Regulation and Equity [Abstract]
Regulation and Equity [Abstract]
Regulation and Equity
Regulation and Equity Disclosure [Text Block]
Regulation and Equity Disclosure
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
5.50% Unsecured Notes Due September 2022
Five Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Five Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Unsecured Notes
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Stated interest rate (as percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
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
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
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]
FNFV
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Group (FNFV) [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Group (FNFV)
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [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
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Building
Building [Member]
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment [Member]
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
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
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of 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]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [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
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, 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 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
U.S. government and agencies
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
States and political subdivisions
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Foreign government bonds
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Preferred securities
Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity securities
Common Stock [Member]
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fixed-maturity securities available for sale
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Preferred securities, equity securities, and other long term investments
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Total investments at fair value
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
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
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
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 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
Net earnings from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net losses 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
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments
Investments in Debt and Equity Instruments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) [Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Table]
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Table]
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Line Items]
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Line Items]
Accrual for agency premiums, time lag period
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Time Lag Period
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Time Lag Period
Premiums, percent reported within 3 months
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Percent Reported within 3 Months
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Percent Reported within 3 Months
Premiums, percent reported in 4-6 months
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Percent Reported in 4-6 Months
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Percent Reported in 4-6 Months
Agent commission split rate
Insurance Commissions as Percentage of Agent Premiums
Insurance Commissions as Percentage of Agent Premiums
Premiums receivable, net of accrued sales commissions
Premiums Receivable, Net of Accrued Sales Commissions
Premiums Receivable, Net of Accrued Sales Commissions
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]
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
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
Notes Payable
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
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]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
ServiceLink
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership interest percent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Period with no public offering for put option (in years)
Noncontrolling Interest, Period with no Public Offering for Put Option
Noncontrolling Interest, Period with no Public Offering for Put Option
Redeemable noncontrolling interest fair value
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value
Redeemable noncontrolling interest at initial value
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Payments Under Operating Lease, Arrangements Accounted for Under ASC Topic 842
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Options Transactions
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Stock Transactions
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Fixed Maturity Securities Available For Sale [Member]
Fixed Maturity Securities Available For Sale [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
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 loss on equity and preferred securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Valuation Gain (Loss)
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Valuation Gain (Loss)
Loss on debt conversions
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
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)
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Other intangible assets
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Intangible Assets
Other Assets:
Gain (Loss) on Other Assets [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) on Other Assets [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Financial Assets
Total:
Realized Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Realized gains and losses, net
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
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
Corporate debt securities
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, 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
Transfers to Level 2
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Transfers out of Level 3
Paid-in-kind dividends
Dividends, Paid-in-kind
Purchases
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases
Net change in fair value included in earnings
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities 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, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Fair Value, at end of period
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]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrual for legal and regulatory matters
Estimated Litigation Liability
Contingent liability related to customer accounts
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category
Investment Income [Table]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Tax-deferred property exchange income
Tax Deferred Property Exchange Income [Member]
Tax Deferred Property Exchange Income [Member]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Debt Securities [Member]
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]
Interest and investment income
Net Investment Income
Data processing equipment
Technology Equipment [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Buildings
Land
Land [Member]
Other
Other Machinery and Equipment [Member]
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
Trade receivables
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
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
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]
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
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
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) 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 relating to 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 gain (loss) on foreign currency translation and cash flow hedging tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Reclassification adjustments for change in unrealized gains and losses in net earnings, tax (benefit) expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
Minimum pension liability adjustment, tax expense (less than)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax, Attributable to Parent
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [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]
Goodwill
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance
Goodwill
Goodwill acquired during the year
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Pacific Union Sale
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill, ending balance
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]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments and other financial instruments, net (excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), 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 gain (loss) on foreign currency translation and cash flow hedging
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
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
Minimum pension liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax and Reclassification Adjustment, Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive earnings (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive earnings
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive earnings 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
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
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]
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 brokerage
Reat Estate Brokerage [Member]
Reat Estate Brokerage [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
Realized gains and losses, net
Total revenues
Revenues
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]
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)
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer relationships and contracts
Customer Relationships [Member]
Computer software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Trademarks and tradenames
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
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]
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18 [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
AOCI Attributable to Parent
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Lease assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Lease liability, at present value
Operating Lease, Liability
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Decrease in accounts payable and accounts liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Reclassification adjustment for adoption of new accounting principle
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments
Increase in net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Increase in cash provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Increase in cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Payment Arrangement, 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
Cover page.
