2024 Corporate Sustainability Report
2024 Corporate Sustainability Report
Introduction |
Governance and Leadership |
Our People |
Empowering Communities |
Environmental Management |
Appendix |
Table of Contents
Introduction. |
2 |
Letter From Our CEO. |
3 |
About MGIC . |
4 |
Corporate Sustainability Strategy. |
6 |
About This Report . |
9 |
Governance and Leadership. |
10 |
Corporate Governance and Business Ethics. |
11 |
Risk Management . |
14 |
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy. |
15 |
Vendor Management. |
17 |
Investment Management. |
17 |
Public Policy . |
18 |
Our People. |
19 |
Benefits and Well-Being. |
20 |
Engagement and |
22 |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. |
25 |
Forward-Looking Statements
Empowering Communities. |
27 |
Reducing Barriers to Homeownership. |
28 |
Commitment to Equitable Homeownership . |
29 |
Giving Back. |
33 |
Environmental Management . |
39 |
GHG and Energy Management. |
40 |
Waste Management . |
40 |
Assessing Climate Risk. |
41 |
Appendix . |
42 |
Corporate Sustainability Data Table. |
43 |
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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . |
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Certain statements in this report may be "forward-looking statements." These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. These statements are not guarantees of future results or occurrences. Actual results and financial conditions may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors, including, among others, the precautionary statements included in our filings with the
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Introduction |
Governance and Leadership |
Our People |
Empowering Communities |
Environmental Management |
Appendix |
Letter From Our CEO
As the company that originated modeprivate mortgage insurance, MGIC's very foundation rests on the understanding that our role in the housing ecosystem makes a powerful, positive difference in the lives of homebuyers each and every day. Private mortgage insurance (PMI) allows American families to access sustainable homeownership sooner, helping set themselves and the next generation on more stable financial footing, which in tucontributes to more secure and resilient communities.
Our part in the larger whole is not lost on us, and it informs how we approach the work we do. We recognize that our success is inextricably linked to the success of our stakeholders from our co-workers, customers, investors, and our Board of Directors to homebuyers and the wider communities and environment within which we work. MGIC is stronger, and healthier, when we approach each challenge with an eye toward longer-term solutions with mutual benefit and return.
As you will read in the following pages, it's through this holistic lens that we approach corporate sustainability, harnessing day-to-day opportunities and activities to further our larger, collective, long-term goals. From funding groundbreaking academic research on homeownership and generational wealth to piloting a co-worker-driven community grant program and continually enhancing our co-worker experience, we are committed to building on the best of the past, while setting our sights ever higher for the impact we can make in the future.
These initiatives benefit greatly from our highly engaged Board of Directors, which provides essential vision and oversight and our
"MGIC is stronger, and healthier, when we approach each challenge with an eye toward longer-term solutions with mutual benefit and return."
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Introduction |
Governance and Leadership |
Our People |
Empowering Communities |
Environmental Management |
Appendix |
About MGIC
MGIC takes pride in knowing that our efforts have helped people get the keys to their own homes sooner than otherwise possible. Since our founding in 1957, we have helped more than 13.5 million people attain homeownership.
OUR MISSION is to help communities flourish by making homeownership more accessible.
"PMI provides families access to sustainable homeownership sooner, helping to set them and the next generation on more stable financial footing, thereby empowering more secure and resilient communities."
Empowering Communities Through Homeownership
At MGIC, we take pride in knowing that what we
do matters.
The value we place on homes and the people in them influences the way we approach our business and our responsibilities. We believe in transparency, honesty, and active communication throughout our organization and with our partners and customers as we work together to help families achieve the goal of homeownership.
SNAPSHOT: MGIC's Customers
• Banks
• Mortgage bankers • Mortgage brokers
• Credit unions
• Mortgage investors
• Government-sponsored entities
MGIC 2023 at a Glance1
641 Co-workers
133,305Homes New insurance written in 2023
2,240Homes Refinanced in 2023
1,145,922Homes Total insurance in force at year-end
1 As of
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Introduction |
Governance and Leadership |
Our People |
Empowering Communities |
Environmental Management |
Appendix |
PMI Industry - Fast Facts 2, 3
Making Homeownership Possible Sooner
• Down payments as low as 3%
• Could take 35 years for a middle-class family to save up for a 20% down payment
In 2022 alone, more than 1 million borrowers purchased a home or refinanced a loan with PMI
• Nearly 62% of purchase loans with PMI went to first-time homebuyers
• More than 34% of borrowers had annual incomes below
2
3
About PMI
What is PMI
Private mortgage insurance provides a critical component of the residential mortgage finance system by protecting mortgage lenders from credit losses.
We provide our customers, which include banks, mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, credit unions, mortgage loan servicers, mortgage investors, and government-sponsored entities, with credit loss protection. MGIC insures a portion of the mortgage loan in the event of a default. This protection reduces (and in some instances eliminates) the losses our customers would experience if a homeowner defaults on a mortgage loan.
We provide our customers, which include banks, mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, credit unions, mortgage loan servicers, mortgage investors, and government-sponsored entities, with credit loss protection.
How PMI Works
Our core business has been designed to reduce barriers to homeownership by making it possible for a borrower to buy a home sooner, which is especially impactful forfirst-timehomebuyers.
Buying a home usually involves a challenging hurdle for many families: coming up with a sufficient down payment. MGIC's PMI provides additional coverage to a conventional mortgage that allows borrowers to make a smaller down payment and shorten the time to homeownership. For the average borrower, it can take years to save for the typical 20% down payment. With MGIC's PMI, families can purchase homes with as little as 3% cash down, thus accelerating their access to homeownership.
Overcoming the Homebuying Hurdle
PMI allows a borrower to make a smaller down payment than lenders typically require.
