Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments
Investments in Debt and Equity Instruments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Convertible notes
Convertible Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
4.25% convertible senior notes due August 2018
Four Point Two Five Percent Unsecured Convertible Notes Due August 2018 [Member]
Four Point Two Five Percent Unsecured Convertible Notes Due August 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Aggregate principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Amount of debt repurchased
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Trade receivables
Accounts Receivable, Net
Deferred revenue (contract liabilities)
Contract with Customer, Liability
Policy period
Contract With Customer, Policy Period
Contract With Customer, Policy Period
Revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Title Guaranty of Hawaii
Title Guaranty of Hawaii [Member]
Title Guaranty of Hawaii [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trade name
Trade Names [Member]
Software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Total
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property and Equipment, and Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property and Equipment, and Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Property and equipment, useful life (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Weighted average estimated useful life, intangible assets (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
U.S. government and agencies
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
State and political subdivisions
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Foreign government bonds
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Preferred securities
Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity securities
Common Stock [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Carrying Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Cost Basis, debt securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost
Unrealized Gains, debt securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Unrealized Losses, debt securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Available for sale equity securities:
Available-For-Sale Equity Securities Amortized Cost Basis Abstract [Abstract]
Available-For-Sale Equity Securities Amortized Cost Basis Abstract [Abstract]
Carrying Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities
Cost Basis, equity securities
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Unrealized Gains, equity securities
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Unrealized Losses, equity securities
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Available-for-sale securities:
Available-For-Sale Securities, Fair Value To Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Available-For-Sale Securities, Fair Value To Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Total, Carrying Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Total Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Total, Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Total, Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Values of Level 3 Assets Measured on Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
FNFV
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Group (FNFV) [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Group (FNFV)
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue [Abstract]
Escrow, title-related and other fees
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation,Revenue, Escrow, Title-related And Other Fees
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Escrow, Title-related And Other Fees
Restaurant revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Restaurant Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Restaurant Revenue
Interest and investment income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Income
Realized gains and losses, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Realized Gains and Losses, Net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Realized Gains and Losses, Net
Total revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Expenses:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Expenses [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Expenses [Abstract]
Personnel costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Personnel Costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Personnel Costs
Other operating expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense
Cost of restaurant revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinue Operations, Cost Of Restaurant Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinue Operations, Cost Of Restaurant Revenue
Depreciation and amortization
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization
Interest expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense
Total expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense
Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Income tax (benefit) expense
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Earnings from continuing operations before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Minority Interest And Income (Loss) On Equity Method Investments, Net Of Income Tax
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Minority Interest And Income (Loss) On Equity Method Investments, Net Of Income Tax
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Cash flow from discontinued operations data:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Net cash used in operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash provided by investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Cash paid for:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Investing activities:
Noncash Investing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in proceeds of sales of investments available for sale receivable in period
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Proceeds of Sales of Investments
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Proceeds of Sales of Investments
Change in purchases of investments available for sale payable in period
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Purchases of Investments
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Purchases of Investments
Receivable for non-cash earnout proceeds for the Pacific Union Sale
Noncash Investing Activities, Receivable For Non-Cash Earnout Proceeds For Divestiture Of Business
Noncash Investing Activities, Receivable For Non-Cash Earnout Proceeds For Divestiture of Business
Financing activities:
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Change in accrual for unsettled debt service payments related to the Notes
Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction
Change in accrual for the equity portion of unsettled repurchases of the Notes
Notes Reduction
Debt extinguished through the sale of OneDigital
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received
FNFV
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Aggregate consideration to Cannae in exchange transaction
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction
Shares issued in exchange (in shares)
Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction
Outstanding common equity owned
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership after Transaction
Aggregate principal amount (up to)
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Basis spread on variable rate (as percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Matures on anniversary of the date of the revolver note (in years)
Debt Instrument, Term
Automatic extension for additional term (in years)
Debt Instrument, Term Of Automatic Extension
Debt Instrument, Term Of Automatic Extension
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2018 (remaining)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum operating lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Property and equipment
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill
Title plant
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Title Plant
