Statement [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
FNF Group Common Stock
Fidelity National Financial Group Common Stock [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Group Common Stock [Member]
FNFV Group Common Stock
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Common Stock [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Common Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
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), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) 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 Fidelity National Financial Inc. common shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities, and Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities, and Equity Method Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
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
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Mortgage-backed and Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Mortgage-backed and Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Preferred stock available for sale
Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity securities available for sale
Common Stock [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fixed maturity investments available for sale:
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Carrying Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Available-for-sale equity securities:
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities
Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Available-for-sale securities:
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value to Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Total
Available-for-sale Securities
Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Unrealized Gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Unrealized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
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 secured trust deposits
Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Customer advances and deposits
Other Short-term Investments, Pledged, Customer Advances and Deposits
Other Short-term Investments, Pledged, Customer Advances and Deposits
Pledged cash secured trust deposits
Cash, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Cash, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Trade and notes receivables, allowance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables
Ownership interest percent
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Preferred stock par value (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Investments:
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value, at December 31, 2017 and 2016, includes pledged fixed maturities of $364 and $332, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Equity Method Investments
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments
Short-term investments, includes pledged short term investments of $3 and $212 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Other Short-term Investments
Total investments
Investments
Cash and cash equivalents, at December 31, 2017 and 2016, includes pledged cash of $475 and $331, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Trade and notes receivables, net of allowance of $18 and $21 at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill and Title Plants)
Title plants
Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Intangible Assets, Title Plants
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Income taxes payable
Taxes Payable
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
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Liabilities of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies:
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable non-controlling interest by 21% minority holder of ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock
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, 13,286,567 shares and 27,001,492 shares as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Total Fidelity National Financial, Inc. shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
FNF Group Segment
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment [Member]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Axis]
Subsegments [Domain]
Subsegments [Domain]
Title
Title Subsegment [Member]
Title Subsegment [Member]
Corporate and Other
Corporate and Other Subsegment [Member]
Corporate and Other Subsegment [Member]
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums
Premiums Written, Net
Other revenues
Fees and Commissions
Revenues from external customers
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Interest and investment income (loss), including realized gains and losses
Net Investment Income and Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Net Investment Income and Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Total revenues
Revenues
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Interest expense
Interest Expense
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 (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Earnings from continuing operations before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Minority Interest And Income (Loss) On Equity Method Investments, Net Of Income Tax
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Minority Interest And Income (Loss) On Equity Method Investments, Net Of Income Tax
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Net earnings from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Assets
Goodwill, impairment loss
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
FNF
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Title Guaranty of Hawaii
Title Guaranty of Hawaii [Member]
Title Guaranty of Hawaii [Member]
Title Acquisitions
Title Acquisitions [Member]
Title Acquisitions [Member]
Real Estate Technology Acquisitions
Real Estate Technology Acquisitions [Member]
Real Estate Technology Acquisitions
Commissions, Inc.
Commissions, Inc. [Member]
Commissions, Inc. [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Noncompete Agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Other intangibles
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Total Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Total Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Total Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Computer Software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Total
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property and Equipment, and Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property and Equipment, and Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Property and equipment useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Weighted average useful life (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only 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]
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]
Convertible Debt
Convertible Debt [Member]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
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]
4.25% unsecured convertible notes due August 2018
Four Point Two Five Percent Unsecured Convertible Notes Due August 2018 [Member]
Four Point Two Five Percent Unsecured Convertible Notes Due August 2018 [Member]
6.60% Unsecured notes due May 2017
Six Point Six Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due May 2017 [Member]
Six Point Six Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due May 2017 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility due July 2018
Revolving Credit Facility Due July 2018 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due July 2018 [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Stated interest rate (as percent)
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Basis spread on variable rate (as percent)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Interest
Interest Paid
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Cash dividends paid to parent company
Cash Dividends Paid to Parent Company
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Purchase Consideration Paid
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Reclassification adjustment decrease in Computer Software
Capitalized Computer Software, Period Increase (Decrease)
Reclassification adjustment increase in Other intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Period Increase (Decrease)
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]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc.
