Fidelity National Financial (FNF) 10-Q 6 May 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 30, 2015
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1331875
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
FNF Group Segment
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		280,452,717
FNF Ventures Segment
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		80,021,787

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value, at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 includes pledged fixed maturity securities of $355 and $499, respectively, related to secured trust deposits	$3,005	$3,025
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	748	770
Other long-term investments	178	172
Short-term investments	130	334
Total investments	4,541	4,669
Cash and cash equivalents, at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 includes $265 and $136, respectively, of pledged cash related to secured trust deposits	710	700
Trade and notes receivables, net of allowance of $31 and $32, at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	526	504
Goodwill	4,712	4,721
Prepaid expenses and other assets	534	484
Capitalized software, net	567	570
Other intangible assets, net	1,147	1,133
Title plants	393	393
Property and equipment, net	568	635
Income taxes receivable	23	59
Total assets	13,721	13,868
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	1,206	1,308
Notes payable	2,906	2,826
Reserve for title claim losses	1,612	1,621
Secured trust deposits	667	622
Deferred tax liability	699	703
Total liabilities	7,090	7,080
Redeemable non-controlling interest by 33% minority holder of Black Knight Financial Services, LLC and 35% minority holder of ServiceLink Holdings, LLC	724	715
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, none	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	4,691	4,855
Retained earnings	1,183	1,150
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings	-5	2
Less: treasury stock, 917,087 shares as of March 31, 2015 and 493,737 shares as of December 31, 2014, at cost	-19	-13
Total Fidelity National Financial, Inc. shareholders’ equity	5,850	5,994
Non-controlling interests	57	79
Total equity	5,907	6,073
Total liabilities and equity	13,721	13,868
FNF Group Segment
Investments:
Goodwill	4,518
Total assets	11,972
Equity:
Common stock	0	0
FNF Ventures Segment
Investments:
Goodwill	194
Total assets	1,749
Equity:
Common stock	0	0
Preferred stock available for sale
Investments:
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	272	223
Equity securities available for sale
Investments:
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	$208	$145

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Pledged fixed maturity securities secured trust deposits	$355	$499
Pledged cash secured trust deposits	265	136
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Premiums and Other Receivables	$31	$32
Preferred stock par value (in usd per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Preferred stock shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock shares authorized	0	0
Treasury stock	917,087	493,737
FNF Group Segment
Common stock par value (in usd per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock shares authorized	487,000,000	487,000,000
Common stock shares issued	280,334,456	279,443,239
FNF Ventures Segment
Common stock par value (in usd per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock shares authorized	113,000,000	113,000,000
Common stock shares issued	80,071,787	92,828,470
BKFS
Ownership interest	33.00%
ServiceLink Holdings, LLC
Ownership interest	35.00%

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenues:
Direct title insurance premiums	$417	$351
Agency title insurance premiums	441	404
Escrow, title related and other fees	808	646
Restaurant revenue	364	354
Interest and investment income	31	29
Realized gains and losses, net	0	2
Total revenues	2,061	1,786
Expenses:
Personnel costs	623	649
Agent commissions	333	307
Other operating expenses	466	418
Cost of restaurant revenue	306	300
Depreciation and amortization	100	117
Provision for title claim losses	51	53
Interest expense	31	31
Total expenses	1,910	1,875
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	151	-89
Income tax expense (benefit)	50	-40
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	101	-49
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	-1	-31
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations	100	-80
Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax	0	7
Net earnings (loss)	100	-73
Less: Net earnings (loss) earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	14	-51
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders	86	-22
Earnings per share
Net loss per share from continuing operations attributable to Old FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)		($0.09)
Net earnings per share from discontinued operations attributable to Old FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)		$0.01
Basic earnings per share (in usd per share)		($0.08)
Net earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Old FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)		($0.09)
Net loss per share from discontinued operations attributable to Old FNF common shareholders (in usd per share)		$0.01
Diluted earnings per share (in usd per share)		($0.08)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic (shares)		274
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted (shares)		282
Cash dividends paid per share		$0.18
FNF Group Common Stock
Expenses:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders	86
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (in usd per share)	$0.31
Diluted earnings per share (in usd per share)	$0.30
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic (shares)	278
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted (shares)	288
Cash dividends paid per share	$0.19
FNFV Group Common Stock
Expenses:
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders	$0
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (in usd per share)	$0
Diluted earnings per share (in usd per share)	$0
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic (shares)	90
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted (shares)	92

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Net earnings (loss)	$100		($73)
Other comprehensive earnings:
Unrealized gain on investments and other financial instruments, net (excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates)	9	[1]	9	[1]
Unrealized loss on investments in unconsolidated affiliates	-12	[2]	-6	[2]
Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation	-4	[3]	-3	[3]
Other comprehensive loss	-7		0
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	93		-73
Less: Net earnings (loss) earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	14		-51
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial Inc. Common Shareholders	79		-22
Unrealized gain on investments and other financial instruments, net (excluding investments in unconsolidated affiliates), tax expense	5		5
Unrealized loss on investments in unconsolidated affiliates, tax benefit	8		4
Unrealized loss on foreign currency translation, tax benefit	2		2
FNF Group Common Stock
Other comprehensive earnings:
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial Inc. Common Shareholders	91
FNFV Group Common Stock
Other comprehensive earnings:
Comprehensive earnings attributable to Fidelity National Financial Inc. Common Shareholders	($12)
[1]	Net of income tax expense of $5 million and $5 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
[2]	Net of income tax benefit of $8 million and $4 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
[3]	Net of income tax benefit of $2 million and $2 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity (USD $)	Total		Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)	Treasury Stock	Noncontrolling Interest	FNF Core Operations	FNF Ventures Segment
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified								Common Stock	Common Stock
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$715
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	6,073		4,855	1,150	2	-13	79	0	0
Beginning balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2014						0		279,000,000	93,000,000
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of stock options (shares)						0		1,000,000
Exercise of stock options	11		11			0
Treasury stock repurchased (shares)						13,000,000
Treasury stock repurchased	191					191
Tax benefit associated with the exercise of stock options	7		7
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized gain on investments and other financial instruments	9	[1]			9
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized loss on investments in unconsolidated affiliates	-12	[2]			-12
Other comprehensive earnings — unrealized loss on foreign currency translation	-4	[3]			-4
Stock-based compensation	4		9				-5
Retirement of treasury shares (shares)						-12,000,000			-12,000,000
Retirement of treasury shares			-185			185
Dividends declared	-53			-53
Purchase of additional share in non-controlling interests	-6		-6
Acquisition of non-controlling interests	0						0
Contributions to non-controlling interests	-3						-3
Sale of non-controlling interest	-27						-27
Subsidiary dividends declared to non-controlling interests	-1						-1
Net earnings (loss)	100			86			14
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock-based compensation	9
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2015	724
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2015	$5,907		$4,691	$1,183	($5)	($19)	$57	$0	$0
Ending balance (shares) at Mar. 31, 2015						1,000,000		280,000,000	81,000,000
[1]	Net of income tax expense of $5 million and $5 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
[2]	Net of income tax benefit of $8 million and $4 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
[3]	Net of income tax benefit of $2 million and $2 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss)	$100	($73)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	100	132
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	1	31
Gain on sales of investments and other assets, net	0	-2
Gain on sale of Cascade Timberlands	-12	0
Stock-based compensation cost	13	12
Tax benefit associated with the exercise of stock options	-7	-2
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Net (increase) decrease in pledged cash, pledged investments, and secured trust deposits	-3	-4
Net increase in trade receivables	-18	-37
Net increase in prepaid expenses and other assets	-37	-49
Net decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue and other	-137	-251
Net decrease in reserve for title claim losses	-9	-10
Net change in income taxes	43	11
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	34	-242
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sales of investment securities available for sale	173	257
Proceeds from calls and maturities of investment securities available for sale	75	72
Proceeds from sales of other assets	14	2
Additions to property and equipment and capitalized software	-43	-36
Purchases of investment securities available for sale	-326	-284
Net proceeds from (purchases of) short-term investment securities	137	-233
Net purchases of other long-term investments	-20	-20
(Contributions to) distributions from investments in unconsolidated affiliates	-2	7
Net other investing activities	-9	-1
Acquisition of Lender Processing Services, Inc., net of cash acquired	0	-2,248
Acquisition of USA Industries, Inc., net of cash acquired	0	-40
Acquisition of BPG Holdings, LLC, net of cash acquired	-43	0
Proceeds from sale of Cascades Timberlands	56	0
Other acquisitions/disposals of businesses, net of cash acquired	-11	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1	-2,524
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings	81	1,407
Debt service payments	-2	-479
Additional investment in non-controlling interest	-6	0
Proceeds from sale of 35% of Black Knight Financial Services, LLC and ServiceLink, LLC to minority interest holder	0	687
Dividends paid	-53	-49
Subsidiary dividends paid to non-controlling interest shareholders	-1	-3
Exercise of stock options	11	9
Tax benefit associated with the exercise of stock options	7	2
Purchases of treasury stock	-191	0
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-154	1,574
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, excluding pledged cash related to secured trust deposits	-119	-1,192
Cash and cash equivalents, excluding pledged cash related to secured trust deposits at beginning of period	564	1,630
Cash and cash equivalents, excluding pledged cash related to secured trust deposits at end of period	445	438
Supplemental cash flow information:
Income taxes paid, net	1	55
Interest paid	$24	$26

