Fidelity National Financial In Stock Price, News & Analysis

Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF) announced that CEO Mike Nolan, CFO Tony Park, and F&G CEO Chris Blunt will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 13, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Investors can tune in via a live webcast on FNF's Investor Relations website, which will also host a replay afterward. FNF is the largest title insurance provider in the U.S., serving the real estate and mortgage sectors, and F&G specializes in insurance solutions for retail and institutional clients.

F&G Annuities & Life, part of Fidelity National Financial (FNF), achieved a major sales milestone, nearing $5 billion in cumulative sales within its Institutional Markets since launching in June 2021. Recently, it closed $620 million in pension risk transfer (PRT) transactions, impacting 13,000 certificate holders. In total, F&G has executed 10 PRT deals, contributing to $2.3 billion in sales and benefitting 44,000 participants. The institutional business shows strong growth, bolstered by a $700 million sales performance in funding agreement backed notes in H1 2022, despite market volatility.

Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF) announced the acquisition of AllFirst Title Insurance Agency, which includes several regional brands like FirsTitle and Excel Title Group. This acquisition enhances FNF's presence in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas, expanding its service capabilities across 121 counties. CEO Mike Nolan emphasized the strategic value of the acquisition, highlighting the addition of strong management and immediate revenue streams. AllFirst will continue operating under its established brands, with its senior leadership tasked with further growth and market share expansion.

SkySlope has partnered with the Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS® (GLAR) to provide its transaction management solution, SkySlope Suite, to GLAR members. This suite includes SkySlope Forms and DigiSign, designed to streamline real estate transactions while ensuring compliance. Serving over 450,000 professionals, SkySlope gained valuable resources after becoming part of Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF) in 2017. The partnership aims to equip GLAR agents with innovative tools to enhance their workflow and efficiency in an evolving real estate market.

SkySlope has partnered with Latter & Blum, a leading real estate brokerage, to provide its transaction management software to over 3,500 agents. This partnership follows the appointment of Lacey M. Conway as CEO at Latter & Blum. SkySlope, known for its user-friendly platform, serves over 450,000 users and manages nearly 3 million transactions annually. This collaboration aims to enhance Latter & Blum's technological capabilities, aligning their services with the needs of a tech-savvy client base while honoring their legacy.

Fidelity National Financial reported Q2 2022 net earnings of $382 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, down from $552 million, or $1.92 per share, a year earlier. Adjusted net earnings were $530 million, or $1.90 per share, compared to $593 million, or $2.06 per share in Q2 2021. Total revenue for the Title segment was $2.6 billion, down from $3.0 billion, amid a decline in refinance volume. F&G achieved $3.1 billion in sales, a 15% increase, with adjusted net earnings of $128 million. The planned partial spin-off of F&G remains on track for Q4 2022.

Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share. This dividend is set for payment on September 30, 2022, to stockholders recorded by September 16, 2022. FNF continues to lead as the largest title insurance company in the United States, providing key services in the real estate and mortgage sectors through its various underwriters, including Fidelity National Title and Chicago Title.

Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF) will release its second quarter 2022 earnings on August 2, 2022, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for August 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Investors can access the call through FNF's Investor Relations website or via phone at 1-877-407-0784 (USA) or 1-201-689-8560 (International). FNF is a major title insurance provider and offers transaction services to the real estate and mortgage sectors.