First American Corp. to split in two

First American Corp. announced today that it will separate its financial and real estate information segments by spinning off its title insurance and related businesses into a separate company.

The new company, to be known as First American Financial Corp., will include First American's residential and commercial title operations, its home warranty and homeowners insurance businesses, and its trust and banking services.

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