Basis_of_Financial_Statements

Basis of Financial Statements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Financial Statements	Basis of Financial Statements
	The unaudited financial information in this report includes the accounts of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “we,” “us,” “our,” or “FNF”) prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. All adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. All adjustments made were of a normal, recurring nature. This report should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	Certain reclassifications have been made in the 2014 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements to conform to classifications used in 2015. In addition, we have corrected a prior period error in the Statement of Cash Flows. The correction was between cash flows from operating activities and cash flows from investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and resulted in an increase in cash used in operating activities of $81 million and a decrease in cash used in investing activities of $81 million. There was no impact on our other Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements presented.
	Description of the Business
	We have organized our business into two groups, FNF Core Operations and FNF Ventures, known as "FNFV." Through our Core operations, FNF is a leading provider of title insurance, technology and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF is the nation’s largest title insurance company through its title insurance underwriters - Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Commonwealth Land Title, Alamo Title and National Title of New York Inc. - that collectively issue more title insurance policies than any other title company in the United States. FNF also provides industry-leading mortgage technology solutions and transaction services, including MSP®, the leading residential mortgage servicing technology platform in the U.S., through its majority-owned subsidiaries, Black Knight Financial Services, LLC ("BKFS") and ServiceLink Holdings, LLC ("ServiceLink"). In addition, in our FNFV group, we own majority and minority equity investment stakes in a number of entities, including American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC ("ABRH"), J. Alexander’s, LLC ("J. Alexander's"), Ceridian HCM, Inc. and Fleetcor Technologies, Inc. (collectively "Ceridian") and Digital Insurance, Inc. ("Digital Insurance").
	As of March 31, 2015, we had the following reporting segments:
	FNF Core Operations
	•	Title. This segment consists of the operations of our title insurance underwriters and related businesses. This segment provides core title insurance and escrow and other title related services including collection and trust activities, trustee sales guarantees, recordings and reconveyances, and home warranty insurance. This segment also includes the transaction services business acquired from Lender Processing Services ("LPS"), now combined with our ServiceLink business. Transaction services include other title related services used in production and management of mortgage loans, including mortgage loans that go into default.
	•	BKFS. This segment consists of the operations of BKFS. This segment provides core technology and data and analytics services through leading software systems and information solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the life cycle of a mortgage.
	•	FNF Core Corporate and Other. This segment consists of the operations of the parent holding company, certain other unallocated corporate overhead expenses, and other smaller real estate and insurance related operations.
	FNFV
	•	Restaurant Group. This segment consists of the operations of ABRH, in which we have a 55% ownership interest. ABRH and its affiliates are the owners and operators of the O'Charley's, Ninety Nine Restaurants, Max & Erma's, Village Inn, Bakers Square, and Legendary Baking concepts. This segment also includes J. Alexander's, in which we have an 87% ownership interest, which includes their self-named J. Alexander's concept as well as the Redlands Grill and the Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill concepts.
	•	FNFV Corporate and Other. This segment primarily consists of our share in the operations of certain equity investments, including Ceridian, as well as Digital Insurance in which we own 96% and other smaller operations which are not title related.
	Recent Developments
	On April 23, 2015, BKFS provided notice to the holders of their senior notes ("Black Knight Senior Notes") their intention to redeem approximately $205 million in aggregate principal of the outstanding Black Knight Senior Notes at a price of 105.750% (the “Redemption”) on May 29, 2015 (the “Redemption Date”), plus any accrued and unpaid interest redeemed to, but not including, the Redemption Date. BKFS will incur a charge on the Redemption of $12 million and will also reduce the bond premium by $7 million for the portion of the premium that relates to the redeemed Black Knight Senior Notes, resulting in a net charge on the Redemption of $5 million. Following the Redemption, $390 million in aggregate principal of BKFS Senior Notes will remain outstanding. The Redemption is revocable by BKFS, and is subject to the successful completion of their planned initial public offering of Black Knight Financial Services, Inc.
	On March 20, 2015, we completed our tender offer to purchase shares of FNFV stock. As a result of the offer, we accepted for purchase 12,333,333 shares of FNFV Group Common Stock for a purchase price of $15.00 per common share, for a total aggregate cost of $185 million, excluding fees and expenses related to the tender offer.
	On January 16, 2015, we closed the sale of Cascade Timberlands, LLC, ("Cascade") which grows and sells timber and in which we owned a 70.2% interest, for $85 million less a replanting allowance of $1 million and an indemnity holdback of $1 million. The effect of the sale on net earnings was approximately $12 million. The revenue from the sale was recorded in Escrow, title related and other fees and the cost of the land sold was in Other operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations in the three months ended March 31, 2015. There was no effect on net earnings attributable to FNFV Group common shareholders due to offsetting amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests.
	On December 23, 2014, we filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) relating to a proposed initial public offering of Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. ("BKFSI") common stock. BKFSI is currently presented as the BKFS segment. On May 4, 2015, we filed amendment number 4 to the initial registration statement with the SEC.
	Acquisitions
	The results of operations and financial position of the entities acquired during any year are included in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements from and after the date of acquisition.
	On February 12, 2015, we closed the purchase of BPG Holdings, LLC ("BPG"), pursuant to a certain Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, for $46 million. We have consolidated the results of BPG as of March 31, 2015. BPG is a recognized leader in home warranty, home inspection services and commercial inspections.
	Discontinued Operations
	Remy
	On December 31, 2014, we completed the distribution (the "Spin-off") of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of New Remy Corp. ("New Remy") to FNFV shareholders. We continue to hold $29 million in Remy bonds, which are included in Fixed maturities available for sale on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Prior to the Spin-off these investments were eliminated in consolidation.
	As a result of the Spin-off discussed above, the results from Remy are reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings as discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Total revenue included in discontinued operations was $302 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Pre-tax earnings included in discontinued operations were $10 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
	A reconciliation of the operations of Remy to the Statement of Operations is shown below:
		Three months ended March 31, 2014
		(In millions)
	Revenues:
	Auto parts revenues	$	302
	Total	302
	Expenses:
	Personnel costs	22
	Other operating expenses	10
	Cost of auto parts revenues	254
	Depreciation & amortization	1
	Interest expense	5
	Total expenses	292
	Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes	10
	Income tax expense	3
	Net earnings from discontinued operations	7
	Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	3
	Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders	$	4
	Cash flow from discontinued operations data:
	Net cash used in operations	$	(9	)
	Net cash used in investing activities	(47		)
	Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share, as presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings, is computed by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. In periods when earnings are positive, diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the impact of assumed conversions of potentially dilutive securities. For periods when we recognize a net loss, diluted earnings per share is equal to basic earnings per share as the impact of assumed conversions of potentially dilutive securities is considered to be antidilutive. We have granted certain stock options, shares of restricted stock, convertible debt instruments and certain other convertible share based payments which have been treated as common share equivalents for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share for periods in which positive earnings have been reported.
	Options or other instruments which provide the ability to purchase shares of our common stock that are antidilutive are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share. There were 3 million antidilutive options during the three month period ended March 31, 2015. As we recorded a net loss during the three months ended March 31, 2014, there were no antidilutive options.
	As of the close of business on June 30, 2014, we completed the recapitalization of Old FNF common stock into two tracking stocks, FNF Group common stock and FNFV Group common stock. As a result of the recapitalization, the weighted average shares outstanding presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three month period ended March 31, 2014 includes shares of Old FNF common stock. The weighted average shares outstanding presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 includes shares of FNF Group common stock and FNFV Group common stock. Earnings per share for all periods presented is attributed to the related class of common stock.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-02 Consolidation (Topic 810). This ASU changes the way reporting enterprises evaluate whether (a) they should consolidate limited partnerships and similar entities, (b) fees paid to a decision maker or service provider are variable interests in a variable interest entity (VIE), and (c) variable interests in a VIE held by related parties of the reporting enterprise require the reporting enterprise to consolidate the VIE. The ASU eliminates the ASU 2010-10 deferral of the ASU 2009-17 VIE consolidation requirements for certain investment companies and similar entities. In addition, the ASU excludes money market funds that are required to comply with Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 or that operate under requirements similar to those in Rule 2a-7 from the U.S. GAAP consolidation requirements. The ASU also significantly changes how to evaluate voting rights for entities that are not similar to limited partnerships when determining whether the entity is a VIE, which may affect entities for which the decision making rights are conveyed though a contractual arrangement. The update allows for the application of the amendments using a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption or retrospective application prior periods. We are evaluating the effect this new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and have not yet determined the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting. This update is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015, with early application permitted.
	In April 2015, FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03 Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30). The ASU was issued as part of FASB's current plan to simplify overly complex standards. To simplify presentation of debt issuance costs, the amendments in this ASU require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by this ASU. The update requires retrospective application to all prior period amounts presented. This update is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015, with early application permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. We do not expect the new guidance to have a significant effect on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, although we have not yet determined the full effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements
	The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively:
		March 31, 2015
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
		(In millions)
	Assets:
	Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
	U.S. government and agencies	$	—	$	114	$	—	$	114
	State and political subdivisions	—		904		—		904
	Corporate debt securities	—		1,771		—		1,771
	Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities	—		101		—		101
	Foreign government bonds	—		115		—		115
	Preferred stock available for sale	62		210		—		272
	Equity securities available for sale	199		9		—		208
	Total assets	$	261	$	3,224	$	—	$	3,485
		December 31, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
		(In millions)
	Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
	U.S. government and agencies	$	—	$	115	$	—	$	115
	State and political subdivisions	—		948		—		948
	Corporate debt securities	—		1,820		—		1,820
	Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities	—		105		—		105
	Foreign government bonds	—		37		—		37
	Preferred stock available for sale	50		173		—		223
	Equity securities available for sale	145		—		—		145
	Total assets	$	195	$	3,198	$	—	$	3,393
	Our Level 2 fair value measures for fixed-maturities available for sale are provided by third-party pricing services. We utilize one firm for our taxable bond and preferred stock portfolio and another for our tax-exempt bond portfolio. These pricing services are leading global providers of financial market data, analytics and related services to financial institutions. We rely on one price for each instrument to determine the carrying amount of the assets on our balance sheet. The inputs utilized in these pricing methodologies include observable measures such as benchmark yields, reported trades, broker dealer quotes, issuer spreads, two sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data including market research publications. We review the pricing methodologies for all of our Level 2 securities by obtaining an understanding of the valuation models and assumptions used by the third-party as well as independently comparing the resulting prices to other publicly available measures of fair value and internally developed models. The pricing methodologies used by the relevant third party pricing services are as follows:
	•	U.S. government and agencies: These securities are valued based on data obtained for similar securities in active markets and from inter-dealer brokers.
	•	State and political subdivisions: These securities are valued based on data obtained for similar securities in active markets and from inter-dealer brokers. Factors considered include relevant trade information, dealer quotes and other relevant market data.
	•	Corporate debt securities: These securities are valued based on dealer quotes and related market trading activity. Factors considered include the bond's yield, its terms and conditions, and any other feature which may influence its risk and thus marketability, as well as relative credit information and relevant sector news.
	•	Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities: These securities are comprised of agency mortgage-backed securities, collaterized mortgage obligations, and asset-backed securities. They are valued based on available trade information, dealer quotes, cash flows, relevant indices and market data for similar assets in active markets.
	•	Foreign government bonds: These securities are valued based on a discounted cash flow model incorporating observable market inputs such as available broker quotes and yields of comparable securities.
	•	Preferred stocks: Preferred stocks are valued by calculating the appropriate spread over a comparable U.S. Treasury security. Inputs include benchmark quotes and other relevant market data.
	•	Equity securities available for sale:  these securities are valued using a blending of two models, a discounted cash flow model and a comparable company model utilizing earnings and multiples of similar publicly traded companies.
	As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 we held no assets nor liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs.
	The carrying amounts of short-term investments, accounts receivable and notes receivable approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. Additional information regarding the fair value of our investment portfolio is included in Note C.

