First American Title Executive Paul Bandiera Named a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter

—Bandiera recognized spearheading the evolution of the AgentNet^® platform for title agents—

SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 that Senior Vice President of Agent Technology Paul Bandiera has been named one of HousingWire’s 2025 Tech Trendsetters, an award that recognizes the most impactful and innovative technology leaders serving the housing economy. The 2025 Tech Trendsetter Honorees were chosen for their outstanding achievements in driving technological advancement, delivering measurable results, and pushing the housing industry forward through digital transformation.

“Paul’s leadership has fueled the evolution of our AgentNet^® platform, which now arms our agents with advanced generative AI tools and modern fraud prevention solutions needed to safeguard against today’s persistent fraud threats,” said Steve Vincini, president of First American Title's Agency Division. “Paul’s efforts to continually enhance our agent technologies reinforces our commitment to deliver the certainty and trust that powers seamless real estate transactions.”

Bandiera was honored for his work leading the transformation of First American Title’s AgentNet platform, which houses the company’s advanced title technologies in one simple to navigate platform, allowing title agents to quickly access business-critical tools. He spearheaded the development of AgentNet Assist, a generative AI experience that searches and summarizes First American's industry-leading underwriting expertise and proprietary data in real time. Bandiera also championed the expansion of AgentNet’s multi-layered defenses against fraud, which include real-time insights, secure wire and payoff verification, and AI-driven identity confirmation.

“The 2025 Tech Trendsetters exemplify the creativity and execution that define the next generation of housing innovation,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “Whether it’s advancing AI and automation, strengthening data ecosystems, or elevating the digital experience for professionals and consumers alike, these leaders are shaping the future of a more efficient housing sector."

For more information on the AgentNet suite of products and services, contact a First American sales representative or visit agentnetsolutions.com.

About First American Title Insurance Company

First American Title Insurance Company, the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), 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.

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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Source: First American Financial Corporation