Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Future Payments Under Operating Lease Arrangements Accounted for Under ASC Topic 842
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Future Payments Under Operating Leases Accounted for Under ASC Topic 840
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
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 [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
4.50 % Notes Due August 2028
Four Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due August 2028 [Member]
Four Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due August 2028 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Stated interest rate
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
Annual interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [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]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating Leases term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
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
Basis spread on variable rate (as percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Weighted average discount rate, percent
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Line of credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Outstanding principal
Long-term Debt, Gross
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Title
Title Subsegment [Member]
Title Subsegment [Member]
Corporate and Other
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums
Premiums Written, Net
Other revenues
Insurance Commissions and Fees
Revenues from external customers
Insurance Services Revenue
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses
Net Investment Income and Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Net Investment Income and Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Total revenues
Revenues
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Earnings (loss) 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
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Earnings before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Minority Interest And Income (Loss) On Equity Method Investments, Net Of Income Tax
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Minority Interest And Income (Loss) On Equity Method Investments, Net Of Income Tax
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Assets
Assets
Goodwill
Goodwill
Insurance [Abstract]
Summary of Reserve for Claims Losses
Insurance Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments and other financial instruments, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized gain on investments in unconsolidated affiliates tax expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain foreign currency translation, tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Reclassification adjustment for change in unrealized gains and losses included in net earnings, tax benefit (less than)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
U.S. government and agencies
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
State and political subdivisions
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Foreign government bonds
Debt Security, Government, Non-US [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Fair Value to Amortized Cost [Abstract]
Carrying Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Cost Basis
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Amortized Cost
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
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Cannae
Cannae Holdings Inc. [Member]
Cannae Holdings Inc. [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Included in equity securities shares of related party (in shares)
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares
Fair value of shares owned of related party
Investment Owned, at Fair Value
5.50% notes due September 2022
Five Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Five Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Aggregate principal amount
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
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
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Corporate and other
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 technology
Real Estate Technology [Member]
Real Estate Technology [Member]
Real estate brokerage
Reat Estate Brokerage [Member]
Reat Estate Brokerage [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 customer
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Loan subservicing revenue
Fees and Commissions, Mortgage Banking and Servicing
Interest and investment income
Net Investment Income
Realized gains and losses, net
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2019 (remaining)
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total Long Term Debt
Net earnings
Other comprehensive earnings (loss):
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 on investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Net Of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) On Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Net Of Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain on foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustments for change in unrealized gains and losses included in net earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
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 non-controlling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Cash paid for:
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:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [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
Receivable for non-cash earnout proceeds for the Pacific Union Sale
Noncash Investing Activities, Receivable For Non-Cash Earnout Proceeds For Divestiture Of Business
Noncash Investing Activities, Receivable For Non-Cash Earnout Proceeds For Divestiture Of Business
Change in accrual for unsettled repurchases of formerly outstanding debt instruments
Increase (Decrease) in Payables under Repurchase Agreements
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
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends declared (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Summary of the Reserve for Claim Losses
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]
Cover page.
Document Information [Table]
Document Information [Table]
Common Stock
5.50% Notes due September 2022
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly 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
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
FNF Common Stock (in shares)
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
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Financial Statements
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Insurance Premiums Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Services, Real Estate Transactions
Revenue Recognition, Services, Real Estate Real Estate Transactions [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Services, Real Estate Real Estate Transactions [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Other
Revenue Recognition, Other, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition, Other, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
FNF Group Common Stock
Fidelity National Financial Group Common Stock [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Group Common Stock [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Axis]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
New Accounting Principles, Early Adoption [Domain]
ASU 2018-02
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02 [Member]
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]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Beginning balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Exercise of stock options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Treasury stock repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury stock repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Adjustment for cumulative effect for adoption of ASU 2016-01
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain 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 loss on foreign currency translation
Reclassification for ASU 2018-02
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Reclassification from AOCI to Retained Earnings, Tax Effect
Equity portion of debt conversions settled in cash
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt
Dilution resulting from subsidiary issuance of equity
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Stock-based compensation
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Dividends declared, per common share
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Subsidiary repurchase of equity
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Acquisitions of non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Pacific Union Sale
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Purchase of additional share in consolidated subsidiaries
