Investments, Debt and Equity Securities, and Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities, and Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Debt Securities [Member]
Preferred stock available for sale
Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity securities available for sale
Common Stock [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Gross Realized Gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains
Gross Realized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Other long-term investments
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other assets
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
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]
Unsecured Notes
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Unsecured notes 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]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Ceridian
Ceridian [Member]
Ceridian [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Total current assets before customer funds
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets Excluding Customer Funds
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets Excluding Customer Funds
Customer funds
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Customer Funds
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Customer Funds
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net
Other assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Noncurrent Assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Noncurrent Assets
Total assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets
Current liabilities before customer obligations
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities Excluding Customer Obligations
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities Excluding Customer Obligations
Customer obligations
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Customer Obligations
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Customer Obligations
Long-term obligations, less current portion
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Long-term Obligations
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Long-term Obligations
Other long-term liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Long-term Liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Long-term Liabilities
Total liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities
Equity
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Equity
Total liabilities and equity
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized gain on investments and other financial instruments, tax (benefit) expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized gain on investments in unconsolidated affiliates tax (benefit) 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) on foreign currency translation, tax (benefit) expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), reclassification adjustment, tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
Statement [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
FNF Group 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 (loss) gain on investments and other financial instruments, net (excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrealized (loss) 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 attributable to Fidelity National Financial Inc. Common Shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net earnings
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
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 of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Gain 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 Cascade Timberlands
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Impairment of assets
Asset Impairment Charges
Stock-based compensation cost
Share-based Compensation
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Net change in pledged cash, pledged investments, and secured trust deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Pledged Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged Cash, and Customer Advances And Deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Pledged Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged Cash, and Customer Advances And Deposits
Net 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, Deferred Revenue, and Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Deferred Revenue, and Other Operating Liabilities
Net increase (decrease) 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
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities available for sale
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from sales of other assets
Proceeds from Sale of Other Productive Assets
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 available for sale
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
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
Contributions to investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Dividends or Distributions, Return of Capital
Net other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Acquisition of eLynx Holdings, Inc., net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Two, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisition of BPG Holdings, LLC, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Three, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from sale of Cascade Timberlands
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries
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 investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) 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
Additional investment in non-controlling interest
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Proceeds from Black Knight IPO
Proceeds from Issuance Initial Public Offering
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
Equity and debt issuance costs
Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs
Distributions by Black Knight to member
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Payment of contingent consideration for prior period acquisitions
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Purchases of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents, excluding pledged cash related to secured trust deposits
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, excluding pledged cash related to secured trust deposits at beginning of period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Excluding Cash Pledged for Customer Advances and Deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Excluding Cash Pledged for Customer Advances and Deposits
Cash and cash equivalents, excluding pledged cash related to secured trust deposits at end of period
Supplemental cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income taxes paid, net
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Interest paid
Interest Paid
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Digital Insurance
Digital Insurance, Inc. [Member]
Digital Insurance, Inc. [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility due March 31, 2020
Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility Due March 2020 [Member]
Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility Due March 2020 [Member]
Line of credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Notes payable
Long-term Debt
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Lender Processing Services Acquisition
Lender Processing Services Acquisition [Member]
Lender Processing Services Acquisition [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Unsecured Black Knight InfoServ notes due April 2023
Five Point Seven Five Percent Unsecured Notes Due April 2023 [Member]
Five Point Seven Five Percent Unsecured Notes Due April 2023 [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc.
