Judd D. Hoffman Named Vice President, County Operations and Sales Manager for First American Title Insurance Company’s Los Angeles County and Ventura County Operations

SANTA ANA, Calif., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- First American Title Insurance Company announced today that Judd D. Hoffman has been named vice president, county operations and sales manager for the company's Los Angeles County and Ventura County operations.

In this new role, Hoffman is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of First American's Los Angeles County and Ventura County title insurance, escrow and sales activities. He is based in the company's Glendale, Calif., office.

Hoffman has served as a sales manager for First American's Los Angeles and Ventura counties' operations for the past two years. Prior to joining the company, he managed and led sales and operations for several multi-national organizations, both public and private.

"Judd has a long career of demonstrated leadership in both sales and operations," said Curt Caspersen, president of the Southwest Division of First American Title Insurance. "He will be an asset as we grow our business throughout the greater Los Angeles area."

About First American Title Insurance Company
First American Title Insurance Company, the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), traces its history to 1889. One of the largest title insurers in the nation, the company offers title services through its direct operations and an extensive network of agents throughout the United States and abroad. The company has its headquarters in Santa Ana, Calif. Information about First American Financial Corporation's subsidiaries and an archive of its press releases can be found on the Internet at www.firstam.com.

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SOURCE First American Title Insurance Company