Get Issued January 24, 2007 - First American Title Insurance Company ...

First American is a leading provider of title insurance and a broad range of property and mortgage-related services to corporate clients and consumers around the world.

Denver, CO (August 6, 2008) – Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF), a leading provider of title insurance has purchased the Colorado subsidiaries of Mercury Companies, Inc., including First American Heritage Title Company.

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First American Title Insurance and Trust Company (1960–1968) First American Title had its initial public offering on the over-the-counter market in 1964 and, four years later, was restructured with the formation of The First American Financial Corporation as a holding company.

Going Global With the success of its endeavors in Canada, First American used a similar business model to develop international operations around the world. First American was the first title insurance provider in Mexico, Korea, and Hong Kong, and has the leading market share in Australia and England.

Top 10 Owners of First American Financial Corp StockholderStakeShares ownedThe Vanguard Group, Inc.9.66%9,972,854Fidelity Management & Research Co...8.53%8,801,031BlackRock Fund Advisors8.14%8,398,140HG Vora Capital Management LLC7.27%7,500,0006 more rows

The Birth of First American In 1889, just over 20 years after the birth of title insurance in the United States, the Orange County Title Company was established; the original predecessor to First American Title Insurance Company.