SANTA ANA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE^[1])–First
American Title Insurance Company^[2], a leading provider of title
insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiary of First
American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), today announced it has
earned New York Law Journal’s Best Title Insurance Underwriter
award for the sixth consecutive year. First American Title was ranked
first overall among title insurance underwriters, according to the ninth
annual Best of New York Law Journal survey.

“Earning recognition from your customers is special and provides added
motivation to identify new ways to deliver a superior experience to our
customers,” said Michael F. Hillman, senior vice president and managing
director, Northeast region at First American Title’s National Commercial
Services division. “It’s a strong signal we’re doing business the right
way and we are thankful our customers took the time to share their
feedback.”

About First American Title Insurance Company

First American Title Insurance Company, the largest subsidiary of First
American Financial Corporation^[3] (NYSE: FAF^[4]),
traces its history to 1889. One of the largest title insurers in the
nation, the company offers title services through its direct operations
and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and
abroad. First American Title provides comprehensive title insurance
coverage and professional services for real estate purchases,
construction, refinances and equity loans. For more information, visit www.firstam.com/title^[5].

About First American

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a leading
provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for
real estate transactions that traces its heritage back to 1889. First
American also provides title plant management services; title and other
real property records and images; valuation products and services; home
warranty products; property and casualty insurance; banking, trust and
wealth management services; and other related products and services.
With total revenue of $5.8 billion in 2017, the company offers its
products and services directly and through its agents throughout the
United States and abroad. In 2018, First American was named to the Fortune 100
Best Companies to Work For^® list for the third consecutive
year. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com^[6].

About New York Law Journal Survey

Published since 2010, the Best of New York Law Journal feature is
celebrating its ninth year of providing the New York legal community the
opportunity to acknowledge who they believe to be the best providers of
products and services to their market. This year, the results of the
survey were released on September 24, 2018.

Voters had the option of selecting firms listed on the ballot or writing
in their favorite firm, if not listed. Once voting was closed, the New
York Law Journal team vetted the votes to ensure no duplicate votes,
ballot stuffing, votebots, etc., and ensure a fair process.