FIRST AMERICAN PROFILE
The First American Corporation is the nation's leading diversified provider of business information products and
services that impact the major economic events of people's lives, such as getting a job; renting an apartment;
buying a car, house, boat, or airplane; securing a mortgage; opening or buying a business; and planning for
retirement. It serves mortgage, real estate, and a variety of consumer-related businesses, as well as consumers
themselves, with the data to help them make decisions, operate their businesses, and advance their lives.
The First American Family of Companies, many of which command leading market share positions in their respective
industries, operate within seven primary business segments, which include: Title Insurance and Services,
Specialty Insurance, Trust and Other Services, Mortgage Information, Property Information, Credit Information,
and Screening Information.
Over our 114-year history, First American has evolved from a one-county abstract company to a diversified,
international business information products and services provider. An enduring philosophy of providing the
services our customers need — and providing them where and how they need them — has led First American
to expand in both reach and scope. Today, our companies are helping to lead their industries in technological
advancements, bringing efficiencies to our customers, as well as to our own operations.
First American is based in Santa Ana, California, where it has had its roots since 1889. Today, the Corporation has
24,886 employees in approximately 1,400 offices throughout the United States and abroad.
First American is dedicated to leading our industry — in customer satisfaction by providing consistently highquality
service; in innovation by developing and marketing new systems, products, and services; in profitability
by demanding efficiency; and in growth by searching out domestic and international opportunities.
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