Investments, Debt and Equity Securities, and Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities, and Equity Method Investments [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]
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income Statement [Abstract]
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)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Purchase Obligations
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligations Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Regulation and Equity [Abstract]
Regulation and Equity [Abstract]
Statutory unearned premium reserve required
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Unearned Premium Reserve Required
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Unearned Premium Reserve Required
Statutory amount available for dividends with regulatory approval
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments with Regulatory Approval
Statutory amount available for dividend payments without regulatory approval
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments without Regulatory Approval
Statutory capital and surplus
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance
Statutory net income
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount
Statutory to NAIC amount of reconciling item
State Insurance Department, Statutory to NAIC, Amount of Reconciling Item
Minimum net worth requirement (less than)
Minimum Net Worth Required for Compliance
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Stock Options Transactions
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Stock Transactions
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [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]
Investment Income
Investment Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
6.60% 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]
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 [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Stated interest rate (as percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Debt discount rate
Debt Instrument, Discount Rate
Debt Instrument, Discount Rate
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Amount triggering default
Debt Instrument, Covenants, Threshold of Default on Other Debt Triggering Default
Debt Instrument, Covenants, Threshold of Default on Other Debt Triggering Default
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Parent Company
Parent Company [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]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Short term investments
Other Short-term Investments
Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments
Notes receivable
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net
Investments in and amounts due from subsidiaries
Investments in Subsidiaries and Due from Subsidiaries
Investments in Subsidiaries and Due from Subsidiaries
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Income taxes receivable
Income Taxes Receivable
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Income taxes payable
Taxes Payable
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Notes payable
Long-term Debt
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Equity [Abstract]
Equity [Abstract]
Common stock
Common 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, 27,001,492 shares and 14,977,394 shares as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Total Fidelity National Financial, Inc. shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares 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, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
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]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
Merion Capital
Merion Capital [Member]
Merion Capital [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
LPS
LPS [Member]
LPS [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated litigation liability
Estimated Litigation Liability
Loss Contingency Accrual
Loss Contingency Accrual
Litigation Settlement, Amount
Litigation Settlement, Amount
Rent expense, net
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Business exit costs
Business Exit Costs
Future minimum payments due
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Shares, Issued
Shares, Issued
Loss Contingency, Business Acquisition Share Price Opined by Plaintiff
Loss Contingency, Business Acquisition Share Price Opined by Plaintiff
Loss Contingency, Business Acquisition Share Price Opined by Plaintiff
Loss Contingency, Percent Difference in Business Acquisition Share Price Opined by Plaintiff
Loss Contingency, Percent Difference in Business Acquisition Share Price Opined by Plaintiff
Loss Contingency, Percent Difference in Business Acquisition Share Price Opined by Plaintiff
Loss Contingency, Business Acquisition, Appraisal Share Price
Loss Contingency, Business Acquisition, Appraisal Share Price
Loss Contingency, Business Acquisition, Appraisal Share Price
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Structured Securities
Structured Securities [Member]
Structured Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 instruments
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc.
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership interest percent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Period with no public offering for put option (in years)
Noncontrolling Interest, Period with no Public Offering for Put Option
Noncontrolling Interest, Period with no Public Offering for Put Option
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments and other financial instruments, net (excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates)
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized (loss) gain relating to investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Attributable to Parent
Unrealized (loss) gain on foreign currency translation and cash flow hedging
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Minimum pension liability adjustment
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity attributable to parent, beginning balance
Other comprehensive (losses) earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Stockholders' equity attributable to parent, ending balance
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land
Land [Member]
Building
Building [Member]
Leasehold Improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Technology Equipment
Technology Equipment [Member]
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment [Member]
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property and equipment, net
Depreciation
Depreciation
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Equity in losses (earnings) of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset Impairment Charges
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Net change in income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Net increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Net increase (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 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]
Net proceeds from (purchases of) short-term investment activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments
Additions to notes receivable
Payments to Acquire Notes Receivable
Collection of notes receivable
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