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Title of 12(g) Security
Title of 12(g) Security
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 Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - FNF Group
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Employee Benefit Plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Parent Company
Parent Company [Member]
BKFS
Black Knight Financial Services [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Other revenues
Insurance Commissions and Fees
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses
Net Investment Income, And Gain (Loss) On Investments
Net Investment Income, And Gain (Loss) On Investments
Expenses:
Benefits, Losses and Expenses [Abstract]
Personnel costs
Labor and Related Expense
Other operating expenses
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
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
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
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
Net earnings from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to entity common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Roll Forward]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Roll Forward]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Spinoff transaction
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction
Cumulative effect of adoption of accounting standards
Other equity activity
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Net earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Ending balance
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility, due April 2022
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Operating leases term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Operating leases weighted average remaining lease term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Options to renew
Lessee, Operating Lease, Number Of Options To Renew
Lessee, Operating Lease, Number Of Options To Renew
Weighted average discount rate, percent
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating lease costs
Operating Lease, Cost
Rent expense, net
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Salaries and incentives
Accrued Salaries
Accrued benefits
Accrued Employee Benefits
Deferred revenue
Contingent consideration - acquisitions
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Trade
Accrued recording fees and transfer taxes
Accrual for Recording Fees and Transfer Taxes
Accrual for Recording Fees and Transfer Taxes
Accrued premium taxes
Accrued Premium Taxes
Accrued Premium Taxes
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities
Total Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
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 expense (benefit) allocated to other comprehensive earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Total income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation
Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk by Type
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Geographic Concentration Risk
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Title Insurance Premiums
Title Insurance Premiums [Member]
Title Insurance Premiums [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Segment, Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
California
CALIFORNIA
Texas
TEXAS
Florida
FLORIDA
New York
NEW YORK
Concentration Risk
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration risk
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss, Fair Value [Abstract]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss, Fair Value [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
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
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2024
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
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
Accounts Receivable [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]
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations, 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 Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Management Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Certain Reclassifications
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]
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Contract Balances
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table 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 Payment Arrangement, 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
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Percent
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
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]
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplementary Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
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
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
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]
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
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Short term investments
Other Short-term Investments
Preferred and Equity securities, at fair value
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates
Equity Method Investments
Notes receivable
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
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
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
Notes payable
Long-term Debt
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Equity:
Equity [Abstract]
FNF common stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized 600,000,000 shares as of December 31, 2019 and 2018; outstanding of 275,563,436 and 275,373,834 as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively; and issued of 292,236,476 and 289,601,523 as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, 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 earnings (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: Treasury stock, 16,673,040 shares and 14,227,689 shares as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Total Fidelity National Financial, Inc. shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and equity
Liabilities and Equity
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
Schedule II Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (Parent Company)
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums
Premiums Written, Net
Revenues from external customers
Insurance Services Revenue
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income tax expense (benefit)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Assets
Goodwill
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Next Twelve Months
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total operating lease payments, undiscounted
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less: present value discount
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Income Statement [Abstract]
Direct title insurance premiums
Direct Premiums Written
Agency title insurance premiums
Assumed Premiums Written
Escrow, title-related and other fees
Agent commissions
Insurance Commissions
Depreciation and amortization
Provision for title claim losses
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net earnings
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
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
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments and other financial instruments, net (excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates)
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Parent [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss) relating to investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Attributable to Parent
Unrealized (loss) gain on foreign currency translation and cash flow hedging
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Minimum pension liability adjustment
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
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
Reclassification adjustments
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Adoption of ASU 2018-02
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings, Tax Effect
Other comprehensive earnings
OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Stockholders' equity attributable to parent, ending balance
Unsecured Debt
4.50% Notes
Four Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due August 2028 [Member]
Four Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due August 2028 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility due July 2018
Revolving Credit Facility Due July 2018 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due July 2018 [Member]
Federal Funds Rate
Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
One Month LIBOR
One Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
One Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Prime Rate
Prime Rate [Member]
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
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Debt Securities
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
Preferred securities, at fair value
Equity securities, at fair value
Investments:
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value, at December 31, 2019 and 2018, includes pledged fixed maturities of $410 and $418, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Short-term investments, includes pledged short term investments of $12 and $8 at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Total investments
Investments
Cash and cash equivalents, at December 31, 2019 and 2018, includes pledged cash of $384 and $412, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Trade and notes receivables, net of allowance of $20 and $19 at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively
Lease 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
Reserve for title claim losses
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net
Secured trust deposits
Deposits
Lease 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]
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Cash paid during the year:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating Activities
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [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
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
Lease liabilities recognized in exchange for lease right-of-use assets