Investments

Investments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments	Investments
	The carrying amounts and fair values of our available for sale securities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		March 31, 2015
		Carrying				Cost				Unrealized				Unrealized			Fair
		Value				Basis				Gains				Losses			Value
		(In millions)
	Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
	U.S. government and agencies	$	114			$	111			$	3			$	—		$	114
	State and political subdivisions	904				874				30				—			904
	Corporate debt securities	1,771				1,745				42				(16		)	1,771
	Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities	101				96				5				—			101
	Foreign government bonds	115				120				1				(6		)	115
	Preferred stock available for sale	272				268				6				(2		)	272
	Equity securities available for sale	208				124				90				(6		)	208
	Total	$	3,485			$	3,338			$	177			$	(30	)	$	3,485
		December 31, 2014
		Carrying				Cost				Unrealized				Unrealized			Fair
		Value				Basis				Gains				Losses			Value
		(In millions)
	Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
	U.S. government and agencies	$	115			$	112			$	3			$	—		$	115
	State and political subdivisions	948				917				31				—			948
	Corporate debt securities	1,820				1,793				37				(10		)	1,820
	Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities	105				101				4				—			105
	Foreign government bonds	37				40				—				(3		)	37
	Preferred stock available for sale	223				223				3				(3		)	223
	Equity securities available for sale	145				72				79				(6		)	145
	Total	$	3,393			$	3,258			$	157			$	(22	)	$	3,393
	The cost basis of fixed maturity securities available for sale includes an adjustment for amortized premium or accreted discount since the date of purchase.
	The following table presents certain information regarding contractual maturities of our fixed maturity securities at March 31, 2015:
			March 31, 2015
			Amortized				% of			Fair				% of
	Maturity		Cost				Total			Value				Total
			(Dollars in millions)
	One year or less		$	294			10	%		$	295			10	%
	After one year through five years		2,080				71			2,118				71
	After five years through ten years		467				16			481				16
	After ten years		9				—			10				—
	Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities		96				3			101				3
	Total		$	2,946			100	%		$	3,005			100	%
	Subject to call		$	1,718			58	%		$	1,741			58	%
	Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Included above in amounts subject to call are $1,422 million and $1,440 million in amortized cost and fair value, respectively, of fixed maturity securities with make-whole call provisions as of March 31, 2015.
	Net unrealized losses on investment securities and the fair value of the related securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were as follows (in millions):
	March 31, 2015
		Less than 12 Months								12 Months or Longer							Total
		Fair				Unrealized				Fair				Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value				Losses				Value				Losses			Value		Losses
	Corporate debt securities	$	206			$	(15	)		$	9			$	(1	)	$	215	$	(16	)
	Foreign government bonds	19				(2		)		15				(4		)	34		(6		)
	Preferred stock available for sale	40				(1		)		19				(1		)	59		(2		)
	Equity securities available for sale	36				(6		)		—				—			36		(6		)
	Total temporarily impaired securities	$	301			$	(24	)		$	43			$	(6	)	$	344	$	(30	)
	December 31, 2014
		Less than 12 Months								12 Months or Longer							Total
		Fair				Unrealized				Fair				Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value				Losses				Value				Losses			Value		Losses
	Corporate debt securities	682				(9		)		17				(1		)	699		(10		)
	Foreign government bonds	21				(1		)		16				(2		)	37		(3		)
	Equity securities available for sale	8				(6		)		—				—			8		(6		)
	Preferred stock available for sale	59				(1		)		19				(2		)	78		(3		)
	Total temporarily impaired securities	$	770			$	(17	)		$	52			$	(5	)	$	822	$	(22	)
	We recorded no impairment charges relating to investments during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 or 2014. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we held $4 million and $5 million, respectively, in fixed maturity securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment had been previously recognized. It is possible that future events may lead us to recognize impairment losses related to our investment portfolio and that unanticipated future events may lead us to dispose of certain investment holdings and recognize the effects of any market movements in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
	The following table presents realized gains and losses on investments and other assets and proceeds from the sale or maturity of investments and other assets for the three-month periods ending March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively:
			Three months ended March 31, 2015
		Gross Realized Gains				Gross Realized Losses				Net Realized Gains (Losses)				Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
		(Dollars in millions)
Fixed maturity securities available for sale		$	1			$	—			$	1			$	238
Preferred stock available for sale		—				—				—				5
Equity securities available for sale		1				(2		)		(1		)		5
Other long-term investments										—				14
Total										$	—			$	262
		Three months ended March 31, 2014
		Gross Realized Gains				Gross Realized Losses				Net Realized Gains (Losses)				Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
		(Dollars in millions)
Fixed maturity securities available for sale		$	2			$	—			$	2			$	301
Preferred stock available for sale		—				(2		)		(2		)		28
Other long-term investments										2				2
Total										$	2			$	331
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are recorded using the equity method of accounting. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, investments in unconsolidated affiliates consisted of the following (dollars in millions):
	Current Ownership			March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
Ceridian	32	%		$	704			$	725
Other	Various			44				45
Total				$	748			$	770
Our investment in Ceridian bonds is included in Fixed maturity securities available for sale on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and had a fair value of $31 million and $32 million as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. We did not purchase nor dispose of any Ceridian Bonds for the three months ended March 31, 2015.
We have historically accounted for our equity in Ceridian on a three-month lag. However, during the first quarter of 2014, we began to account for our equity in Ceridian on a real-time basis. Accordingly, our net earnings for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014 includes our equity in Ceridian's earnings for the six-month period ended March 31, 2014. Our net earnings for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 includes our equity in Ceridian's earnings for the corresponding three-month period ended March 31, 2015.
During the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we recorded $2 million and $30 million, in equity in losses of Ceridian, respectively. There were $1 million and $(1) million in equity in earnings (losses) of other unconsolidated affiliates during the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Summarized financial information for Ceridian for the relevant dates and time periods included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is presented below.
	March 31,				December 31,
	2015				2014
	(In millions)
Total current assets before customer funds	$	1,367			$	1,417
Customer funds	4,234				4,957
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	2,407				2,509
Other assets	139				92
Total assets	$	8,147			$	8,975
Current liabilities before customer obligations	$	168			$	205
Customer obligations	4,208				4,931
Long-term obligations, less current portion	1,167				1,168
Other long-term liabilities	390				391
Total liabilities	5,933				6,695
Equity	2,214				2,280
Total liabilities and equity	$	8,147			$	8,975
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015				Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
	(In millions)
Total revenues	$	208			$	750
Loss before income taxes	(6		)		(105		)
Net loss	(9		)		(105		)