Payments to Acquire Interest in Subsidiaries and Affiliates
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
Debt service payments
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Purchases of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Payment of contingent consideration for prior period acquisitions
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Equity portion of debt conversions paid in cash
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Other financing activity
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net dividends from subsidiaries
Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash at beginning of year
Cash at end of year
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Axis]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Operating Activities [Domain]
Continuing Operations
Continuing Operations [Member]
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]
FNF Group Segment
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment [Member]
FNF Ventures Segment
Fidelity National Financial Ventures, LLC [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures, LLC [Member]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
Title Subsegment
Title Subsegment [Member]
Title Subsegment [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services Subsegment
Black Knight Financial Services Subsegment [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services Subsegment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Core Corporate and Other Subsegment
Fidelity National Financial Core Corporate and Other Subsegment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Core Corporate and Other Subsegment [Member]
Restaurant Group Subsegment
Restaurant Group Subsegment [Member]
Restaurant Group Subsegment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Corporate and Other Subsegment
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Corporate and Other Subsegment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Corporate and Other Subsegment [Member]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Remy and Imaging
Remy and Imaging [Member]
Remy and Imaging [Member]
Cascade Timberlands, LLC
Cascade Timberlands, LLC [Member]
Cascade Timberlands, LLC [Member]
J. Alexander's, LLC
J. Alexander's, LLC [Member]
J. Alexander's, LLC [Member]
Goodwill
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance
Goodwill
Goodwill acquired during the year
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Written off related to sale or spin-off
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill, ending balance
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Old FNF Group Common Stock
Old Fidelity National Financial Group [Member]
Old Fidelity National Financial Group [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (shares)
Beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Stock issued during period (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Stock issued during period, value, acquisitions
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Exercise of stock options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Recapitalization of FNF stock (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Conversion of Units
Tax benefit associated with the exercise of stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Proceeds Black Knight IPO
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Purchase of additional share in consolidated subsidiaries
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Purchase of Additional Share in Noncontrolling Interests
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Purchase of Additional Share in Noncontrolling Interests
Recapitalization of FNF stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Units
Issuance of restricted stock (shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Equity offering costs
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized (loss) on investments and other financial instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized (loss) 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 (loss) on foreign currency and cash flow hedging
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive earnings — minimum pension liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Shares withheld for taxes and in treasury
Treasury Stock, Value, Withheld for Taxes, Cost Method
Treasury Stock, Value, Withheld for Taxes, Cost Method
Purchases of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Purchases of treasury stock (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Contributions to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interest, Contribution
Noncontrolling interest, Contribution
Contribution by minority owner in subsidiaries
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Contributions From Minority Holder
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Contributions From Minority Holder
Sale of noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Reclassification of redeemable NCI resulting from IPO/share conversion
Reclassifications of Temporary to Permanent Equity
Retirement of treasury shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Retirement of treasury shares
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Spinoff transaction
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction
Dilution of ownership in affiliates
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Loss on Dilution of Equity Method Investments
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Loss on Dilution of Equity Method Investments
Dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Subsidiary dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Netincome (loss) attributable to parent
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Ending balance
Ending balance (shares)
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
Stock-based compensation
Temporary Equity, Stock Based Compensation
Temporary Equity, Stock Based Compensation
Contribution by minority owner in subsidiaries
Temporary Equity, Contributions by Minority Interest
Temporary Equity, Contributions by Minority Interest
Reclassification of redeemable NCI resulting from IPO/share conversion
Temporary Equity, Decrease From Conversion
Temporary Equity, Decrease From Conversion
Ending balance
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Reserve for Claim Losses
Reserve for Claim Losses [Member]
Reserve for Claim Losses [Member]
Reserve for Sale
Reserve for Sale [Member]
Reserve for Sale [Member]
Allowance for Reinsurance Recoverable
Allowance for Reinsurance Recoverable [Member]
LPS Acquisition
LPS Acquisition [Member]
LPS Acquisition [Member]
Small Title Operation
Small Title Operation [Member]
Small Title Operation [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged to cost and expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense
Charged to other accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Other Accounts
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Ending balance
Revolving Credit Facility due July 2018
Revolving Credit Facility Due July 2018 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due July 2018 [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]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Federal Funds Rate
Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
One Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
One Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
One Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Line of credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Basis spread on variable rate (as percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Stated percentage rate range, minimum
Commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Ratio of principal indebtedness to net worth to trigger default
Debt Instrument, Covenants, Ratio of Principal Indebtedness to Net Worth to Trigger Default
Debt Instrument, Covenants, Ratio of Principal Indebtedness to Net Worth to Trigger Default
Ratio of indebtedness to net capital
Debt Instrument, Covenants, Required Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Debt Instrument, Covenants, Required Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Notes payable
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Employee Stock
Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
ESPP, annual contributions per employee, percent
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Stock-based compensation cost
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Schedule of Assets Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplementary Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Black Knight Financial Services Credit Agreement
Black Knight Financial Services Credit Agreement [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services Credit Agreement [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, LLC
Black Knight Financial Services, LLC [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, LLC [Member]
Term Loan A
Term Loan A [Member]
Term Loan A [Member]
Term Loan B
Term Loan B [Member]
Term Loan B [Member]
Term Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility
Term Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Term Loan A and Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Eurodollar
Eurodollar [Member]
Intercompany Eliminations
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
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
Outstanding debt
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [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]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Other intangibles
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trademarks and Trade Names
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill)
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets, gross (excluding goodwill and title plants)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Future amortization expense, year one
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Future amortization expense, year two
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Future amortization expense, year three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Future amortization expense, year four
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Future amortization expense, year five
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Insurance [Abstract]
Summary of Reserve for Claim Losses
Insurance Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Nontaxable Investment Gains, Percent
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Nontaxable Investment Gains, Percent
Effective Income Tax Reconciliation, Nontaxable Investment Gains, Percent
Federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Deductible dividends paid to FNF 401(k) plan
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Dividend, Percent
Tax exempt interest income
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Percent
Tax Credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent
Consolidated Partnerships
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss), Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense and Other, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense and Other, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense and Other, Percent
Effective tax rate excluding equity investments
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Before Equity In Earnings (Losses) Of Unconsolidated Subsidiary
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Before Equity In Earnings (Losses) Of Unconsolidated Subsidiary
Equity Investments
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Equity in Earnings (Losses) of Unconsolidated Subsidiary, Percent
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Maximum annual contributions per employee, percent
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent
Employer matching contribution, percent of match, amount per dollar
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match, Amount per Dollar
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match, Amount per Dollar
Employer matching contribution, percent of employees' gross pay
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Stock recapitalization, number of groups of stock
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Recapitalization, Number of Groups of Stock
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Recapitalization, Number of Groups of Stock
Stock split, conversion ratio
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Title plants
Title Plants [Member]
Title Plants [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets (excluding goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment of intangible assets, indefinite-lived (excluding goodwill)
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Research and Development [Abstract]
Capitalized Software
Capitalized Software [Table Text Block]
Capitalized Software [Table Text Block]
Cash paid during the year:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Investing activities:
Noncash Investing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in proceeds of sales of investments available for sale receivable in period
Transfer from Investments
Change in purchases of investments available for sale payable in period
Transfer to Investments
Financing activities:
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Fair value of net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Less: Total purchase price
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Liabilities and noncontrolling interests assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
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
Investments
Investments in Debt and Equity Instruments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Pledged fixed maturity securities secured trust deposits
Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Customer advances and 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
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued benefits
Accrued Employee Benefits
Salaries and incentives
Accrued Salaries
Accrued rent
Accrued Rent
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Trade
Accrued recording fees and transfer taxes
Accrual for Recording Fees and Transfer Taxes
Accrual for Recording Fees and Transfer Taxes
Accrued premium taxes
Accrued Premium Taxes
Accrued Premium Taxes
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Axis]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
Sale of Stock [Domain]
IPO
IPO [Member]
Common Class A [Member]
Common Class A [Member]
Common Class B [Member]
Common Class B [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
2014 Share Repurchase Program
