Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input, Discount Rate
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
ASU 2016-01
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Number of firms utilized
Fair Value Measurement, Number of Firms
Fair Value Measurement, Number of Firms
Fair value, discount rate
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair value, Beginning of period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Fair value of assets associated with the adoption of ASU 2016-01
New Accounting Prononcement Or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect Of Change On Assets, Fair Value
New Accounting Prononcement Or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect Of Change On Assets, Fair Value
Transfers from Level 2
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3
Paid-in-kind dividends
Dividends, Paid-in-kind
Net valuation loss included in earnings
Fair Value, Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Fair value, End of period
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility, unsecured, unused portion of $500, due April 2022 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.40% (3.75% at June 30, 2018)
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Notes payable
Long-term Debt
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notes Payable
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Principal Maturities of Notes Payable
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Insurance [Abstract]
Summary of Reserve for Claims Losses
Insurance Disclosure [Text Block]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Convertible Notes
Convertible Debt [Member]
4.25% convertible senior notes due August 2018
Four Point Two Five Percent Unsecured Convertible Notes Due August 2018 [Member]
Four Point Two Five Percent Unsecured Convertible Notes Due August 2018 [Member]
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Aggregate principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
If-converted percentage in excess of price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Percentage in Excess of Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Percentage in Excess of Price
Repurchased note face amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Amount of debt repurchased
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Expected payment of notes
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Effective tax rate, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, change in judgment, tax deductibility of legal settlements, income tax expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Change In Judgment, Tax Deductibility Of Legal Settlements, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Change In Judgment, Tax Deductibility Of Legal Settlements, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Basis of Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
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]
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]
U.S. government and agencies
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
State and political subdivisions
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Foreign government bonds
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Preferred securities
Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity securities
Common Stock [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Carrying Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Cost Basis, debt securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost
Unrealized Gains, debt securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Unrealized Losses, debt securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Available for sale equity securities:
Available-For-Sale Equity Securities Amortized Cost Basis Abstract [Abstract]
Available-For-Sale Equity Securities Amortized Cost Basis Abstract [Abstract]
Carrying Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities
Cost Basis, equity securities
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Unrealized Gains, equity securities
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Unrealized Losses, equity securities
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Available-for-sale securities:
Available-For-Sale Securities, Fair Value To Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Available-For-Sale Securities, Fair Value To Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Total, Carrying Value
Available-for-sale Securities
Total Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Total, Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Total, Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Information about Receivables and Deferred Revenue
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Investments
Investments in Debt and Equity Instruments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) [Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc.
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
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
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
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
Net earnings from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net 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 provided by operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Values of Level 3 Assets Measured on Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Basis of Financial Statements
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Insurance Premiums Revenue Recognition
Insurance Premiums Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Services, Real Estate Transactions
Revenue Recognition, Services, Real Estate Real Estate Transactions [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Services, Real Estate Real Estate Transactions [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Other
Revenue Recognition, Other, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Other, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trade receivables
Accounts Receivable, Net
Deferred revenue (contract liabilities)
Contract with Customer, Liability
Policy period
Contract With Customer, Policy Period
Contract With Customer, Policy Period
Revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Unsecured notes
Unsecured Debt [Member]
5.50% notes due September 2022
Five Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Five Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair value of long term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Excess fair value over carrying value of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value, Amount Over Carrying Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value, Amount Over Carrying Value
Debt issuance costs, net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
FNFV
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Group (FNFV) [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Group (FNFV)
Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Amortized Cost, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
One year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Amortized Cost
After one year through five years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost
After five years through ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost
After ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after 10 Years, Amortized Cost
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost, % of Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Total
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
One year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value
After one year through five years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value
After five years through ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value
After ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after 10 Years, Fair Value
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Total
Fair Value, % of Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value, Percent
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value, Percent