Adjustments To Additional Paid in Capital, Purchase Of Additional Share In Noncontrolling Interests
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Purchase of Additional Share in Noncontrolling Interests
Subsidiary dividends declared to non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Ending balance (in shares)
Ending balance
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Ending balance
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [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]
Preferred securities
Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity securities
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]
Available for sale debt securities
Equity securities, at fair value
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Other long-term investments
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Axis]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input Type [Domain]
Measurement Input, Discount Rate
Measurement Input, Discount Rate [Member]
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Other Long-Term Investments
Corporate Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Number of firms to value preferred stock and bond portfolios
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Firms
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Firms
Number of firms utilized to value Level 3 other-long term investments
Fair Value Measurement, Number of Firms
Fair Value Measurement, Number of Firms
Fair value, discount rate
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Measurement Input
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair value, Beginning of period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Fair value of assets associated with the adoption of ASU 2016-01
New Accounting Prononcement Or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect Of Change On Assets, Fair Value
New Accounting Prononcement Or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect Of Change On Assets, Fair Value
Transfers from Level 2
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3
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
Sales and maturities
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Sales
Net valuation gain (loss) included in earnings
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Net unrealized loss included in other comprehensive earnings
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Fair value, End of period
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
FNF Common Stock
Statement [Line Items]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Direct title insurance premiums
Direct Premiums Written
Agency title insurance premiums
Assumed Premiums Written
Escrow, title-related and other fees
Expenses:
Benefits, Losses and Expenses [Abstract]
Personnel costs
Labor and Related Expense
Agent commissions
Insurance Commissions
Other operating expenses
Other Cost and Expense, Operating
Provision for title claim losses
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net
Total expenses
Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income tax expense
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings per share
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net earnings per share attributable to shareholders, basic (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net earnings per share attributable to shareholders, diluted (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic basis (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted basis (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Sales and maturities of fixed maturity securities available for sale
Fixed Maturity Securities Available For Sale [Member]
Fixed Maturity Securities Available For Sale [Member]
Sales and maturities of fixed maturity securities available for sale
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Gross Realized Gains
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain
Gross Realized Losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Loss
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Realized Gain (Loss)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Gross Realized Gains
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain
Gross Realized Losses
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Loss
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI, Held-for-investment
Valuation Of Equity And Preferred Securities
Valuation Of Equity And Preferred Securities [Abstract]
Valuation Of Equity And Preferred Securities [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Valuation Gain (Loss)
Equity Securities, FV-NI, Valuation Gain (Loss)
Property and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant 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
Pacific Union sale
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments
Valuation of other long term investments
Other Long Term Investments [Abstract]
Other Long Term Investments [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Other Long-Term Investments, Valuation, Gain (Loss)
Other Long-Term Investments, Valuation, Gain (Loss)
Impairment of lease assets
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Operating Lease, Impairment Loss
Other realized gains and losses, net
Gain (Loss) on Other Assets [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) on Other Assets [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Financial Assets
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets
Total
Realized Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Information about Trade Receivables and Deferred Revenue
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Notes Payable
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrual for legal and regulatory matters
Estimated Litigation Liability
Basis of Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Fair Values of Level 3 Assets Measured on Recurring Basis
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
ASU 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Lease right-of-use asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Lease liability
Operating Lease, Liability
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [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]
Cannae Revolver
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]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revolver note issued aggregate principal (up to)
Basis spread on variable rate (as percent)
Matures on anniversary of the date of the revolver note (in years)
Debt Instrument, Term
Automatic extension for additional term (in years)
Debt Instrument, Term Of Automatic Extension
Debt Instrument, Term Of Automatic Extension
Borrowing under Cannae Revolver
Advances to Affiliate
Proceeds from repayment of Cannae Holdings Inc. note receivable
Repayment of Notes Receivable from Related Parties
Schedule of Carrying Amount and Fair Value of Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Dates
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Realized Gains and Losses and Proceeds From Sales on Investments and Other Assets
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Table Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Income tax expense as a percentage of earnings before income taxes, percent
Income Tax Expense As Percentage Of Earnings Before Income Taxes, Percent
Income Tax Expense As Percentage Of Earnings Before Income Taxes, Percent
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Excluding Discontinued Operations
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Excluding Discontinued Operations
Gain on sales of investments and other assets and asset impairments, net
Gain (Loss) on Investments And Disposition Of Other Assets And Asset Impairments, Net
Gain (Loss) on Investments and Disposition of Other Assets And Asset Impairments, Net
Gain on sale of subsidiaries
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
Stock-based compensation cost
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Change in valuation of equity and preferred securities, net
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
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 in prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Net increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue and other
Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Contract Liabilities, And Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Contract Liabilities, And Other Operating Liabilities
Net increase in reserve for title claim losses
Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Reserve
Net change in income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales of investment securities
Proceeds from Sale of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
Fundings of Cannae Holdings Inc. note receivable
Payments for Advance to Affiliate
Proceeds from repayments of Cannae Holdings Inc. note receivable
Additions to property and equipment and capitalized software