Two Thousand Fourteen Share Repurchase Program [Member]
2014 Share Repurchase Program
2015 Share Repurchase Program
Two Thousand Fifteen Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand Fifteen Share Repurchase Program [Member]
2012 and 2015 Stock Repurchase Programs
Two Thousand Twelve and Two Thousand Fifteen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand Twelve and Two Thousand Fifteen Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program period in force (in years)
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force
Stock repurchase program number of shares authorized (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Treasury stock acquired (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Treasury stock repurchased (in shares)
Treasury stock repurchased
Stock repurchase program remaining number of shares authorized (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Spinoff Transaction, Percent of Shares Distributed
Spinoff Transaction, Percent of Shares Distributed
Spinoff Transaction, Percent of Shares Distributed
Spinoff Transaction, Expected Common Stock Shares Receivable per Common Stock Share Owned
Spinoff Transaction, Expected Common Stock Shares Receivable per Common Stock Share Owned
Spinoff Transaction, Expected Common Stock Shares Receivable per Common Stock Share Owned
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share
Sale of Stock, Price Per Share
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership after Transaction
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership after Transaction
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Deferred Tax Assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Employee benefit accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Other investments
Deferred Tax Assets, Investments
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Accrued liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Allowance for uncollectible accounts received
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Pension plan
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Tax credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
State income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, State Taxes
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total gross deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Less: valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Total deferred tax asset
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Title plant
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill And Intangible Assets Excluding Title Plants
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill And Intangible Assets Excluding Title Plants
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Investment securities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investments
Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Partnerships
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Partnerships
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Partnerships
Insurance reserve discounting
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Insurance Reserve Discounting
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Insurance Reserve Discounting
Total deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred tax liability
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Fidelity National Financial Ventures, LLC
American Blue Ribbon Holdings
American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC [Member]
American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC [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]
Term Loan
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Swingline Debt
Bridge Loan [Member]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Axis]
Dividends [Domain]
Dividends [Domain]
On or Before November 17, 2014
Dividend Payable Covenant, One [Member]
Dividend Payable Covenant, One [Member]
On or Before June 15, 2016
Dividend Payable Covenant, Two [Member]
Dividend Payable Covenant, Two [Member]
Gross amount of long term debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
Maximum amount of outstanding borrowings to request incremental loans
Debt Instrument, Maximum Amount of Outstanding Borrowings To Request Incremental Loans
Debt Instrument, Maximum Amount of Outstanding Borrowings To Request Incremental Loans
Maximum allowable amount payable in dividends
Debt Instrument, Maximum Allowable Amount Payable in Dividends to Parent Per Fiscal Year
Debt Instrument, Maximum Allowable Amount Payable in Dividends to Parent Per Fiscal Year
Maximum special dividend allowable
Debt Instrument, Maximum Special Dividend Allowable
Debt Instrument, Maximum Special Dividend Allowable
Payment for Special Dividends
Payment for Special Dividends
Payment for Special Dividends
Dividend Income, Operating
Dividend Income, Operating
Amount defaulted with third party to trigger default
Debt Instrument, Amount Defaulted With Third Party To Trigger Default
Debt Instrument, Amount Defaulted With Third Party To Trigger Default
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
The Omnibus Plan
The Omnibus Plan [Member]
The Omnibus Plan [Member]
Employee Stock Option
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Number of additional shares authorized (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Equity instruments other than options, nonvested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Options outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Award vesting period (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Expiration period (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Number of groups of stock
Number of Groups of Stock
Number of Groups of Stock
Fair value assumptions, risk free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Fair value assumptions, expected volatility rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Fair value assumptions, expected dividend rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Fair value assumptions, expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Options granted in period, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars pre share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Nonvested awards, period for recognition (in years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt [Member]
FNF Term Loan Due January 2019
FNF Term Loan Due January 2019 [Member]
FNF Term Loan Due January 2019 [Member]
5.50% 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]
4.25% 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]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash dividends paid to parent company
Cash Dividends Paid to Parent Company
Notes Payable
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments and other financial instruments, net (excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) relating to investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation and cash flow hedging
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Minimum pension liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
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 (loss) attributable to noncontrolling 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
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
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]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment
Commissions, Inc.