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value, Percent
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Fair Value, Percent
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value, Percent
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Percent
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Investments:
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value, at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 includes pledged fixed maturity securities of $418 and $364, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Available for sale, at fair value
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Equity Method Investments
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments
Short-term investments, at December 31, 2017 includes short-term investments of $3 related to secured trust deposits
Other Short-term Investments
Total investments
Investments
Cash and cash equivalents, at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 includes $493 and $475, respectively, of pledged cash related to secured trust deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Trade and notes receivables, net of allowance of $18, at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Title plants
Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Reserve for title claim losses
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net
Customer Advances and Deposits
Customer Advances and Deposits
Secured trust deposits
Income taxes payable
Taxes Payable
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies:
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable non-controlling interest by 21% minority holder of ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
FNF common stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized 487,000,000 shares as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017; outstanding of 274,709,481 and 274,431,737 as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, and issued of 287,998,983 and 287,718,304 as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, none
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: Treasury stock, 13,289,502 shares and 13,286,567 shares as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Total Fidelity National Financial, Inc. shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Stewart Information Services Corporation
Stewart Information Services Corporation [Member]
Stewart Information Services Corporation [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration, per share of common stock (in dollars per share)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued And Issuable, Cash Paid Per Acquiree Share
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued And Issuable, Cash Paid Per Acquiree Share
Acquisition, stock exchange ratio
Business Combination, Common Stock Shares Received per Common Stock Shares Owned
Business Combination, Common Stock Shares Received per Common Stock Shares Owned
Consideration for acquisition
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Consideration to be paid in cash, as percentage
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash Portion, Percentage
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Cash Portion, Percentage
Consideration to be paid in stock, as percentage
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Percent
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable, Percent
Consideration transferred, net debt assumed
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Proforma debt to capital (no more than)
Ratio of Indebtedness to Net Capital
Terms, Merger Agreement, required to divest assets or businesses, revenue (if exceeds)
Business Combination, Terms Of Agreement, Trigger To Divest Assets Or Businesses, Revenue In Excess, Amount
Business Combination, Terms Of Agreement,Trigger To Divest Assets Or Businesses, Revenue In Excess, Amount
Terms, Merger Agreement, required to divest assets or businesses, revenue cap
Business Combination, Terms Of Agreement, Trigger To Divest Assets Or Businesses, Revenue Cap, Amount
Business Combination, Terms Of Agreement, Trigger To Divest Assets Or Businesses, Revenue Cap, Amount
Purchase price adjusted down on a pro-rata basis to a minimum purchase price (in dollars per share)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued And Issuable, Pro-Rate Cash Paid Per Acquiree Share
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued And Issuable, Pro-Rate Cash Paid Per Acquiree Share
Reverse break-up fee if Merger not completed
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Notes Payable
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized (loss) gain on investments and other financial instruments, tax (benefit) expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized gain on investments in unconsolidated affiliates tax expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain foreign currency translation, tax (benefit) expense (less than)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Reclassification adjustment for change in unrealized gains and losses included in net earnings, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
FNFV
Revenues:
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
Cost of restaurant revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinue Operations, Cost Of Restaurant Revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinue Operations, Cost Of Restaurant Revenue
Income tax expense
Earnings from continuing operations before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Minority Interest And Income (Loss) On Equity Method Investments, Net Of Income Tax
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Minority Interest And Income (Loss) On Equity Method Investments, Net Of Income Tax
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Cash flow from discontinued operations data:
Net cash used in operations
Net cash provided by investing activities
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Other
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 5.50%, due September 2022
Unsecured convertible notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 4.25%, due August 2018
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Unused portion
Basis spread on variable rate (as percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Line of credit facility, interest rate at period end
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Preferred Stock
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
Amount of debt instrument
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Title
Title Subsegment [Member]
Title Subsegment [Member]
Corporate and other
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue from contract with customer
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Title premiums
Premiums Written, Net
Other revenues
Insurance Commissions and Fees
Revenues from external customers
Insurance Services Revenue
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses
Net Investment Income and Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Net Investment Income and Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Total revenues
Revenues
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Net earnings from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Assets
Schedule of Carrying Amount and Fair Value of Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Dates
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Realized Gains and Losses and Proceeds From Sales on Investments and Other Assets
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Table Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
FNF Group Common Stock
Fidelity National Financial Group Common Stock [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Group Common Stock [Member]
FNFV Group Common Stock
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Common Stock [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
ASU 2018-02
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Beginning balance
Adjustment for cumulative effect for adoption of ASU 2016-01