Notes_Payable

Notes Payable	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Notes Payable	Notes Payable
	Notes payable consists of the following:
			March 31,		December 31,
			2015		2014
			(In millions)
	Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 5.50%, due September 2022		$	398	$	398
	Unsecured convertible notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 4.25%, due August 2018		288		288
	Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 6.60%, due May 2017		300		300
	FNF Term Loan, interest payable monthly at LIBOR + 1.63% (1.80% at March 31, 2015), due January 2019		1,100		1,100
	Revolving Credit Facility, unsecured, unused portion of $800 at March 31, 2015, due July 2018 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR + 1.45%		—		—
	Unsecured Black Knight Infoserv notes, including premium, interest payable semi-annually at 5.75%, due April 2023		616		616
	ABRH Term Loan, interest payable monthly at LIBOR + 2.75% (2.93% at March 31, 2015), due August 2019		107		108
	Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR + 2.50% - 3.50%		81		—
	ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR + 2.75%		—		—
	J. Alexander's Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $15 at March 31, 2015, due December 2019, interest payable monthly at LIBOR + 2.25%		—		—
	Other		16		16
			$	2,906	$	2,826
	At March 31, 2015, the estimated fair value of our long-term debt was approximately $3,300 million or $394 million higher than its carrying value. The carrying value of our FNF and ABRH term loans approximate the fair value at March 31, 2015 as they are variable rate instruments with short reset periods which reflect current market rates. The fair value of our unsecured notes payable was $1,996 million as of March 31, 2015. The fair values of our unsecured notes payable are based on established market prices for the securities on March 31, 2015 and are considered Level 2 financial liabilities. The carrying value of the Digital Insurance revolving credit facility approximates fair value at March 31, 2015, as it was entered into during the first quarter of 2015. The revolving credit facilities are considered Level 2 financial liabilities.
	On March 31, 2015, Digital Insurance, entered into a senior secured credit facility (the “Digital Insurance Facility”) with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”) as Administrative Agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Syndication Agent, and the other financial institutions party thereto. The Digital Insurance Facility provides for a maximum revolving loan of up to $120 million with a maturity date of March 31, 2020. The Digital Insurance Facility is guaranteed by Digital Insurance Holdings, Inc. (“DIH”) and each subsidiary of Digital Insurance (together with DIH, the “Loan Parties”) and secured by (i) a lien on all equity interests in Digital Insurance and each of its present and future subsidiaries, (ii) all property and assets of Digital Insurance and (iii) all proceeds and products of the property described in (i) and (ii) above. Pricing under the Digital Insurance Facility is based on an applicable margin between 250 and 350 basis points over LIBOR and between 150 and 250 basis points over the Base Rate (which is the highest of (a) 50 basis points in excess of the federal funds rate, (b) the Bank of America “prime rate” and (c) 100 basis points in excess of the one month LIBOR adjusted daily rate). A commitment fee amount is also due at a rate per annum equal to between 25 and 40 basis points on the actual daily unused portions of the Digital Insurance Facility. The Digital Insurance Facility also allows Digital Insurance to request up to $15 million in letters of credit commitments and $10 million in swingline debt from Bank of America. The Digital Insurance Facility allows Digital Insurance to elect to increase the amount of revolving commitments by up to $40 million so long as (i) no default or event of default exists under the Digital Insurance Facility at the time of such request and (ii) Digital Insurance is in compliance with its financial covenants on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such request. The Digital Insurance facility is subject to affirmative, negative and financial covenants customary for financings of this type, including, among other things, limits on Digital Insurance’s creation of liens, incurrence of indebtedness, dispositions of assets, restricted payments and transactions with affiliates. The Digital Insurance Facility includes customary events of default for facilities of this type, which include a cross-default provision whereby an event of default will be deemed to have occurred if any Loan Party fails to make any payment when due in respect of any indebtedness having a principal amount of $7.5 million or more or otherwise defaults under such indebtedness and such default results in a right by the lender to accelerate such Loan Party’s obligations. As of March 31, 2015, Digital Insurance had outstanding debt of $81 million under the Digital Insurance Facility.
	On August 19, 2014, ABRH entered into a credit agreement (the “ABRH Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Administrative Agent, Swingline Lender and Issuing Lender (the “ABRH Administrative Agent”), Bank of America, N.A. as Syndication Agent and the other financial institutions party thereto. The ABRH Credit Facility provides for a maximum revolving loan of $100 million (the “ABRH Revolver") with a maturity date of August 19, 2019. As of March 31, 2015, ABRH has no outstanding borrowings under the ABRH Revolver. Additionally, the ABRH Credit Facility provides for a maximum term loan (the "ABRH Term Loan") of $110 million with quarterly installment repayments through June 30, 2019 and a maturity date of August 19, 2019 for the outstanding unpaid principal balance and all accrued and unpaid interest. ABRH has borrowed the entire $110 million under this term loan. Pricing for the ABRH Credit Facility is based on an applicable margin between 225 basis points to 300 basis points over LIBOR and between 125 basis points and 200 basis points over the Base Rate (which is the highest of (a) 50 basis points in excess of the federal funds rate, (b) the ABRH Administrative Agent “prime rate,” or (c) the sum of 100 basis points plus one-month LIBOR). A commitment fee amount is also due at a rate per annum equal to between 325 and 400 basis points on the average daily unused portion of the commitments under the ABRH Revolver. The ABRH Credit Facility also allows for ABRH to request up to $40 million of letters of credit commitments and $20 million in swingline debt from the ABRH Administrative Agent. The ABRH Credit Facility allows for ABRH to elect to enter into incremental term loans or request incremental revolving commitments (the “ABRH Incremental Loans”) under this facility so long as, (i) the total outstanding balance of the ABRH Revolver, the ABRH Term Loan and any ABRH Incremental Loans does not exceed $250 million, (ii) ABRH is in compliance with its financial covenants, (iii) no default or event of default exists under the ABRH Credit Facility on the day of such request either before or after giving effect to the request, (iv) the representations and warranties made under the ABRH Credit Facility are correct and (v) certain other conditions are satisfied. The ABRH Credit Facility is subject to affirmative, negative and financial covenants customary for financings of this type, including, among other things, limits on ABRH 's creation of liens, sales of assets, incurrence of indebtedness, restricted payments and transactions with affiliates. The covenants addressing restricted payments include certain limitations on the declaration or payment of dividends by ABRH to its parent, Fidelity Newport Holdings, LLC (“FNH”), and by FNH to its members. One such limitation restricts the amount of dividends that ABRH can pay to its parent (and that FNH can in turn pay to its members) up to $2 million in the aggregate (outside of certain other permitted dividend payments) in a fiscal year (with some carryover rights for undeclared dividends for subsequent years). Another limitation allows that, so long as ABRH satisfies certain leverage and liquidity requirements to the satisfaction of the ABRH Administrative Agent, ABRH may declare a special one-time dividend to Newport Global Opportunities Fund LP, and Fidelity National Financial Ventures, LLC or one of the entities under their control (other than portfolio companies) in an amount up to $75 million if such dividend occurs on or before November 17, 2014, or up to $1.5 million if such dividend occurs on or before June 15, 2016. The ABRH Credit Facility includes customary events of default for facilities of this type (with customary grace periods, as applicable), which include a cross-default provision whereby an event of default will be deemed to have occurred if ABRH or any of its guarantors, which consists of FNH and certain of its subsidiaries (together, the “Loan Parties”) or any of their subsidiaries default on any agreement with a third party of $10 million or more related to their indebtedness and such default results in a right by such third party to accelerate such Loan Party's or its subsidiary's obligations. The ABRH Credit Facility provides that, upon the occurrence of an event of default, the ABRH Administrative Lender may (i) declare the principal of, and any and all accrued and unpaid interest and all other amounts owed in respect of, the loans immediately due and payable, (ii) terminate loan commitments and (iii) exercise all other rights and remedies available to the ABRH Administrative Lender or the lenders under the loan documents. ABRH had $17 million of outstanding letters of credit and $83 million of remaining borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility as of March 31, 2015.
	On January 2, 2014, as a result of the LPS acquisition, FNF acquired $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Senior Notes due in 2023, initially issued by Black Knight Infoserv, LLC (formerly LPS, "Black Knight Infoserv") on October 12, 2012 (the "Black Knight Senior Notes"). The Black Knight Senior Notes were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, carry an interest rate of 5.75% and will mature on April 15, 2023. Interest is payable semi-annually on the 15th day of April and October. The Black Knight Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations and were guaranteed by us as of January 2, 2014. At any time and from time to time, prior to October 15, 2015, Black Knight Infoserv may redeem up to a maximum of 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Black Knight Senior Notes with the proceeds of one or more equity offerings, at a redemption price equal to 105.75% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to the redemption date (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date). Prior to October 15, 2017, Black Knight Infoserv may redeem some or all of the Black Knight Senior Notes by paying a “make-whole” premium based on U.S. Treasury rates. On or after October 15, 2017, Black Knight Infoserv may redeem some or all of the Black Knight Senior Notes at the redemption prices described in the Black Knight Senior Notes indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, if a change of control occurs, Black Knight Infoserv is required to offer to purchase all outstanding Black Knight Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date).The Black Knight Senior Notes contain covenants that, among other things, limit Black Knight Infoserv's ability and the ability of certain of its subsidiaries (a) to incur or guarantee additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock, (b) to make certain restricted payments, including dividends or distributions on equity interests held by persons other than Black Knight Infoserv or certain subsidiaries, in excess of an amount generally equal to 50% of consolidated net income generated since July 1, 2008, (c) to create or incur certain liens, (d) to engage in sale and leaseback transactions, (e) to create restrictions that would prevent or limit the ability of certain subsidiaries to (i) pay dividends or other distributions to Black Knight Infoserv or certain other subsidiaries, (ii) repay any debt or make any loans or advances to Black Knight Infoserv or certain other subsidiaries or (iii) transfer any property or assets to Black Knight Infoserv or certain other subsidiaries, (f) to sell or dispose of assets of Black Knight Infoserv or any restricted subsidiary or enter into merger or consolidation transactions and (g) to engage in certain transactions with affiliates. As a result of our guarantee of the Black Knight Senior Notes on January 2, 2014, the notes became rated investment grade. The indenture provides that certain covenants are suspended while the Black Knight Senior Notes are rated investment grade. Currently covenants (a), (b), (e), certain provisions of (f) and (g) outlined above are suspended. These covenants will continue to be suspended as long as the notes are rated investment grade, as defined in the indenture. These covenants are subject to a number of exceptions, limitations and qualifications in the Black Knight Senior Notes indenture. The Black Knight Senior Notes contain customary events of default, including failure of Black Knight Infoserv (i) to pay principal and interest when due and payable and breach of certain other covenants and (ii) to make an offer to purchase and pay for the Black Knight Senior Notes tendered as required by the Black Knight Senior Notes. Events of default also include defaults with respect to any other debt of Black Knight Infoserv or debt of certain subsidiaries having an outstanding principal amount of $80 million or more in the aggregate for all such debt, arising from (i) failure to make a principal payment when due and such defaulted payment is not made, waived or extended within the applicable grace period or (ii) the occurrence of an event which results in such debt being due and payable prior to its scheduled maturity. Upon the occurrence of an event of default (other than a bankruptcy default with respect to Black Knight Infoserv or certain subsidiaries), the trustee or holders of at least 25% of the Black Knight Senior Notes then outstanding may accelerate the Black Knight Senior Notes by giving us appropriate notice. If, however, a bankruptcy default occurs with respect to Black Knight Infoserv or certain subsidiaries, then the principal of and accrued interest on the Black Knight Senior Notes then outstanding will accelerate immediately without any declaration or other act on the part of the trustee or any holder. Subsequent to year end, on January 16, 2014, we issued an offer to purchase the Black Knight Senior Notes pursuant to the change of control provisions above at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount plus accrued interest to the purchase date.  The offer expired on February 18, 2014.  As a result of the offer, bondholders tendered $5 million in principal of the Black Knight Senior Notes, which were subsequently purchased by us on February 24, 2014.
	On July 11, 2013, FNF entered into a term loan credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “TL Administrative Agent”), the lenders party thereto and the other agents party thereto (the “Term Loan Agreement”). The Term Loan Agreement permits us to borrow up to $1.1 billion to fund the acquisition of LPS. The term loans under the Term Loan Agreement mature on the date that is five years from the funding date of the term loans under the Term Loan Agreement. Term loans under the Term Loan Agreement generally bear interest at a variable rate based on either (i) the base rate (which is the highest of (a) 0.5% in excess of the federal funds rate, (b) the TL Administrative Agent’s “prime rate”, or (c) the sum of 1.0% plus one-month LIBOR) plus a margin of between 50 basis points and 100 basis points depending on the senior unsecured long-term debt ratings of FNF or (ii) LIBOR plus a margin of between 150 basis points and 200 basis points depending on the senior unsecured long-term debt ratings of FNF. Based on our current Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s senior unsecured long-term debt ratings of Baa3/BBB-, respectively, the applicable margin for term loans subject to LIBOR is 163 basis points over LIBOR. Under the Term Loan Agreement, we are subject to customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants, including, among other things, limits on the creation of liens, limits on the incurrence of indebtedness, restrictions on investments, dispositions and transactions with affiliates, limitations on dividends and other restricted payments, a minimum net worth and a maximum debt to capitalization ratio. The Term Loan Agreement also includes customary events of default for facilities of this type (with customary grace periods, as applicable) and provides that, if an event of default occurs and is continuing, the interest rate on all outstanding obligations may be increased, payments of all outstanding term loans may be accelerated and/or the lenders’ commitments may be terminated. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain insolvency or bankruptcy related events of default, all amounts payable under the Term Loan Agreement shall automatically become immediately due and payable, and the lenders’ commitments will automatically terminate. Under the Term Loan Agreement the financial covenants are the same as under the Revolving Credit Facility. On October 27, 2013, we amended the Term Loan Agreement to permit us to incur the indebtedness in respect of the Bridge Facility and incorporate technical changes to describe the structure of the LPS merger. As part of the acquisition of LPS on January 2, 2014, the Term Loan Agreement was fully funded.
	On June 25, 2013, FNF entered into an agreement to amend and restate our existing $800 million second amended and restated credit agreement (the “Existing Credit Agreement”), dated as of April 16, 2012 with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) and the other agents party thereto (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). Among other changes, the Revolving Credit Facility amends the Existing Credit Agreement to permit us to make a borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility to finance a portion of the acquisition of LPS on a “limited conditionality” basis, incorporates other technical changes to permit us to enter into the Acquisition and extends the maturity of the Existing Credit Agreement. The lenders under the Existing Credit Agreement have agreed to extend the maturity date of their commitments under the credit facility from April 16, 2016 to July 15, 2018 under the Revolving Credit Facility. Revolving loans under the credit facility generally bear interest at a variable rate based on either (i) the base rate (which is the highest of (a) 0.5% in excess of the federal funds rate, (b) the Administrative Agent's “prime rate”, or (c) the sum of 1.0% plus one-month LIBOR) plus a margin of between 32.5 and 60 basis points depending on the senior unsecured long-term debt ratings of FNF or (ii) LIBOR plus a margin of between 132.5 and 160 basis points depending on the senior unsecured long-term debt ratings of FNF. Based on our current Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s senior unsecured long-term debt ratings of Baa3/BBB-, respectively, the applicable margin for revolving loans subject to LIBOR is 145 basis points. In addition, we will pay a facility fee of between 17.5 and 40 basis points on the entire facility, also depending on our senior unsecured long-term debt ratings. Under the Revolving Credit Facility, we are subject to customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants, including, among other things, limits on the creation of liens, limits on the incurrence of indebtedness, restrictions on investments, dispositions and transactions with affiliates, limitations on dividends and other restricted payments, a minimum net worth and a maximum debt to capitalization ratio.  The Revolving Credit Facility also includes customary events of default for facilities of this type (with customary grace periods, as applicable) and provides that, if an event of default occurs and is continuing, the interest rate on all outstanding obligations may be increased, payments of all outstanding loans may be accelerated and/or the lenders' commitments may be terminated. These events of default include a cross-default provision that, subject to limited exceptions, permits the lenders to declare the Revolving Credit Facility in default if: (i) (a) we fail to make any payment after the applicable grace period under any indebtedness with a principal amount (including undrawn committed amounts) in excess of 3.0% of our net worth, as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility, or (b) we fail to perform any other term under any such indebtedness, or any other event occurs, as a result of which the holders thereof may cause it to become due and payable prior to its maturity; or (ii) certain termination events occur under significant interest rate, equity or other swap contracts. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain insolvency or bankruptcy related events of default, all amounts payable under the Revolving Credit Facility shall automatically become immediately due and payable, and the lenders' commitments will automatically terminate. Under the Revolving Credit Facility the financial covenants remain essentially the same as under the Existing Credit Agreement, except that the total debt to total capitalization ratio limit of 35% will increase to 37.5% for a period of one year after the closing of the LPS acquisition and the net worth test was reset. Also on October 24, 2013, FNF entered into amendments to amend the Revolving Credit Facility to permit us to incur the indebtedness in respect of the Bridge Facility and incorporate other technical changes to describe the structure of the LPS merger. As of March 31, 2015 there was no outstanding balance under the Revolving Credit Facility.
	On August 28, 2012, FNF completed an offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.50% notes due September 2022 (the "5.50% notes"), pursuant to an effective registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The notes were priced at 99.513% of par to yield 5.564% annual interest. As such we recorded a discount of $2 million, which is netted against the $400 million aggregate principal amount of the 5.50% notes. The discount is amortized to September 2022 when the 5.50% notes mature. The 5.50% notes will pay interest semi-annually on the 1st of March and September, beginning March 1, 2013. We received net proceeds of $396 million, after expenses, which were used to repay the $237 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of our 5.25% unsecured notes maturing in March 2013, and $50 million outstanding on our revolving credit facility, with the remainder being used for general corporate purposes. These notes contain customary covenants and events of default for investment grade public debt. These events of default include a cross default provision, with respect to any other debt of the Company in an aggregate amount exceeding $100 million for all such debt, arising from (i) failure to make a principal payment when due or (ii) the occurrence of an event which results in such debt being due and payable prior to its scheduled maturity.
	On August 2, 2011, FNF completed an offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% convertible senior notes due August 2018 (the "Notes") in an offering conducted in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Notes contain customary event-of-default provisions which, subject to certain notice and cure-period conditions, can result in the acceleration of the principal amount of, and accrued interest on, all outstanding Notes if we breach the terms of the Notes or the indenture pursuant to which the Notes were issued. The Notes are unsecured and unsubordinated obligations and (i) rank senior in right of payment to any of our existing or future unsecured indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes; (ii) rank equal in right of payment to our existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not so subordinated; (iii) are effectively subordinated in right of payment to any of our secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and (iv) are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and liabilities of our subsidiaries. Interest is payable on the principal amount of the Notes, semi-annually in arrears in cash on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing February 15, 2012. The Notes mature on August 15, 2018, unless earlier purchased by us or converted. The Notes were issued for cash at 100% of their principal amount. However, for financial reporting purposes, the notes were deemed to have been issued at 92.818% of par value, and as such we recorded a discount of $22 million to be amortized to August 2018, when the Notes mature. The Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of common stock, at our election, based on an initial conversion rate, subject to adjustment, of 46.387 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes (which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $21.56 per share), only in the following circumstances and to the following extent: (i) during any calendar quarter commencing after December 31, 2011, if, for each of at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during the 30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, the last reported sale price per share of our common stock on such trading day is greater than or equal to 130% of the applicable conversion price on such trading day; (ii) during the five consecutive business day period immediately following any 10 consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which, for each trading day of the measurement period, the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of notes was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price per share of our common stock on such trading day and the applicable conversion rate on such trading day; (iii) upon the occurrence of specified corporate transactions; or (iv) at any time on and after May 15, 2018. However, in all cases, the Notes will cease to be convertible at the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. It is our intent and policy to settle conversions through “net-share settlement”. Generally, under “net-share settlement,” the conversion value is settled in cash, up to the principal amount being converted, and the conversion value in excess of the principal amount is settled in shares of our common stock. As of October 1, 2013, these notes were convertible under the 130% Sale Price Condition described above. On March 28, 2014, $42 thousand in principal of these bonds were converted at the election of the bondholder. These bonds had a fair value of $65 thousand. The conversion was completed in the second quarter of 2014.
	On May 5, 2010, FNF completed an offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of our 6.60% notes due May 2017 (the "6.60% Notes"), pursuant to an effective registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The 6.60% Notes were priced at 99.897% of par to yield 6.61% annual interest. We received net proceeds of $297 million, after expenses, which were used to repay outstanding borrowings under our credit agreement. Interest is payable semi-annually.  These notes contain customary covenants and events of default for investment grade public debt. These events of default include a cross default provision, with respect to any other debt of the Company in an aggregate amount exceeding $100 million for all such debt, arising from (i) failure to make a principal payment when due or (ii) the occurrence of an event which results in such debt being due and payable prior to its scheduled maturity.
	Gross principal maturities of notes payable at March 31, 2015 are as follows (in millions):
	2015 (remaining)	$	114
	2016	174
	2017	528
	2018	530
	2019	463
	Thereafter	1,094
		$	2,903