Commissions, Inc. [Member]
Commissions, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total revenues
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
5.75% Unsecured 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]
Lender Processing Services Acquisition
Lender Processing Services Acquisition [Member]
Lender Processing Services Acquisition [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [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
Maximum percentage of net income allowable for dividends or distributions
Debt Instrument, Covenants, Maximum Percentage of Net Income Allowable for Dividends or Distributions
Debt Instrument, Covenants, Maximum Percentage of Net Income Allowable for Dividends or Distributions
Ownership percentage of debt
Debt Instrument, Debt Default, Minimum Ownership Percentage of Debt Allowed to Accelerate Maturity
Debt Instrument, Debt Default, Minimum Ownership Percentage of Debt Allowed to Accelerate Maturity
Repayments of notes payable
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Amount of debt repurchased
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Debt percentage of principal amount redeemed
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed
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]
Debt Securities
Debt Securities [Member]
Preferred stock available for sale
Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity securities available for sale
Other Long-term Investments
Other Long-term Investments [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
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
Equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Cost-method Investments, Realized Gain (Loss)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Intangible Assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Intangible Assets
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
States and political subdivisions
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Foreign government bonds
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
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
Secured trust deposits
Customer Advances and Deposits
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
2017
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
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
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]
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
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)
Options granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Options granted for FNFV recapitalization (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period for Recapitalization, Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period for Recapitalization, Gross
Options exercised (in shares)
Options canceled (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period
Options outstanding at end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Options outstanding at beginning of period, weighed average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options granted, weighed average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options granted for FNFV recapitalization, weighed average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period for Recapitalization, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period for Recapitalization, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercised, weighed average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options canceled, weighed average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding at end of period, weighed average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Options exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category
Investment Income [Table]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Investments in Banks
Investments in Banks [Member]
Investments in Banks [Member]
Equity Securities, Available for Sale
Equity Securities [Member]
Short-term Investments
Short-term Investments [Member]
Other Investments
Other Investments [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities
Available-for-sale Securities
Interest and investment income
Net Investment Income
Investment Income, Net
Investment Income, Net
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 amortized cost
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Amortized Cost, % of Total:
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Total amortized cost
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, % 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
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Digital Insurance, Inc.
Digital Insurance, Inc. [Member]
Digital Insurance, Inc. [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, LLC and ServiceLink, LLC
Black Knight Financial Services, LLC and ServiceLink, LLC [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, LLC and ServiceLink, LLC [Member]
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
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
Fees and Commissions
Restaurant revenue
Food and Beverage Revenue
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 (loss) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense on continuing operations
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Earnings from continuing operations before equity in (loss) 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 (loss) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Net earnings from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Net earnings from continuing operations, attributable to common shareholders
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net earnings from discontinued operations, attributable to common shareholders
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Old FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Net earnings per share from discontinued operations attributable to Old FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Basic earnings per share (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Old FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Net loss per share from discontinued operations attributable to Old FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Diluted earnings per share (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Cash dividends paid per share (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards update 2016-09, Statutory Tax Witholding Component [Member]
Accounting Standards update 2016-09, Statutory Tax Witholding Component [Member]
Accounting Standards update 2016-09, Statutory Tax Withholding Component [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption, Effect [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Property and equipment useful life (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Investments:
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value, at December 31, 2016 and 2015, includes pledged fixed maturities of $332 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
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments
Short-term investments, includes pledged short term investments of $212 and $266 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Total investments
Investments
Cash and cash equivalents, at December 31, 2016 and 2015, includes pledged cash of $331 and $108, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Trade and notes receivables, net of allowance of $26 and $32 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively
Goodwill
Capitalized software, net
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Other intangible assets, net
Title plants
Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Reserve for title claim losses
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net
Commitments and Contingencies:
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable non-controlling interest by 21% minority holder of ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized, 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, none
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Title Acquisitions [Member]
Title Acquisitions [Member]
Title Acquisitions [Member]
eLynx Holdings, Inc
eLynx Holdings, Inc. [Member]
eLynx Holdings, Inc. [Member]
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
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]
CF Corporation
CF Corporation [Member]
CF Corporation [Member]
Ceridian
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]
Common stock shares of subsidiary, transferred to shareholders
Common Stock Shares of Subsidiary, Transferred to Shareholders
Common Stock Shares of Subsidiary, Transferred to Shareholders
