Genworth Appoints Marat Nevrfetdinov as New Country Manager for Poland

Marat Nevretdinov Warsaw, 19 January 2009 – Genworth Financial, a leading global financial security company, has appointed as General Manager for its Lifestyle Protection business in Poland with additional responsibilities for Hungary, the Czech and Slovak Republics.

Genworth established operations in Poland in 2005 offering lifestyle protection products and services to lenders. These products help consumers maintain regular repayments on loans, mortgages and other financial commitments in the event of involuntary unemployment, accident or sickness. Genworth has grown rapidly in this market and has relationships with a large portfolio of prestigious financial institutions.

Nevretdinov joins Genworth from PCCAR Financial Polska where he was Managing Director. Before that he was President of the Management Board at Fidis Leasing Polska and he previously held a number of senior management roles at Fiat Bank Polska across Russia, Poland and Italy. Nevretdinov has extensive experience in auto finance and dealer distribution..


Commenting on his appointment, Nevretdinov said: “My focus will be on sustaining profitable growth for Genworth and our clients in Poland”.

“Genworth is fully committed to maintaining the highest standards in compliance, controllership and risk management. Also, to providing high service standards for policyholders - I look forward to maintaining this commitment in Poland”.

“I also look forward to building Genworth Financial’s brand in Poland and furthering our commitment to the community and other stakeholders”, added Nevretdinov.

Following a degree in World Politics and Economics at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, an MBA from Bradford University (UK), Nevretdinov has held a wide range of roles in financial services, with a strong expertise in European emerging markets. A native Russian speaker he is also fluent in English, Polish and Italian.

Nevretdinov will be based in Genworth Financial’s Polish office in Warsaw.

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About Genworth Financial
Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW) is a leading Fortune 500 global financial security company. Genworth has more than $100 billion in assets and employs approximately 6,000 people with a presence in more than 25 countries. Its products and services help meet the investment, protection, retirement and lifestyle needs of more than 15 million customers. Genworth operates through four segments: Retirement & Protection, US Mortgage Insurance, International and Investments. Its products and services are offered through financial intermediaries, advisors, independent distributors and sales specialists. Genworth Financial, which traces its roots back to 1871, became a public company in 2004 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. For more information, visit Genworth.com.

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