is by a show of hands unless a poll is demanded in the manner described in the Company’s 
Constitution. If there are two or more joint holders of a share and more than one of them is present at a general meeting, in person 
or by proxy, attorney or representative, and tenders a vote in respect of the share, the Company will count only the vote cast by, or on 
behalf of, the shareholder by the joint holder whose name appears first in the Company’s register of shareholder.

The quorum required for a meeting of members is two shareholders. If the votes are equal on a proposed resolution, the matter is 
decided in the negative.

Shareholder questions
Shareholders can submit a written question to the Company or the Company’s auditor in regard to the AGM or any of the 
proposed resolutions to be considered at the AGM, using the form supplied with the Notice of AGM distributed to shareholders. 
Forms should be returned to the Company with the personalised voting form in the pre-addressed envelope provided or by fax 
to +61 1300 366 228. 

Shareholders may also submit questions after completing online voting instructions online at  
http://investorcentre.linkmarketservices.com.au.

Questions for the Company’s auditor must be received by 5pm on Thursday, 28 April 2016. Members will also be given a 
reasonable opportunity to ask questions of the Company and the auditor at the AGM.

During the course of the AGM, the Company intends to answer as many of the frequently asked questions as practicable but will 
not be responding to individual questions. Responses to the most commonly asked questions will be added to the website at 
www.genworth.com.au.

Manage your Holding
Questions regarding shareholdings can be directed to the Company’s Share Registry. Your Securityholder Reference Number 
(SRN) or Holder Identification Number (HIN) will be required to verify your identity. Share Registry contact information can be 
found in the Corporate Directory of this report.

Shareholders that are broker (CHESS) sponsored should direct queries relating to incorrect registrations, name changes and 
address changes to their broker. 

Information about Genworth
Information about Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited, including company announcements, presentations and 
reports can be accessed at http://investor.genworth.com.au

Shareholders can register to receive an email alert advising of new Genworth media releases, financial announcements or 
presentations. Registration for email alerts is available on Genworth’s website at http://investor.genworth.com.au under the 
Investor Services section.

If information is not directly available on Genworth’s website, shareholders may contact the Company directly at 
investorrelations@genworth.com

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Annual Report 2015

109

31 December 2015
5 February 2016
19 February 2016 
4 March 2016
31 March 2016
5 May 2016
30 June 2016

Ordinary shares information

Important dates *

GMA year end
Full year results and dividend announced
Record date for dividend
Dividend paid 
Annual report and notice of meeting mail out commences
Annual general meeting
GMA half year end

* Note dates are subject to change.

Ordinary shares and share rights
As at 29 February 2016, the Company had on issue the following equity securities:

•  595,400,000 Shares

•  3,298,672 Share Rights

Substantial holders of ordinary shares

Name

Genworth Financial International Holdings, LLC and Genworth 
Holdings, Inc. (as partners of the Genworth Australian General 
Partnership), and their related bodies corporate

Number of  
shares

337,700,000 

Voting power 
 (%)

Date of  
notice

52.0 

2 October 2015 

Perpetual Limited and subsidiaries

47,607,873

8.0

24 February 2016

Note: substantial holder details are as disclosed in substantial holding notices given to the Company.

Twenty largest holders of ordinary shares

Rank Name

Number of 
shares

% of issued 
shares

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Genworth Financial International Holdings, LLC and Genworth Holdings, Inc.  
(as partners of the Genworth Australian General Partnership)

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited

National Nominees Limited

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited

Brazil Farming Pty Ltd 

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 

CS Fourth Nominees Pty Limited

Sandhurst Trustees Ltd

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

Warbont Nominees Pty Ltd

Mr Stephen Craig Jermyn

SCJ Pty Ltd

Navigator Australia Ltd
Total for Top 20

309,333,200

66,084,716

38,644,389

38,003,484

30,373,309

28,119,356

15,730,178

4,150,315

3,260,930

2,150,000

1,744,469

1,542,691

1,534,108

1,383,933

1,344,823

1,276,103

1,221,294

1,200,000

1,000,000

975,933

51.95

11.10

6.49

6.38

5.10

4.72

2.64

0.70

0.55

0.36

0.29

0.26

0.26

0.23

0.23

0.21

0.21

0.20

0.17

0.16

549,073,231

92.22

 
 