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	Legal and Regulatory Contingencies
	In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in various pending and threatened litigation matters related to our title operations, some of which include claims for punitive or exemplary damages. This customary litigation includes but is not limited to a wide variety of cases arising out of or related to title and escrow claims, for which we make provisions through our loss reserves. Additionally, like other insurance companies, our ordinary course litigation includes a number of class action and purported class action lawsuits, which make allegations related to aspects of our insurance operations. We believe that no actions, other than the matters discussed below, depart from customary litigation incidental to our insurance business.
	Our Restaurant Group companies are a defendant from time to time in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, including claims relating to injury or wrongful death under “dram shop” laws that allow a person to sue us based on any injury caused by an intoxicated person who was wrongfully served alcoholic beverages at one of the restaurants; individual and purported class or collective action claims alleging violation of federal and state employment, franchise and other laws; and claims from guests or employees alleging illness, injury or other food quality, health or operational concerns. These companies are also subject to compliance with extensive government laws and regulations related to employment practices and policies and the manufacture, preparation, and sale of food and alcohol.
	We review lawsuits and other legal and regulatory matters (collectively “legal proceedings”) on an ongoing basis when making accrual and disclosure decisions. When assessing reasonably possible and probable outcomes, management bases its decision on its assessment of the ultimate outcome assuming all appeals have been exhausted. For legal proceedings where it has been determined that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable, a liability based on known facts and which represents our best estimate has been recorded. Our accrual for legal and regulatory matters was $90 million as of March 31, 2015 and $95 million as of December 31, 2014. None of the amounts we have currently recorded are considered to be individually or in the aggregate material to our financial condition. Actual losses may materially differ from the amounts recorded and the ultimate outcome of our pending cases is generally not yet determinable. While some of these matters could be material to our operating results or cash flows for any particular period if an unfavorable outcome results, at present we do not believe that the ultimate resolution of currently pending legal proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
	Following a review by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Office of Thrift Supervision (collectively, the “banking agencies”), LPS entered into a consent order (the “Order”) dated April 13, 2011 with the banking agencies. The banking agencies' review of LPS' services included the services provided by its default operations to mortgage servicers regulated by the banking agencies, including document execution services. The Order does not make any findings of fact or conclusions of wrongdoing, nor does LPS admit any fault or liability. Under the Order, LPS agreed to further study the issues identified in the review and to enhance its compliance, internal audit, risk management and board oversight plans with respect to those businesses. LPS also agreed to engage an independent third party to conduct a risk assessment and review of its default management businesses and the document execution services we provided to servicers from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010.
	The document execution review by the independent third party has been on indefinite hold since June 30, 2013 while the Banking Agencies consider what, if any, additional review work they would like the independent third party to undertake. Accordingly, the document execution review has taken, and is likely to continue to take longer to complete than previously anticipated. In addition, the LPS default operations that were subject to the Consent Order were contributed to ServiceLink in connection with the Internal Reorganization. To the extent such third party review, once completed, requires additional remediation of mortgage documents, ServiceLink has agreed to implement an appropriate plan to address the issues. The Consent Order contains various deadlines to accomplish the undertakings set forth therein, including the preparation of a remediation plan following the completion of the document execution review. We or the LPS default operations contributed to ServiceLink will continue to make periodic reports to the Banking Agencies on the progress with respect to each of the undertakings in the Consent Order. The Consent Order does not include any fine or other monetary penalty, although the Banking Agencies have not yet concluded their assessment of whether any civil monetary penalties should be imposed. ServiceLink has accrued for estimated losses expected to be paid for this matter in our legal and regulatory accrual.
	From time to time we receive inquiries and requests for information from state insurance departments, attorneys general and other regulatory agencies about various matters relating to our business. Sometimes these take the form of civil investigative demands or subpoenas. We cooperate with all such inquiries and we have responded to or are currently responding to inquiries from multiple governmental agencies. Also, regulators and courts have been dealing with issues arising from foreclosures and related processes and documentation. Various governmental entities are studying the title insurance product, market, pricing, and business practices, and potential regulatory and legislative changes, which may materially affect our business and operations. From time to time, we are assessed fines for violations of regulations or other matters or enter into settlements with such authorities which may require us to pay fines or claims or take other actions.
	Operating Leases
	Future minimum operating lease payments are as follows (in millions):
	2015 (remaining)	$	182
	2016	245
	2017	147
	2018	117
	2019	90
	Thereafter	276
	Total future minimum operating lease payments	$	1,057

Dividends

Dividends	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Dividends [Abstract]
Dividends	Dividends
	On May 1, 2015, our Board of Directors declared cash dividends of $0.19 per share, payable on June 30, 2015, to FNF Group common shareholders of record as of June 16, 2015.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information
	Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments is shown in the following tables. Prior period segment information has been restated to conform to the current segment presentation.
	As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Title			BKFS			FNF Core Corporate and Other			Total FNF Core			Restaurant Group		FNFV Corporate			Total FNFV			Total
																and Other
		(In millions)
	Title premiums	$	858		$	—		$	—		$	858		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	858
	Other revenues	472			227			(4		)	695			—		113			113			808
	Restaurant revenues	—			—			—			—			364		—			364			364
	Revenues from external customers	1,330			227			(4		)	1,553			364		113			477			2,030
	Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses	30			—			—			30			—		1			1			31
	Total revenues	1,360			227			(4		)	1,583			364		114			478			2,061
	Depreciation and amortization	37			45			1			83			13		4			17			100
	Interest expense	—			8			21			29			2		—			2			31
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	118			40			(28		)	130			10		11			21			151
	Income tax expense	43			—			4			47			—		3			3			50
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	75			40			(32		)	83			10		8			18			101
	Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	2			—			—			2			—		(3		)	(3		)	(1		)
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$	77		$	40		$	(32	)	$	85		$	10	$	5		$	15		$	100
	Assets	$	8,309		$	3,599		$	64		$	11,972		$	665	$	1,084		$	1,749		$	13,721
	Goodwill	2,291			2,224			3			4,518			118		76			194			4,712
	As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014:
		Title			BKFS			FNF Core Corporate and Other			Total FNF Core			Restaurant Group		FNFV Corporate			Total FNFV			Total
																and Other (1) (2)
	Title premiums	$	755		$	—		$	—		$	755		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	755
	Other revenues	422			205			(9		)	618			—		28			28			646
	Restaurant revenues	—			—			—			—			354		—			354			354
	Revenues from external customers	1,177			205			(9		)	1,373			354		28			382			1,755
	Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses	30			—			—			30			—		1			1			31
	Total revenues	1,207			205			(9		)	1,403			354		29			383			1,786
	Depreciation and amortization	38			62			1			101			13		3			16			117
	Interest expense	—			8			22			30			2		(1		)	1			31
	(Loss) earnings from continuing operations, before income taxes and equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	(3		)	(86		)	(11		)	(100		)	9		2			11			(89		)
	Income tax expense (benefit)	10			(11		)	(36		)	(37		)	—		(3		)	(3		)	(40		)
	(Loss) earnings from continuing operations, before equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	(13		)	(75		)	25			(63		)	9		5			14			(49		)
	Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates	—			—			—			—			—		(31		)	(31		)	(31		)
	(Loss) earnings from continuing operations	$	(13	)	$	(75	)	$	25		$	(63	)	$	9	$	(26	)	$	(17	)	$	(80	)
	Assets	$	8,006		$	3,833		$	227		$	12,066		$	676	$	1,950		$	2,626		$	14,692
	Goodwill	2,161			2,068			3			4,232			119		358			477			4,709
	(1) Assets as of March 31, 2014 include $1,290 million for Remy, which is now presented as discontinued operations.
	(2) Goodwill as of March 31, 2014 includes $263 million for Remy, which is now presented as discontinued operations.
	The activities of the reportable segments include the following:
	FNF Core Operations
	Title
	This segment consists of the operations of our title insurance underwriters and related businesses. This segment provides core title insurance and escrow and other title related services including collection and trust activities, trustee sales guarantees, recordings and reconveyances, and home warranty insurance. This segment also includes the transaction services business acquired from LPS, now combined with our ServiceLink business. Transaction services include other title related services used in production and management of mortgage loans, including mortgage loans that go into default.
	BKFS
	This segment consists of the operations of BKFS. This segment provides core technology and data and analytics services through leading software systems and information solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the life cycle of a mortgage.
	FNF Core Corporate and Other
	The FNF Core Corporate and Other segment consists of the operations of the parent holding company, certain other unallocated corporate overhead expenses, and other smaller real estate and insurance related operations.
	FNFV
	Restaurant Group
	This segment consists of the operations of ABRH, in which we have a 55% ownership interest. ABRH and its affiliates are the owners and operators of the O'Charley's, Ninety Nine Restaurants, Max & Erma's, Village Inn, Bakers Square, and Legendary Baking concepts. This segment also includes J. Alexander's, in which we have an 87% ownership interest, which includes their self-named J. Alexander's concept as well as the Redlands Grill and the Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill concepts.
	FNFV Corporate and Other
	The FNFV Corporate and Other segment primarily consists of our share in the operations of certain equity investments, including Ceridian, Digital Insurance and other smaller operations which are not title related.

Basis_of_Financial_Statements_

Basis of Financial Statements (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Earnings per Share	Basic earnings per share, as presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings, is computed by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. In periods when earnings are positive, diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the impact of assumed conversions of potentially dilutive securities. For periods when we recognize a net loss, diluted earnings per share is equal to basic earnings per share as the impact of assumed conversions of potentially dilutive securities is considered to be antidilutive. We have granted certain stock options, shares of restricted stock, convertible debt instruments and certain other convertible share based payments which have been treated as common share equivalents for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share for periods in which positive earnings have been reported.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	In February 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-02 Consolidation (Topic 810). This ASU changes the way reporting enterprises evaluate whether (a) they should consolidate limited partnerships and similar entities, (b) fees paid to a decision maker or service provider are variable interests in a variable interest entity (VIE), and (c) variable interests in a VIE held by related parties of the reporting enterprise require the reporting enterprise to consolidate the VIE. The ASU eliminates the ASU 2010-10 deferral of the ASU 2009-17 VIE consolidation requirements for certain investment companies and similar entities. In addition, the ASU excludes money market funds that are required to comply with Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 or that operate under requirements similar to those in Rule 2a-7 from the U.S. GAAP consolidation requirements. The ASU also significantly changes how to evaluate voting rights for entities that are not similar to limited partnerships when determining whether the entity is a VIE, which may affect entities for which the decision making rights are conveyed though a contractual arrangement. The update allows for the application of the amendments using a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption or retrospective application prior periods. We are evaluating the effect this new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and have not yet determined the effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting. This update is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015, with early application permitted.
	In April 2015, FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03 Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30). The ASU was issued as part of FASB's current plan to simplify overly complex standards. To simplify presentation of debt issuance costs, the amendments in this ASU require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by this ASU. The update requires retrospective application to all prior period amounts presented. This update is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2015, with early application permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. We do not expect the new guidance to have a significant effect on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, although we have not yet determined the full effect of the standard on our ongoing financial reporting.