Payments To Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment and Software
Payments To Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment and Software
Purchases of investment securities
Payments to Acquire Debt Securities, Available-for-sale
Net (purchases of) proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investment securities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments
Additional investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates, return of investment
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Net other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Proceeds from Pacific Union Sale, net of cash transferred
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
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
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Debt principal 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
Subsidiary dividends paid to non-controlling interest shareholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Subsidiary equity repurchase
Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs
Net change in secured trust deposits
Payments For (Proceeds From) Secured Trust Deposits
Payments For (Proceeds From) Secured Trust Deposits
Purchase of additional share in consolidated subsidiaries
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Payment of contingent consideration for prior period acquisitions
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Purchases of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Investments:
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value, at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 includes pledged fixed maturity securities of $422 and $418, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Securities, at fair value
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Equity Method Investments
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments
Short-term investments, at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 includes pledged short-term investments of $2 and $8, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Other Short-term Investments
Total investments
Investments
Cash and cash equivalents, at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 includes $482 and $412, respectively, of pledged cash related to secured trust deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Trade and notes receivables, net of allowance of $19 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Lease assets, see Note K
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Title plants
Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Income taxes receivable
Income Taxes Receivable
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Notes payable
Long-term Debt
Reserve for title claim losses
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net
Secured trust deposits
Customer Advances and Deposits
Lease liabilities, see Note K
Income taxes payable
Taxes Payable
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies:
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable non-controlling interest by 21% minority holder of ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
FNF common stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized 487,000,000 shares as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018; outstanding of 275,079,241 and 275,373,834 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, and issued of 291,354,650 and 289,601,523 as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 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, 16,275,409 shares and 14,227,689 shares as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Total Fidelity National Financial, Inc. shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Antidilutive instruments (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Equity [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
Pledged fixed maturity securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Short term investments, secured trust deposits
Other Short-term Investments, Pledged, Customer Advances and Deposits
Other Short-term Investments, Pledged, Customer Advances and Deposits
Pledged cash, secured trust deposits
Cash, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Cash, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Trade and notes receivables, allowance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables
Ownership interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Preferred stock par value (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Treasury stock, at cost (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Investments
Investments in Debt and Equity Instruments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) [Text Block]
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum operating lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Notes Payable
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Principal Maturities of Notes Payable
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Litigation
Pending Litigation [Member]
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]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Alleged defrauded amount
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
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
Amortized Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Amortized Cost, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
One year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Amortized Cost
After one year through five years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Amortized Cost
After five years through ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Amortized Cost
After ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after 10 Years, Amortized Cost
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost
Amortized Cost, % of Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Total
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
One year or less
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling within One Year, Fair Value
After one year through five years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after One Through Five Years, Fair Value
After five years through ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after Five Through Ten Years, Fair Value
After ten years
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, Allocated and Single Maturity Date, Rolling after 10 Years, Fair Value
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Maturity, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Total
Fair Value, % of Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value, Percent
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value, Percent
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value, Percent
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Fair Value, Percent
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value, Percent
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Percent
4.50% Notes, net of discount
5.50% Notes, net of discount
Revolving Credit Facility
Impairment charges related to investments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Available-for-sale, amount held with previously recognized other than temporary impairments
Available-for-sale, Amount Held with Previously Recognized Other Than Temporary Impairments
Available-for-sale, Amount Held with Previously Recognized Other Than Temporary Impairments
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Change in reinsurance recoverable
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable
Claim loss provision related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]
Current year
Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Prior years
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Total title claim loss provision
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims
Claims paid, net of recoupments related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]
Current year
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year
Prior years
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years
Total title claims paid, net of recoupments
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid
Ending balance of claim loss reserve for title insurance
Provision for title insurance claim losses as a percentage of title insurance premiums
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies
Dividends
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
2019 (remaining)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2023
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
Lease liability, at present value
Fair value of long term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Excess fair value over carrying value of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value, Amount Over Carrying Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value, Amount Over Carrying Value
Debt issuance costs, net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net