RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW) today announced it would issue its earnings release and financial supplement containing third quarter results after the market closes on October 26, 2006. A conference call will be held on October 27 at 9 a.m. (EDT) to discuss the quarter's results and outlook.

Genworth's earnings release and third quarter financial supplement will be available through the company's website, http://investor.genworth.com at the time of their release to the public.

Genworth's conference call will be accessible via telephone and the Internet. The dial-in number for Genworth's October 27 conference call is 1-866-875-7108 or 1-706-634-9180 (outside the U.S.); the pass code is "Genworth." To participate in the call by webcast, register at http://investor.genworth.com at least 15 minutes prior to the webcast, and download and install any necessary software.

The webcast will be archived on the company's website. A replay of the call will be available at 1-800-642-1687 or 1-706-645-9291 (outside the U.S.); pass code 8429033. A downloadable podcast/MP3 file will be available within 24 hours of the earnings call. The webcast replay and file download will be available through November 3, 2006.

About Genworth Financial

Genworth is a leading insurance holding company, serving the lifestyle protection, retirement income, investment and mortgage insurance needs of more than 15 million customers, and has operations in 24 countries. For more information, visit http://www.genworth.com.

SOURCE Genworth Financial, Inc.

CONTACT: Investors: Cass English, +1-804-662-6214,
cass.english@genworth.com, or
Media: Phil Moeller, +1-804-662-2534,
philip.moeller@genworth.com,
both of Genworth Financial, Inc.