In a release to the ASX, Genworth, the listed Lenders Mortgage Insurer said that its contract with NAB to provide LMI had been extended for one year to 20th November 2018.
The contract represented 10% of Gross Written Premium in 2016.
Ms Georgette Nicholas, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Genworth, said, “We look forward to continuing to build on our long-standing partnership with NAB under this extended agreement. We are focused on delivering risk and capital management solutions for our customers and we’re delighted that we have been able to continue to be the LMI provider for NAB’s broker business.
“Genworth remains committed to supporting Australians realise their dream of homeownership. Our focus continues to be on the provision of capital and risk management solutions to our lender customers, being a strong risk management partner and using our data and analytics to provide in sights to this changing market.”
The extended contract does not change the guidance provided that Gross Written Premium (GWP) will be down 10 to 15 per cent in 2017.