Regulation and Equity [Abstract]
Regulation and Equity [Abstract]
Regulation and Equity
Regulation and Equity Disclosure [Text Block]
Regulation and Equity Disclosure
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Table]
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
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
Premiums receivable, net of accrued sales commissions
Premiums Receivable, Net of Accrued Sales Commissions
Premiums Receivable, Net of Accrued Sales Commissions
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Table]
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Table]
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Stewart Merger
Stewart Information Services Corporation [Member]
Stewart Information Services Corporation [Member]
Equity Interest Type [Axis]
Equity Interest Type [Axis]
Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Type [Domain]
Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Type [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Pacific Union
Pacific Union [Member]
Pacific Union [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 4.50%, due August 2028
Four Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due August 2028 [Member]
Four Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due August 2028 [Member]
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]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations [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]
Cash paid per acquirees share
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued And Issuable, Cash Paid Per Acquiree Share
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued And Issuable, Cash Paid Per Acquiree Share
Common stock shares received per common stock shares owned
Business Combination, Common Stock Shares Received per Common Stock Shares Owned
Business Combination, Common Stock Shares Received per Common Stock Shares Owned
Consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Consideration, cash portion, percentage
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash Portion, Percentage
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash Portion, Percentage
Consideration, common stock portion, percent
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Percent
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Percent
Assumption of debt
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Pro forma debt to capital ratio
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Terms of agreement, trigger to divest assets or businesses, revenue In excess, amount
Business Combination, Terms Of Agreement, Trigger To Divest Assets Or Businesses, Revenue In Excess, Amount
Business Combination, Terms Of Agreement,Trigger To Divest Assets Or Businesses, Revenue In Excess, Amount
Terms of agreement, trigger to divest assets or businesses, revenue cap, amount
Business Combination, Terms Of Agreement, Trigger To Divest Assets Or Businesses, Revenue Cap, Amount
Business Combination, Terms Of Agreement, Trigger To Divest Assets Or Businesses, Revenue Cap, Amount
Consideration, pro-rate cash paid per acquiree share
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued And Issuable, Pro-Rate Cash Paid Per Acquiree Share
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued And Issuable, Pro-Rate Cash Paid Per Acquiree Share
Contingent consideration - acquisitions
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Shareholder approval, percentage of votes
Business Combination, Shareholder Approval, Percentage Of Votes
Business Combination, Shareholder Approval, Percentage Of Votes
Approval by shareholders, percentage of outstanding shares of stock represented
Business Combination, Approval By Shareholders, Percentage Of Outstanding Shares of Stock Represented
Business Combination, Approval By Shareholders, Percentage of Outstanding Shares Of Stock Represented
Equity interest sold, percent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Proceeds from sale of business
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates
Potential earnout payment range (up to)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range Of Outcomes, High
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, High
Potential earnout payment range (from)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range Of Outcomes, Low
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range Of Outcomes, Low
Potential earnout payment, cash, percentage
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Cash, Percentage
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Cash, Percentage
Potentail earnout payment, stock, percentage
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Stock, Percentage
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Stock, Percentage
Earnout payment period
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Payment Period
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Payment Period
Amount of debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Stated interest rate (as percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk and Concentration of Risk
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total Long Term Debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Parent Company
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net earnings attributable to entity 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 earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Gain on Pacific Union Sale
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Impairment of assets
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 decrease (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 liabilities
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]
Purchases of investments available for sale
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments
Net (purchases of) proceeds from short-term investment activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments
Cash proceeds from the Pacific Union Sale
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
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
Additional investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Debt service payments
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Equity portion of debt conversions paid in cash
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost
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 for shares withheld for taxes and in treasury
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Cash transferred in the Black Knight spin-off
Payment Due To Spin-off Transaction
Payment Due To Spin-off Transaction
Cash transferred in the FNFV split-off
Payment Due to Spinoff Transaction, Two
Payment Due to Spinoff Transaction, Two
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 provided by (used in) 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 and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash at end of year
Insurance [Abstract]
Summary of Reserve for Claim Losses
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
FNFV
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Group (FNFV) [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Group (FNFV)
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Borrowing Under Line Of Credit
Borrowing Under Line Of Credit [Member]
Borrowing Under Line Of Credit [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Cannae
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [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]
Aggregate consideration to Cannae in exchange transaction
Sale of Stock, Consideration Received on Transaction
Shares issued in exchange (in shares)
Sale of Stock, Number of Shares Issued in Transaction
Outstanding common equity owned
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership after Transaction
Aggregate principal amount (up to)
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Basis spread on variable rate (as percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Matures on anniversary of the date of the revolver note (in years)