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Percentage price of redemption in the event of a change in control
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage in the Event of a Change in Control
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage in the Event of a Change in Control
Repayments of notes payable
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Amount of debt repurchased
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Percentage price of redemption
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Commons 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]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (shares)
Shares, Issued
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Exercise of stock options (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 (shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury stock repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain (loss) on investments and other financial instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain on investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain on foreign currency translation
Reclassification adjustments for change in unrealized gains and losses included in net earnings
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Acquisitions of non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Subsidiary dividends declared to non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Ending balance (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
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Realized Gains and Losses and Proceeds From Sales on Investments and Other Assets
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
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]
Computer Software, Intangible Asset
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
eLynx Holdings, Inc.
eLynx Holdings, Inc. [Member]
eLynx Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Trade and notes receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Computer software
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill
Total assets acquired
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Assets Acquired Including Goodwill
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Assets Acquired Including Goodwill
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
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Direct title insurance premiums
Direct Premiums Written
Agency title insurance premiums
Assumed Premiums Written
Escrow, title-related and other fees
Fees and Commissions
Restaurant revenue
Food and Beverage Revenue
Interest and investment income
Net Investment Income
Realized gains and losses, net
Total revenues
Revenues
Expenses:
Benefits, Losses and Expenses [Abstract]
Personnel costs
Labor and Related Expense
Agent commissions
Insurance Commissions
Other operating expenses
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Cost of restaurant revenue
Food and Beverage, Cost of Sales
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Provision for title claim losses
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Total expenses
Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Earnings from continuing operations before equity in (losses) 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) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Net earnings from continuing operations
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Net earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net earnings per share, basic (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net earnings per share, diluted (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic (shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted (shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Cash dividends paid per share (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Organization, Consolidation, Presentation of Financial Statements, Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation, Presentation of Financial Statements, Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Antidilutive options (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
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]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Total FNF Group
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment [Member]
Total FNFV
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Segment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Segment [Member]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
Title
Title Subsegment [Member]
Title Subsegment [Member]
Black Knight
Black Knight Financial Services Subsegment [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services Subsegment [Member]
FNF Group Corporate and Other
Fidelity National Financial Core Corporate and Other Subsegment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Core Corporate and Other Subsegment [Member]
Restaurant Group
Restaurant Group Subsegment [Member]
Restaurant Group Subsegment [Member]
FNFV Corporate and Other
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Corporate and Other Subsegment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Corporate and Other Subsegment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums
Premiums Written, Net
Other revenues
Revenues from external customers
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
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
Assets
Assets
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis
Total
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Amortized Cost, Percent
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
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Fair Value
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Fair Value, Percent
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 Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
American Blue Ribbon Holdings
American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC [Member]
American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC [Member]
Term Loan
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
American Blue Ribbon Holdings Credit Facility Due August 2019
American Blue Ribbon Holdings Credit Facility Due August 2019 [Member]
American Blue Ribbon Holdings Credit Facility Due August 2019 [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Dividends [Abstract]
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]
Common stock dividends declared (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
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]
Accrual for legal and regulatory matters
Estimated Litigation Liability
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Merion Capital
Merion Capital [Member]
Merion Capital [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
LPS
LPS [Member]
LPS [Member]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Merion Capital LP and Merion Capital II, LP v. Lender Processing Services, Inc., C.A. No. 9320-VCL
Merion Capital LP and Merion Capital II, LP v. Lender Processing Services, Inc., C.A. No. 9320-VCL [Member]
Merion Capital LP and Merion Capital II, LP v. Lender Processing Services, Inc., C.A. No. 9320-VCL [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Investment owned balance (in shares)
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares
Share price opined by plaintiff (in dollars per share)
Loss Contingency, Business Acquisition Share Price Opined by Plaintiff
Loss Contingency, Business Acquisition Share Price Opined by Plaintiff
Percent difference in business acquisition share price
Loss Contingency, Percent Difference in Business Acquisition Share Price Opined by Plaintiff
Loss Contingency, Percent Difference in Business Acquisition Share Price Opined by Plaintiff
Business acquisition, share price (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Damages sought, value
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Damages sought, interest
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Interest
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Interest
2016 (remaining)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2020
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 Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Notes Payable
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Investments:
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value, at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 includes pledged fixed maturity securities of $336 and $342, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Equity Method Investments
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments
Short-term investments, at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 includes short-term investments of $258 and $266, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Other Short-term Investments
Total investments
Investments
Cash and cash equivalents, at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 includes $520 and $108, respectively, of pledged cash related to secured trust deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Trade and notes receivables, net of allowance of $21 and $32, at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Capitalized software, net
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
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
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
Redeemable non-controlling interest by 21% minority holder of ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock
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
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: treasury stock, 24,317,912 shares as of June 30, 2016 and 14,977,394 shares as of December 31, 2015, 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
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
Additions to IT hardware financed through a lease
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Additions to Capitalized Software Financed Through a Lease
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Additions to Capitalized Software Financed Through a Lease
Financing activities:
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Change in treasury stock purchases payable in period
Noncash Investing and Financing Items, Treasury Stock Purchases Payable
Noncash Investing and Financing Items, Treasury Stock Purchases Payable
Borrowings to finance IT hardware additions
Noncash Investing and Financing Items, Borrowings to Finance Capitalized Software Additions
Noncash Investing and Financing Items, Borrowings to Finance Capitalized Software Additions
Investments
Investments in Debt and Equity Instruments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Table]
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Table]
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Table]
CF Corporation
CF Corporation [Member]
CF Corporation [Member]
Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc.
Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc. [Member]
Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc. [Member]
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Line Items]
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Table]
Payments to acquire available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to acquire equity method investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and preference stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Payments to acquire interest in subsidiaries and affiliates
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Purchase options, land
Payments to Acquire Land Held-for-use
Number of directors on board
Number of Directors on Board
Number of Directors on Board
Period of stock repurchase program (in years)
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force
Stock repurchase program, authorized (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Schedule of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
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
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale debt securities
Unrealized gains
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Unrealized losses
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Available-for-sale Equity Securities
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Cost basis
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Unrealized gains
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Unrealized losses
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Available-for-sale Securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value to Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Total assets
Cost basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Unrealized gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Unrealized losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Other
Other Equity Method Investment [Member]
Other Equity Method Investment [Member]
Current Ownership
Percentage acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Cash paid
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Borrowings under revolving line of credit
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Total cash paid
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Less: Cash Acquired
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Total net consideration paid
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Tax benefit realized from exercise of stock options
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Total revenues
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue
Loss before income taxes
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Net (loss) earnings
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)
Unsecured convertible 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]
Unsecured notes due May 2017
Six Point Six Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due May 2017 [Member]
Six Point Six Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due May 2017 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility due July 2018
Revolving Credit Facility Due July 2018 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due July 2018 [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services Credit Agreement
Black Knight Financial Services Credit Agreement [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services Credit Agreement [Member]
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt [Member]
Other
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Term Loan A
Term Loan A [Member]
Term Loan A [Member]
Term Loan B
Term Loan B [Member]
Term Loan B [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Variable rate long term debt percentage
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Equity Method Investee
Equity Method Investee [Member]
Impairment losses, investments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Amount held in fixed maturity securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment had been previously recognized
Available-for-sale, Amount Held with Previously Recognized Other Than Temporary Impairments
Available-for-sale, Amount Held with Previously Recognized Other Than Temporary Impairments
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Pacific Union International, Inc.
Pacific Union International, Inc. [Member]
Pacific Union International, Inc. [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Restatement Adjustment
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
FNF Group Segment
FNF Ventures Segment
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Ownership interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Dividends
Dividends Disclosure [Text Block]
Dividends.
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Customer Relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trade Names
Trade Names [Member]
Other Intangible Assets
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
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
Weighted average estimated useful life, intangible assets (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Weighted average estimated useful life, PPE (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Fair Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
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
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss [Abstract]
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
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
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]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [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]
Assets held at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities held at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
2016 (remaining)
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2020
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
Assets measured on recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
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 Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Intercompany Eliminations
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding debt
Schedule of Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
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, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Preferred stock par value (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, authorized shares
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, issued shares
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, outstanding shares
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Treasury stock, at cost, shares
Treasury Stock, Shares
Basis of Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation, Presentation of Financial Statements, and Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation, Presentation of Financial Statements, and Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
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
Unamortized debt issuance cost
Debt Issuance Cost
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
If-converted percentage in excess of price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Percentage in Excess of Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Percentage in Excess of Price