> First Title's policies are issued by the largest insurer of its type internationally.

First Title is a New Zealand company established for the purpose of promoting and developing Title Insurance in the New Zealand marketplace.

First Title is the agent for and administers the issue of policies in New Zealand for First American Title Insurance Company of Australia Pty Limited (First Title Australia). First Title Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of the largest insurer of its kind internationally, First American Title Insurance Company (First American). All policies issued by First Title Australia are backed by reinsurance treaties with its parent.

With revenues approaching $3.75 billion and more than 22,500 employees operating internationally, First American is dedicated to providing the highest quality of title insurance and real estate related financial services, and has been for over 110 years. First American is publicly traded on the New York stock exchange through its holding company.

A M Best rates First American and First Title Australia, "A+" (Superior). First American is also rated by Standard & Poor’s at A-. As one of Standard & Poor’s silver circle insurers First American has subjected itself to the most rigid rating due diligence.

A full history of First American can be found on their website through our links page.