Payments to acquire available-for-sale securities
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Payments to acquire equity method investments
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Ownership at December 31, 2016
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 land held-for-use
Payments to Acquire Land Held-for-use
Payments to acquire interest in subsidiaries and affiliates
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trade and Notes Receivable
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reserve for Title Claim Losses
Unpaid Policy Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Secured Trust Deposits
Secured Trust Deposits [Policy Text Block]
Secured Trust Deposits [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reinsurance
Reinsurance Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Capitalized Software
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders' Equity Note, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation Plans
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Management Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
New Remy Corporation
New Remy Corporation [Member]
New Remy Corporation [Member]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net loss on sales of investments and other assets, net
Gain (Loss) on Investments and Disposition of Other Assets
Gain (Loss) on Investments and Disposition of Other Assets
Gain on sale of Cascade Timberlands
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Stock-based compensation cost
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Net increase 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) decrease in trade receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Net decrease in reserve for title claim losses
Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Reserve
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
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
Purchases of other long-term investments
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Contributions to investments in unconsolidated affiliates
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 Lender Processing Services, Inc., net of cash acquired
Acquisition of USA Industries, 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
Acquisition of Commissions, Inc., net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Four, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Four, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisition of eLynx Holdings, Inc., net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Five, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Five, Net of Cash Acquired
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
Additional investment in noncontrolling interest
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Proceeds from Black Knight IPO
Proceeds from Issuance Initial Public Offering
Debt and equity issuance costs
Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs
Proceeds from sale of 35% of Black Knight Financial Services, LLC and ServiceLink, LLC to minority interest holder
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests
Cash transferred in Remy spin-off
Payment Due to Spinoff Transaction
Payment Due to Spinoff Transaction
Subsidiary dividends paid to noncontrolling interest shareholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Payment of contingent consideration for prior period acquisitions
Payment of Contingent Consideration for Prior Period Acquisitions
Payment of Contingent Consideration for Prior Period Acquisitions
Payment for shares withheld for taxes and in treasury
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Net increase (decrease) 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 year
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 year
Income tax (benefit) expense
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Other comprehensive earnings (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments and other financial instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation and cash flow hedging
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Minimum pension liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax
Total income tax benefit allocated to other comprehensive earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Additional paid-in capital, stock-based compensation (1)
Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity, Employee Stock Options
Total income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation
Software and Software Development Costs
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Capitalized computer software, impairments
Capitalized Computer Software, Impairments
Goodwill, impairment loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk by Type
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Geographic Concentration Risk
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Title Insurance Premiums
Title Insurance Premiums [Member]
Title Insurance Premiums [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
California
CALIFORNIA
Texas
TEXAS
New York
NEW YORK
Florida
FLORIDA
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Customer 1
Customer 1 [Member]
Customer 1 [Member]
Customer 2
Customer 2 [Member]
Customer 2 [Member]
FNF Group Segment
FNF Group Segment [Member]
FNF Group Segment [Member]
Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk (in percent)
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Schedule II Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (Parent Company)
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Conversion Description [Axis]
Debt Conversion Description [Axis]
Debt Conversion, Name [Domain]
Debt Conversion, Name [Domain]
Debt Conversion, One
Debt Conversion, One [Member]
Debt Conversion, One [Member]
Debt Conversion, Two
Debt Conversion, Two [Member]
Debt Conversion, Two [Member]
Percentage of principal received in cash
Debt Instrument, Percentage of Principal Received in Cash
Debt Instrument, Percentage of Principal Received in Cash
Conversion ratio
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Conversion price (in dollars per share)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Number of trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Threshold consecutive business days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Business Days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Business Days
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
Period of consecutive trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
Ratio of trading price per $1000 principal amount
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Ratio of Trading Price Per $1,000 Principal Amount
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Ratio of Trading Price Per $1,000 Principal Amount
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due in Next Twelve Months
2018
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Two Years
2019
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Three Years
2020
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Four Years
2021
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due within Five Years
Thereafter
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation, Due after Five Years
Total purchase commitments
Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
5.25% Unsecured Notes Due March 2013
Five Point Two Five Percent Unsecured Notes Due March 2013 [Member]
Five Point Two Five Percent Unsecured Notes Due March 2013 [Member]
Price as a percent of par on offering of unsecured notes
Price as a percent of par on offering of unsecured notes
Price as a percent of par on offering of unsecured notes
Extinguishment of debt
Extinguishment of Debt, Amount
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Profits Interests Plan
Profits Interests Plan [Member]
Profits Interests [Member]
ServiceLink Field Services, LLC
ServiceLink Field Services, LLC [Member]
ServiceLink Field Services, LLC [Member]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
Tranche One
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Tranche Two
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Profits Interest Holders
Profits Interest Holders [Member]
Profits Interest Holders [Member]
Equity instruments outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number
Award vesting rights percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Discount for lack of marketability
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Discount For Lack Of Marketability
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Discount For Lack Of Marketability
Grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested awards, compensation not yet recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Cash paid
Less: Cash Acquired
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Total net consideration paid
Borrowings under revolving line of credit
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Total cash paid
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Employee Benefit Plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk and Concentration of Risk
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table]
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table]
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Reserve for claim losses, beginning balance
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Reserve assumed, net
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense, Business Acquisitions, Net, Disposals
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense, Business Acquisitions, Net, Disposals
Reinsurance recoverable
Reinsurance Recoverable for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustments
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
Reserve for claim losses, ending balance
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
Reserves, business acquisition
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Business Acquisitions
Reserves, disposals
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense, Disposals
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense, Disposals
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Restatement Adjustment
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Fixed Maturities
Fixed Maturities [Member]
FNF subsidiaries
FNF subsidiaries [Member]
FNF subsidiaries [Member]
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations [Member]
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities
Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Equity Securities
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Equity Method Investee
Equity Method Investee [Member]
Available for sale debt securities
Change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) before taxes
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) before Taxes
Amount deposited with governmental authorities
Available-for-sale Securities, Amount Deposited with Governmental Authorities
Available-for-sale Securities, Amount Deposited with Governmental Authorities
Amortized cost basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Other than temporary impairment investments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Amounts held with previously recognized other than temporary impairments
Available-for-sale, Amount Held with Previously Recognized Other Than Temporary Impairments
Available-for-sale, Amount Held with Previously Recognized Other Than Temporary Impairments
Realized investment gains (losses)
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Deferred tax liabilities, net
Increase (decrease) in other investments
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Assets, Other Investments
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Assets, Other Investments
Increase (decrease) in deferred tax liabilities, insurance reserve discounting
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Insurance Reserve Discounting
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Insurance Reserve Discounting
Increase (decrease) in deferred tax liabilities, insurance reserve discounting due to reclassification
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Insurance Reserve Discounting Due to Reclassification
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Insurance Reserve Discounting Due to Reclassification
Decrease in investments
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Assets, Investments
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Assets, Investments
Increase (decrease) in partnerships
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Partnerships
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Partnerships
Increase (decrease) in goodwill and intangible assets excluding title plants
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Excluding Title Plants
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Excluding Title Plants
Tax credit carryforward, amount
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Income tax penalties and interest accrued (less than $1 million in 2015)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and restricted stock
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
State Net Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
General Business Credit Carryforward
General Business Credit Carryforward [Member]
General Business Credit Carryforward [Member]
BPG Holdings, LLC
BPG Holdings, LLC [Member]
BPG Holdings, LLC [Member]
Digital Insurance
Digital Insurance [Member]
Digital Insurance [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Valuation allowance
Other fees and revenue
Other Revenue, Net
(Losses) earnings before equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income (Loss) in Subsidiaries, Net of Income Tax
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income (Loss) in Subsidiaries, Net of Income Tax
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Basic earnings per share (in usd per share)
Diluted earnings per share (in usd per share)
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Roll Forward]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Roll Forward]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Roll Forward]
Retained earnings, beginning of year
Distribution of Remy to FNFV Group common shareholders
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Dividend
Retained earnings, end of year
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Other
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Unsecured notes due September 2022
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]
Notes payable
Interest at period end (as percent)
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Pension Plan
Pension Plan [Member]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member]
LandAmerica Financial Group
LandAmerica Financial Group [Member]
LandAmerica Financial Group [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Consecutive months with highest compensation in which benefits are based
Defined Benefit Plan, Consecutive Months with Highest Compensation in which Benefits are Based
Defined Benefit Plan, Consecutive Months with Highest Compensation in which Benefits are Based
Months ending at retirement or termination in which benefits are based
Defined Benefit Plan, Months Ending at Retirement or Termination in which Benefits are Based
Defined Benefit Plan, Months Ending at Retirement or Termination in which Benefits are Based
Defined benefit pension plans, liabilities
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Net periodic expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Administration Expenses
Number of underwriters assumed
Number of Underwriters Assumed
Number of Underwriters Assumed
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Capitalized software
Capitalized Computer Software, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization
Capitalized software, net
Capitalized software, amortization
Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Exercise Price Range, 0.00 to 19.62
Exercise Price Range, 0.00 to 19.62 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 0.00 to 19.62 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 19.62 to 24.24
Exercise Price Range, 19.62 to 24.24 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 19.62 to 24.24 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 24.25 to 29.80
Exercise Price Range, 24.25 to 29.80 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 24.25 to 29.80 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 29.81 to 32.94
Exercise Price Range, 29.81 to 32.94 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 29.81 to 32.94 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 32.95 to 34.58
Exercise Price Range, 32.95 to 34.58 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 32.95 to 34.58 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 34.59 to 34.84
Exercise Price Range, 34.59 to 34.84 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 34.59 to 34.84 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 35.85 to 36.83