Debt Instrument, Term
Automatic extension for additional term (in years)
Debt Instrument, Term Of Automatic Extension
Debt Instrument, Term Of Automatic Extension
Borrowing by Cannae under revolver
Advances to Affiliate
Schedule of Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Table]
Schedule of Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Table]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Compliance with Regulatory Capital Requirements under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
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
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Unrealized gain 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 (Loss) Earnings
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
ASU 2016-01
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 [Member]
ASU 2018-02
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [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
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Reclassification adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Distribution of FNFV to Cannae Holdings
Distributions Relating to Spinoff Transaction
Distributions Relating to Spinoff Transaction
Adjustment for cumulative effect for adoption of ASU 2016-01
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Adoption of ASU 2018-02
Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity, Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle
Stockholders' equity attributable to parent, ending balance
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
FNF
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment [Member]
Title Guaranty of Hawaii
Title Guaranty of Hawaii [Member]
Title Guaranty of Hawaii [Member]
Real Estate Technology Acquisitions
Real Estate Technology Acquisitions [Member]
Real Estate Technology Acquisitions
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 and contracts
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Non-compete agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Computer software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Total
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property and Equipment, and Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property and Equipment, and Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Property and equipment useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Weighted average useful life (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
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 Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility due July 2018
Revolving Credit Facility Due July 2018 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due July 2018 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility, due April 2022
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Federal Funds Rate
Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
One Month 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]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility
Extended term (in years)
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
Balance outstanding
Unamortized debt issue costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Trade receivables
Accounts Receivable, Net
Deferred revenue (contract liabilities)
Contract with Customer, Liability
Policy period
Contract With Customer, Policy Period
Contract With Customer, Policy Period
Revenue recognized from deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
BK Distribution
BK Distribution [Member]
BK Distribution [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
FNF
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. [Member]
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. [Member]
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Number of shares of newly formed entityreceived for each outstanding share redeemed
Common Stock, Number Of Shares Of Newly Formed Entity Received For Each Outstanding Share Redeemed
Common Stock, Number Of Shares Of Newly Formed Entity Received For Each Outstanding Share Redeemed
Common stock shares of subsidiary, transferred to shareholders
Common Stock Shares Of Subsidiary, Transferred To Shareholders
Common Stock Shares Of Subsidiary, Transferred To Shareholders
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Real Geeks, RG
Real Geeks, RG [Member]
Real Geeks, RG
SkySlope, Inc, SS
SkySlope, Inc, SS [Member]
SkySlope, Inc, SS
Percentage of membership interests acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Cash paid
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Number of employees (more than)
Entity Number of Employees
Consideration paid, net of cash received
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net of tax (benefit) expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Net of income tax expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Tax
Net of income tax (benefit) expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Net of income tax expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
Net of income tax expense (less than)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax, Attributable to Parent
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
States and political subdivisions
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
U.S. government and agencies
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
Foreign government bonds
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Mortgage-backed and Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Mortgage-backed and Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Equity securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Fair Value:
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months
12 Months or Longer
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer
Total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position
Less than 12 Months
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
12 Months or Longer
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Unrealized Losses:
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
12 Months or Longer
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Total
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
Less than 12 Months
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
12 Months or Longer
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Debt Securities
Debt Securities [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Fixed Maturities
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Unconsolidated affiliate
Other Investments In Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member]
Other Investments In Unconsolidated Affiliates [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) before taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, before Tax
Amount deposited with governmental authorities
Available-for-sale Securities, Amount Deposited with Governmental Authorities
Available-for-sale Securities, Amount Deposited with Governmental Authorities
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
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
Change in reinsurance recoverable
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable
Claim loss provision related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]
Current year
Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Prior years
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Total title claim loss provision
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims
Claims paid, net of recoupments related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]
Current year
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year
Prior years
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years
Total title claims paid, net of recoupments
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid
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, disposals
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense, Disposals
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense, Disposals