 
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Shareholder information  (continued)

Distribution schedule of holders of ordinary shares

Range of ordinary shareholders as at 29 February 2016
1-1000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
Total
Shareholders with less than a marketable parcel of 231 ordinary 
shares

Number of 
holders
726
1,393
790
717
77
3,703

191

Number of 
shares
379,025
4,123,151
6,162,863
19,467,920
565,267,041
595,400,000

% of issued 
shares
0.06
0.69
1.04
3.27
94.94
100.00

Dividend details

Share class

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Ordinary

Dividend

Franking

Amount per share

Payment date

Interim

Special

Final

Special

Fully franked

Fully franked

Fully franked

Fully franked

12.5 cents

18.5 cents

14.0 cents

5.3 cents

4 September 2015

4 September 2015

4 March 2016

4 March 2016

Share rights information
Distribution schedule of holders of share rights

Range of share right holders as at 29 February 2016
1-1000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
Total

Number of 
holders
186
1
9
16
8
220

Number of  
share rights
70,122
4,704
61,671
626,364
2,535,811
3,298,672

% of total  
share rights
2.13
0.14
1.87
18.99
76.87
100.00

Voting rights
Share Rights do not carry any voting rights. Ordinary shares issued or transferred to participants on the vesting of Share Rights 
carry the same rights and entitlements as other issued shares.

Shares purchased on-market for the purposes of the Genworth Australia 
share rights plan
33,544 shares were purchased on-market for the purposes of the Genworth Australia Share Rights Plan during the period from 
1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015 at an average price of $3.26 per share.

On-market buy-back
There is no current on-market buy-back.

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AASB

AGP

AIFRS

APRA

ASX

Australian Accounting Standards Board

Genworth Australian General Partnership

Australian equivalents to IFRS

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

Australian Securities Exchange

Australian Subsidiaries

Genworth Financial’s 100% owned Australian subsidiaries prior to the IPO

Book Year

CET1 or Tier 1 Capital

The calendar year an LMI policy is originated

As defined by GPS 112, Tier 1 Capital comprises the highest quality components of 
capital that fully satisfy all of the following essential characteristics:

•  provide a permanent and unrestricted commitment of funds;

•  are freely available to absorb losses;

•  do not impose any unavoidable servicing charge against earnings; and

•  rank behind the claims of policyholders and creditors in the event of winding up

Combined ratio

The sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio

DUA

EPS

Expense ratio

Delegated underwriting authority

Earnings per share

Calculated by dividing the sum of the acquisition costs and the other underwriting 
expenses by the net earned premium

FBT

Fringe benefit tax

Genworth Australia or the Group

The Company and its subsidiaries

Genworth Financial Group

Genworth Financial and its subsidiaries, excluding Genworth Australia

Genworth Financial or GFI

Genworth Financial, Inc. and, where relevant, its predecessors

GFMI

GLIC

Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Pty Limited

Genworth Life Insurance Co.

GMA or the Company

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited ABN 72 154 890 730

Gross earned premium or GEP

The earned premium for a given period prior to any outward reinsurance expense

GWP

HLVR

IBNR

ICAAP

IFRS

Indemnity

Insurance margin

Investment return

IPO

KMP

Level 2 and Level 2 Group

LLC

LMI

LMI Market

LMI Provider

LMI subsidiary

Gross written premium

High loan to value ratio. Generally, a residential mortgage loan with an LVR in excess of 
80% is referred to as an HLVR loan

Delinquent loans that have been incurred but not reported

Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process

International Financial Reporting Standards

Genworth Financial Mortgage Indemnity Ltd

Calculated by dividing the profit from underwriting and interest income on technical 
funds (including realised and unrealised gains or losses) by the net earned premium