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
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
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
The Omnibus Plan
The Omnibus Plan [Member]
The Omnibus Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
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)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Options granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Options issued as make-whole adjustment for BK Distribution (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Make-Whole Adjustment For Spinoff Gross
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Make-whole Adjustment for Spin-off Gross
Options exercised (in shares)
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 issued as make-whole adjustment for BK Distribution weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangements By Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Make-Whole Adjustment For Spin-Off, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Make-whole Adjustment for Spin-off, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercised, weighed average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options canceled, weighed average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding at end of period, weighed average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Options exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract]
Employee benefit accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Insurance reserve discounting
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Unearned Premiums Reserve
Accrued liabilities
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Pension plan
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Tax credits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
State income taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, State Taxes
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
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Summary of Operations Included in Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Summary of Financial Position Included as Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations
Reconciliation Of The Financial Position Of Discontinued Operations To The Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation Of Financial Position Of Discontinued Operations To The Balance Sheet
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]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [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]
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale, at fair value
Number of firms utilized
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Firms
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Firms
Number of prices relied upon
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Prices
Available-for-sale Securities, Number of Prices
Assets held at fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities held at fair value
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Schedule of Goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Goodwill
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance
Goodwill acquired during the year
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Adjustments to prior year acquisitions
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, ending balance
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Table]
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Table]
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Line Items]
Revenue Recognition, Milestone Method [Line Items]
Accrual for agency premiums, time lag period
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Time Lag Period
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Time Lag Period
Premiums, percent reported within 3 months
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Percent Reported within 3 Months
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Percent Reported within 3 Months
Premiums, percent reported in 4-6 months
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Percent Reported in 4-6 Months
Accrual for Agency Premiums, Percent Reported in 4-6 Months
Agent commission split rate
Insurance Commissions as Percentage of Agent Premiums
Insurance Commissions as Percentage of Agent Premiums
Provision claims losses at provision rate at time the accrual for premiums is recorded, excluding reserves
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies Excluding Prior Year Release of Reserves
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies Excluding Prior Year Release of Reserves
Release of reserves
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Release of Reserves
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Release of Reserves
Average premium accrual impact to pretax earnings, percent of accrued premium (approximately)
Average Premium Accrual Impact to Pretax Earnings, Percent of Accrued Premium
Average Premium Accrual Impact to Pretax Earnings, Percent of Accrued Premium
Impact on earnings from change in premium accrual
Premiums, Impact on Earnings from Change in Premium Accrual
Premiums, Impact on Earnings from Change in Premium Accrual
Premiums receivable, net of accrued sales commissions
Premiums Receivable, Net of Accrued Sales Commissions
Premiums Receivable, Net of Accrued Sales Commissions
Premiums receivable, net
Premiums Receivable, Net
Accrued agent commissions
Accrued Sales Commission
Home warranty insurance policy, life (in years)
Home Warranty Insurance Policy, Life
Home Warranty Insurance Policy, Life
Schedule II Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (Parent Company)
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only 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]
Trademarks and Trade Names
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member]
Software and Software Development Costs
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]
FNF Group Core
FNF Group Core [Member]
FNF Group Core
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)
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock
Restricted Stock [Member]
Fair value of restricted stock awards granted
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grant Date, Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grant Date, Fair Value
Fair value of restricted stock awards vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Stock-based compensation cost
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Nonvested awards, compensation cost not yet recognized
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Nonvested awards, period for recognition
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Regulation and Equity [Abstract]
Regulation and Equity [Abstract]
Statutory unearned premium reserve required
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Unearned Premium Reserve Required
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Unearned Premium Reserve Required
Statutory amount available for dividends with regulatory approval
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments with Regulatory Approval
Statutory amount available for dividend payments without regulatory approval
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments without Regulatory Approval
Statutory capital and surplus
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Capital and Surplus, Balance
Statutory net income
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Net Income Amount
Statutory to NAIC amount of reconciling item
State Insurance Department, Statutory to NAIC, Amount of Reconciling Item
Minimum net worth requirement (less than)
Minimum Net Worth Required for Compliance
Title Acquisitions
Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. [Member]
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. [Member]
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Property and equipment
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Goodwill
Title plant
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Title Plant