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Discount Rate
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [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]
Number of firms
Fair Value Measurement, Number of Firms
Fair Value Measurement, Number of Firms
Fair value, discount rate
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, at beginning of period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Fair value of assets associated with the adoption of ASU 2016-01
New Accounting Prononcement Or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect Of Change On Assets, Fair Value
New Accounting Prononcement Or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect Of Change On Assets, Fair Value
Transfers from Level 2
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3
Paid-in-kind dividends
Dividends, Paid-in-kind
Purchases
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases
Net valuation loss included in earnings
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Net unrealized loss included in other comprehensive (loss) earnings
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Fair Value, at end of period
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]
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment [Member]
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment [Member]
Data processing equipment
Technology Equipment [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Buildings
Building [Member]
Land
Land [Member]
Other
Other Machinery 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
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Depreciation
Depreciation
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Salaries and incentives
Accrued Salaries
Salaries and incentives
Accrued Employee Benefits
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Trade
Accrued rent
Accrued Rent
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
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities
Total Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc.
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Revenues:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue [Abstract]
Escrow, title-related and other fees
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation,Revenue, Escrow, Title-related And Other Fees
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Escrow, Title-related And Other Fees
Restaurant revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Restaurant Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Restaurant Revenue
Interest and investment income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Income
Realized gains and losses, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Realized Gains and Losses, Net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Realized Gains and Losses, Net
Total revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Expenses:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Expenses [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Expenses [Abstract]
Personnel costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Personnel Costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Personnel Costs
Other operating expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense
Cost of restaurant revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinue Operations, Cost Of Restaurant Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinue Operations, Cost Of Restaurant Revenue
Depreciation and amortization
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization
Interest expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense
Total expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense
Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Income tax expense
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Earnings from continuing operations before equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Minority Interest And Income (Loss) On Equity Method Investments, Net Of Income Tax
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Minority Interest And Income (Loss) On Equity Method Investments, Net Of Income Tax
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
Net earnings from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net (losses) earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Cash flow from discontinued operations data:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Net cash (used in) provided by operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash (used in) provided in investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense on continuing operations
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Contract Balances
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
FNF Common Stock
Fidelity National Financial Group Common Stock [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Group Common Stock [Member]
FNFV Group Common Stock
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Common Stock [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Common Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Direct title insurance premiums
Direct Premiums Written
Agency title insurance premiums
Assumed Premiums Written
Escrow, title-related and other fees
Insurance Commissions and Fees
Interest and investment income
Net Investment Income
Realized gains and losses, net
Gain (Loss) on Investments
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
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 earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense on continuing operations
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Net earnings from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to entity common shareholders
Income Amounts Attributable to Parent, Disclosures [Abstract]
Income Amounts Attributable to Parent, Disclosures [Abstract]
Net earnings from continuing operations, attributable to common shareholders
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, attributable to common shareholders
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to FNF Group common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to FNF Group common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net earnings (loss) earnings per share (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to FNF Group common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted 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 Diluted Share
Net earnings (loss) per share attributable to FNF Group common shareholders (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Net earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations attributable to FNFV Group common shareholders (in usd per share)
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic basis (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted basis (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized (loss) gain on investments and other financial instruments, net (excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Unrealized gain relating to investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Net Of Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain on foreign currency translation 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, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax and Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive earnings
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive earnings attributable to common shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
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
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Building
Secured trust deposits
Customer Advances and Deposits
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Summary of Changes in Fair Values of Level 3 Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule II Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (Parent Company)
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Corporate debt securities
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Preferred securities
Preferred Stock [Member]
