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First American Financial Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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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, today announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. EDT.

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  • 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, today announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. EDT.
  • The call will follow the release of the company’s earnings results for the first quarter of 2024 on Wednesday, April 24 after the close of regular trading.
  • An audio replay of the conference call will be available through May 9, 2024 by dialing 201-612-7415 and using the conference ID 13745815.
  • An audio archive of the call and a copy of the first-quarter 2024 earnings release, including the financial information contained therein, will also be available on First American’s investor website.

First American Named One of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine for Ninth Year in a Row

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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This marks the ninth consecutive year that First American has earned a place on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list.

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  • This marks the ninth consecutive year that First American has earned a place on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list.
  • “Nine straight years ranked among the nation’s best workplaces is a recognition of our enduring culture,” said Ken DeGiorgio, CEO, First American Financial Corporation.
  • To determine the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Great Place To Work selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback from more than 1.3 million U.S. employees from Great Place To Work Certified ™ companies with at least 1,000 workers.
  • Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine also recognized First American as one of the Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance ™ for the seventh consecutive year in 2023.

American Financial Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.71 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2024, to holders of record on April 15, 2024.

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American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that it has declared a regular dividend of $0.71 per share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The dividend is payable on April 25, 2024, to holders of record on April 15, 2024.

Jonathan M. Goldman and Kenneth R. Nieberding Promoted to the Role of Divisional President within Great American Insurance Group

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotions of Jonathan (Jon) M. Goldman and Kenneth (Ken) R. Nieberding to the role of Divisional President, effective July 1, 2024.

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  • Great American Insurance Group is pleased to announce the promotions of Jonathan (Jon) M. Goldman and Kenneth (Ken) R. Nieberding to the role of Divisional President, effective July 1, 2024.
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    Mr. Goldman joined Great American Insurance Group in 2005 as an intern.
  • Mr. Nieberding began his career at Great American Insurance Group in 1998 as an underwriter for the Property & Casualty Group National Accounts Division.
  • In his new role, Mr. Nieberding will report to his predecessor Brian DeSoto, who was promoted to a Divisional Group President for the Property & Casualty Group in January 2023.

First American Title Enhances First-of-its-Kind Multisite Commercial Real Estate Transaction Closing Solution Within its ClarityFirst® Platform

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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First American Title Insurance Company , a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), today announced enhancements to the industry’s first multisite commercial real estate closing transaction solution, a key component within its end-to-end digital platform ClarityFirst® .

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  • First American Title Insurance Company , a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), today announced enhancements to the industry’s first multisite commercial real estate closing transaction solution, a key component within its end-to-end digital platform ClarityFirst® .
  • Designed to support single commercial transactions encompassing multiple properties across multiple jurisdictions, ClarityFirst’s multisite solution provides customers and other transaction stakeholders the ability to securely upload, view and manage project documents and artifacts for multiple properties within a single platform.
  • “ClarityFirst’s multisite solution further streamlines and improves the efficiency of even the most complex commercial real estate transaction closings, bringing more speed, certainty and simplicity to the process,” said Jayson Murray, chief product and technology officer at First American’s Direct Title Group.
  • While portfolio transactions can involve thousands of documents and emails, the multisite solution brings simplicity, ease, and organization to the closing process.

Annualized Price Appreciation Slows for Second Straight Month, Falling by Almost a Full Percentage Point, According to First American Data & Analytics Monthly Home Price Index Report

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The First American Data & Analytics’ non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) HPI showed that nationally in February1 2024:

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  • The First American Data & Analytics’ non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) HPI showed that nationally in February1 2024:
    House prices increased 0.7 percent between January 2024 and February 2024.
  • “After reaching a recent peak in December, annualized home price appreciation slowed for the second consecutive month, bringing more clarity to the trajectory for price appreciation in 2024.
  • In February, our preliminary estimate of annualized appreciation dropped by almost a full percentage point,” said Mark Fleming, chief economist at First American.
  • The next release of the First American Data & Analytics House Price Index will take place the week of April 15, 2024.

Robert A. Dee and Joseph C. Alter Promoted within American Financial Group, Inc.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotions of Robert (Bob) A. Dee to Vice President & Controller and Joseph (Joe) C. Alter to Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary.

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  • American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) is pleased to announce the promotions of Robert (Bob) A. Dee to Vice President & Controller and Joseph (Joe) C. Alter to Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Secretary.
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    Robert (Bob) A. Dee, Vice President & Controller (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Dee joined AFG in 1985 and has held positions of increasing responsibility within the Company’s finance and accounting areas during his tenure.
  • Mr. Dee earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Xavier University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Ohio.
  • Mr. Alter joined AFG in 2023 after most recently serving as Deputy General Counsel, Board Secretary and Chief Communications Officer of Fifth Third Bancorp.

First American Executive Tanya Ceperley Named a 2024 HousingWire Finance Leader

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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She was specifically recognized for her skill in navigating and completing acquisitions that have played an important role in shaping the growth and evolution of First American.

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  • She was specifically recognized for her skill in navigating and completing acquisitions that have played an important role in shaping the growth and evolution of First American.
  • The 2024 HousingWire Finance Leaders were selected by HousingWire’s selection committee based on their professional achievements within their organizations, contributions to the overall housing economy, client impact and personal success.
  • "The executives recognized in the 2024 HousingWire Finance Leaders program represent the strategic finance leaders that unlock and empower progress.
  • The 2024 Finance Leaders exemplify excellence."

American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Roger K. Newport as a director.

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  • American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Roger K. Newport as a director.
  • In addition, Terry S. Jacobs has notified the Board of his intention not to stand for re-election at the 2024 Annual Meeting and retire from the Board at that time.
  • Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, AFG’s Co-CEOs, stated: “We are pleased to welcome Roger to our Board of Directors.
  • His extensive experience in a variety of senior corporate finance roles will be a valuable addition to our Board.

Peak National House Price Appreciation May be Behind Us, According to First American Data & Analytics Monthly Home Price Index Report

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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The First American Data & Analytics’ non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) HPI showed that nationally in January1 2024:

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  • The First American Data & Analytics’ non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) HPI showed that nationally in January1 2024:
    Between December 2023 and January 2024 house prices increased 0.3 percent.
  • “The pace of annualized home price appreciation peaked in December, as buyers rushed to take advantage of falling mortgage rates.
  • The next release of the First American Data & Analytics House Price Index will take place the week of March 18, 2024.
  • The First American Data & Analytics HPI report measures single-family home prices, including distressed sales, with indices updated monthly beginning in 1980 through the month of the current report.