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Title Plant
Prepaid expenses and other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Total assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Total liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Non-controlling interests assumed
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Total liabilities and equity assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equity and Liabilities Assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equity and Liabilities Assumed
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments and other financial instruments, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized gain on investments in unconsolidated affiliates tax expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain foreign currency translation, tax (benefit) expense (less than)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Reclassification adjustment for change in unrealized gains and losses included in net earnings, tax (benefit) expense (less than)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Impairment charges related to investments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Available-for-sale, amount held with previously recognized other than temporary impairments
Available-for-sale, Amount Held with Previously Recognized Other Than Temporary Impairments
Available-for-sale, Amount Held with Previously Recognized Other Than Temporary Impairments
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Stewart Information Services Corporation
Stewart Information Services Corporation [Member]
Stewart Information Services Corporation [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Consideration, per share of common stock (in dollars per share)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued And Issuable, Cash Paid Per Acquiree Share
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued And Issuable, Cash Paid Per Acquiree Share
Acquisition, stock exchange ratio
Business Combination, Common Stock Shares Received per Common Stock Shares Owned
Business Combination, Common Stock Shares Received per Common Stock Shares Owned
Consideration for acquisition
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Consideration to be paid in cash, as percentage
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash Portion, Percentage
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash Portion, Percentage
Consideration to be paid in stock, as percentage
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Percent
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Percent
Consideration transferred, net debt assumed
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Proforma debt to capital (no more than)
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Terms, Merger Agreement, required to divest assets or businesses, revenue (if exceeds)
Business Combination, Terms Of Agreement, Trigger To Divest Assets Or Businesses, Revenue In Excess, Amount
Business Combination, Terms Of Agreement,Trigger To Divest Assets Or Businesses, Revenue In Excess, Amount
Terms, Merger Agreement, required to divest assets or businesses, revenue cap
Business Combination, Terms Of Agreement, Trigger To Divest Assets Or Businesses, Revenue Cap, Amount
Business Combination, Terms Of Agreement, Trigger To Divest Assets Or Businesses, Revenue Cap, Amount
Purchase price adjusted down on a pro-rata basis to a minimum purchase price (in dollars per share)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued And Issuable, Pro-Rate Cash Paid Per Acquiree Share
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued And Issuable, Pro-Rate Cash Paid Per Acquiree Share
Reverse break-up fee if Merger not completed
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Merger approval, percentage of votes cash
Business Combination, Shareholder Approval, Percentage Of Votes
Business Combination, Shareholder Approval, Percentage Of Votes
Merger approval by shareholders, percentage of outstanding shares represented
Business Combination, Approval By Shareholders, Percentage Of Outstanding Shares of Stock Represented
Business Combination, Approval By Shareholders, Percentage of Outstanding Shares Of Stock Represented
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2018 (remaining)
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total Long Term Debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
Unsecured notes
Unsecured Debt [Member]
4.50 % Notes Due August 2028
Four Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due August 2028 [Member]
Four Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due August 2028 [Member]
Amount of debt instrument
Price as percent of par on offering of unsecured Notes
Price As Percent Of Par On Offering Of Unsecured Notes
Price As Percent Of Par On Offering Of Unsecured Notes
Annual interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Statement [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
FNF Common Stock
Fidelity National Financial Group Common Stock [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Group Common Stock [Member]
FNFV Group Common Stock
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Common Stock [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Common Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive earnings (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments and other financial instruments, net (excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Unrealized gain on investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Net Of Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain on foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustments for change in unrealized gains and losses included in net earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive earnings
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Fidelity National Financial Inc. Common Shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Consideration Paid Title Guaranty
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Gross Carrying Value and Weighted Average Useful Lives of Property and Equipment and Other Intangible Assets Acquired
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
BK Distribution
BK Distribution [Member]
BK Distribution [Member]
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Number of shares of newly formed entity received for each outstanding share redeemed (in shares)
Common Stock, Number Of Shares Of Newly Formed Entity Received For Each Outstanding Share Redeemed
Common Stock, Number Of Shares Of Newly Formed Entity Received For Each Outstanding Share Redeemed
Common stock shares of subsidiary, transferred to shareholders
Common Stock Shares Of Subsidiary, Transferred To Shareholders
Common Stock Shares Of Subsidiary, Transferred To Shareholders
Pacific Union
Pacific Union [Member]
Pacific Union [Member]
Equity interest sold
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Cash proceeds from sale of equity interest
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates
Potential earnout payments (up to)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range Of Outcomes, High
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, High
Potential earnout payments range, low
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range Of Outcomes, Low
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range Of Outcomes, Low
Potential earnout payment, cash, percentage
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Cash, Percentage
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Cash, Percentage
Potential earnout percentage,stock, percentage
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Stock, Percentage
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Stock, Percentage
Earnout payable years
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Payment Period
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Payment Period
Effective tax rate, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Decrease in effective tax rate attributable to reversal of certain tax contingencies
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount
Decrease in effective tax rate attributable to change in estimate in Q2 2018
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, change in judgment, tax deductibility of legal settlements, income tax expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Change In Judgment, Tax Deductibility Of Legal Settlements, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Change In Judgment, Tax Deductibility Of Legal Settlements, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Schedule of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
Pledged fixed maturity securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Short term investments, secured trust deposits
Other Short-term Investments, Pledged, Customer Advances and Deposits
Other Short-term Investments, Pledged, Customer Advances and Deposits
Pledged cash, secured trust deposits
Cash, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Cash, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Trade and notes receivables, allowance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables
Ownership interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Common stock authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Preferred stock par value (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Treasury stock, at cost (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Information about Trade Receivables and Deferred Revenue
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Notes Payable
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input, Discount Rate
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Other long-term investment
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
ASU 2016-01
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Number of firms utilized
Fair Value Measurement, Number of Firms
Fair Value Measurement, Number of Firms
Fair value, discount rate
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair value, Beginning of period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Fair value of assets associated with the adoption of ASU 2016-01
New Accounting Prononcement Or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect Of Change On Assets, Fair Value
New Accounting Prononcement Or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect Of Change On Assets, Fair Value
Transfers from Level 2
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3
Paid-in-kind dividends
Dividends, Paid-in-kind
Net valuation loss included in earnings
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Fair value, End of period
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc.
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenues:
Escrow, title-related and other fees
Realized gains and losses, net
Income tax expense
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Cash flow from discontinued operations data:
Net cash provided by operations
Net cash used in investing activities
Basis of Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Insurance [Abstract]
Summary of the Reserve for Claim Losses
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]
FNF Group Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustment for cumulative effect for adoption of ASU 2016-01
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Exercise of stock options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Treasury stock repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury stock repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Spin-off of Black Knight, Inc.
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain (losses) on investments and other financial instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain on investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized losses on foreign currency translation
Equity portion of debt conversions settled in cash
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt
Black Knight repurchases of BKFS stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Shares withheld for taxes and in treasury
Treasury Stock, Value, Withheld for Taxes, Cost Method
Treasury Stock, Value, Withheld for Taxes, Cost Method
Dilution resulting from subsidiary equity issuance
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Dividends declared, per common share
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Purchase of additional share in consolidated subsidiaries
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Purchase of Additional Share in Noncontrolling Interests
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Purchase of Additional Share in Noncontrolling Interests
Sale of One Digital in 2017 and Pacific Union in 2018
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Acquisitions of non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Subsidiary equity repurchase
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Equity portion of debt conversions settled in cash
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments
Subsidiary dividends declared to non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Ending balance (in shares)
Ending balance
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Ending balance
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18 [Member]
ASU 2016-18, movement of cash paid for investments pledged against secured trust deposits
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18, Movement Of Cash Paid For Investments Pledged Against Secured Trust Deposits [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18, Movement Of Cash Paid For Investments Pledged Against Secured Trust Deposits [Member]
ASU 2016-18, movement of the change in secured trust deposits
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18, Movement Of The Change In Secured Trust Deposits [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18, Movement Of The Change In Secured Trust Deposits [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
ASU 2018-02
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment on opening retained earning
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments
Increase in net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Increase in cash from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Decrease in financing outflow
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Movement of cash pledged, from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Reclassification adjustment for stranded tax effects, Tax Reform Act
Reclassification Adjustment For Stranded Tax Effects, Deferred Taxes, Tax Cut And Jobs Act Of 2017
Reclassification Adjustment For Stranded Tax Effects, Deferred Taxes, Tax Cut And Jobs Act Of 2017
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months
12 Months or Longer
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer
Total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position
Less than 12 Months
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
12 Months or Longer
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
12 Months or Longer
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
Less than 12 Months
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
12 Months or Longer
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
Title Guaranty of Hawaii
Percentage acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Consideration for acquisition
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Consideration paid, net of cash received
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Other
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 4.50%, due August 2028
Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 5.50%, due September 2022
Five Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Five Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Unsecured convertible notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 4.25%, due August 2018
Revolving Credit Facility, unsecured, unused portion of $800, due April 2022 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.40%
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Notes payable
Long-term Debt
Unused portion
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Amortized Cost, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
