Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors of Genworth Financial, Inc. (“Genworth” or the “Company”) (NYSE:GNW). The investigation concerns possible violations of federal securities laws, and focuses on certain statements issued by the Company concerning Genworth’s business, operations and financial prospects.

Genworth is a financial services company and provides insurance, including life insurance, long-term care insurance and fixed annuity products, and investment and financial solutions in the United States and internationally. The investigation is related to allegations that the Company misrepresented or failed to disclose that Genworth was not adequately accounting for its loss reserves related to its Australian mortgage insurance unit, and the Company had far greater exposure to anticipated losses and defaults than it had previously disclosed, related to insurance written in the Queensland, Australia, coastal area and insurance written in 2007 and 2008 to small business and self-employed borrowers.

If you purchased Genworth shares between February 3, 2012 and April 17, 2012, if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at 215-638-4847, Toll-Free at 888-638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.