RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) (Enact) a leading provider of private mortgage insurance through its insurance subsidiaries, today announced that S&P Global Ratings has assigned an A- rating to Enact Re, Ltd. (Enact Re), a subsidiary of Enact Mortgage Insurance Company (EMICO). The outlook for the ratings is stable.

“We are pleased to have Enact Re Ltd. receive its first credit rating from S&P,” said Rohit Gupta, Enact’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “This rating is a testament to our continued strong capital position and disciplined execution. Looking ahead, we’re committed to maintaining robust financial health and serving our stakeholders while delivering significant value for our shareholders.”

Additional information regarding the rating changes can be found in the full report issued by S&P.

About Enact Holdings, Inc.
Enact (Nasdaq: ACT), operating principally through its wholly-owned subsidiary Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation since 1981, is a leading U.S. private mortgage insurance provider committed to helping more people achieve the dream of homeownership. Building on a deep understanding of lenders' businesses and a legacy of financial strength, we partner with lenders to bring best-in class service, leading underwriting expertise, and extensive risk and capital management to the mortgage process, helping to put more people in homes and keep them there. By empowering customers and their borrowers, Enact seeks to positively impact the lives of those in the communities in which it serves in a sustainable way. Enact is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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