Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated $4 billion in total revenue in Q3 2025, up from $3.3 billion in Q3 2024, excluding net recognized gains and losses [13] - Net earnings for Q3 2025 were $358 million, compared to $266 million in Q3 2024, with adjusted net earnings of $439 million or $1.63 per diluted share, up from $356 million or $1.30 per share in the prior year [13][14] - Adjusted pre-tax title earnings were $410 million, a 27% increase from $323 million in Q3 2024, with an adjusted pre-tax title margin of 17.8%, up from 15.9% [4][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The title segment generated $2.3 billion in total revenue in Q3 2025, compared to $2 billion in Q3 2024, with direct premiums increasing by 19% and agency premiums by 13% [14][15] - F&G's assets under management reached $71.4 billion, up 14% year-over-year, with adjusted net earnings of $139 million, slightly up from $135 million in Q3 2024 [12][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Daily purchase orders opened saw an 8% sequential decline, but September's orders were higher than August's due to a modest decrease in mortgage rates [5] - Refinance orders surged to 2,100 per day in September, reflecting a 15% increase over Q3 2024 and a 22% increase over Q2 2025 [6][9] - Total commercial orders opened averaged 5,800 per day in Q3, with a notable 34% increase in commercial revenue compared to Q3 2024 [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to distribute approximately 12% of F&G's outstanding shares to FNF shareholders, increasing F&G's public float from 18% to 30% [22][23] - The strategy focuses on balancing growth in spread-based annuities alongside fee-based insurance and distribution strategies to enhance long-term shareholder value [69] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the commercial business, noting the potential for 2026 to match peak years of 2021 and 2022 due to strong performance and a growing pipeline [30][32] - The company anticipates a good fourth quarter, although it is typically the weakest for purchase closings, with expectations for modestly better margins next year if the purchase environment improves [43][44] Other Important Information - The company has deployed AI tools across the organization to enhance productivity and margin efficiency, with 85% of residential sales transactions engaged through the inHere digital platform [10][11] - The title claims paid were $58 million, lower than the provision of $70 million, indicating effective claims management [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Could you have spun the whole piece out tax-free? - Yes, the company could have spun the entire company to FNF shareholders tax-free, but by dropping below 80%, that option is off the table [28] Question: Do you think 2026 could match peak years? - Yes, the company has seen strong growth in commercial activity and believes there is potential for better performance than in 2021 and 2022 [30][32] Question: What are the options regarding F&G distribution? - The company likes F&G and sees continued growth, but other options remain on the table for future distributions [37][38] Question: What was the impact of security and recruiting investments on margins? - There were no significant net impacts on margins from these initiatives this quarter, with a strong overall performance across multiple segments [39][42] Question: What was the daily count for refis in October? - The company opened just over 1,800 refinance orders per day in October, down from 2,100 in September but above the quarterly average [57] Question: What is the engagement level with the inHere platform? - 85% of orders had customer engagement through the inHere platform, indicating a growing trend towards digital interaction [63][64]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated total revenue of $2.7 billion in the first quarter, with adjusted net earnings of $213 million or $0.78 per diluted share, compared to $206 million or $0.76 per share in the same quarter of the previous year [15][16] - Adjusted pretax title earnings were $211 million, reflecting an increase in the adjusted pretax title margin to 11.7%, up 100 basis points from 10.7% in the prior year quarter [5][17] - Net earnings for the first quarter were $83 million, including net recognized losses of $287 million, compared to net earnings of $248 million with $275 million of net recognized gains in the same quarter of the previous year [15][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The title segment generated $1.8 billion in total revenue, excluding net recognized losses of $25 million, compared to $1.6 billion in the first quarter of the previous year, with direct premiums increasing by 16% [16][17] - The F and G segment's assets under management (AUM) grew to $67.4 billion, up 16% year-over-year, driven by strong indexed annuity sales [12][19] - F and G's gross sales were $2.9 billion, down 17% compared to the previous year, primarily due to lower MYGA sales, while net sales retained were $2.2 billion [19][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total orders opened averaged 5,600 per day in the first quarter, with a decline of 5% in April compared to March [10] - Daily refinance orders opened were 1,300 in the first quarter, up 33% year-over-year, while purchase orders opened were down 3% in April due to mortgage rate volatility [8][10] - Commercial revenue reached $293 million, up 23% year-over-year, marking the second-best commercial first quarter in history [9][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a dynamic capital allocation strategy, returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases while investing in technology and growth [6][11] - The management emphasized the importance of technology investments, including AI capabilities, to enhance operational efficiency and productivity [11] - The company aims to maintain an ownership stake in F and G above 80% to preserve options for potential future spin-offs [13][48] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate various economic scenarios, highlighting a proven track record of managing business trends [10][56] - The outlook for the remainder of 2025 remains cautiously optimistic, with expectations for modestly better purchase activity and continued strength in commercial orders [56][58] - Management noted that while there are uncertainties in the market, the company is well-positioned to drive strong margins due to its scale and operational efficiencies [56][58] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 390,000 shares at an average price of $63.42 per share during the first quarter, viewing repurchases as opportunistic [24] - The consolidated debt outstanding was $4.4 billion, with a debt to capitalization ratio in line with long-term targets [23] - The company ended the first quarter with $687 million in cash and short-term liquid investments at the holding company [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about April purchase orders and interest rates - Management noted that purchase orders were down 3% year-over-year in April, with little variation week to week [30] Question: Commercial open order activity in April - Total commercial orders were up 4% year-over-year in April, with national orders up 15% and local orders down 3% [32] Question: Expectations for quarterly investment income - The expected investment income was adjusted to $85-$90 million due to anticipated Fed funds rate cuts [33] Question: Buyback cadence for the remainder of the year - Management indicated a regular cadence of buybacks is expected, with potentially stronger numbers than in the first quarter [39] Question: Headwinds affecting F and G's lower spreads - Management discussed that spread pressures are expected to abate, with strong sales in April indicating positive trends [42] Question: Decision to invest in F and G's capital raise - The investment was driven by growth opportunities and the desire to maintain an ownership stake above 80% [48] Question: M&A activity expectations - Management anticipates more M&A activity in the title sector compared to the previous year, with opportunities available [49] Question: Regulatory changes impact on the title business - Management reported no significant regulatory impacts currently affecting the title business, with minor changes in state rates [66][70] Question: Updates on the InHERE platform - The InHERE platform has been fully rolled out, enhancing operational efficiency and expected to improve margins as transaction volumes increase [74][75]