Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
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
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
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]
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 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
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Ceridian
Ceridian [Member]
Ceridian [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
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
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)
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]
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
State and political subdivisions
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Foreign government bonds
Foreign Government 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]
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
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
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, LLC [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures, LLC [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
Fees and Commissions
Restaurant revenues
Food and Beverage Revenue
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
Total revenues
Revenues
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
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)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before equity in earnings (loss) 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
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Assets
Assets
Goodwill
Goodwill
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
FNF Group Segment
FNF Ventures Segment
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
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
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
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]
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
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
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 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
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized 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 included in net earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Debt conversion settled in cash
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt
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
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
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
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]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
American Blue Ribbon Holdings
American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC [Member]
American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC [Member]
Digital Insurance
Digital Insurance, Inc. [Member]
Digital Insurance, Inc. [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Notes Payable
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
OneDigital Revolving Credit Facility
Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility Due March 2022 [Member]
Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility Due March 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Notes payable
Long-term Debt
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Debt Securities [Member]
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
Loss on debt conversions and debt refinancing
Gain (Loss) 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
Assets Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
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]
U.S. government and agencies
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [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]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities
Total assets
Available-for-sale Securities
Assets held at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities held at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Other
Other Equity Method Investment [Member]
Other Equity Method Investment [Member]
Current Ownership
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Equity Method 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
Restaurant revenue
Interest and investment income
Net Investment Income
Realized gains and losses, net
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
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 losses of unconsolidated affiliates
Income tax expense
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net earnings per share attributable to common shareholders (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net earnings per share attributable to common shareholders (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Cash dividends paid per share (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Available-for-sale Debt Securities
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Total
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
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]
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
Gross principal maturities of notes payable at March 31, 2017 are as follows (in millions):
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2017 (remaining)
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2021
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
Insurance [Abstract]
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
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid
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
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
Accrual for unsettled debt service payments related to the Notes
Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction
Accrual for the equity portion of unsettled repurchases of the Notes
Notes Reduction
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
Antidilutive options (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Investments
Investments in Debt and Equity Instruments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
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
Amortized Cost, Percent 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
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
Fair Value, Percent 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
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Accrual for legal and regulatory matters
Estimated Litigation Liability
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP and Affiliates
Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP and Affiliates [Member]
Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP and Affiliates [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Payment to settle all remaining obligations
Litigation Settlement, Amount
Number of operating segments
Number of Operating Segments
Summary of the Reserve for Claim Losses
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]
Convertible Notes
Convertible Debt [Member]
Unsecured convertible notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 4.25%, 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]
Amount of debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
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
Repurchased notes face amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Amount of debt repurchased
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Schedule of supplemental cash flow information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [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]
Unsecured Notes
Unsecured Debt [Member]
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
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]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
5.75% Senior Notes due in 2023
Five Point Seven Five Percent Unsecured Notes Due April 2023 [Member]
Five Point Seven Five Percent Unsecured Notes Due April 2023 [Member]
Aggregate principal amount
Redemption price percentage
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Payment of accrued interest
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends Payable [Table]
Dividends Payable [Table]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Common stock dividends declared (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Dividends
Dividends Disclosure [Text Block]
Dividends.
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]
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive earnings:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized 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 gain on investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Unrealized gain on foreign currency translation
Reclassification adjustments for change in unrealized gains and losses included in net earnings
Other comprehensive earnings
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
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Fidelity National Financial Inc. Common Shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Investments:
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value, at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 includes pledged fixed maturity securities of $362 and $332, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments
Short-term investments, at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 includes pledged short-term investments of $3 and $212, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Other Short-term Investments
Total investments
Investments
Cash and cash equivalents, at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 includes $398 and $331, respectively, of pledged cash related to secured trust deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Trade and notes receivables, net of allowance of $24 and $26, at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, 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 earnings (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: treasury stock, 27,002,539 shares as of March 31, 2017 and 27,001,492 shares as of December 31, 2016, 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
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 notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 6.60%, 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, unsecured, unused portion of $800, due July 2018 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.45%
Revolving Credit Facility Due July 2018 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due July 2018 [Member]
Unsecured Black Knight InfoServ notes, including premium, interest payable semi-annually at 5.75%, due April 2023
Black Knight Facility
Black Knight Financial Services Credit Agreement [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services Credit Agreement [Member]
ABRH Term Loan and Credit Facility Due August 2019
OneDigital Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $50, due March 2022 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50% (4.19% at March 31, 2017)
Other
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Term A Facility
Term Loan A [Member]
Term Loan A [Member]
Term B Facility
Term Loan B [Member]
Term Loan B [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc.
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Unused portion
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Interest rate at period end
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
2017 (remaining)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2021
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
Revolving Credit Facility Due July 2018
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Federal funds rate
Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
One-month LIBOR
One Percent Plus One-Month LIBOR [Member]
One Percent Plus One-Month LIBOR [Member]
Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Axis]
Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Axis]
External Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Domain]
External Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Domain]
Debt ratings of BBB
Standard & Poor's, BBB Rating [Member]
Outstanding balance
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Term of credit facility
Debt Instrument, Term
Commitment fee
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Schedule of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table 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]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [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]
Number of Board of Directors
Number of Board Members
Number of Board Members
Special dividend from title insurance underwriter
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments with Regulatory Approval
Shares of Black Knight Financial Services Inc.(in shares)
Common Stock Shares of Subsidiary, Transferred to Shareholders
Common Stock Shares of Subsidiary, Transferred to Shareholders
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Eurodollar
Eurodollar [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, LLC
Black Knight Financial Services, LLC [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, LLC [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services Credit Agreement
Intercompany Eliminations
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Term Loan B
Term Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility
Term Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Term Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Term Loan A
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Floor on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Floor on Variable Rate
Debt Instrument, Floor on Variable Rate
Number of shares owned (in shares)
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares
Outstanding debt
Increase in aggregate principal amount
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net
Reduction of pricing applicable to the loans, in basis points
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Decrease
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Decrease
Reduction of unused commitment fee
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage, Decrease
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage, Decrease
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net earnings
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]
Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates
(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
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 decrease 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 (decrease) 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
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
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 (purchases of) proceeds from short-term investment securities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term 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
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 provided by 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
Equity portion of debt conversions paid in cash
Payments for Repurchase of Equity
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
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 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
Summary of Reserve for Claims Losses
Insurance Disclosure [Text Block]
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
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Equity Method Investee
Equity Method Investee [Member]
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 (less than $1 million)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss), reclassification adjustment, tax (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
Schedule of Note Payable
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Notes Payable
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]