First American Financial Corporation filed an 8-K on November 3, 2026, disclosing that its Board of Directors appointed Darryl D. Button as a new director on that same date.

Key Highlights

  • New director appointed: Darryl D. Button was appointed to the Board of Directors of First American Financial Corporation on November 3, 2026.
  • No committee assignments yet: According to the filing, Mr. Button "has not yet been appointed to serve on any committees of the Board."
  • Press release attached: A press release announcing the appointment, dated November 3, 2026, was filed as Exhibit 99.1.
  • Signed by Chief Legal Officer: The filing was signed by Lisa W. Cornehl, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer.

First American Financial Names Darryl D. Button to Its Board of Directors

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE:FAF), headquartered at 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, California, reported the addition of Darryl D. Button to its Board of Directors under Item 5.02 of its November 3, 2026 Form 8-K filing. The event date and the filing date are both listed as November 3, 2026, according to the document.

The filing states that Mr. Button has not yet been assigned to any board committees. No further details regarding his background, compensation arrangements, or the circumstances of his appointment are included in the body of the 8-K itself. The company attached a press release as Exhibit 99.1, dated November 3, 2026, which the filing notes announces his appointment, though the content of that exhibit was not included in the filing text provided.

The 8-K was filed under Item 5.02, which covers departures or appointments of directors and certain officers, as well as compensatory arrangements of certain officers. No other items were triggered in this filing. The report was authorized and signed by Lisa W. Cornehl in her capacity as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the company.

What Was Disclosed

First American Financial Corporation disclosed the November 3, 2026 appointment of Darryl D. Button to its Board of Directors, noting he has no committee assignments as of the filing date. A press release was attached as an exhibit.