Calculated as the interest income on technical funds plus the interest income on 
shareholder funds (excluding realised and unrealised gains/(losses)) divided by the 
average balance of the opening and closing cash and investments balance for each 
financial year

Initial Public Offering

Key Management Personnel, as the term is defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

“Level 2 insurance group” as defined by APRA under Prudential Standard GPS 001, 
referring to a consolidated insurance group

Genworth Financial Australia Holdings, LLC

Lenders Mortgage Insurance

The market for LMI provided by external LMI Providers and LMI subsidiaries but 
excluding the retention of risk by Lenders and other forms of risk mitigation or risk 
transfer by Lenders in relation to the credit risk of residential mortgage loans

A provider of LMI, excluding LMI subsidiaries

A provider of LMI owned or controlled by the insured or a member of its corporate group

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Loss ratio

LTI

LVR

Major Banks

MIP

NED

Calculated by dividing the net claims incurred by the net earned premium

Long term incentive

Loan to value ratio. This percentage is calculated by dividing the gross value of a loan 
(excluding capitalisation of LMI premium) by the value of the property securing the loan. 
The value is based on the lower of the valuation of the underlying property accepted or 
externally obtained by the lender at origination or the price paid

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited ABN 11 005 357 522, 
Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124, National Australia Bank Limited 
ABN 12 004 044 937 and Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 and each 
of their affiliated brokers and other residential lending distribution channels

Mortgagee in possession

Non-executive director

Net earned premium or NEP

The earned premium for a given period less any outward reinsurance expense

NIW

NOHC

NPAT

New insurance written

Non-operating holding company

Net profit after tax

Omnibus Incentive Plans

The Genworth Financial 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan and 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan

PCA

PCA coverage

PCR

PDR

PoS

Prescribed capital amount

Calculated by dividing the regulatory capital base by the prescribed capital amount

The PCA plus any supervisory adjustment determined by APRA

Performance and Development Review

Probability of sufficiency

Regulatory capital base

The sum of Tier 1 Capital and Tier 2 Capital

ReMS

Return on Equity (ROE)

Reinsurance Management Strategy

Calculated by dividing NPAT by the average of the opening and closing equity balance 
for a financial period

Rights Plan

Genworth Australia Share Rights Plan

RMF

RMS

RSU

S&P

Risk Management Framework

Risk Management Strategy

Restricted share units

Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services

Shareholder Agreement

The agreement between the Company, Genworth Holdings, Inc., Genworth Financial 
International Holdings, LLC and Genworth Financial dated 21 May 2014, as amended

SLT

STI

Senior Leadership Team

Short term incentive

Supply and Service Contract

A contract between a lender customer and Genworth Australia for the supply of LMI and 
related services

Technical Funds

TFR

Tier 2 Capital

Underlying Equity

Underlying NPAT

Underlying ROE

VWAP

WGEA

Investments held to support unearned premium and outstanding claims reserves

Total fixed remuneration

As defined by GPS 112, Tier 2 Capital comprises components of capital that fall short 
of the quality of Tier 1 Capital but nonetheless contribute to the overall strength of a 
regulated institution and its capacity to absorb losses

Total equity excluding the after-tax impact of unrealised gains or losses on the 
investment portfolio. For 2014, this has been calculated on a pro forma basis

Underlying NPAT excludes the after-tax impact of unrealised gains or losses on the 
investment portfolio

Calculated by dividing Underlying NPAT by the average of opening and closing 
Underlying equity for a financial period

Volume weighted average price

Workplace Gender Equality Agency

Corporate directory

Registered office
Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited
Level 26
101 Miller Street
North Sydney NSW 2060

Telephone: +61 1300 655 422
Fax: +61 1300 366 228

Website: genworth.com.au

Company Secretary
Mr Luke Oxenham, Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary

Share registry
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Level 12
680 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Telephone: +61 1300 554 474
Fax: +61 2 9287 0303

Email: registrars@linkmarketservices.com.au

Website: www.linkmarketservices.com.au

Link Investor Centre
http://investorcentre.linkmarketservices.com.au 

Australian Securities Exchange
Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited is listed under the ASX code “GMA”.

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