Fundz

First American Financial

Santa Ana, California, United States · Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Financial Services

First American Financial Corporation is a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. The company primarily operates in the United States, focusing on residential and commercial real estate transactions. Its key products and services include title insurance, escrow services, and property data products. With significant operations and offi

You have opened 5 full company profiles today. Create an account to keep reading them. Create an account

Key facts

Headquarters
Santa Ana, California, United States
Employees
19,102
Industries
Banking, Commercial Real Estate, Financial Services
Status
Public (FAF)
Website
www.firstam.com
LinkedIn
Company page

Recent activity at First American Financial

  • : SEC 8-K (5.02): On November 3, 2026, First American Financial Corporation appointed Darryl D. Button to its Board of Directors. Although Mr. Button has not yet been assigned to any committees, his appointment reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance its governance structure. This change in leadership is strategically important as it may bring new perspectives and insights to the Board. The press release detailing this appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02): On April 29, 2026, First American Financial Corporation announced the mutual agreement with Dennis J. Gilmore, the Executive Chairman of the Board, for the voluntary cancellation of his outstanding and unvested restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs) that were granted on June 20, 2025. At the time of cancellation, all awards were unvested and thus were cancelled in full without any exchange for other compensation. This decision reflects a strategic move in the company's management structure, focusing on aligning executive compensation with company performance.
  • : SEC 8-K (5.02):

Employee benefit plans

First American Financial files 9 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.

About First American Financial: questions and answers

What does First American Financial do?

First American Financial Corporation is a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. The company primarily operates in the United States, focusing on residential and commercial real estate transactions. Its key products and services include title insurance, escrow services, and property data products. With significant operations and offi

Where is First American Financial headquartered?

First American Financial is headquartered in Santa Ana, California, United States.

How many employees does First American Financial have?

First American Financial has about 19,102 employees.

What is the latest news on First American Financial?

On Nov 03, 2026, SEC 8-K (5.02): On November 3, 2026, First American Financial Corporation appointed Darryl D. Button to its Board of Directors. Although Mr. Button has not yet been assigned to any committees, his appointment reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance its governance structure. This change in

Is First American Financial a public company?

Yes. First American Financial is publicly traded under the ticker FAF.

Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy

Fundz watches First American Financial across 18 signal types, from funding and M&A to exec moves and hiring.

145 of these a day, filtered to the companies you pick, with the decision-maker attached.

5 screens from a live account. No signup.