Genworth Financial announces CEO retirement and leadership changes

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Retirement of Thomas J. McInerney

On October 30, 2026, Genworth Financial, Inc. (the Company ) announced that Thomas J. McInerney will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) of the Company, effective as of the close of business on December 31, 2026. Mr. McInerney will also resign as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company (the Board ) at the same time. Mr. McInerney s retirement is not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company s operations, policies or practices.

Appointment of Jerome T. Upton as President and Chief Executive Officer and Board Member

In connection with Mr. McInerney s retirement, the Board will appoint Jerome T. Upton as President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) of the Company, effective as of January 1, 2027. The Board will also elect Mr. Upton to the Board to fill the vacancy resulting from Mr. McInerney s resignation from the Board effective as of January 1, 2027. Until such time, Mr. McInerney and Mr. Upton will work together to ensure a seamless transition.

Information about Mr. Upton s business experience is reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2026 at Item 10 ( Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance ). As previously announced on October 8, 2026, in connection with the resignation of Darren W. Woodell, Mr. Upton will also serve as the Company s Principal Accounting Officer on an interim basis, effective in early November 2026. Additionally, as previously reported, Mr. Upton served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) of the Company from July 7, 2026 to September 2, 2026, while Mr. McInerney was on a medical leave of absence.

Appointment of Angela R. Simmons as Executive Vice President and C

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of the press release announcing these events is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.

The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act ), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Furthermore, the information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit furnished pursuant to Item 99.1, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language contained in such filings.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following materials are furnished as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release dated October 30, 2026

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the Cover Page Interactive Data File is embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

GENWORTH FINANCIAL, INC.

Date: October 30, 2026 By: /s/ Michael J. McCullough

Michael J. McCullough

Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary

Genworth Financial Announces Leadership Transition Thomas J. McInerney, President & CEO, to Retire December 31, 2026 Jerome Upton Named President & CEO, Angela Simmons Named CFO, Effective January 1, 2027 Richmond, VA (October 30, 2026) Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE: GNW) today announced that Tom McInerney has notified the Board of Directors of his decision to retire as President & Chief Executive Officer and step down from Genworth s Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2026. At that time, the Board of Directors expects to name Jerome Upton, currently Genworth s Chief Financial Officer, as President and CEO and appoint him to Genworth s Board of Directors. Angela Simmons, currently Chief Financial Officer of Genworth s Closed Block, is expected to become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Tom for his outstanding leadership and commitment to Genworth, said Melina Higgins, Chair of Genworth s Board of Directors. During his tenure, Genworth significantly strengthened its financial foundation, delivered substantial value to shareholders, and advanced a vision for the future of the company in CareScout. The Board is confident that Jerome will carry this strong progress forward. Jerome s deep knowled