Company Website: https://www.firstam.com/
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- (Business Wire)

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, today announced that Chief Marketing Officer Chelsea Sumrow was named by HousingWire as a 2026 Marketing Leaders winner, the second consecutive year she has earned the honor. HousingWire’s selection committee selected the 2026 Marketing Leaders award winners, recognizing the most dynamic and influential marketing professionals in the housing industry for their efforts to build high-performing marketing teams, drive forward-thinking initiatives, and make a lasting impression on both customers and the market.

“Chelsea continues to elevate how we leverage data and innovation to enhance the experience of our customers across every interaction with our services, while measuring impact every step of the way,” said Matt Wajner, chief financial officer at First American Financial Corporation. “This recognition is a well-deserved reflection of her leadership and the efforts of her team to help deepen our connection with customers, strengthen our brand, and support the growth of our business.”

Sumrow has built marketing into a strategic driver of the business at First American, leading a high-performing team focused on customer engagement, brand clarity, and measurable growth. Her leadership has shaped a more consistent and compelling customer experience across all touchpoints, from modernizing the company’s brand identity to aligning teams around a shared organizational purpose, delivering lasting value for customers and the business alike.

“HousingWire’s Marketing Leaders represent the professionals shaping how housing companies connect, compete and grow in a constantly evolving market,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HousingWire. “As market conditions, client expectations and business priorities continue to shift, this year’s honorees are helping their organizations adapt, innovate and grow.”

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 $7.5 billion in 2025, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2026, First American was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work^® and Fortune Magazine for the eleventh consecutive year. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com.

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Contacts:

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

Source: First American Financial Corporation