Article: Fitch Downgrades First American Corp. IDR to 'BBB'; Rating Watch Negative.

CHICAGO -- Fitch Ratings has downgraded and placed on Rating Watch Negative the following ratings of First American Corporation (FAF):

First American Corporation

--Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'BBB' from 'BBB+';

--Senior unsecured debt to 'BBB-' from 'BBB'.

First American Capital Trust

--Trust preferred securities to 'BB+' from 'BBB-'.

First American Insurance Companies (First American Group or First American). See below for a complete list of members.

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