Fixed-maturity securities available for sale
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Total investments at fair value
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Number of firms utilized
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Firms
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Firms
Number of prices relied upon
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Prices
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Prices
Assets held at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities held at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Notes Payable
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Employee Benefit Plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Schedule of Notes Payable
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Notes Payable
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Amortized Cost:
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Amortized Cost, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
One year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Amortized Cost
After one year through five years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost
After five years through ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost
After ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after 10 Years, Amortized Cost
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost
Cost Basis
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost, % of Total:
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Total amortized cost
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Fair Value:
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
One year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value
After one year through five years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value
After five years through ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value
After ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after 10 Years, Fair Value
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Carrying Value, 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
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [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]
Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments
Investments in Debt and Equity Instruments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) [Text Block]
Deferred Tax Assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Employee benefit accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Insurance reserve discounting
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Unearned Premiums Reserve
Accrued liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable
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
Investment securities
Deferred Tax Assets, Investment Securities
Deferred Tax Assets, Investment Securities
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 investments
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Investments
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Investments
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
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt [Member]
Other
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 5.50%, due September 2022
Five Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Five Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Unsecured convertible notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 4.25%, due August 2018
Four Point Two Five Percent Unsecured Convertible Notes Due August 2018 [Member]
Four Point Two Five Percent Unsecured Convertible Notes Due August 2018 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility, unsecured, unused portion of $800 at December 31, 2018, due April 2022 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.40%
Notes payable
Long-term Debt
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category
Investment Income [Table]
Tax-deferred property exchange income
Tax Deferred Property Exchange Income [Member]
Tax Deferred Property Exchange Income [Member]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Equity securities and preferred stock available for sale
Equity Securities [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Short-term investments
Short-term Investments [Member]
Other
Other Investments [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Deferred tax liabilities, net
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
Decrease in deferred tax liabilities, unrealized losses investment securities
Increase (Decrease) Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Losses, Investment Securities
Increase (Decrease) Deferred Tax Liabilities, Unrealized Losses Investment Securities
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Taxes, Provisional Income Tax Benefit
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Taxes, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
ax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Taxes, Provisional Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Begin to expire in 2022
Earliest Tax Year [Member]
BPG Holdings, LLC
BPG Holdings, LLC [Member]
BPG Holdings, LLC [Member]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
General Business Credit Carryforward
General Business Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Valuation allowance
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Income tax penalties and interest accrued (less than)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits, reserves reversed
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits, reserves increased
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
The Omnibus Plan
The Omnibus Plan [Member]
The Omnibus Plan [Member]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Fair value of restricted stock awards granted
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Grant Date, Fair Value
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Grant Date, Fair Value
Fair value of restricted stock awards vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic 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
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Preferred stock
Fixed maturity investments available for sale:
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Carrying Value, debt securities
Unrealized Gains
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Unrealized Losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Available-for-sale equity securities:
Available-For-Sale Equity Securities Amortized Cost Basis Abstract [Abstract]
Available-For-Sale Equity Securities Amortized Cost Basis Abstract [Abstract]
Carrying value, equity securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities
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, Fair Value To Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Available-For-Sale Securities, Fair Value To Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Available-For-Sale Securities, Fair Value To Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Total Carrying Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Total Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Total Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Total Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
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
Ownership interest percent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
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
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplementary Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Summary of Reserve for Claim Losses
Insurance Disclosure [Text Block]
Less: Cash acquired
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Total net consideration paid
Less: contingent consideration payable
Total net cash paid
Schedule of Purchase Consideration Paid
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]
Schedule of Gross Carrying Value and Weighted Average Useful Lives
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Pension Plan