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Remeasurement of lease liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remeasurement Of Lease Liability
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remeasurement Of Lease Liability
Liabilities assumed in connection with acquisitions:
Liabilities Assumed, Business Acquisition [Abstract] [Abstract]
Liabilities Assumed, Business Acquisition [Abstract] [Abstract]
Fair value of assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Less: Total purchase price
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Liabilities and noncontrolling interests assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
4.50% Notes, net of discount
5.5% Notes, net of discount
Revolving Credit Facility
Interest paid
Cash dividends paid to parent company
SEC Schedule, 12-04, Cash Dividends Paid to Registrant, Subsidiaries and Equity Method Investees
Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
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
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Nonvested awards, period for recognition
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
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
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table]
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
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Gain on Pacific Union Sale
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 Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Net change in income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Net (increase) decrease 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 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
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
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement
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 financing activities
Net change 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, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of year
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Insurance [Abstract]
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
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Digital Insurance
Digital Insurance, Inc. [Member]
Digital Insurance, Inc. [Member]
Pacific Union
Pacific Union [Member]
Pacific Union [Member]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
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) loss on valuation of equity and preferred securities, net
Stock-based compensation cost
Non-cash lease costs
Operating Lease, Expense
Operating lease payments
Operating Lease, Payments
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 (increase) decrease in trade receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Net increase (decrease) in reserve for title claim losses
Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Reserve
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale
Proceeds from Sale of 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 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
Net (purchases of) proceeds from short-term investment activities
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
Fundings of Cannae Holdings Inc. note receivable
Payments for Advance to Affiliate
Proceeds from repayments of Cannae Holdings Inc. note receivable
Repayment of Notes Receivable from Related Parties
Other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash transferred
Acquisition of T-System Holding LLC, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisition of Title Guaranty of Hawaii, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Two, 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
Additional investment in noncontrolling interest
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
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
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
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, Shares, Acquired
Treasury stock repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury stock acquired (in usd per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Deposits
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 [Domain]
Scenario [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast
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
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
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
5.50% Notes, net of discount
Revolving Credit Facility, due April 2022
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk and Concentration of Risk
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Table]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Table]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Exercise Price Range, 0.00 to 17.76
Exercise Price Range, 0.00 to 17.76 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 0.00 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 25.53
Exercise Price Range, 21.85 to 25.53 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 21.85 to 25.53
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in dollars per share)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in dollars per share)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Number of outstanding options (in shares)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Outstanding
Outstanding options, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding, 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 Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Shares Exercisable
Exercisable options, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable options, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
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]
Deferred tax liabilities, net
Increase for deferred tax liability related to investment securities
Increase (Decrease) In Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investments
Increase (Decrease) In Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investments
Decrease in deferred tax liability relating to partnerships
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Partnerships
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Partnerships
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
Summary of Reserve for Claim Losses
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table 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]
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]
Summary of Reserve for Claim Losses
Insurance Disclosure [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]
Software and Software Development Costs
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
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)
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 exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
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 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
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Impairment
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Ovation Fin. Holdings 2 LLC, Ovation Fund Mgmt. II, LLC, Banc of California, N.A. v. Chicago Title Ins. Co., Chicago Title Co., Case No. 3:19-cv-02031-GPC-KSC
Ovation Fin. Holdings 2 LLC, Ovation Fund Mgmt. II, LLC, Banc of California, N.A. v. Chicago Title Ins. Co., Chicago Title Co., Case No. 3:19-cv-02031-GPC-KSC [Member]
Ovation Fin. Holdings 2 LLC, Ovation Fund Mgmt. II, LLC, Banc of California, N.A. v. Chicago Title Ins. Co., Chicago Title Co., Case No. 3:19-cv-02031-GPC-KSC [Member]
Kim Funding, LLC, Kim H. Peterson, Joseph J. Cohen, and ABC Funding Strategies, LLC v. Chicago Title Co., Chicago Title Ins. Co., Thomas Schwiebert, Adelle Ducharme, and Betty Elixman
Kim Funding, LLC, Kim H. Peterson, Joseph J. Cohen, and ABC Funding Strategies, LLC v. Chicago Title Co., Chicago Title Ins. Co., Thomas Schwiebert, Adelle Ducharme, and Betty Elixman [Member]
Kim Funding, LLC, Kim H. Peterson, Joseph J. Cohen, and ABC Funding Strategies, LLC v. Chicago Title Co., Chicago Title Ins. Co., Thomas Schwiebert, Adelle Ducharme, and Betty Elixman [Member]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Litigation
Pending Litigation [Member]
Threatened Litigation
Threatened Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Provision for title insurance claim losses
Number of lawsuits
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number
Alleged defrauded amount
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (shares)
Shares, Issued
Adjustment for cumulative effect for adoption of ASU 2016-01
Exercise of stock options (in shares)
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
Issuance of restricted stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain (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 (loss) on foreign currency and cash flow hedging
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive earnings — minimum pension liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Stock-based compensation
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost 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)
Purchases of treasury stock
Sale of consolidated subsidiary
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Stockholders' Equity, Other
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
Spin-off of Black Knight
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
Ending balance (shares)
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Table]
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Table]
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Table]
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]
FGL Holdings
FGL Holdings [Member]
FGL Holdings [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Affiliated Entity
Affiliated Entity [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]
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]
Consideration, cash paid per acquiree share (in usd 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
Stock Consideration (in shares)
Business Combination, Stock Consideration, Common Stock Received Per Common Stock Shares Owned
Business Combination, Stock Consideration, Common Stock Received Per Common Stock Shares Owned
Revolver note issued aggregate principal (up to)
Borrowing by Cannae under revolver
Advances to Affiliate
Proceeds from repayment of Cannae Holdings Inc. note receivable
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense on continuing operations