First American Property & Casualty CIO Named One of Insurance & Technology Magazine?s Elite 8

Award given out to members who have played key strategic roles in their companies
Award given out to members who have played key strategic roles in their companies

RISMEDIA, November 10, 2006?First American Property & Casualty Insurance Company, a member of The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF) family of companies, has announced that Jim Court, vice president and chief information officer of First American Property & Casualty Insurance Company, was named one of Insurance & Technology magazine?s Elite 8. The official announcement was made in a special Oct. 5 issue dedicated to chief information officers and other senior technology executives, who, according to the magazine article, ?have played key strategic roles in their companies? success.

Court, who joined First American in 1999, has more than 15 years of experience in managing information systems. In his current role, he is responsible for First American Property & Casualty Insurance Company?s information technology strategy and implementation, which includes securing technology that bolsters the efficiency, convenience and growth of the company?s services and products.

?We could not be more pleased with this announcement,? said Martin R. Wool, president of First American’s Specialty Insurance Segment. Jim’s consistent hard work, his down-to-earth management style and his ability to develop the newest technology and products to meet our customers? needs make him a strong leader and a tremendous asset.?

In addition to holding a bachelor’s degree in information systems from the University of Redlands in Redlands, Calif., and an associate degree in electrical engineering from Pennco Tech in Bristol, Penn., Court is currently completing an MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. He and his wife, Sue, reside in Laguna Niguel, Calif.

More information about the company and an archive of its press releases can be found at www.firstam.com.