Genworth MI Canada Inc. Considering Debenture Offering

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TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2015 /CNW/ - Genworth MI Canada Inc. (the "Company") (TSX: MIC) announced today that it is considering a debenture offering pursuant to its base shelf prospectus. The Company will provide further information as events warrant.

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About Genworth MI Canada Inc.

Genworth MI Canada Inc. (TSX: MIC) through its subsidiary, Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Company Canada (Genworth Canada), is the largest private residential mortgage insurer in Canada.  The Company provides mortgage default insurance to Canadian residential mortgage lenders, making homeownership more accessible to first-time homebuyers. Genworth Canada differentiates itself through customer service excellence, innovative processing technology and a robust risk management framework. For more than two decades, Genworth Canada has supported the housing market by providing thought leadership and a focus on the safety and soundness of the mortgage finance system.  As at September 30, 2015, Genworth Canada had $6.1 billion total assets and $3.4 billion shareholders' equity. Find out more at www.genworth.ca. 

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SOURCE Genworth MI Canada

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