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Exercise of stock options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Treasury stock repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury stock repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized losses on investments and other financial instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain on investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Net Of Tax
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized losses on foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustments for change in unrealized gains and losses included in net earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Equity portion of debt conversions settled in cash
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt
Black Knight repurchases of BKFS stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Reclassification for ASU 2018-02
Reclassification Adjustment For Stranded Tax Effects, Deferred Taxes, Tax Cut And Jobs Act Of 2017
Reclassification Adjustment For Stranded Tax Effects, Deferred Taxes, Tax Cut And Jobs Act Of 2017
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Dilution resulting from subsidiary equity issuance
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Subsidiary equity repurchase
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Acquisitions of non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Equity portion of debt conversions settled in cash
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments
Subsidiary dividends declared to non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Ending balance (in shares)
Ending balance
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities
Equity securities, at fair value
Total assets
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Number of firms utilized
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Firms
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Firms
Assets held at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities held at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
Pledged fixed maturity securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Short term investments, secured trust deposits
Other Short-term Investments, Pledged, Customer Advances and Deposits
Other Short-term Investments, Pledged, Customer Advances and Deposits
Pledged cash, secured trust deposits
Cash, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Cash, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Trade and notes receivables, allowance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables
Ownership interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Preferred stock par value (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Treasury stock, at cost (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
FNF Common Stock
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings:
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 on investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Unrealized (loss) gain on foreign currency translation
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 non-controlling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial Inc. Common Shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividends declared (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Equity in (earnings) losses of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Excluding Discontinued Operations
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Excluding Discontinued Operations
(Gain) loss on sales of investments and other assets, net
Gain (Loss) on Investments and Disposition of Other Assets
Gain (Loss) on Investments and Disposition of Other Assets
Gain on sale of OneDigital
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Impairment of assets
Asset Impairment Charges
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, return on investment
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Stock-based compensation cost
Share-based Compensation
Change in valuation of equity and preferred securities available for sale, net
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Net increase in trade receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Net increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Net decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue and other
Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Deferred Revenue, And Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Deferred Revenue, And Other Operating Liabilities
Net (decrease) increase in reserve for title claim losses
Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Reserve
Net change in income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales of investment securities
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from the sale of cost method and other investments
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable
Additions to property and equipment and capitalized software
Payments To Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment and Software
Payments To Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment and Software
Purchases of investment securities
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Net proceeds from (purchases of) short-term investment securities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments
Purchases of other long-term investments
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Additional investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, return of investment
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Net other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Proceeds from the sale of OneDigital
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Other acquisitions/disposals of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Acquisitions and Disposals, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Acquisitions and Disposals, Net of Cash Acquired
Net cash provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Debt service payments
Black Knight treasury stock repurchases of BKFS stock
Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity
Equity portion of debt conversions paid in cash
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Subsidiary dividends paid to non-controlling interest shareholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Subsidiary equity repurchase
Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs
Net change in secured trust deposits
Payments For (Proceeds From) Secured Trust Deposits
Payments For (Proceeds From) Secured Trust Deposits
Payment of contingent consideration for prior period acquisitions
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Purchases of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Cash Pledged for Customer Advances and Deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Cash Pledged for Customer Advances and Deposits
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2018 (remaining)
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total Long Term Debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
BK Distribution
BK Distribution [Member]
BK Distribution [Member]
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Number of shares of newly formed entity received for each outstanding share redeemed (in shares)
Common Stock, Number Of Shares Of Newly Formed Entity Received For Each Outstanding Share Redeemed
Common Stock, Number Of Shares Of Newly Formed Entity Received For Each Outstanding Share Redeemed
Common stock shares of subsidiary, transferred to shareholders
Common Stock Shares Of Subsidiary, Transferred To Shareholders
Common Stock Shares Of Subsidiary, Transferred To Shareholders
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Change in reinsurance recoverable
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable
Claim loss provision related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]
Current year
Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Prior years
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Total title claim loss provision
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims
Claims paid, net of recoupments related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]
Current year
