First American Data & Analytics, a leading national provider of property-centric information, risk management and valuation solutions and a division of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), today announced that Chris Flynn, head of product & strategy, has been named one of HousingWire’s 2024 Tech Trendsetters, an award that recognizes the most impactful and innovative technology leaders serving the housing economy. The 2024 Tech Trendsetters were chosen by HousingWire’s selection committee based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their organizations and to the housing industry as a whole.

“Chris has been instrumental in developing data-driven solutions and technologies that address some of the housing industry's most pressing challenges and advance the industry,” said Robert Karraa, president of First American Data & Analytics. “His focus on enhancing our products, improving accuracy and boosting efficiency has cemented First American’s role as a critical resource in the mortgage and real estate ecosystem, providing the certainty and trust needed to power seamless real estate transactions.”

Flynn was recognized for the crucial role he plays in the First American Data & Analytics’ product and strategy initiatives. Under his leadership, First American Data & Analytics has introduced a range of industry-leading solutions, including the Procision™ AVM Suite, CovenantGuard™ and several key enhancements to the company’s FraudGuard® solution. Over the past year, Flynn’s team also launched the industry’s most current barometer of nationwide home prices, the First American Data & Analytics House Price Index (HPI) Report, which is available up to four weeks ahead of any other major house price index. The First American Data & Analytics HPI is the only report on the market that reports on home price changes segmented by price tiers including starter, mid-tier, and luxury single-family home sales.

"The 2024 Tech Trendsetters represent a group of truly innovative leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in mortgage and real estate," said Sarah Wheeler, editor-in-chief at HousingWire. “These tech trailblazers are not just enhancing efficiency, but transforming the way businesses operate — from streamlining lending processes to improving the customer experience in real estate transactions. Their impact is reshaping both industries, and their forward-thinking solutions are setting new standards for how technology can drive growth and success in today’s evolving market.”

About First American Data & Analytics

First American Data & Analytics, a division of First American Financial Corporation, is a national provider of property-centric information, risk management and valuation solutions. First American maintains and curates the industry’s largest property and ownership dataset that includes more than 8 billion document images. Its major platforms and products include: DataTree®, FraudGuard®, RegsData®, First American TaxSource™ and ACI®. Find out more about how First American Data & Analytics powers the real estate, mortgage and title settlement services industries with advanced decisioning solutions at www.FirstAmDNA.com.

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 $6.0 billion in 2023, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2024, First American was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine for the ninth consecutive year, and named one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company for the second consecutive year. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com.

Media Contact: Marcus Ginnaty Corporate Communications First American Financial Corporation (714) 250-3298

Investor Contact: Craig Barberio Investor Relations First American Financial Corporation (714) 250-5214

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