Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Commissions, Inc.
Commissions, Inc. [Member]
Commissions, Inc. [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
FNF Group Segment
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total revenues
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Equity [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [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]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
cash dividends declared (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
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
Cost Basis
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, 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
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
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Fair Value, % of Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity, Percent [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value, Percent
After one year through five years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value, Percent
After five years through ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value, Percent
After ten years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling after Year Ten, Fair Value, Percent
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value, Percent
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Percent
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Percent
Insurance [Abstract]
Summary of the Reserve for Claim Losses
Schedule of Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of business groups
Number of Operating Segments
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
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]
Fair Value, Measurements, 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]
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]
State and political subdivisions
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Corporate debt securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Foreign government bonds
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Preferred stock available for sale
Preferred Stock [Member]
Equity securities available for sale
Common Stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities
Available for sale, at fair value
Available-for-sale Securities, Equity Securities
Total assets
Available-for-sale Securities
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
Accrual for legal and regulatory matters
Estimated Litigation Liability
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP and Affiliates [Member]
Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP and Affiliates [Member]
Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP and Affiliates [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Payment to settle all remaining obligations
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate and Other
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Corporate And Reconciling Items [Member]
Title
Title Subsegment [Member]
Title Subsegment [Member]
Restaurant Group
Restaurant Group Subsegment [Member]
Restaurant Group Subsegment [Member]
Total FNF Group
Total FNFV
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Common Stock [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Common Stock [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums
Premiums Written, Net
Other revenues
Fees and Commissions
Restaurant revenue
Food and Beverage Revenue
Revenues from external customers
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses
Net Investment Income and Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Net Investment Income and Realized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities, Cost Method Investments, and Other Investments
Total revenues
Revenues
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Earnings from continuing operations before equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Minority Interest and Income (Loss) on Equity Method Investments, Net of Income Tax
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Minority Interest and Income (Loss) on Equity Method Investments, Net of Income Tax
Equity in (losses) 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
Assets
Goodwill
Goodwill
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized gain on investments and other financial instruments, tax expenses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized gain on investments in unconsolidated affiliates tax expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Tax
Unrealized loss (gain) foreign currency translation, tax expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Reclassification adjustment net of tax (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Tax
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Carrying Value
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]
Carrying Value
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
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Fair Value to Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
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
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Cash paid for:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract]
Investing activities:
Noncash Investing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in proceeds of sales of investments available for sale receivable in period
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Proceeds of Sales of Investments
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Proceeds of Sales of Investments
Change in purchases of investments available for sale payable in period
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Purchases of Investments
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Change in Purchases of Investments
Additions to IT hardware financed through a lease
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Additions to Capitalized Software Financed Through a Lease
Noncash Investing and Financing Activities, Additions to Capitalized Software Financed Through a Lease
Financing activities:
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Noncash Financing Activities [Abstract]
Change in treasury stock purchases payable in period
Noncash Investing and Financing Items, Treasury Stock Purchases Payable
Noncash Investing and Financing Items, Treasury Stock Purchases Payable
Borrowings to finance IT hardware additions
Noncash Investing and Financing Items, Borrowings to Finance Capitalized Software Additions
Noncash Investing and Financing Items, Borrowings to Finance Capitalized Software Additions
Debt extinguished through the sale of OneDigital
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Unsecured notes
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Convertible Notes
Convertible Debt [Member]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Other
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 5.50%, due September 2022
Five Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Five Point Five Zero Percent Unsecured Notes Due September 2022 [Member]
Unsecured convertible notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 4.25%, due August 2018
Four Point Two Five Percent Unsecured Convertible Notes Due August 2018 [Member]
Four Point Two Five Percent Unsecured Convertible Notes Due August 2018 [Member]
Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 6.60%, 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, unsecured, unused portion of $500, due April 2022 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.40% (2.66% at September 30, 2017)
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due April 2022 [Member]
ABRH Credit Facility Due August 2019
American Blue Ribbon Holdings Credit Facility Due August 2019 [Member]
American Blue Ribbon Holdings Credit Facility Due August 2019 [Member]
OneDigital Revolving Credit Facility, due March 2022 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50%
Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility Due March 2022 [Member]
Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility Due March 2022 [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Term Loan
Term Loan [Member]
Term Loan [Member]
ABRH
American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC [Member]