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year
Prior years
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years
Total title claims paid, net of recoupments
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid
Ending balance of claim loss reserve for title insurance
Provision for title insurance claim losses as a percentage of title insurance premiums
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18 [Member]
ASU 2016-18, movement of cash paid for investments pledged against secured trust deposits
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18, Movement Of Cash Paid For Investments Pledged Against Secured Trust Deposits [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18, Movement Of Cash Paid For Investments Pledged Against Secured Trust Deposits [Member]
ASU 2016-18, movement of the change in secured trust deposits
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18, Movement Of The Change In Secured Trust Deposits [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18, Movement Of The Change In Secured Trust Deposits [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment on opening retained earning
Increase in net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Increase in cash from investing activities
Decrease in financing outflow
Movement of cash pledged, from operating activities
Reclassification adjustment for stranded tax effects, Tax Reform Act
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Antidilutive options (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Fixed Maturity Securities Available For Sale [Member]
Fixed Maturity Securities Available For Sale [Member]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Gross Realized Gains
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain
Gross Realized Losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Loss
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain (Loss)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Gross Realized Gains
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain
Gross Realized Losses
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Loss
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss)
Valuation losses
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Valuation Gain (Loss)
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Valuation Gain (Loss)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI, Held-for-investment
Property and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Other long-term investments
Other Long Term Investments [Abstract]
Other Long Term Investments [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments
Loss on debt redemptions
Loss on Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing [Abstract]
Loss on Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing
Proceeds from Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing
Other realized gains and losses, net
Gain (Loss) on Other Assets [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) on Other Assets [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Financial Assets
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets
Total
Realized Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Schedule of Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Title insurance premiums
Insurance Contracts, Title Insurance Premiums [Member]
Insurance Contracts, Title Insurance Premiums [Member]
Home warranty
Insurance Contracts, Home Warranty [Member]
Insurance Contracts, Home Warranty [Member]
Insurance Contracts
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Insurance Contracts [Member]
Escrow fees
Escrow Fees [Member]
Escrow Fees [Member]
Other title-related fees and income
Other Title Related Fees And Income [Member]
Other Title Related Fees And Income [Member]
Real estate brokerage
Reat Estate Brokerage [Member]
Reat Estate Brokerage [Member]
ServiceLink, excluding title premiums, escrow fees, and subservicing fees
ServiceLink, Excluding Title Premiums, Escrow Fees And Subservicing Fees [Member]
ServiceLink, Excluding Title Premiums, Escrow Fees And Subservicing Fees [Member]
Real estate technology
Real Estate Technology [Member]
Real Estate Technology [Member]
Other
Other Products And Services [Member]
Other Products And Services [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Realized gains and losses, net
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Loan subservicing revenue
Fees and Commissions, Mortgage Banking and Servicing
Interest and investment income
Net Investment Income
Realized gains and losses, net
Cash paid for:
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:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Investing activities:
Noncash Investing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in proceeds of sales of investments available for sale receivable in period
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Proceeds of Sales of Investments
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Proceeds of Sales of Investments
Change in purchases of investments available for sale payable in period
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Purchases of Investments
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Purchases of Investments
Financing activities:
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Change in treasury stock purchases payable in period
Noncash Investing and Financing Items, Treasury Stock Purchases Payable
Noncash Investing and Financing Items, Treasury Stock Purchases Payable
Change in accrual for unsettled debt service payments related to the Notes
Debt Issuance Costs Incurred During Noncash or Partial Noncash Transaction
Change in accrual for the equity portion of unsettled repurchases of the Notes
Notes Reduction
Debt extinguished through the sale of OneDigital
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
FNF Common Stock
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Accrual for legal and regulatory matters
Estimated Litigation Liability
Summary of the Reserve for Claim Losses
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]
Impairment charges related to investments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Available-for-sale, amount held with previously recognized other than temporary impairments
Available-for-sale, Amount Held with Previously Recognized Other Than Temporary Impairments
Available-for-sale, Amount Held with Previously Recognized Other Than Temporary Impairments
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)
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
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Direct title insurance premiums
Direct Premiums Written
Agency title insurance premiums
Assumed Premiums Written
Escrow, title-related and other fees
Expenses:
Benefits, Losses and Expenses [Abstract]
Personnel costs
Labor and Related Expense
Agent commissions
Insurance Commissions
Other operating expenses
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Provision for title claim losses
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net
Total expenses
Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income tax expense
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
Net earnings
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Amounts attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Income Amounts Attributable to Parent, Disclosures [Abstract]
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to FNF common shareholders
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations attributable to FNF common shareholders
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Net earnings per share attributable to shareholders (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Net earnings per share attributable to shareholders (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic basis (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted basis (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Cash dividends paid per share FNF common stock (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
2018 (remaining)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum operating lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due