[8-K] First American Financial Corp Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First American Financial Corporation announced the appointment of Jeffrey J. Dailey to its Board of Directors. The Board approved his appointment on November 4, 2025.

The company stated that Mr. Dailey has not yet been appointed to any Board committees. A press release announcing the appointment was included as Exhibit 99.1.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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

FORM 8-K

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

FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (714) 250-3000

Not Applicable

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

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:

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.00001 par value		FAF		New York Stock Exchange

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. ☐

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) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated November 4, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

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

FAQ

What did First American Financial (FAF) announce?

The company appointed Jeffrey J. Dailey to its Board of Directors.

When was Jeffrey J. Dailey appointed to the FAF Board?

The Board approved his appointment on November 4, 2025.

Does Jeffrey J. Dailey have any committee assignments at FAF?

No. The filing states he has not yet been appointed to any committees.

Did FAF include an exhibit related to the announcement?

Yes. The press release was filed as Exhibit 99.1.

What is FAF’s trading symbol and exchange?

FAF trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FAF.

Which form reported the director appointment?

It was reported on a Form 8-K under Item 5.02.