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Title Plant
Prepaid expenses and other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Title plant
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Buildings
Property and equipment, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equipment
Income taxes receivable
Income Taxes Receivable
Total assets acquired
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Assets Acquired Including Goodwill
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Assets Acquired Including Goodwill
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Total liabilities assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Non-controlling interests
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Total liabilities and equity assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equity and Liabilities Assumed
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equity and Liabilities Assumed
Net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Price as a percent of par on offering of unsecured notes
Price as a percent of par on offering of unsecured notes
Price as a percent of par on offering of unsecured notes
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
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]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue [Abstract]
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
Disposal Group, Including Discontinue Operations, 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
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Minority Interest And Income (Loss) On Equity Method Investments, Net Of Income Tax
Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates
Net earnings from discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net (losses) earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Cash flow from discontinued operations data:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Net cash provided by operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued benefits
Accrued Employee Benefits
Salaries and incentives
Accrued Salaries
Accrued rent
Accrued Rent
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Trade
Accrued recording fees and transfer taxes
Accrual for Recording Fees and Transfer Taxes
Accrual for Recording Fees and Transfer Taxes
Accrued premium taxes
Accrued Premium Taxes
Accrued Premium Taxes
Deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities
Total Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
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]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged to cost and expense
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense
Charged to other accounts
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Other Accounts
Deductions
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Ending balance
Employee Stock Option
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Number of shares authorized (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Number of additional shares authorized (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Equity instruments other than options, nonvested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Options outstanding (in shares)
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
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Total assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Total liabilities of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
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
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Restricted stock granted at beginning of period (in shares)
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Restricted 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)
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Estimated litigation liability
Estimated Litigation Liability
Litigation civil penalty paid
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party
Contingent liability related to customer accounts
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Liability
Rent expense, net
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net
Business exit costs
Business Exit Costs
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]
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
LandAmerica Financial Group
LandAmerica Financial Group [Member]
LandAmerica Financial Group [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Consecutive months with highest compensation in which benefits are based
Defined Benefit Plan, Consecutive Months with Highest Compensation in which Benefits are Based
Defined Benefit Plan, Consecutive Months with Highest Compensation in which Benefits are Based
Months ending at retirement or termination in which benefits are based
Defined Benefit Plan, Months Ending at Retirement or Termination in which Benefits are Based
Defined Benefit Plan, Months Ending at Retirement or Termination in which Benefits are Based
Defined benefit pension plans, liabilities
Liability, Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Net periodic expense
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Administration Expense
Number of underwriters assumed
Number of Underwriters Assumed
Number of Underwriters Assumed
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category
Investment Income [Table]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Debt Securities
Debt Securities [Member]
Equity Securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Short-term Investments
Short-term Investments [Member]
Other Investments
Other Investments [Member]
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Interest and investment income
Net Investment Income
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax expense on continuing operations
Schedule of Stock Options Transactions
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restricted Stock Transactions
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-Known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - FNF Group
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum operating lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [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 Compensation Cost, Percent
Tax Credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent
Consolidated Partnerships
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Noncontrolling Interest Income (Loss), Percent
Tax reform
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
Non-deductible expenses and other, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense and Other, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense and Other, Percent
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Before Equity In Earnings (Losses) Of Unconsolidated Subsidiary
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Before Equity In Earnings (Losses) Of Unconsolidated Subsidiary
Deferred tax liabilities, net
One-time reduction as a result of the decrease in the corporate tax rate
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Increase in deferred tax assets, employee benefit accruals
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Assets, Employee Benefit Accruals
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Assets, Employee Benefit Accruals
Decrease in deferred tax assets related to Tax Reform, offset to increase related to deferred compensation
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Decrease in deferred tax liabilities, insurance reserve discounting
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Insurance Reserve Discounting
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Insurance Reserve Discounting
Tax Reform adjustment
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Insurance Reserve Discounting, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Insurance Reserve Discounting, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Decrease in deferred tax liability for title plants due to Tax Reform Tax Expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Title Plant, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Title Plant, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Decrease in deferred tax liabilities relating to partnerships
