First American Financial Corporation (FAF) Stock

First American Financial Corporation (FAF) delivers financial services primarily through its diverse subsidiaries. The company's operations are divided into two main divisions: Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance. The Title Insurance and Services division is a prominent issuer of title insurance policies for both residential and commercial properties. Beyond core insurance, this segment provides a broad spectrum of related offerings aimed at streamlining real estate transactions and reducing associated risks. These include facilitating property closings and escrow, offering appraisals and other valuation tools, managing lien releases, providing document custody services, and engaging in warehouse lending. Additionally, it supports services related to mortgage subservicing, default management, and even banking, trust, and wealth management. The company also assists clients with tax-deferred real estate exchanges and maintains extensive databases of title information. Its services are accessible via company-owned offices and independent agents across nearly all U.S. states (49 states plus the District of Columbia), as well as internationally in locations such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and South Korea. The Specialty Insurance division focuses on property and casualty coverage. It provides insurance for homeowners and renters, protecting them against liability and common hazards like fire, theft, vandalism, and various forms of property damage. This segment also offers residential service contracts, which cover the repair or replacement of crucial home systems—such as heating, air conditioning, and major appliances—if they malfunction due to normal use during the contract period. Founded in 1889, First American Financial Corporation is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.

CEO: Mark Edward Seaton. Company website