Basis_of_Financial_Statements_1

Basis of Financial Statements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Reconciliation of discontinued operations	A reconciliation of the operations of Remy to the Statement of Operations is shown below:
		Three months ended March 31, 2014
		(In millions)
	Revenues:
	Auto parts revenues	$	302
	Total	302
	Expenses:
	Personnel costs	22
	Other operating expenses	10
	Cost of auto parts revenues	254
	Depreciation & amortization	1
	Interest expense	5
	Total expenses	292
	Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes	10
	Income tax expense	3
	Net earnings from discontinued operations	7
	Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	3
	Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders	$	4
	Cash flow from discontinued operations data:
	Net cash used in operations	$	(9	)
	Net cash used in investing activities	(47		)

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets measured on recurring basis	The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively:
		March 31, 2015
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
		(In millions)
	Assets:
	Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
	U.S. government and agencies	$	—	$	114	$	—	$	114
	State and political subdivisions	—		904		—		904
	Corporate debt securities	—		1,771		—		1,771
	Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities	—		101		—		101
	Foreign government bonds	—		115		—		115
	Preferred stock available for sale	62		210		—		272
	Equity securities available for sale	199		9		—		208
	Total assets	$	261	$	3,224	$	—	$	3,485
		December 31, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
		(In millions)
	Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
	U.S. government and agencies	$	—	$	115	$	—	$	115
	State and political subdivisions	—		948		—		948
	Corporate debt securities	—		1,820		—		1,820
	Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities	—		105		—		105
	Foreign government bonds	—		37		—		37
	Preferred stock available for sale	50		173		—		223
	Equity securities available for sale	145		—		—		145
	Total assets	$	195	$	3,198	$	—	$	3,393

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities	The carrying amounts and fair values of our available for sale securities at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
		March 31, 2015
		Carrying				Cost				Unrealized				Unrealized			Fair
		Value				Basis				Gains				Losses			Value
		(In millions)
	Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
	U.S. government and agencies	$	114			$	111			$	3			$	—		$	114
	State and political subdivisions	904				874				30				—			904
	Corporate debt securities	1,771				1,745				42				(16		)	1,771
	Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities	101				96				5				—			101
	Foreign government bonds	115				120				1				(6		)	115
	Preferred stock available for sale	272				268				6				(2		)	272
	Equity securities available for sale	208				124				90				(6		)	208
	Total	$	3,485			$	3,338			$	177			$	(30	)	$	3,485
		December 31, 2014
		Carrying				Cost				Unrealized				Unrealized			Fair
		Value				Basis				Gains				Losses			Value
		(In millions)
	Fixed maturity securities available for sale:
	U.S. government and agencies	$	115			$	112			$	3			$	—		$	115
	State and political subdivisions	948				917				31				—			948
	Corporate debt securities	1,820				1,793				37				(10		)	1,820
	Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities	105				101				4				—			105
	Foreign government bonds	37				40				—				(3		)	37
	Preferred stock available for sale	223				223				3				(3		)	223
	Equity securities available for sale	145				72				79				(6		)	145
	Total	$	3,393			$	3,258			$	157			$	(22	)	$	3,393
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date	The following table presents certain information regarding contractual maturities of our fixed maturity securities at March 31, 2015:
			March 31, 2015
			Amortized				% of			Fair				% of
	Maturity		Cost				Total			Value				Total
			(Dollars in millions)
	One year or less		$	294			10	%		$	295			10	%
	After one year through five years		2,080				71			2,118				71
	After five years through ten years		467				16			481				16
	After ten years		9				—			10				—
	Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities		96				3			101				3
	Total		$	2,946			100	%		$	3,005			100	%
	Subject to call		$	1,718			58	%		$	1,741			58	%
Schedule of Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments	Net unrealized losses on investment securities and the fair value of the related securities, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were as follows (in millions):
	March 31, 2015
		Less than 12 Months								12 Months or Longer							Total
		Fair				Unrealized				Fair				Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value				Losses				Value				Losses			Value		Losses
	Corporate debt securities	$	206			$	(15	)		$	9			$	(1	)	$	215	$	(16	)
	Foreign government bonds	19				(2		)		15				(4		)	34		(6		)
	Preferred stock available for sale	40				(1		)		19				(1		)	59		(2		)
	Equity securities available for sale	36				(6		)		—				—			36		(6		)
	Total temporarily impaired securities	$	301			$	(24	)		$	43			$	(6	)	$	344	$	(30	)
	December 31, 2014
		Less than 12 Months								12 Months or Longer							Total
		Fair				Unrealized				Fair				Unrealized			Fair		Unrealized
		Value				Losses				Value				Losses			Value		Losses
	Corporate debt securities	682				(9		)		17				(1		)	699		(10		)
	Foreign government bonds	21				(1		)		16				(2		)	37		(3		)
	Equity securities available for sale	8				(6		)		—				—			8		(6		)
	Preferred stock available for sale	59				(1		)		19				(2		)	78		(3		)
	Total temporarily impaired securities	$	770			$	(17	)		$	52			$	(5	)	$	822	$	(22	)
Realized Gains and Losses and Proceeds From Sales on Investments and Other Assets	The following table presents realized gains and losses on investments and other assets and proceeds from the sale or maturity of investments and other assets for the three-month periods ending March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively:
			Three months ended March 31, 2015
			Gross Realized Gains				Gross Realized Losses				Net Realized Gains (Losses)				Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
			(Dollars in millions)
	Fixed maturity securities available for sale		$	1			$	—			$	1			$	238
	Preferred stock available for sale		—				—				—				5
	Equity securities available for sale		1				(2		)		(1		)		5
	Other long-term investments										—				14
	Total										$	—			$	262
			Three months ended March 31, 2014
			Gross Realized Gains				Gross Realized Losses				Net Realized Gains (Losses)				Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity
			(Dollars in millions)
	Fixed maturity securities available for sale		$	2			$	—			$	2			$	301
	Preferred stock available for sale		—				(2		)		(2		)		28
	Other long-term investments										2				2
	Total										$	2			$	331
Schedule of Equity Method Investments	Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are recorded using the equity method of accounting. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, investments in unconsolidated affiliates consisted of the following (dollars in millions):
		Current Ownership			March 31, 2015				December 31, 2014
	Ceridian	32	%		$	704			$	725
	Other	Various			44				45
	Total				$	748			$	770
Ceridian summarized financial information balance sheet	Summarized financial information for Ceridian for the relevant dates and time periods included in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements is presented below.
		March 31,				December 31,
		2015				2014
		(In millions)
	Total current assets before customer funds	$	1,367			$	1,417
	Customer funds	4,234				4,957
	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	2,407				2,509
	Other assets	139				92
	Total assets	$	8,147			$	8,975
	Current liabilities before customer obligations	$	168			$	205
	Customer obligations	4,208				4,931
	Long-term obligations, less current portion	1,167				1,168
	Other long-term liabilities	390				391
	Total liabilities	5,933				6,695
	Equity	2,214				2,280
	Total liabilities and equity	$	8,147			$	8,975
Ceridian summarized financial information income statement
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015				Six Months Ended March 31, 2014
		(In millions)
	Total revenues	$	208			$	750
	Loss before income taxes	(6		)		(105		)
	Net loss	(9		)		(105		)

Notes_Payable_Tables

Notes Payable (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	Notes payable consists of the following:
			March 31,		December 31,
			2015		2014
			(In millions)
	Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 5.50%, due September 2022		$	398	$	398
	Unsecured convertible notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 4.25%, due August 2018		288		288
	Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 6.60%, due May 2017		300		300
	FNF Term Loan, interest payable monthly at LIBOR + 1.63% (1.80% at March 31, 2015), due January 2019		1,100		1,100
	Revolving Credit Facility, unsecured, unused portion of $800 at March 31, 2015, due July 2018 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR + 1.45%		—		—
	Unsecured Black Knight Infoserv notes, including premium, interest payable semi-annually at 5.75%, due April 2023		616		616
	ABRH Term Loan, interest payable monthly at LIBOR + 2.75% (2.93% at March 31, 2015), due August 2019		107		108
	Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR + 2.50% - 3.50%		81		—
	ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR + 2.75%		—		—
	J. Alexander's Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $15 at March 31, 2015, due December 2019, interest payable monthly at LIBOR + 2.25%		—		—
	Other		16		16
			$	2,906	$	2,826
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
	Gross principal maturities of notes payable at March 31, 2015 are as follows (in millions):
	2015 (remaining)	$	114
	2016	174
	2017	528
	2018	530
	2019	463
	Thereafter	1,094
		$	2,903

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases	Future minimum operating lease payments are as follows (in millions):
	2015 (remaining)	$	182
	2016	245
	2017	147
	2018	117
	2019	90
	Thereafter	276
	Total future minimum operating lease payments	$	1,057

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Information	As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2015:
		Title			BKFS			FNF Core Corporate and Other			Total FNF Core			Restaurant Group		FNFV Corporate			Total FNFV			Total
																and Other
		(In millions)
	Title premiums	$	858		$	—		$	—		$	858		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	858
	Other revenues	472			227			(4		)	695			—		113			113			808
	Restaurant revenues	—			—			—			—			364		—			364			364
	Revenues from external customers	1,330			227			(4		)	1,553			364		113			477			2,030
	Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses	30			—			—			30			—		1			1			31
	Total revenues	1,360			227			(4		)	1,583			364		114			478			2,061
	Depreciation and amortization	37			45			1			83			13		4			17			100
	Interest expense	—			8			21			29			2		—			2			31
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes and equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	118			40			(28		)	130			10		11			21			151
	Income tax expense	43			—			4			47			—		3			3			50
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, before equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	75			40			(32		)	83			10		8			18			101
	Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	2			—			—			2			—		(3		)	(3		)	(1		)
	Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$	77		$	40		$	(32	)	$	85		$	10	$	5		$	15		$	100
	Assets	$	8,309		$	3,599		$	64		$	11,972		$	665	$	1,084		$	1,749		$	13,721
	Goodwill	2,291			2,224			3			4,518			118		76			194			4,712
	As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014:
		Title			BKFS			FNF Core Corporate and Other			Total FNF Core			Restaurant Group		FNFV Corporate			Total FNFV			Total
																and Other (1) (2)
	Title premiums	$	755		$	—		$	—		$	755		$	—	$	—		$	—		$	755
	Other revenues	422			205			(9		)	618			—		28			28			646
	Restaurant revenues	—			—			—			—			354		—			354			354
	Revenues from external customers	1,177			205			(9		)	1,373			354		28			382			1,755
	Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses	30			—			—			30			—		1			1			31
	Total revenues	1,207			205			(9		)	1,403			354		29			383			1,786
	Depreciation and amortization	38			62			1			101			13		3			16			117
	Interest expense	—			8			22			30			2		(1		)	1			31
	(Loss) earnings from continuing operations, before income taxes and equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	(3		)	(86		)	(11		)	(100		)	9		2			11			(89		)
	Income tax expense (benefit)	10			(11		)	(36		)	(37		)	—		(3		)	(3		)	(40		)
	(Loss) earnings from continuing operations, before equity in (loss) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	(13		)	(75		)	25			(63		)	9		5			14			(49		)
	Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates	—			—			—			—			—		(31		)	(31		)	(31		)
	(Loss) earnings from continuing operations	$	(13	)	$	(75	)	$	25		$	(63	)	$	9	$	(26	)	$	(17	)	$	(80	)
	Assets	$	8,006		$	3,833		$	227		$	12,066		$	676	$	1,950		$	2,626		$	14,692
	Goodwill	2,161			2,068			3			4,232			119		358			477			4,709
	(1) Assets as of March 31, 2014 include $1,290 million for Remy, which is now presented as discontinued operations.
	(2) Goodwill as of March 31, 2014 includes $263 million for Remy, which is now presented as discontinued operations.