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Partnerships
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Partnerships
Decrease, deferred tax liability, partnerships due to Tax Reform
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Partnerships
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Liability, Partnerships
Increase in deferred tax liabilities related to SeviceLink activity
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Subsidiary Activity
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Subsidiary Activity
Decrease in deferred tax liability on amortization
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Amortization
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Tax Liabilities, Amortization
Decrease in deferred tax asset on operating losses attributable to usage of assets in current year and Tax Reform
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Operating Loss Carryfowards, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Incomplete Accounting, Change In Tax Rate, Deferred Tax Asset, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Provisional Income Tax Expense
Valuation allowance
Tax Credit Carryforward, Valuation Allowance
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
General Business Credit Carryforward
General Business Credit Carryforward [Member]
General Business Credit Carryforward [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
BPG Holdings, LLC
BPG Holdings, LLC [Member]
BPG Holdings, LLC [Member]
Digital Insurance
Digital Insurance [Member]
Digital Insurance [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards
Valuation allowance
Tax credit carryforward, amount
Tax Credit Carryforward, Amount
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options and restricted stock
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Income tax penalties and interest accrued (less than $1 million in 2015)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
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]
Total revenues
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Investments
Investments in Debt and Equity Instruments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) [Text Block]
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]
2015 Share Repurchase Program
Two Thousand Fifteen Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Two Thousand Fifteen Share Repurchase Program [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock repurchase program period in force (in years)
Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force
Stock repurchase program number of shares authorized (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Treasury stock repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury stock repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury stock acquired (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Stock repurchase program remaining number of shares authorized (in shares)
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
Notes Payable
Long-term Debt [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [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]
Cash
Short term investments
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates
Notes receivable
Investments in and amounts due from subsidiaries
Investments in Subsidiaries and Due from Subsidiaries
Investments in Subsidiaries and Due from Subsidiaries
Investments in discontinued subsidiaries
Investment In Discontinued Subsidiaries
Investment In Discontinued Subsidiaries
Equity:
Equity [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
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]
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
Amortized Cost:
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis
Amortized Cost, % of Total:
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Fiscal Year Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Total amortized cost
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis, Percent
Fair Value:
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Fair Value
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Total
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
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Unrealized gain on investments and other financial instruments, net (excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates)
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Unrealized (loss) gain relating to investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Attributable to Parent
Unrealized (loss) gain on foreign currency translation and cash flow hedging
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Minimum pension liability adjustment
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Earnings
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Stockholders' equity attributable to parent, beginning balance
Other comprehensive earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Reclassification adjustments
Distribution of FNFV to Cannae Holdings
Distributions Relating to Spinoff Transaction
Distributions Relating to Spinoff Transaction
Stockholders' equity attributable to parent, ending balance
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments and other financial instruments, net (excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates), tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized gain (loss) relating to investments in unconsolidated affiliates, tax
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
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Reclassification adjustments for change in unrealized gains and losses included in net earnings , tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
Minimum pension liability adjustment, tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, Tax, Attributable to Parent
Insurance [Abstract]
Summary of Reserve for Claim Losses
Insurance Disclosure [Text Block]
Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Reserve for claim losses, beginning balance
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Change in reinsurance recoverable
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable
Claim loss provision related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]
Current year
Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Prior years
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Total title claim loss provision
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims
Claims paid, net of recoupments related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]
Current year
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year
Prior years
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years
Total title claims paid, net of recoupments
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid
Reserve for claim losses, ending balance
Provision for title insurance claim losses as a percentage of title insurance premiums
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies
Reserves, disposals
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense, Disposals
Liability For Unpaid Claims And Claims Adjustment Expense, Disposals
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Fair Value:
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
12 Months or Longer
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Unrealized Losses:
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss [Abstract]
Less than 12 Months
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
12 Months or Longer
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Direct title insurance premiums
Direct Premiums Written
Agency title insurance premiums
Assumed Premiums Written
Escrow, title-related and other fees
Realized gains and losses, net
Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
