8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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) July 27, 2015

FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of the Registrant as Specified in 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:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 27, 2015, Margaret M. McCarthy was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Ms. McCarthy has not yet been appointed to serve on any committees of the Board. A copy of the press release announcing her appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated July 27, 2015.

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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: July 29, 2015	By:	/s/ Kenneth D. DeGiorgio Name:   Kenneth D. DeGiorgio Title:     Executive Vice President

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS

MARGARET M. McCARTHY TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 27, 2015 — First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, announced today that Margaret “Meg” M. McCarthy has been appointed to the company’s board of directors.

McCarthy currently serves as executive vice president of operations and technology for Aetna. Overseeing approximately 17,000 employees, she is responsible for innovation, technology, data science, service operations, procurement and real estate. Prior to joining Aetna in 2003, she served in information technology-related roles at CIGNA Healthcare and Catholic Health Initiatives, among others. McCarthy also worked in technology consulting at Accenture and was a consulting partner at Ernst & Young.

“I am proud to welcome Meg to First American,” said Parker S. Kennedy, chairman of First American Financial Corporation. “With her extensive experience managing large groups of people, complex processes and enterprise-critical technology, Meg will bring a valuable perspective to our board.”

McCarthy has been recognized as one of Insurance & Technology magazine’s “Elite 8” and Computerworld’s Top 100 leaders. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Providence College and a master’s degree in public health, health administration, from Yale University.

About First American

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a leading provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions that traces its heritage back to 1889. First American also provides title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust and investment advisory services. With revenues of $4.7 billion in 2014, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com.

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Media Contact:	Investor Contact:
Marcus Ginnaty Corporate Communications First American Financial Corporation 714-250-3298	Craig Barberio Investor Relations First American Financial Corporation 714-250-5214