# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001472787
**File Stem:** 0001193125-25-264834
**Filing Date:** 2025-11
**Character Count:** 8499
**Document Hash:** 0f909bde2824413ac473789f566f1a38
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-25-264834.hdr.sgml**: 20251104

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-25-264834

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 12

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251104

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251104

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251104

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** First American Financial Corp
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001472787
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** TITLE INSURANCE [6361]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 261911571
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-34580
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251449734

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 FIRST AMERICAN WAY
- **CITY:** SANTA ANA
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92707
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 714-250-3000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1 FIRST AMERICAN WAY
- **CITY:** SANTA ANA
- **STATE:** CA
- **ZIP:** 92707

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**UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

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## FORM 8-K

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):** November 04, 2025<br>

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FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION

**(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)**

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| Delaware | 001-34580 | 26-1911571 |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction<br>of Incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)** |
| 1 First American Way |  |  |
| Santa Ana**,** California |  | 92707-5913 |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** |  | **(Zip Code)** |

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**Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code:** (714) 250-3000<br>

Not Applicable

**(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)**

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

**Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:**

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| **<br>Title of each class** | **<br>Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common stock, $0.00001 par value<br> FAF | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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## Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

## On November 4, 2025, the Board of Directors of First American Financial Corporation (the "Company") appointed Jeffrey J. Dailey to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Dailey has not yet been appointed to serve on any committees of the Board. A copy of the press release announcing his appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

## Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) <u>Exhibits</u>.

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| **Exhibit Number** | **Description** |
| 99.1 | [<u>Press Release, dated November 4, 2025</u>](faf-ex99_1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  |  |  | **FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION** |
| Date: | November 4, 2025 | By:  | /s/ Lisa W. Cornehl |
|  |  |  | Name: Lisa W. Cornehl<br>Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;![img156783994_0.jpg](img156783994_0.jpg) | NEWS | &nbsp;&nbsp;FOR<br>IMMEDIATE<br>RELEASE |

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**First American Financial Corporation Appoints**

**JEFFREY (Jeff) J. DAILEY to Board of Directors** ****

<br> **SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 4, 2025 – First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF),** a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, announced today that Jeffrey J. Dailey has been appointed to the company's board of directors.

A proven strategic and innovative executive leader with more than four decades of experience in the insurance industry, including over 25 years in executive leadership, Dailey is highly regarded for his ability to steer and transform large businesses in highly regulated industries. During his decade-long tenure as chief executive officer of Farmers Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Zurich Insurance Group, he spearheaded the company's evolution into a customer-focused and innovation-driven organization and led the acquisition and integration of MetLife's property and casualty business. Earlier in his career, he served as chief executive officer of Reliant Insurance, a company he founded, which was subsequently acquired by Bristol West Holdings.

"We are pleased to welcome Jeff to First American's board," said Dennis J. Gilmore, executive chairman of First American Financial Corporation. "His impressive combination of experience in leadership, operations and technology-driven innovation at multibillion-dollar insurance businesses enhances the depth and breadth of expertise on our board and will be invaluable as the company continues to lead the digital transformation of the title and settlement industry."

Dailey currently serves on the boards of Verisk Analytics, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Holding Company. His previous board experience includes service on the boards of Farmers Group, Inc. and The Institutes. He earned a master's degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

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**<u>First American Financial Corporation Appoints Jeffrey (Jeff) J. Dailey to Board of Directors</u>**

**About First American**

**First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF)** is a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions. With its combination of financial strength and stability built over more than 135 years, innovative proprietary technologies, and unmatched data assets, the company is leading the digital transformation of its industry. First American also provides data products to the title industry and other third parties; valuation products and services; mortgage subservicing; home warranty products; banking, trust and wealth management services; and other related products and services. With total revenue of $6.1 billion in 2024, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2025, First American was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine for the tenth consecutive year. More information about the company can be found at *www.firstam.com*.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Media Contact:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Investor Contact:**  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Marcus Ginnaty<br>Corporate Communications<br>First American Financial Corporation <br>714-250-3298<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;Craig Barberio<br>Investor Relations<br>First American Financial Corporation<br>714-250-5214 |

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