American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC [Member]
Digital Insurance
Digital Insurance, Inc. [Member]
Digital Insurance, Inc. [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable
Long-term Debt
Stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Unused portion
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Basis spread on variable rate
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
Variable rate long term debt percentage
Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Variable Interest, Percentage Rate
Title Guaranty of Hawaii
Title Guaranty of Hawaii [Member]
Title Guaranty of Hawaii [Member]
Title Guaranty of Hawaii
Percentage acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Consideration for acquisition
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Number of employees (more than)
Entity Number of Employees
Consideration paid, net of cash received
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Schedule of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Investments
Investments in Debt and Equity Instruments, Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrealized and Realized Gains (Losses) [Text Block]
Summary of Reserve for Claims Losses
Insurance Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Segment Information
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
FNFV Group Common Stock
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Direct title insurance premiums
Direct Premiums Written
Agency title insurance premiums
Assumed Premiums Written
Escrow, title-related and other fees
Interest and investment income
Net Investment Income
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
Cost of restaurant revenue
Food and Beverage, Cost of Sales
Provision for title claim losses
Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net
Total expenses
Benefits, Losses and Expenses
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
Income tax expense
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to common shareholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Amounts attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
Income Amounts Attributable to Parent, Disclosures [Abstract]
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to FNF Group common shareholders
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to FNF Group common shareholders
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net (loss) earnings attributable to FNFV Group 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) 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 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 Diluted Share
Net earnings (loss) per share (in usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic basis (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted basis (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Cash dividends paid per share (in usd per share) FNF Group common stock
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Change in reinsurance recoverable
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable
Claim loss provision related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims [Abstract]
Current year
Current Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Prior years
Prior Year Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Total title claim loss provision
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Incurred Claims
Claims paid, net of recoupments related to:
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid [Abstract]
Current year
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Current Year
Prior years
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid, Prior Years
Total title claims paid, net of recoupments
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Claims Paid
Ending balance of claim loss reserve for title insurance
Provision for title insurance claim losses as a percentage of title insurance premiums
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies
Provision For Title Insurance Claims on Current Year Policies
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Letters of credit outstanding
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Remaining borrowing capacity
Incurred interest
Interest Payable
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Ceridian
Ceridian [Member]
Ceridian [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Total current assets before customer funds
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets Excluding Customer Funds
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Assets Excluding Customer Funds
Customer funds
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Customer Funds
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Customer Funds
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net
Other assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Noncurrent Assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Noncurrent Assets
Total assets
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets
Current liabilities before customer obligations
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities Excluding Customer Obligations
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Current Liabilities Excluding Customer Obligations
Customer obligations
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Customer Obligations
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Customer Obligations
Long-term obligations, less current portion
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Long-term Obligations
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Long-term Obligations
Other long-term liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Long-term Liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Long-term Liabilities
Total liabilities
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities
Equity
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Equity
Total liabilities and equity
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities and Equity
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Other
Other Equity Method Investment [Member]
Other Equity Method Investment [Member]
Current Ownership
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Equity Method Investments
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Amount of debt instrument
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow information
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc.
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Short term investments
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Short term Investments
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Short term Investments
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
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
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
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
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
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]
Equity and preferred securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Securities available for sale with combined gross unrealized gains
Reclassification adjustments for adoption of new accounting principle
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Impairment charges related to investments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments
Available-for-sale, amount held with previously recognized other than temporary impairments
Available-for-sale, Amount Held with Previously Recognized Other Than Temporary Impairments
Available-for-sale, Amount Held with Previously Recognized Other Than Temporary Impairments
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings
Other comprehensive earnings:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gain 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 on investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Equity Method Investments Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Unrealized gain on foreign currency translation
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustments for change in unrealized gains and losses included in net earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive earnings
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive earnings