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Introduction |
Governance and Leadership |
Our People |
Empowering Communities |
Environmental Management |
Appendix |
Corporate Sustainability Strategy
As we work to be the best-in-class mortgage credit risk enhancement provider, we seek to create value for our stakeholders through practices and initiatives that are intended to support the long-term sustainability of our business and make us a stronger, more relevant, and profitable enterprise.
Governance and
Leadership
We strive to maintain high standards for our business conduct and ethics, customer service, and privacy practices.
Our People
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that fosters diversity of thought and a sense of purpose and belonging, where co-workers can thrive, innovate, and attain professional and personal success.
Empowering
Communities
We aim to help communities flourish by making sustainable homeownership more accessible.
Environmental
Management
We endeavor to serve as good stewards of the environment so that we may achieve our goals without compromising the ability of future generations to sustain their needs.
MGIC's mission guides how we empower communities, focus on our people, operate with ethical business practices, transparency, and honesty, and manage our environmental footprint. The following reflects some of our progress in 2023:
• 31% of board members are female, and 23% are racially/ethnically diverse
• Recognized for advancing inclusive board leadership with gender diversity by Milwaukee Women inc.'s 2023 research report
• 100% of co-workers completed annual compliance training
• 54% of co-workers are female, and 20% are racially/ethnically diverse
• Achieved a response rate of 77% for the co-worker annual survey and an engagement score of 82%, above benchmark
• Launched new co-worker learning forums: four-part workshops on equitable homeownership and a webinar series for customer-facing roles titled DEI Compass
• Over 32,000 people enrolled in MGIC homebuyer education courses
• Enabled 133,305 households to purchase a home
• Launched a community grant program to award community grants to nonprofit organizations nominated by co-workers
• Implemented energy-efficiency initiatives in data centers
• Decreased vehicle fleet size by approximately 10%
• Added additional electric vehicle charging stations to parking garage
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Introduction |
Governance and Leadership |
Our People |
Empowering Communities |
Environmental Management |
Appendix |
Corporate Sustainability Oversight
As a whole and through its standing committees, our Board of Directors (Board) sets the tone for our commitment to responsible business practices and sound corporate sustainability management. The Board, supported by five committees that meet regularly and report back to the full Board, oversees the various
Governance of Corporate Sustainability Matters
Board Oversight
Board of Directors
Responsible for oversight of how our senior management addresses risks associated with material corporate sustainability matters
specific risks associated with sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters.
Linking Executive Compensation to
Corporate Sustainability
MGIC's executive compensation plan is designed to align the management team with long-term shareholder interests and to support our business strategies, one of which is to foster an environment that embraces diversity and best positions our people to succeed. In 2023, 25% of the short-term incentive plan was based on relevant qualitative factors that include how effectively our leaders demonstrated our commitment to social responsibility to all our stakeholders, including co-workers, customers, investors, and the communities in which we operate. Please see our latest proxy statement for more information.
Board Committees
Audit: Key company risks, including disclosure controls related to our corporate sustainability and ESG-related reporting
Corporate governance, executive compensation, and operational risks related to human capital
Management Responsibilities
Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Responsible for oversight of how our senior management addresses risks associated with material corporate sustainability matters
Business Transformation and Technology: Technology strategies, initiatives, and risk management, including cybersecurity and business continuity
Risk Management: Enterprise risk framework, including oversight of key corporate risks, such as mortgage credit risk and climate change risk
Cross-functional team of senior executives, chaired by our General Counsel, with responsibility for the implementation and management of corporate sustainability policies and strategies
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Introduction |
Governance and Leadership |
Our People |
Empowering Communities |
Environmental Management |
Appendix |
Identifying Our Corporate
Sustainability Priorities
Our sustainability strategy and priority areas are informed by insights gleaned from a recent materiality assessment of various corporate sustainability factors and our ongoing engagement with stakeholders inside and outside MGIC. Throughout this report, we provide information on our governance of these areas and updates on related initiatives.
MGIC's corporate sustainability strategy is structured around how we strive to do right by our co-workers, shareholders, communities, and customers.
Engaging Our Stakeholders
MGIC's corporate sustainability strategy is structured around how we strive to do right by our co-workers, shareholders, communities, and customers. Throughout the year, company leaders engage with stakeholders to deepen our understanding of key sustainability topics through a mix of open dialogue, collaboration, and transparent disclosure. We listen and leafrom our stakeholders and value their input, which in tuhelps to inform, shape, and improve our corporate sustainability strategy and advance our progress.
We regularly invite shareholders who, combined, own approximately 70% of our common stock to meet with us to discuss important topics, such as performance against our business strategies, corporate sustainability matters, and our executive compensation program. We value the views of our shareholders and will continue to engage with them and solicit their feedback.
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Introduction |
Governance and Leadership |
Our People |
Empowering Communities |
Environmental Management |
Appendix |
About This Report
This report covers MGIC's corporate sustainability initiatives and progress during our fiscal year 2023 (FY2023). We have aligned our report with the
Unless otherwise noted, all quantitative company data provided covers our FY2023, reflecting data for the period from
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Introduction |
Governance and Leadership |
Our People |
Empowering Communities |
Environmental Management |
Appendix |
Governance
and Leadership
We strive to maintain high standards for our business conduct and ethics, customer service, and privacy practices.
Corporate Governance and Business Ethics |
11 |
Risk Management |
14 |
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy |
15 |
Vendor Management |
17 |
Investment Management |
17 |
Public Policy |
18 |
MGIC has a long history of governance and leadership that is rooted in both sound business outcomes and high ethical standards. We care about doing things the right way and are conscientious of the impact our actions may have on our stakeholders.
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