First American is a premier provider of title insurance, settlement services, and other real estate-related solutions. The company's core work involves protecting ownership rights for property buyers and lenders through title searches, issue resolution, and insurance policies. Its scale is significant, with more than 135 years in operation and hundreds of offices nationwide, alongside an international presence in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
The company's portfolio of products and services spans several key areas. It offers title insurance, which protects against unknown issues or fraud, and settlement services to facilitate real estate transactions. First American also operates what it describes as the nation's largest resource for property data and analytics. Additional business lines include a home warranty business, banking services that streamline processes for title and escrow companies, and wealth management services.