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Comprehensive earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Fidelity National Financial Inc. Common Shareholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Axis]
Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Axis]
External Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Domain]
External Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Domain]
Standard & Poor's, BBB Rating
Standard & Poor's, BBB Rating [Member]
One Percent Plus One-Month LIBOR
One Percent Plus One-Month LIBOR [Member]
One Percent Plus One-Month LIBOR [Member]
Federal Funds Rate
Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
Line of credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Debt instrument term
Debt Instrument, Term
Commitment fee percentage
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Investments:
Investments [Abstract]
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value, at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 includes pledged fixed maturity securities of $367 and $332, respectively, related to secured trust deposits
Other long-term investments
Other Long-term Investments
Short-term investments, at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 includes short-term investments of $0 and $212 related to secured trust deposits, respectively
Other Short-term Investments
Total investments
Investments
Cash and cash equivalents, at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 includes $568 and $331, respectively, of pledged cash related to secured trust deposits
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Trade and notes receivables, net of allowance of $20 and $21, at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Capitalized software, net
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
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
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Reserve for title claim losses
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense, Net
Secured trust deposits
Customer Advances and Deposits
Income taxes payable
Taxes Payable
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:
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract]
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, 28,554,411 as of September 30, 2017 and 27,001,492 shares as of December 31, 2016, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Total Fidelity National Financial, Inc. shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interest and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Segment Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
FNFV
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Group (FNFV) [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures Group (FNFV)
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Investment Holding Company
Investment Holding Company [Member]
Investment Holding Company [Member]
T-System Holdings LLC (T-System)
T-System Holdings LLC (T-System) [Member]
T-System Holdings LLC (T-System)
99 Merger Agreement
99 Merger Agreement [Member]
99 Merger Agreement
CFCOU
CF Corporation, A Cayman Islands Exempted Company [Member]
CF Corporation, A Cayman Islands Exempted Company [Member]
Hudson & Marshall, LLC
Hudson & Marshall, LLC [Member]
Hudson & Marshall, LLC [Member]
Cannae
Cannae Holdings Inc. [Member]
Cannae Holdings Inc. [Member]
Equity Interest Type [Axis]
Equity Interest Type [Axis]
Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Type [Domain]
Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Type [Domain]
Class B Units
Class B Units [Member]
Class B Units
Common Class B
Common Class B [Member]
Class B Unit and Commons Stock Class B
Class B Unit and Commons Stock Class B [Member]
Class B Unit and Commons Stock Class B
Ordinary shares
Preferred shares
FNFV LLC
Fidelity National Financial Ventures, LLC [Member]
Fidelity National Financial Ventures, LLC [Member]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration by Type [Axis]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Contingent Consideration Type [Domain]
Offset any redemptions of shares made in connection with shareholder vote to approve the transaction
Offset of Redemptions of Shares Made in Connection with Shareholder Vote [Member]
Offset of Redemptions of Shares Made in Connection with Shareholder Vote [Member]
Equity not funded by one or more purchasers under the forward purchase agreements
Equity Not Funded by One or More Purchasers Under Forward Purchase Agreements [Member]
Equity Not Funded by One or More Purchasers Under Forward Purchase Agreements [Member]
Funding fee for the amount of backstop equity that Is funded
Funding Fee For The Amount Of Backstop Equity That Is Funded [Member]
Funding Fee For The Amount Of Backstop Equity That Is Funded [Member]
Cash paid
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Ownership interest exchanged, percent
Business Combination, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Percent
Business Combination, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Percent
Equity interest issued value
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned
Equity interest issued (in shares)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Consideration transferred, net debt assumed
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Purchase price, shares issued (dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Share Price
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Share Price
Debt assumed prior to Merger
Business Combination, Long-term Debt Assumed Prior to Business Combination
Business Combination, Long-term Debt Assumed Prior to Business Combination
Amount to offset any redemptions of ordinary shares
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Purchase price, value of shares issued
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Original issue discount
Proceeds for Merger Related Costs
Proceeds for Merger Related Costs
Commitment fee
Proceeds from Commitment Fees
Proceeds from Commitment Fees
Penny warrants convertible, percentage of shares
Class of Warrant or Right, Percentage of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Class of Warrant or Right, Percentage of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights
Funding fee percentage
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Percentage of Consideration Transferred
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Percentage of Consideration Transferred
Equity securities held
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Fair Value
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
BK Distribution
BK Distribution [Member]
BK Distribution [Member]
One Digital
Digital Insurance, LLC [Member]
Digital Insurance, LLC [Member]
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Disposed of by Sale
Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
Number of shares distributed
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
Definitive agreement to sell
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Consideration, after repayment of debt, payout to option holders and a minority equity investor and other transaction related payments
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration, Net of Payments to Creditors
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration, Net of Payments to Creditors
Proceeds from the sale
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Purchase price holdback receivable
Divestiture of Business Indemnity Holdback
Divestiture of Business Indemnity Holdback
Pre-tax gain on the sale
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Number of board of directors
Number of Board Members
Number of Board Members
Number of underwriters redomesticated
Number of Underwriters Redomesticated
Number of Underwriters Redomesticated
Special dividend from title insurance underwriters
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments with Regulatory Approval
FNF Ventures Segment
OneDigital
Ownership interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Schedule of Consideration Paid Title Guaranty
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Gross Carrying Value and Weighted Average Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Gross Carrying Value and Estimated Useful Lives Acquired
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Consideration Paid Commissions Inc.