Pension Plan [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
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, Plan Assets, Amount
Cash paid during the year:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities
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
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Proceeds of Sales of Investments
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Proceeds of Sales of Investments
Change in purchases of investments available for sale payable in period
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Purchases of Investments
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Purchases of Investments
Financing activities:
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Fair value of assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Less: Total purchase price
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
Change in accrued dividends payable in period
Non-cash Investing And Financing Item, Accrued Dividends Payable
Non-cash Investing And Financing Item, Accrued Dividends Payable
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Excluding Discontinued Operations
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Excluding Discontinued Operations
Loss on sales of investments and other assets and asset impairments, net
Gain (Loss) on Investments and Disposition of Other Assets
Gain (Loss) on Investments and Disposition of Other Assets
Gain on sale of business by FNFV Group
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Gain on Pacific Union Sale
Loss on valuation of equity and preferred securities, net
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Valuation Gain (Loss)
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Valuation Gain (Loss)
Stock-based compensation cost
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, return on investment
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Net decrease (increase) in trade receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Net (decrease) increase 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 Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities available for sale
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from the sale of cost method and other investments
Additions to property and equipment and capitalized software
Payments To Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment and Software
Payments To Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment and Software
Purchases of investment securities available for sale
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Purchases of other long-term investments
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Additional investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, return of investment
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Cash proceeds from Pacific Union Sale, net of cash transferred
Proceeds from the sale of business by FNFV Group
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Acquisition of T-System Holding LLC, net of cash acquired
Acquisition of Title Guaranty of Hawaii, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Two, Net of Cash Acquired
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
Acquisitions of Real Geeks, LLC and Sky Slope, Inc., net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Six, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Six, Net of Cash Acquired
Other acquisitions/disposals of businesses, net of cash acquired/disposed
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Acquisitions and Disposals, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Acquisitions and Disposals, Net of Cash Acquired
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Net change in secured trust deposits
Payments For (Proceeds From) Secured Trust Deposits
Payments For (Proceeds From) Secured Trust Deposits
Equity portion of debt conversions paid in cash
Black Knight treasury stock repurchases of BKFS stock
Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity
Cash transferred in the Black Knight spin-off
Cash transferred in the FNFV split-off
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
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Cash Pledged for Customer Advances and Deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Cash Pledged for Customer Advances and Deposits
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of 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, at end of year
Net earnings from continuing operations
Tax expense attributable to net earnings from discontinued operations
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 And Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities And Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation and cash flow hedging
Minimum pension liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax
Total income tax (benefit) expense allocated to other comprehensive earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Total income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
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]
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]
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Management Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reclassification
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Title Insurance Premiums Revenue Recognition
Insurance Premiums Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Services, Real Estate Real Estate Transactions
Revenue Recognition, Services, Real Estate Real Estate Transactions [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Services, Real Estate Real Estate Transactions [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Other
Revenue Recognition, Other, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Other, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue, Contract Balances
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy 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 14.38
Exercise Price Range, 0.00 to 14.38 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 0.00 to 14.38
Exercise Price Range, 14.39 to 17.76
Exercise Price Range, 14.39 to 17.76 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 14.39 to 17.76
Exercise Price Range, 17.77 to 21.84
Exercise Price Range, 17.77 to 21.84 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 17.77 to 21.84
Exercise Price Range, 21.85 to 25.34
Exercise Price Range, 21.85 to 25.34 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 21.85 to 25.34
Exercise Price Range, 25.35 to 25.53
Exercise Price Range, 25.35 to 25.53 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 25.35 to 25.53
Exercise Price Range, 25.54 to 26.99
Exercise Price Range, 25.54 to 26.99 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 25.54 to 26.99
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
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)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Restricted stock issued as make-whole adjustment for BK Distribution (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Grants In Period, Make-Whole Adjustment For Spinoff
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Make-whole Adjustment for Spinoff
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)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Restricted stock issued as make-whole adjustment for BK Distribution (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Make-whole Adjustment for Spinoff, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Make-whole Adjustment for Spinoff, 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)
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
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
Stock compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-based Compensation Cost, Percent
Tax Credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent
Consolidated Partnerships
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss), Percent
Tax reform