Basis_of_Financial_Statements_2

Basis of Financial Statements - Description of the Business (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
	segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	2
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$34	($242)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	1	-2,524
FNF Ventures Segment | ABRH
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership interest	55.00%
FNF Ventures Segment | J. Alexander
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership interest	87.00%
FNF Ventures Segment | Digital Insurance
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership interest	96.00%
Scenario, Adjustment [Member] | Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		81
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		($81)

Basis_of_Financial_Statements_3

Basis of Financial Statements - Recent Developments (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 20, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	29-May-15	Jan. 16, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Outstanding debt		2,906			$2,826
FNF Ventures Segment | Common Stock
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Retirement of treasury shares (shares)	12,333,333	12,000,000
Retirement of treasury shares	185
Cost per share of treasury stock acquired (in usd per share)	$15
BKFS | Senior Notes | Scenario, Forecast | Subsequent Event
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Amount of debt repurchased			205
Percentage price of redemption			105.75%
Charge on redemption of senior notes			12
Reduction in bond premium			7
Amount repurchased net of charges			5
Outstanding debt			390
Cascade Timberlands, LLC
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Amount received for sale of business				85
Replanting allowance				1
Indemnity holdback				1
Gain on sale of disposal				$12
Cascade Timberlands, LLC
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Ownership interest				70.20%

Basis_of_Financial_Statements_4

Basis of Financial Statements - Acquisitions (Details) (BPG Holdings, LLC, USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 12, 2015
BPG Holdings, LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price	$46

Basis_of_Financial_Statements_5

Basis of Financial Statements - Reconciliation of Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	$3,005		$3,025
Revenues:
Total	2,061	1,786
Expenses:
Personnel costs	623	649
Other operating expenses	466	418
Depreciation & amortization	100	132
Interest expense	31	31
Total expenses	1,910	1,875
Net earnings from discontinued operations	0	7
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests	27
Remy
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	29
Revenue of discontinued operations		302
Revenues:
Auto parts revenue		302
Total		302
Expenses:
Personnel costs		22
Other operating expenses		10
Cost of auto parts revenues		254
Depreciation & amortization		1
Interest expense		5
Total expenses		292
Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes		10
Income tax expense		3
Net earnings from discontinued operations		7
Less: Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests		3
Net earnings from discontinued operations attributable to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. common shareholders		4
Net cash used in operations		-9
Net cash used in investing activities		($47)

Basis_of_Financial_Statements_6

Basis of Financial Statements - Earnings Per Share (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
			group_of_stock
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Antidilutive options	3,000,000	0
Number of groups of stock			2

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	$3,005	$3,025
U.S. government and agencies
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	114	115
State and political subdivisions
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	904	948
Corporate debt securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	1,771	1,820
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	101	105
Foreign government bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	115	37
Preferred stock available for sale
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	272	223
Equity securities available for sale
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	208	145
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total assets	3,485	3,393
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. government and agencies
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	114	115
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | State and political subdivisions
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	904	948
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Corporate debt securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	1,771	1,820
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	101	105
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign government bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	115	37
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Preferred stock available for sale
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	272	223
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Equity securities available for sale
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	208	145
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total assets	261	195
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | U.S. government and agencies
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | State and political subdivisions
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Corporate debt securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Foreign government bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Preferred stock available for sale
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	62	50
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1 | Equity securities available for sale
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	199	145
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total assets	3,224	3,198
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | U.S. government and agencies
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	114	115
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | State and political subdivisions
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	904	948
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Corporate debt securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	1,771	1,820
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	101	105
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Foreign government bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	115	37
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Preferred stock available for sale
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	210	173
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2 | Equity securities available for sale
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	9	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total assets	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | U.S. government and agencies
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | State and political subdivisions
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Corporate debt securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Foreign government bonds
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Preferred stock available for sale
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 3 | Equity securities available for sale
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	$0	$0

Investments_Available_for_Sale

Investments (Available for Sale Securities) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Available-for-sale Debt Securities
Available for sale debt securities	$3,005	$3,025
Available-for-sale Securities
Available-for-sale Securities	3,485	3,393
Cost basis	3,338	3,258
Unrealized gains	177	157
Unrealized losses	-30	-22
U.S. government and agencies
Available-for-sale Debt Securities
Available for sale debt securities	114	115
Cost basis	111	112
Unrealized gains	3	3
Unrealized losses	0	0
State and political subdivisions
Available-for-sale Debt Securities
Available for sale debt securities	904	948
Cost basis	874	917
Unrealized gains	30	31
Unrealized losses	0	0
Corporate debt securities
Available-for-sale Debt Securities
Available for sale debt securities	1,771	1,820
Cost basis	1,745	1,793
Unrealized gains	42	37
Unrealized losses	-16	-10
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities
Available-for-sale Debt Securities
Available for sale debt securities	101	105
Cost basis	96	101
Unrealized gains	5	4
Unrealized losses	0	0
Foreign government bonds
Available-for-sale Debt Securities
Available for sale debt securities	115	37
Cost basis	120	40
Unrealized gains	1	0
Unrealized losses	-6	-3
Preferred stock available for sale
Available-for-sale Equity Securities
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	272	223
Cost basis	268	223
Unrealized gains	6	3
Unrealized losses	-2	-3
Equity securities available for sale
Available-for-sale Equity Securities
Equity securities available for sale, at fair value	208	145
Cost basis	124	72
Unrealized gains	90	79
Unrealized losses	($6)	($6)

Investments_Maturity_of_Fixed_

Investments (Maturity of Fixed Maturity Securities) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Amortized Cost
One year or less	$294
After one year through five years	2,080
After five years through ten years	467
After ten years	9
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities	96
Total	2,946
Subject to call	1,718
Amortized Cost, Percent
One year or less	10.00%
After one year through five years	71.00%
After five years through ten years	16.00%
After ten years	0.00%
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities	3.00%
Total	100.00%
Subject to call	58.00%
Fair Value
One year or less	295
After one year through five years	2,118
After five years through ten years	481
After ten years	10
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities	101
Total	3,005	3,025
Subject to call	$1,741
Fair Value, Percent
One year or less	10.00%
After one year through five years	71.00%
After five years through ten years	16.00%
After ten years	0.00%
Mortgage-backed/asset-backed securities	3.00%
Total	100.00%
Subject to call	58.00%

Investments_Securities_in_a_Co

Investments (Securities in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value
Less than 12 Months	$301	$770
12 Months or Longer	43	52
Total	344	822
Unrealized Losses
Less than 12 Months	-24	-17
12 Months or Longer	-6	-5
Total	-30	-22
Corporate debt securities
Fair Value
Less than 12 Months	206	682
12 Months or Longer	9	17
Total	215	699
Unrealized Losses
Less than 12 Months	-15	-9
12 Months or Longer	-1	-1
Total	-16	-10
Foreign government bonds
Fair Value
Less than 12 Months	19	21
12 Months or Longer	15	16
Total	34	37
Unrealized Losses
Less than 12 Months	-2	-1
12 Months or Longer	-4	-2
Total	-6	-3
Preferred stock available for sale
Fair Value
Less than 12 Months	40	59
12 Months or Longer	19	19
Total	59	78
Unrealized Losses
Less than 12 Months	-1	-1
12 Months or Longer	-1	-2
Total	-2	-3
Equity securities available for sale
Fair Value
Less than 12 Months	36	8
12 Months or Longer	0	0
Total	36	8
Unrealized Losses
Less than 12 Months	-6	-6
12 Months or Longer	0	0
Total	($6)	($6)

Investments_Realized_Gains_and

Investments (Realized Gains and Losses and Proceeds on Investments and Other Assets) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Realized gains and losses, net	$0	$2
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity	262	331
Other Long-term Investments [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Realized gains and losses, net	0	2
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity	14	2
Fixed maturity securities available for sale
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Fixed Maturity Securities, Gross Realized Gains	1	2
Fixed Maturity Securities, Gross Realized Losses	0	0
Fixed Maturity Securities, Net Realized Gain (Loss)	1	2
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity	238	301
Preferred stock available for sale
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Fixed Maturity Securities, Gross Realized Gains	0	0
Fixed Maturity Securities, Gross Realized Losses	0	-2
Fixed Maturity Securities, Net Realized Gain (Loss)	0	-2
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity	5	28
Equity securities available for sale
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Fixed Maturity Securities, Gross Realized Gains	1
Fixed Maturity Securities, Gross Realized Losses	-2
Fixed Maturity Securities, Net Realized Gain (Loss)	-1
Gross Proceeds from Sale/Maturity	$5

Investments_Investments_in_Unc

Investments (Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	$748	$770
Ceridian
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Current Ownership	32.00%
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	704	725
Other
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	$44	$45

Investments_Schedule_of_Equity

Investments (Schedule of Equity Method Investments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Ceridian
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information
Total current assets	$1,367	$1,367	$1,417
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	2,407	2,407	2,509
Other assets	139	139	92
Total assets	8,147	8,147	8,975
Current liabilities	168	168	205
Long-term obligations, less current portion	1,167	1,167	1,168
Other long-term liabilities	390	390	391
Total liabilities	5,933	5,933	6,695
Equity	2,214	2,214	2,280
Total liabilities and equity	8,147	8,147	8,975
Total revenues	208	750
Loss before income taxes	-6	-105
Net loss	-9	-105
Customer funds
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information
Total current assets	4,234	4,234	4,957
Customer obligations
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information
Current liabilities	$4,208	$4,208	$4,931

Investments_Textuals_Details

Investments (Textuals) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	$3,005,000,000		$3,025,000,000
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments		0
Investment for which an other than temporary impairment was previously recognized	4,000,000		5,000,000
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	-1,000,000	-31,000,000
Ceridian
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Available for sale debt securities	31,000,000		32,000,000
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	2,000,000	30,000,000
Other
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	1,000,000	-1,000,000
Fixed maturity securities with make-whole call provision [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Fixed maturity securities subject to call amortized cost	1,422,000,000
Fixed maturity securities subject to call fair value	$1,440,000,000

Notes_Payable_Schedule_of_Long

Notes Payable - Schedule of Long Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jul. 11, 2013	Jun. 25, 2013	Aug. 19, 2014	Aug. 28, 2012	Aug. 02, 2011	5-May-10	Jan. 02, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	2,906,000,000	2,826,000,000
Other
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	16,000,000	16,000,000
Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 5.50%, due September 2022 | Unsecured Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	398,000,000	398,000,000
Stated interest rate	5.50%	5.50%				5.50%
Unsecured convertible notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 4.25%, due August 2018 | Convertible Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	288,000,000	288,000,000
Stated interest rate	4.25%	4.25%					4.25%
Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 6.60%, due May 2017 | Unsecured Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	300,000,000	300,000,000
Stated interest rate	6.60%	6.60%						6.60%
FNF Term Loan, interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.63% (1.80% at March 31, 2015), due January 2019 | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	1,100,000,000	1,100,000,000
Variable rate long term debt percentage	1.80%
Revolving Credit Facility, unsecured, unused portion of $800 at March 31, 2015, due July 2018 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.45% | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	0	0
Remaining borrowing capacity	800,000,000
Unsecured Black Knight Infoserv notes, including premium, interest payable semi-annually at 5.75%, due April 2023 | Unsecured Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	616,000,000	616,000,000
Stated interest rate	5.75%	5.75%							5.75%
ABRH Term Loan, interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% (2.93% at March 31, 2015), due August 2019 | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	107,000,000	108,000,000
Variable rate long term debt percentage	2.93%
Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50% | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	81,000,000	0
Remaining borrowing capacity	39,000,000
ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	0	0
Remaining borrowing capacity	83,000,000				0
J. Alexander's Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $15 at March 31, 2015, due December 2019, interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.25% | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	0	0
Remaining borrowing capacity	15,000,000
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | FNF Term Loan, interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.63% (1.80% at March 31, 2015), due January 2019 | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.63%	1.63%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Revolving Credit Facility, unsecured, unused portion of $800 at March 31, 2015, due July 2018 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.45% | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.45%	1.45%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | ABRH Term Loan, interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% (2.93% at March 31, 2015), due August 2019 | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.75%	2.75%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.75%	2.75%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | J. Alexander's Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $15 at March 31, 2015, due December 2019, interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.25% | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.25%	2.25%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Minimum | FNF Term Loan, interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.63% (1.80% at March 31, 2015), due January 2019 | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.50%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Minimum | Revolving Credit Facility, unsecured, unused portion of $800 at March 31, 2015, due July 2018 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.45% | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate				1.33%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Minimum | Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50% | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.50%	2.50%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Minimum | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate					2.25%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Maximum | FNF Term Loan, interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.63% (1.80% at March 31, 2015), due January 2019 | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			2.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Maximum | Revolving Credit Facility, unsecured, unused portion of $800 at March 31, 2015, due July 2018 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.45% | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate				1.60%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Maximum | Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50% | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	3.50%	3.50%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Maximum | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate					3.00%