Business Acquisitions, Schedule of Consideration Paid [Table Text Block]
Amount of Consideration Paid for Acquiree, by type
Assets Measured on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Basis of Financial Statements
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Computer software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Total Other intangible assets
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Trade name
Trade Names [Member]
Non-compete agreements
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
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 (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Weighted average estimated useful life, intangible assets (in years)
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Debt Securities [Member]
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
Gain on sale of OneDigital
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method 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
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 long term investments
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Other Investments
Other realized gains and losses, net
Gain (Loss) on Other Assets [Abstract]
Gain (Loss) on Other Assets [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Financial Assets
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale of Other Assets
Total
Realized Investment Gains (Losses) [Abstract]
Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Property and equipment
Computer software
Other intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Title plant
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Title Plant
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Title Plant
Prepaid expenses and other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Total assets acquired
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Assets Acquired Including Goodwill
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed, Assets Acquired Including Goodwill
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Deferred tax liability
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 assumed
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
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Revenues:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue [Abstract]
Escrow, title-related and other fees
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation,Revenue, Escrow, Title-related And Other Fees
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Escrow, Title-related And Other Fees
Realized gains and losses, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Realized Gains and Losses, Net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Realized Gains and Losses, Net
Total revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Expenses:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Expenses [Abstract]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Expenses [Abstract]
Personnel costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Personnel Costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Personnel Costs
Other operating expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Expense
Depreciation and amortization
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization
Interest expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense
Total expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense
Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Income tax expense
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Net earnings from discontinued operations
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders
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
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired
Borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Debt service payments
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Non-controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Beginning balance
Exercise of stock options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Exercise of stock options
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Treasury stock repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury stock repurchased
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Spin-off of Black Knight, Inc.
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain on investments and other financial instruments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain on investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain on foreign currency translation
Black Knight repurchases of BKFS stock
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Stock-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Shares withheld for taxes and in treasury
Treasury Stock, Value, Withheld for Taxes, Cost Method
Treasury Stock, Value, Withheld for Taxes, Cost Method
Dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Purchase of additional share in consolidated subsidiaries
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Purchase of Additional Share in Noncontrolling Interests
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Purchase of Additional Share in Noncontrolling Interests
Sale of OneDigital
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Acquisitions of non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Equity portion of debt conversions settled in cash
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Equity Component of Convertible Debt, Subsequent Adjustments
Subsidiary dividends declared to non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Ending balance (in shares)
Ending balance
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Ending balance
Fidelity National Financial Group Segment
Less: Cash Acquired
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Total net consideration paid
Basis of Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Pledged fixed maturity securities
Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Available-for-sale Securities, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Short term investments, secured trust deposits
Other Short-term Investments, Pledged, Customer Advances and Deposits
Other Short-term Investments, Pledged, Customer Advances and Deposits
Pledged cash, secured trust deposits
Cash, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Cash, Pledged, Customer Advances And Deposits
Trade and notes receivables, allowance
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables
Ownership interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners
Common stock, par value (in usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Common stock issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Preferred stock par value (in usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Treasury stock, at cost (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Loss (gain) 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
Impairment of assets
Asset Impairment Charges
Stock-based compensation cost
Share-based Compensation
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Net change 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 in trade receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Net increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Net decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue and other
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Deferred Revenue, and Other Operating Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, Deferred Revenue, and Other Operating Liabilities
Net increase in reserve for title claim losses
Increase (Decrease) in Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Reserve
Net change in income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales of investment securities 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 the sale of cost method and other investments
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable
Additions to property and equipment and capitalized software
Payments To Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment and Software
Payments To Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment and Software
Purchases of investment securities available for sale
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Net (purchases of) proceeds from short-term investment securities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Short-term Investments
Purchases of other long-term investments
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Contributions to investments in unconsolidated affiliates
Payments to Acquire Additional Interest in Subsidiaries
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
Net other investing activities
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Acquisition of Commissions, Inc., net of cash acquired
Acquisition of Title Guaranty of Hawaii, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Business Two, Net of Cash Acquired
Proceeds from the sale of OneDigital
Other acquisitions/disposals of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Acquisitions and Disposals, Net of Cash Acquired
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Acquisitions and Disposals, Net of Cash Acquired
Net cash provided by (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]
Debt service payments
Black Knight treasury stock repurchases of BKFS stock
Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity
Equity portion of debt conversions paid in cash
Payment for Debt Extinguishment or Debt Prepayment Cost
Dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Subsidiary dividends paid to non-controlling interest shareholders
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Noncontrolling Interest
Exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Cash transferred in Black Knight spin-off
Payment Due To Spinoff Transaction
Payment Due To Spinoff Transaction
Payment of contingent consideration for prior period acquisitions
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Payment for withholding taxes on stock-based compensation for shares withheld from participants and in treasury
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Purchases of treasury stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Net decrease 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 period
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 period
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2017 (remaining)
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2021
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
Reconciliation of Operations of Black Knight to Statement of Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of the Financial Position of Black Knight to the Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
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
Notes Payable
Long-term Debt [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]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
If-converted percentage in excess of price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Percentage in Excess of Price
Debt Instrument, Convertible, If-converted Percentage in Excess of Price
Repurchased note face amount
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Amount of debt repurchased
Debt Instrument, Repurchase Amount
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
Dividends
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Antidilutive options (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
2017 (remaining)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total future minimum operating lease payments
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Fair value of long term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Excess fair value over carrying value of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value, Amount Over Carrying Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value, Amount Over Carrying Value
Debt issuance costs, net
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total revenues
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue
Loss before income taxes
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Net loss
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss)
Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]