One year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Amortized Cost
After one year through five years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost
After five years through ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost
After ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after 10 Years, Amortized Cost
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost, % of Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Total
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
One year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value
After one year through five years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value
After five years through ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value
After ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after 10 Years, Fair Value
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Total
Fair Value, % of Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value, Percent
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value, Percent
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value, Percent
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Fair Value, Percent
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value, Percent
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Percent
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities
Equity securities, at fair value
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Total assets
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Number of firms utilized
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Firms
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Firms
Assets held at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities held at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Investments:
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value, at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 includes pledged fixed maturity securities of $420 and $364, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Available for sale, at fair value
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Equity Method Investments
Short-term investments, at December 31, 2017 includes short-term investments of $3 related to secured trust deposits
Other Short-term Investments
Total investments
Investments
Cash and cash equivalents, at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 includes $431 and $475, respectively, of pledged cash related to secured trust deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Trade and notes receivables, net of allowance of $19 and $18 at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Title plants
Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Reserve for title claim losses
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net
Secured trust deposits
Customer Advances and Deposits
Income taxes payable
Taxes Payable
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies:
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable non-controlling interest by 21% minority holder of ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
FNF common stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized 487,000,000 shares as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017; outstanding of 275,224,747 and 274,431,737 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, and issued of 288,514,249 and 287,718,304 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, none
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: Treasury stock, 13,289,502 shares and 13,286,567 shares as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Total Fidelity National Financial, Inc. shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Fair value of long term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Excess fair value over carrying value of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value, Amount Over Carrying Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value, Amount Over Carrying Value
Debt issuance costs, net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Antidilutive options (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Cash paid
Less: Cash Acquired
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Total net consideration paid
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Title
Title Subsegment [Member]
Title Subsegment [Member]
Corporate and other
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Title insurance premiums
Insurance Contracts, Title Insurance Premiums [Member]
Insurance Contracts, Title Insurance Premiums [Member]
Home warranty
Insurance Contracts, Home Warranty [Member]
Insurance Contracts, Home Warranty [Member]
Insurance contracts
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Escrow fees
Escrow Fees [Member]
Escrow Fees [Member]
Other title-related fees and income
Other Title Related Fees And Income [Member]
Other Title Related Fees And Income [Member]
Real estate brokerage
Reat Estate Brokerage [Member]
Reat Estate Brokerage [Member]
ServiceLink, excluding title premiums, escrow fees, and subservicing fees
ServiceLink, Excluding Title Premiums, Escrow Fees And Subservicing Fees [Member]
ServiceLink, Excluding Title Premiums, Escrow Fees And Subservicing Fees [Member]
Real estate technology
Real Estate Technology [Member]
Real Estate Technology [Member]
Other
Other Products And Services [Member]
Other Products And Services [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contract with customer
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Loan subservicing revenue
Fees and Commissions, Mortgage Banking and Servicing
Interest and investment income
Net Investment Income
Realized gains and losses, net
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Total revenues
Revenues
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Basis of Financial Statements
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Insurance Premiums Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Services, Real Estate Transactions
Revenue Recognition, Services, Real Estate Real Estate Transactions [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Services, Real Estate Real Estate Transactions [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Other
Revenue Recognition, Other, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Other, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Schedule of Carrying Amount and Fair Value of Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Dates
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Realized Gains and Losses and Proceeds From Sales on Investments and Other Assets
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notes Payable
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Principal Maturities of Notes Payable
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Summary of Reserve for Claims Losses
Insurance Disclosure [Text Block]
Line of credit facility
Outstanding principal
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Remaining borrowing capacity
Summary of Operations Included in Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Net Earnings of Discontinued Operations to the Statement of Operations
Reconciliation of Net Earnings of Discontinued Operations to the Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Net Earnings of Discontinued Operations to the Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Accrual for legal and regulatory matters
Estimated Litigation Liability
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
FNF Common Stock
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Excluding Discontinued Operations
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Excluding Discontinued Operations
(Gain) loss on sales of investments and other assets, net
Gain (Loss) on Investments and Disposition of Other Assets
Gain (Loss) on Investments and Disposition of Other Assets
Gain on sale of subsidiaries
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, return on investment
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Stock-based compensation cost
Share-based Compensation
Change in valuation of equity and preferred securities available for sale, net
