First American Title Vice President Justin Lischak Earley Named 2024 HousingWire Insiders Award Winner

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First American Title Insurance Company announced that Justin Lischak Earley, vice president and chief innovation underwriter, has been named a winner of the 2024 HousingWire Insiders award. Earley spearheaded the development of Galileo™, a revolutionary map-based tool that combines various data sources into a visual information hub for underwriters.

Galileo™ empowers underwriters to identify risks and craft tailored solutions for home buyers and other transaction participants. Rolled out to all First American underwriters in late 2023, it has received overwhelmingly positive reviews. One user described it as 'to title [insurance] what the wheel is to transportation.'

Earley is also recognized as an industry thought leader, contributing analyses on generative AI, blockchain in real estate, and the differences between title insurance and attorney-opinion letters to various professional organizations.

—Earley spearheaded development of Galileo™, the best-in-industry platform and toolset for underwriting data—

SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- First American Title Insurance Company, a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), today announced that Justin Lischak Earley, vice president and chief innovation underwriter, was named among the winners of the 2024 HousingWire Insiders awards. Chosen by HousingWire’s selection committee, Insiders award winners are real estate professionals who are crucial to the success of their organizations and the visionaries driving their organizations to new heights.

“Justin sees how technology and human expertise can combine forces to accomplish what neither can do alone,” said Phil Sholar, senior vice president and head of underwriting at First American. “As part of our efforts to transform underwriting systems, Justin spearheaded the development of Galileo™, the best-in-industry platform and toolset for underwriting data, which is helping underwriters across First American make better, faster coverage decisions, and, in turn, deliver the certainty and trust needed to power seamless real estate transactions for our customers.”

Built by underwriters for underwriters, Galileo is a revolutionary map-based tool that combines data on prior policies, tax parcels, geographic features, and more into a visual information hub that empowers underwriters to identify risks and craft tailored solutions for home buyers and other transaction participants. Galileo™ was rolled out to all First American underwriters in late 2023 and has received overwhelmingly positive reviews across all divisions. According to one user, “Galileo is to title [insurance] what the wheel is to transportation.”

A well-respected industry thought leader, Earley frequently shares his perspectives combining his unique expertise in law, technology, and real estate. Since 2023, Earley has authored an analysis on generative AI for the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL), written on blockchain and real estate for the non-profit Hoyt Institute, and outlined the differences between title insurance and attorney-opinion letters for the American Bar Association, among other research.

“The HousingWire Insiders honorees are the operational leaders who are the backbones of their organizations — driving innovation and efficiency, and creating opportunities for their organizations,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “By improving user experiences, identifying market opportunities, and developing efficient processes, these outstanding individuals are propelling their organizations toward sustained growth and excellence.”

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. First American Title provides comprehensive title insurance coverage and professional services for real estate purchases, construction, refinances and equity loans. For more information, visit www.firstam.com/title.

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 $6.0 billion in 2023, the company offers its products and services directly and through its agents throughout the United States and abroad. In 2024, First American was named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work^® and Fortune Magazine for the ninth consecutive year. The company was named one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2023. More information about the company can be found at www.firstam.com.

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FAQ

Who won the 2024 HousingWire Insiders award from First American Title Insurance Company?

Justin Lischak Earley, vice president and chief innovation underwriter at First American Title Insurance Company, won the 2024 HousingWire Insiders award.

What is Galileo™ and how does it benefit First American Title (FAF)?

Galileo™ is a map-based tool developed by First American Title that combines data on prior policies, tax parcels, and geographic features into a visual information hub. It helps underwriters make better, faster coverage decisions, improving service for customers and potentially impacting FAF's performance.

When was Galileo™ rolled out to First American underwriters?

Galileo™ was rolled out to all First American underwriters in late 2023.

What recent contributions has Justin Lischak Earley made to the real estate industry?

Since 2023, Earley has authored analyses on generative AI for ACREL, written about blockchain and real estate for the Hoyt Institute, and outlined differences between title insurance and attorney-opinion letters for the American Bar Association.