Notes_Payable_Digital_Insuranc

Notes Payable - Digital Insurance (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of long term debt	3,300,000,000
Excess fair value over carrying value of long-term debt	394,000,000
Line of Credit | Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility	120,000,000
Available increase to borrowing capacity	40,000,000
Amount triggering default	7,500,000
Long-term line of credit	81,000,000
Line of Credit | Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50% | Federal Funds Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.50%
Line of Credit | Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50% | One Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%
Letter of Credit | Line of Credit | Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility	15,000,000
Swingline Debt | Line of Credit | Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility	10,000,000
Minimum | Line of Credit | Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.25%
Minimum | Line of Credit | Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50% | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.50%	2.50%
Minimum | Line of Credit | Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50% | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.50%
Maximum | Line of Credit | Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.40%
Maximum | Line of Credit | Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50% | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	3.50%	3.50%
Maximum | Line of Credit | Digital Insurance Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion $39 at March 31, 2015, due March 31, 2020 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.50% - 3.50% | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.50%
Level 2 | Unsecured Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value of long term debt	1,996,000,000

Notes_Payable_ABRH_Details

Notes Payable - ABRH (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Aug. 19, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gross amount of long term debt	2,903,000,000
Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility			100,000,000
Maximum allowable amount payable in dividends			2,000,000
Amount defaulted with third party to trigger default			10,000,000
Letters of credit outstanding	17,000,000
Remaining borrowing capacity	83,000,000		0
Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.75%	2.75%
Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% | Federal Funds Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			0.50%
Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% | One Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.00%
Term Loan | ABRH Term Loan, interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% (2.93% at March 31, 2015), due August 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt instrument			110,000,000
Gross amount of long term debt			110,000,000
Maximum amount of outstanding borrowings to request incremental loans			250,000,000
Term Loan | ABRH Term Loan, interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% (2.93% at March 31, 2015), due August 2019 | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.75%	2.75%
Letter of Credit | Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility			40,000,000
Swingline Debt | Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility			20,000,000
Minimum | Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage			3.25%
Minimum | Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			2.25%
Minimum | Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			1.25%
Maximum | Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage			4.00%
Maximum | Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			3.00%
Maximum | Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75% | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			2.00%
On or Before November 17, 2014 | Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum special dividend allowable			75,000,000
On or Before June 15, 2016 | Line of Credit | ABRH Revolving Credit Facility, unused portion of $83 at March 31, 2015, due August 2019 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 2.75%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum special dividend allowable			1,500,000

Notes_Payable_FNF_Five_Point_S

Notes Payable - FNF Five Point Seven Five Notes (Details) (Unsecured Notes, Unsecured Black Knight Infoserv notes, including premium, interest payable semi-annually at 5.75%, due April 2023, USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Jan. 16, 2014	Jan. 02, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Feb. 24, 2014	Jan. 02, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt instrument		$600,000,000				$600,000,000
Stated interest rate		5.75%	5.75%	5.75%		5.75%
Maximum percentage of principal amount redeemable		35.00%
Repayments of notes payable					5,000,000
Percentage price of redemption in the event of a change in control	101.00%	101.00%
Maximum percentage of net income allowable for dividends or distributions		50.00%
Amount triggering default		$80,000,000				$80,000,000
Ownership percentage of debt		25.00%
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage price of redemption		105.75%

Notes_Payable_FNF_Term_Loan_De

Notes Payable - FNF Term Loan (Details) (Term Loan, FNF Term Loan, interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.63% (1.80% at March 31, 2015), due January 2019, USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 2013	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt instrument	$1,100,000,000
Debt Instrument, Term	5 years
Federal Funds Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.50%
One Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate		1.63%	1.63%
Minimum | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.50%
Minimum | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.50%
Maximum | Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%
Maximum | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.00%

Notes_Payable_FNF_Revolving_Cr

Notes Payable - FNF Revolving Credit Facility (Details) (Line of Credit, Revolving Credit Facility, unsecured, unused portion of $800 at March 31, 2015, due July 2018 with interest payable monthly at LIBOR 1.45%, USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 25, 2013	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 24, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ratio of principal indebtedness to net worth to trigger default	3.00%
Line of credit facility	$800,000,000
Period for ratio of indebtedness to net capital	1 year
Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.18%
Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Ratio of indebtedness to net capital	0.375			0.35
Commitment fee percentage	0.40%
Federal Funds Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.50%
Base Rate | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.33%
Base Rate | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.60%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate		1.45%	1.45%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.33%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.60%
One Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%

Notes_Payable_FNF_Five_Point_F

Notes Payable - FNF Five Point Five Zero Notes (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Aug. 28, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Aug. 28, 2012
Unsecured Notes | Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 5.50%, due September 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt instrument	$400,000,000			$400,000,000
Stated interest rate	5.50%	5.50%	5.50%	5.50%
Price as a percent of par on offering of unsecured notes	99.51%			99.51%
Effective interest rate	5.56%			5.56%
Unamortized discount	2,000,000			2,000,000
Proceeds from issuance of debt	396,000,000
Amount triggering default	100,000,000			100,000,000
Unsecured Notes | Five Point Two Five Percent Unsecured Notes Due March 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	5.25%			5.25%
Extinguishment of debt	237,000,000
Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	$50,000,000

Notes_Payable_Four_Point_Two_F

Notes Payable - Four Point Two Five Notes (Details) (Convertible Debt, Unsecured convertible notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 4.25%, due August 2018, USD $)	0 Months Ended
	Mar. 28, 2014	Oct. 01, 2013	Aug. 02, 2011	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Aug. 02, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt instrument			$300,000,000			$300,000,000
Stated interest rate			4.25%	4.25%	4.25%	4.25%
Cash received as a percent of par on unsecuried notes offering			100.00%			100.00%
Price as a percent of par on offering of unsecured notes			92.82%			92.82%
Unamortized discount			22,000,000			22,000,000
Conversion ratio			0.046387
Conversion price			$21.56			$21.56
If-converted percentage in excess of price		130.00%
Converted amount	42,000
Fair value of amount converted	$65,000
Conversion Option One
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Number of trading days			20
Period of consecutive trading days			30 days
If-converted percentage in excess of price			130.00%
Conversion Option Two
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stock price low as a percentage of conversion price to trigger conversion feature			98.00%			98.00%
Period of consecutive trading days			10 days
Threshold consecutive business days			5 days

Notes_Payable_Six_Point_Six_Ze

Notes Payable - Six Point Six Zero Notes (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	5-May-10	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	5-May-10
Unsecured Notes | Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 6.60%, due May 2017
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of debt instrument	$300,000,000			$300,000,000
Stated interest rate	6.60%	6.60%	6.60%	6.60%
Proceeds from issuance of debt	297,000,000
Amount triggering default	$100,000,000			$100,000,000
Unsecured notes, net of discount, interest payable semi-annually at 6.60%, due May 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Price as a percent of par on offering of unsecured notes	99.90%			99.90%
Effective interest rate	6.61%			6.61%

Notes_Payable_Maturities_of_Lo

Notes Payable - Maturities of Long Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2015 (remaining)	$114
31-Dec-16	174
31-Dec-17	528
31-Dec-18	530
31-Dec-19	463
Thereafter	1,094
Total Long Term Debt	$2,903

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Estimated Litigation Liability	$90	$95
2015 (remaining)	182
2016	245
2017	147
2018	117
2019	90
Thereafter	276
Total future minimum operating lease payments	$1,057

Dividends_Details

Dividends (Details) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	0 Months Ended
	1-May-15
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock dividends declared	$0.19

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums	$858	$755
Other revenues	808	646
Restaurant revenue	364	354
Revenues from external customers	2,030	1,755
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses	31	31
Total revenues	2,061	1,786
Depreciation and amortization	100	117
Interest expense	31	31
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	151	-89
Income tax expense (benefit)	50	-40
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	101	-49
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	-1	-31
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations	100	-80
Assets	13,721	14,692	13,868
Goodwill	4,712	4,709	4,721
Remy
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets		1,290
Goodwill		263
Total FNF Core
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums	858	755
Other revenues	695	618
Restaurant revenue	0	0
Revenues from external customers	1,553	1,373
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses	30	30
Total revenues	1,583	1,403
Depreciation and amortization	83	101
Interest expense	29	30
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	130	-100
Income tax expense (benefit)	47	-37
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	83	-63
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	2	0
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations	85	-63
Assets	11,972	12,066
Goodwill	4,518	4,232
Total FNF Core | Title
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums	858	755
Other revenues	472	422
Restaurant revenue	0	0
Revenues from external customers	1,330	1,177
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses	30	30
Total revenues	1,360	1,207
Depreciation and amortization	37	38
Interest expense	0	0
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	118	-3
Income tax expense (benefit)	43	10
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	75	-13
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	2	0
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations	77	-13
Assets	8,309	8,006
Goodwill	2,291	2,161
Total FNF Core | BKFS
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums	0	0
Other revenues	227	205
Restaurant revenue	0	0
Revenues from external customers	227	205
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses	0	0
Total revenues	227	205
Depreciation and amortization	45	62
Interest expense	8	8
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	40	-86
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	-11
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	40	-75
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	0	0
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations	40	-75
Assets	3,599	3,833
Goodwill	2,224	2,068
Total FNF Core | FNF Core Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums	0	0
Other revenues	-4	-9
Restaurant revenue	0	0
Revenues from external customers	-4	-9
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses	0	0
Total revenues	-4	-9
Depreciation and amortization	1	1
Interest expense	21	22
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	-28	-11
Income tax expense (benefit)	4	-36
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	-32	25
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	0	0
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations	-32	25
Assets	64	227
Goodwill	3	3
Total FNFV
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums	0	0
Other revenues	113	28
Restaurant revenue	364	354
Revenues from external customers	477	382
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses	1	1
Total revenues	478	383
Depreciation and amortization	17	16
Interest expense	2	1
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	21	11
Income tax expense (benefit)	3	-3
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	18	14
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	-3	-31
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations	15	-17
Assets	1,749	2,626
Goodwill	194	477
Total FNFV | Restaurant Group
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums	0	0
Other revenues	0	0
Restaurant revenue	364	354
Revenues from external customers	364	354
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses	0	0
Total revenues	364	354
Depreciation and amortization	13	13
Interest expense	2	2
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	10	9
Income tax expense (benefit)	0	0
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	10	9
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	0	0
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations	10	9
Assets	665	676
Goodwill	118	119
Total FNFV | FNFV Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Title premiums	0	0
Other revenues	113	28
Restaurant revenue	0	0
Revenues from external customers	113	28
Interest and investment income, including realized gains and losses	1	1
Total revenues	114	29
Depreciation and amortization	4	3
Interest expense	0	-1
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	11	2
Income tax expense (benefit)	3	-3
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	8	5
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates	-3	-31
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations	5	-26
Assets	1,084	1,950
Goodwill	$76	$358

Segment_Information_Textual_De

Segment Information (Textual) (Details) (FNF Ventures Segment)	Mar. 31, 2015
ABRH
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership interest	55.00%
J. Alexander
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership interest	87.00%