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
Income tax expense on continuing operations
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net earnings
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to entity common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
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 from discontinued operations, attributable to common shareholders
Net earnings attributable to entity 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 (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
Cash dividends paid per share (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Equity Securities
Fixed Maturities
Fixed Maturities [Member]
Other Long-term Investments
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
FNF subsidiaries
FNF subsidiaries [Member]
FNF subsidiaries [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Amount deposited with governmental authorities
Available-for-sale Securities, Amount Deposited with Governmental Authorities
Available-for-sale Securities, Amount Deposited with Governmental Authorities
Change in net unrealized holding gain (loss) before taxes
Available-for-sale Securities, Change in Net Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) before Taxes
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
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Employee Benefit Plans
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Real Geeks, RG
Real Geeks, RG [Member]
Real Geeks, RG
SkySlope, Inc, SS
SkySlope, Inc, SS [Member]
SkySlope, Inc, SS
Percentage of membership interests acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Consideration paid, net of cash received
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Number of employees (more than)
Entity Number of Employees
Goodwill expected tax deductible amount
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Debt Conversion Description [Axis]
Debt Conversion Description [Axis]
Debt Conversion, Name [Domain]
Debt Conversion, Name [Domain]
Debt Conversion, One
Debt Conversion, One [Member]
Debt Conversion, One [Member]
Debt Conversion, Two
Debt Conversion, Two [Member]
Debt Conversion, Two [Member]
Percentage of principal received in cash
Debt Instrument, Percentage of Principal Received in Cash
Debt Instrument, Percentage of Principal Received in Cash
Debt discount rate
Debt Instrument, Discount Rate
Debt Instrument, Discount Rate
Unamortized discount
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Conversion ratio
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio
Conversion price (in dollars per share)
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price
Number of trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Trading Days
Period of consecutive trading days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days
If-converted percentage in excess of price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Percentage in Excess of Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Percentage in Excess of Price
Threshold consecutive business days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Business Days
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Business Days
Ratio of trading price per $1000 principal amount
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Ratio of Trading Price Per $1,000 Principal Amount
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Ratio of Trading Price Per $1,000 Principal Amount
Notes repurchase amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Exercise Price Range, 0.00 to 14.38
Exercise Price Range, 0.00 to 14.38 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 0.00 to 14.38
Exercise Price Range, 14.39 to 17.76
Exercise Price Range, 14.39 to 17.76 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 14.39 to 17.76
Exercise Price Range, 17.77 to 21.84
Exercise Price Range, 17.77 to 21.84 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 17.77 to 21.84
Exercise Price Range, 21.85 to 25.34
Exercise Price Range, 21.85 to 25.34 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 21.85 to 25.34
Exercise Price Range, 25.35 to 25.53
Exercise Price Range, 25.35 to 25.53 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 25.35 to 25.53
Exercise Price Range, 25.54 to 26.99
Exercise Price Range, 25.54 to 26.99 [Member]
Exercise Price Range, 25.54 to 26.99
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]
Exercise price range, lower range limit (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Exercise price range, upper range limit (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Number of outstanding options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Outstanding options, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding options, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Number of exercisable options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Exercisable options, weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Exercisable options, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercisable options, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Table]
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Table]
Organization, Consolidation, and Presentation of FInancial Statements [Table]
Equity Interest Type [Axis]
Equity Interest Type [Axis]
Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Type [Domain]
Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Type [Domain]
Common Stock
Common stock of CF Corporation
Common Shares Of CF Corporation [Member]
Common Shares Of CF Corporation [Member]
Series B Cumulative Preferred
Series B Cumulative Preferred [Member]
Series B Cumulative Preferred
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]
FGL Merger
FGL Merger [Member]
FGL Merger
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]
Shares received in connection with merger (in shares)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Consideration transferred for shares
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Outstanding common equity (as percent)
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Percentage
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
Percentage of voting interests acquired
Consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Number of Board Members
Number of Board Members
Number of Board Members
Number of Underwriters Redomesticated
Number Of Underwriters Redomesticated
Number of Underwriters Redomesticated
Cash paid
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Less: Cash acquired
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Total net consideration paid
Less: Contingent consideration payable
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Total net cash paid
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
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]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]
BKFS
Black Knight Financial Services [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services [Member]
J. Alexanders
J Alexanders Inc [Member]
J Alexanders Inc [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Other fees and revenue
Other Revenue, Net
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
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings from discontinued operations
Net earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Roll Forward]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Roll Forward]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Spinoff transaction
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction
Distribution of J. Alexander's to FNFV Group common shareholders
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Dividend
Ending balance
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
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
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Regulation and Equity
Regulation and Equity Disclosure [Text Block]
Regulation and Equity Disclosure
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Available-for-sale Securities:
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Gross Realized Gains
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains
Gross Realized Losses
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities
Other Long-Term Investments:
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments
Loss on debt conversions
Loss on Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing [Abstract]
Loss on Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing [Abstract]
Loss on debt conversions
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing
Proceeds from Debt Conversions and Debt Refinancing
Property, Plant and Equipment
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Cost-method Investments, Realized Gain (Loss)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Other intangible assets
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Intangible Assets
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Intangible Assets
Other Assets:
Gain (Loss) on Other Assets [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) on Other Assets [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Financial Assets
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets
Total:
Realized Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Fixed Maturities, Available For Sale Securities, Fair Value
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Fixed Maturities, Available For Sale Securities, Fair Value
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Equity, Available For Sale Securities, Fair Value
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Equity, Available For Sale Securities, Fair Value
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
Other long term investments
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Long-term Investments
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Long-term Investments
Short term investments
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Short term Investments
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Short term Investments
Total investments
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Investments
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Trade and notes receivable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net
Goodwill
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Prepaid and Other Assets
Capitalized software, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation,Capitalized Software, Net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation,Capitalized Software, Net
Deferred tax assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Assets
Other intangible assets, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets
Property and equipment, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment
Total assets of discontinued operations
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Notes payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Notes Payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Notes Payable
Income taxes payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Income Tax Payable
Deferred tax liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities of discontinued operations
Increase in deferred tax liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table]
Preferred Stock
AOCI Attributable to Parent
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01
Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Line Items]
Securities available for sale with combined net unrealized gains
Reclassification adjustment for adoption of new accounting principle
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Federal Funds Rate
Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
One Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
One Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
One Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
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
Unamortized debt issue costs
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Spinoff
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (shares)
Shares, Issued
Gain on Black Knight IPO
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions
Proceeds Black Knight IPO
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Exercise of stock options (in shares)
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
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
Tax benefit associated with the exercise of stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation
Issuance of restricted stock (shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures
Equity offering costs
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized (loss) on investments and other financial instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized loss on investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized loss on foreign currency and cash flow hedging
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive earnings — minimum pension liability adjustment
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
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
Contributions to noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interest, Contribution
Noncontrolling interest, Contribution
Sale of noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Reclassification of redeemable NCI resulting from IPO/share conversion
Reclassifications of Temporary to Permanent Equity
Retirement of treasury shares (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired
Retirement of treasury shares
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount
Dilution of ownership in affiliates
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Loss on Dilution of Equity Method Investments
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Loss on Dilution of Equity Method Investments
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
Distribution of FNFV to Cannae Holdings (in shares)
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction, Shares
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction, Shares
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
Stock-based compensation
Temporary Equity, Stock Based Compensation
Temporary Equity, Stock Based Compensation
Reclassification of redeemable NCI resulting from IPO/share conversion
Temporary Equity, Decrease From Conversion
Temporary Equity, Decrease From Conversion
Ending balance
Cash paid during the year:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Investing activities:
Noncash Investing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in proceeds of sales of investments available for sale receivable in period
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Proceeds of Sales of Investments
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Proceeds of Sales of Investments
Change in purchases of investments available for sale payable in period
Transfer to Investments
Financing activities:
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Fair value of net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Less: Total purchase price
Liabilities and noncontrolling interests assumed
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
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total Long Term Debt
Long-term Debt, Gross
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 Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Realized Gains and Losses and Proceeds From Sales on Investments and Other Assets
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Interest and Investment Income
Investment Income [Table Text Block]
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]
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
Impairment of assets
Asset Impairment Charges
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Net change in income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Net increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Net (decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue and other
Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Deferred Revenue, And Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) In Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Deferred Revenue, And Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of investments available for sale
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments
Net (purchases of) proceeds from short-term investment activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments
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
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 service payments
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Equity portion of debt conversions paid in cash
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Purchases of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Payment for shares withheld for taxes and in treasury
Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities
Cash transferred in the Black Knight spin-off
Payment Due To Spinoff Transaction
Payment Due To Spinoff Transaction
Cash transferred in the FNFV split-off
Payment Due to Spinoff Transaction, Two
Payment Due to Spinoff Transaction, Two
Other financing activity
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net dividends from subsidiaries
Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash at beginning of year
Cash at end of year
Net earnings from continuing operations
Tax expense attributable to net earnings from discontinued operations
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
Other comprehensive earnings (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, before Reclassification Adjustments, Tax [Abstract]
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
Additional paid-in capital, stock-based compensation
Income Tax Effects Allocated Directly to Equity, Employee Stock Options
Total income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Intraperiod Tax Allocation
Employee Stock
Employee Stock [Member]
ESPP, annual contributions per employee, percent
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Maximum Employee Subscription Rate
Land
Land [Member]
Buildings
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Data processing equipment
Technology 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
Depreciation
Depreciation
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk and Concentration of Risk
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]
Carrying value of cost method investments
Cost Method Investments, Original Cost
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
New Remy Corporation
New Remy Corporation [Member]
New Remy Corporation [Member]
J. Alexander's, LLC
J. Alexander's, LLC [Member]
J. Alexander's, LLC [Member]
Digital Insurance, Inc.
Digital Insurance, Inc. [Member]
Digital Insurance, Inc. [Member]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Excluding Discontinued Operations
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments, Excluding Discontinued Operations
Net loss on sales of investments and other assets, net
Gain (Loss) on Investments and Disposition of Other Assets
Gain (Loss) on Investments and Disposition of Other Assets
Gain on sale of OneDigital
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Gain on sale of Cascade Timberlands
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Stock-based compensation cost
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Net increase in pledged cash, pledged investments and secured trust deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Pledged Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged Cash, and Customer Advances And Deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Pledged Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged Cash, and Customer Advances And Deposits
Net (increase) decrease in trade receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Net 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 Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities available for sale
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities
Proceeds from sales of other assets
Proceeds from Sale of Other Productive Assets
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 Available-for-sale Securities
Purchases of other long-term investments
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Contributions to investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments to Acquire Equity Method Investments
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Net other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Proceeds from the sale of OneDigital
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Acquisition of T-System Holding LLC, net of cash acquired
Acquisition of Title Guaranty of Hawaii, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Two, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisition of BPG Holdings, LLC, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Three, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from sale of Cascade Timberlands
Proceeds from Divestiture of Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries
Acquisition of Commissions, Inc., net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Four, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Four, Net of Cash Acquired
Acquisition of eLynx Holdings, Inc., net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Five, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Five, Net of Cash Acquired
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
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:
Equity portion of debt conversions paid in cash
Additional investment in noncontrolling interest
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Equity portion of debt conversions paid in cash
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Proceeds from Black Knight IPO
Proceeds from Issuance Initial Public Offering
Debt and equity issuance costs
Payment of Financing and Stock Issuance Costs
Black Knight treasury stock repurchases of BKFS stock
Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity
Cash transferred in spin-off
Subsidiary dividends paid to noncontrolling interest shareholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Payment of contingent consideration for prior period acquisitions
Payment of Contingent Consideration for Prior Period Acquisitions
Payment of Contingent Consideration for Prior Period Acquisitions
Payment for shares withheld for taxes and in treasury
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents, excluding pledged cash related to secured trust deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Cash Pledged for Customer Advances and Deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Excluding Cash Pledged for Customer Advances and Deposits
Cash and cash equivalents, excluding pledged cash related to secured trust deposits, at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Excluding Cash Pledged for Customer Advances and Deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Excluding Cash Pledged for Customer Advances and Deposits
Cash and cash equivalents, excluding pledged cash related to secured trust deposits, at end of year
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Supplementary Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
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]
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
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
Summary of Reserve for Claim Losses
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Trade and Notes Receivable
Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reserve for Title Claim Losses
Unpaid Policy Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Secured Trust Deposits
Secured Trust Deposits [Policy Text Block]
Secured Trust Deposits [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Reinsurance
Reinsurance Accounting Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Stockholders' Equity Note, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Management Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Unsecured notes due September 2022