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Non-deductible expenses and other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense and Other, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense and Other, Percent
Effective tax rate
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
5.50% Unsecured Notes Due September 2022
Price as percent of par on offering of unsecured notes
Price As Percent Of Par On Offering Of Unsecured Notes
Price As Percent Of Par On Offering Of Unsecured Notes
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
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
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
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 Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - FNF Group
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash
Short term investments
Other Short-term Investments
Equity securities, at fair value
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates
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
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
Income taxes payable
Taxes Payable
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Equity:
Equity [Abstract]
FNF common stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized 487,000,000 shares as of December 31, 2018 and 2017; outstanding of 275,373,834 and 274,431,737 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively; and issued of 289,601,523 and 287,718,304 as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding, none
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: Treasury stock, 14,227,689 shares and 13,286,567 shares as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Total Fidelity National Financial, Inc. shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedules of Title Insurance Premiums as a Percentage of Total Title Insurance Premiums Written
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block]
Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
BKFS
Black Knight Financial Services [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services [Member]
Spinoff
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (shares)
Shares, Issued
Beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Exercise of stock options (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
Issuance of restricted stock (shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized (loss) on investments and other financial instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain on investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain 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, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Purchase of additional interest 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
Shares withheld for taxes and in treasury (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Value, Withheld for Taxes, Cost Method, Shares
Treasury Stock, Value, Withheld for Taxes, Cost Method, Shares
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 (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Purchases of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Sale of consolidated subsidiary
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Debt conversions settled in cash
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Black Knight repurchases of BKFS stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Spinoff transaction and Distribution
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction
Distribution of FNFV to Cannae Holdings (in shares)
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction, Shares
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction, Shares
Dilution resulting from subsidiary equity issuance
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Subsidiary dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Other equity activity
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
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
Ending balance
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]
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]
Texas
TEXAS
California
CALIFORNIA
Florida
FLORIDA
New York
NEW YORK
Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Summary of Operations Included in Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Net Earnings of Discontinued Operations to the Statement of Operations
Reconciliation of Net Earnings of Discontinued Operations to the Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Net Earnings of Discontinued Operations to the Statement of Operations [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Employee Stock Option
Employee Stock Option [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)
Options outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Expiration period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Title
Title Subsegment [Member]
Title Subsegment [Member]
Corporate and Other
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Direct title insurance premiums
Insurance Contracts, Direct Title Insurance Premiums [Member]
Insurance Contracts, Direct Title Insurance Premiums [Member]
Agency title insurance premiums
Insurance Contracts, Agency Title Insurance Premiums [Member]
Insurance Contracts, Agency Title Insurance Premiums [Member]
Home warranty
Insurance Contracts, Home Warranty [Member]
Insurance Contracts, Home Warranty [Member]
Insurance Contracts
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Escrow fees
Escrow Fees [Member]
Escrow Fees [Member]
Other title-related fees and income
Other Title Related Fees And Income [Member]
Other Title Related Fees And Income [Member]
Real estate brokerage
Reat Estate Brokerage [Member]
Reat Estate Brokerage [Member]
ServiceLink, excluding title premiums, escrow fees, and subservicing fees
ServiceLink, Excluding Title Premiums, Escrow Fees And Subservicing Fees [Member]
ServiceLink, Excluding Title Premiums, Escrow Fees And Subservicing Fees [Member]
Real estate technology
Real Estate Technology [Member]
Real Estate Technology [Member]
Other
Other Products And Services [Member]
Other Products And Services [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue from contract with customers
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Loan subservicing revenue
Fees and Commissions, Mortgage Banking and Servicing
Interest and investment income
Carrying Amount and Fair Values of Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Information Regarding Contractual Maturities of Fixed Maturity Securities
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Net Unrealized Losses on Investment Securities, Related Fair Value Aggregated by Investment Category
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Realized Gains and Losses and Proceeds From Sales on Investments and Other Assets
Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Interest and Investment Income
Investment Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Options Transactions
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]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
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 issued as make-whole adjustment for BK Distribution (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Make-Whole Adjustment For Spinoff Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Make-whole Adjustment for Spin-off 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 issued as make-whole adjustment for BK Distribution weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Make-Whole Adjustment For Spin-Off, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Make-whole Adjustment for Spin-off, 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
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated litigation liability
Estimated Litigation Liability
Contingent liability related to customer accounts
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability
Lease term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Rent expense, net
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Business exit costs
Business Exit Costs
