Press Release

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a repurchase program authorizing the company to repurchase up to $1 billion of common stock through the end of 2009. Any repurchases would be funded from excess capital capacity or by the release of capital from selected blocks of business through potential reinsurance and capital markets transactions. The company currently expects to use about half of its authority by the end of 2008, subject to market conditions, and alternative capital opportunities.

"The adoption of this stock repurchase program provides continued capital management flexibility over the next two years, as we assess capital deployment opportunities through organic growth, acquisitions and returns to shareholders," said Michael D. Fraizer, chairman and chief executive officer.

The timing of the share repurchases under the program will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Common stock acquired through the repurchase program will be held as treasury shares, until such time as they may be re- issued for general corporate purposes or retired by the company.

About Genworth Financial

Genworth is a leading financial security company meeting the retirement, longevity and lifestyle protection, investment and mortgage insurance needs of more than 15 million customers. It has a presence in more than 25 countries. For more information, visit genworth.com.

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