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Net decrease (increase) in trade receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Net increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Net decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue and other
Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Contract Liabilities, And Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Contract Liabilities, And Other Operating Liabilities
Net increase in reserve for title claim losses
Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Reserve
Net change in income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales of investment securities
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from the sale of cost method and other investments
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable
Additions to property and equipment and capitalized software
Payments To Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment and Software
Payments To Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment and Software
Purchases of investment securities
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Net proceeds from (purchases of) short-term investment securities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments
Purchases of other long-term investments
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Additional investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, return of investment
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Net other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Acquisition of Title Guaranty of Hawaii, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Two, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from the sale of OneDigital
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Proceeds from Pacific Union Sale, net of cash transferred
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Other acquisitions/disposals of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Acquisitions and Disposals, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Acquisitions and Disposals, Net of Cash Acquired
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Debt service payments
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Black Knight treasury stock repurchases of BKFS stock
Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity
Equity portion of debt conversions paid in cash
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Subsidiary dividends paid to non-controlling interest shareholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Subsidiary equity repurchase
Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs
Net change in secured trust deposits
Payments For (Proceeds From) Secured Trust Deposits
Payments For (Proceeds From) Secured Trust Deposits
Cash transferred in Black Knight spin-off
Payment Due To Spin-off Transaction
Payment Due To Spin-off Transaction
Payment of contingent consideration for prior period acquisitions
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Payment for withholding taxes on stock-based compensation for shares withheld from participants and in treasury
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Purchases of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Cash Pledged for Customer Advances and Deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Cash Pledged for Customer Advances and Deposits
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Change in reinsurance recoverable
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable
Claim loss provision related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]
Current year
Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Prior years
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Total title claim loss provision
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims
Claims paid, net of recoupments related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]
Current year
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year
Prior years
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years
Total title claims paid, net of recoupments
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid
Ending balance of claim loss reserve for title insurance
Provision for title insurance claim losses as a percentage of title insurance premiums
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums
Premiums Written, Net
Other revenues
Insurance Commissions and Fees
Revenues from external customers
Insurance Services Revenue
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses
Net Investment Income and Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Net Investment Income and Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Net earnings from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Assets
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
FNF Group Corporate and Other
Fidelity National Financial Core Corporate and Other Subsegment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Core Corporate and Other Subsegment [Member]
FNF Group Segment
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance
Goodwill acquired during the year
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Pacific Union Sale
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill, ending balance
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Fixed Maturity Securities Available For Sale [Member]
Fixed Maturity Securities Available For Sale [Member]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Gross Realized Gains
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain
Gross Realized Losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Loss
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain (Loss)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Gross Realized Gains
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain
Gross Realized Losses
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Loss
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss)
Valuation losses
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Valuation Gain (Loss)
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Valuation Gain (Loss)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI, Held-for-investment
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Other long-term investments
Other Long Term Investments [Abstract]
Other Long Term Investments [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments
Loss on debt redemptions
Loss on Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing [Abstract]
Loss on Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing
Proceeds from Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing
Other realized gains and losses, net
Gain (Loss) on Other Assets [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) on Other Assets [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Financial Assets
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets
Total
Realized Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Direct title insurance premiums
Direct Premiums Written
Agency title insurance premiums
Assumed Premiums Written
Escrow, title-related and other fees
Expenses:
Benefits, Losses and Expenses [Abstract]
Personnel costs
Labor and Related Expense
Agent commissions
Insurance Commissions
Other operating expenses
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Provision for title claim losses
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net
Total expenses
Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income tax expense
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net earnings
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Amounts attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Income Amounts Attributable to Parent, Disclosures [Abstract]
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to FNF common shareholders
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to FNF common shareholders
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to shareholders (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to shareholders (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic basis (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted basis (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
5.50% notes due September 2022