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Property and equipment
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill
Title plant
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Title Plant
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Title Plant
Prepaid expenses and other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Total assets acquired
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Assets 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
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums
Premiums Written, Net
Other revenues
Revenues from external customers
Insurance Services Revenue
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses
Net Investment Income and Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Net Investment Income and Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Depreciation and amortization
Income tax expense (benefit)
Assets
Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance
Goodwill acquired during the year
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Pacific Union Sale
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Impairment
Goodwill, ending balance
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
2018 Repurchase Program
Two Thousand Eighteen Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand Eighteen Repurchase Program [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program period (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 repurchased (in shares)
Treasury stock repurchased
Treasury stock acquired (in usd per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
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]
Trademarks and tradenames
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Trade Names
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]
Title plants
Title Plants [Member]
Title Plants [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]
Useful life (in years)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Impairment of other intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment expense
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Fair value of long term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Excess fair value over carrying value of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value, Amount Over Carrying Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value, Amount Over Carrying Value
Unamortized discount (premium) and debt Issuance costs, Net
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
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
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost
Preferred securities, at fair value
Equity securities, at fair value
Investments:
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value, at December 31, 2018 and 2017, includes pledged fixed maturities of $418 and $364, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Available for sale, at fair value
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments
Short-term investments, includes pledged short term investments of $8 and $3 at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Total investments
Investments
Cash and cash equivalents, at December 31, 2018 and 2017, includes pledged cash of $412 and $475, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Trade and notes receivables, net of allowance of $19 and $18 at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Title plants
Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Income taxes receivable
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
Less: Treasury stock, 14,227,689 shares and 13,286,567 shares as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, at cost
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Other intangible assets, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization Expense for the Next Five Years for Assets Owned
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Fixed Maturity Securities Available For Sale [Member]
Fixed Maturity Securities Available For Sale [Member]
Other long-term investments
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain (Loss), Excluding Other-than-temporary Impairment [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain (Loss), Excluding Other-than-temporary Impairment [Abstract]
Gross Realized Gains
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain
Gross Realized Losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Loss
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain (Loss)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Gross Realized Gains
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain
Gross Realized Losses
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Loss
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI, Held-for-investment
Valuation, Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Other Long-Term Investments:
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Cost-method Investments, Realized Gain (Loss)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Insurance Investments
Loss on debt conversions
Loss on Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing [Abstract]
Loss on Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing
Proceeds from Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing
Property, Plant and Equipment
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Asset impairments
Asset Impairment Charges [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges
Pacific Union Sale
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments
Other intangible assets
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Intangible Assets
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale 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
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
ASU 2016-18
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18 [Member]
ASU 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
AOCI Attributable to Parent
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Reclassification adjustment for adoption of new accounting principle
Increase (decrease) in net change in cash and cash equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash from investing activities
Increase (decrease) in cash from financing activities
Right-of-use asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Lease liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Losses 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
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries And Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries And Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax
Earnings from continuing operations
Net earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Roll Forward]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Roll Forward]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Roll Forward]
Spinoff transaction
Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting standards
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP and Affiliates
Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP and Affiliates [Member]
Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP and Affiliates [Member]
ServiceLink
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
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
Redeemable noncontrolling interest fair value
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value
Redeemable noncontrolling interest at initial value
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
4.25% Unsecured convertible notes due August 2018
Notes repurchase amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 5.50%, due September 2022
Revolving Credit Facility, unsecured, unused portion of $800 at December 31, 2018, due April 2022 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.40%
Cash dividends paid to parent company
SEC Schedule, 12-04, Cash Dividends Paid to Registrant, Subsidiaries and Equity Method Investees
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum operating lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due