Exercise Price Range, 35.85 to 36.83 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 35.85 to 36.83 [Member]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Number of outstanding options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Outstanding options, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding options, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Number of exercisable options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Exercisable options, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable options, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [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]
Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
U.S. government and agencies
US Government Agencies Debt 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]
Total available-for-sale securities
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]
Computer Software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Total Other intangible assets
Total Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Total Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Noncompete Agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. [Member]
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. [Member]
Title Acquisitions
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
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
Title plant
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Buildings
Property and equipment, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equipment
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 accrued liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Total liabilities assumed
Non-controlling interests
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Total liabilities and equity assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equity and Liabilities Assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equity and Liabilities Assumed
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Computer softwared and other intangible asses weighted average useful life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total Other intangible assets
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
Other
Other Equity Method Investment [Member]
Other Equity Method Investment [Member]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Restricted stock granted at beginning of period (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Restricted shares granted for FNFV recapitalization (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Recapitalization, Grants in Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Recapitalization, Grants in Period
Canceled (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Restricted stock granted at end of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Restricted shares granted for FNFV recapitalization (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period for Recapitalization, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period for Recapitalization, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Canceled (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Ending balance (in dollars per share)
Regulation and Equity
Regulation and Equity Disclosure [Text Block]
Regulation and Equity Disclosure
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2017
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
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
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Spinoff
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue [Abstract]
Auto parts revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Auto Parts Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Auto Parts Revenue
Other revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Revenue
Total
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Expenses:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Expenses [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Expenses [Abstract]
Personnel costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Personnel Costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Personnel Costs
Other operating expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Operating Expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Operating Expense
Cost of auto parts revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold
Depreciation & amortization
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization
Interest expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense
Total expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Benefits, Losses, and Expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Benefits, Losses, and Expenses
Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Net earnings from discontinued operations
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Cash flow from discontinued operations data:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity 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
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
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 Well-Known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - FNF Group
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Available increase to borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Increase Limit
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Increase Limit
Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets 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
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Capitalized Software
Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation, Eliminations
Pacific Union International, Inc.
Pacific Union International, Inc. [Member]
Pacific Union International, Inc. [Member]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums
Premiums Written, Net
Other revenues
Revenues from external customers
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Interest and investment income (loss), 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
Income tax expense (benefit)
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates
Assets
Ownership interest by parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
FNF Term Loan
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense on continuing operations
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Mortgage-backed and Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Mortgage-backed and Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Available-for-sale Debt Securities
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
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 available-for-sale securities
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
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Table]
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Table]
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Line Items]
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Line Items]
Accrual for agency premiums, time lag period
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Time Lag Period
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Time Lag Period
Premiums, percent reported within 3 months
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Percent Reported within 3 Months
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Percent Reported within 3 Months
Premiums, percent reported in 4-6 months
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Percent Reported in 4-6 Months
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Percent Reported in 4-6 Months
Agent commission split rate
Insurance Commissions as Percentage of Agent Premiums
Insurance Commissions as Percentage of Agent Premiums
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies Excluding Prior Year Release of Reserves
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies Excluding Prior Year Release of Reserves
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies Excluding Prior Year Release of Reserves
Release of reserves
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Release of Reserves
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Release of Reserves
Average premium accrual impact to pretax earnings, percent of accrued premium (approximately)
Average Premium Accrual Impact to Pretax Earnings, Percent of Accrued Premium
Average Premium Accrual Impact to Pretax Earnings, Percent of Accrued Premium
Impact on earnings from change in premium accrual
Premiums, Impact on Earnings from Change in Premium Accrual
Premiums, Impact on Earnings from Change in Premium Accrual
Premiums receivable, net of accrued sales commissions
Premiums Receivable, Net of Accrued Sales Commissions
Premiums Receivable, Net of Accrued Sales Commissions
Premiums receivable, net
Premiums Receivable, Net
Accrued agent commissions
Accrued Sales Commission
Home warranty insurance policy, life (in years)
Home Warranty Insurance Policy, Life
Home Warranty Insurance Policy, Life