First American Financial (FAF) 10-K 17 Feb 17 2016 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Feb. 10, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	FAF
Entity Registrant Name	First American Financial Corp
Entity Central Index Key	1,472,787
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		109,966,920
Entity Public Float			$ 4,346,358,102

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,006,138	$ 1,027,321
Accounts and accrued income receivable, less allowances of $30,185 and $31,552	299,799	256,731
Income taxes receivable	67,970	1,067
Investments:
Deposits with banks	21,222	23,224
Debt securities, includes pledged securities of $110,647 and $122,441	4,553,363	4,279,347
Equity securities	404,085	321,285
Other investments	162,029	166,413
Investments, Total	5,140,699	4,790,269
Property and equipment, net	434,050	409,973
Title plants and other indexes	564,309	536,101
Deferred income taxes	20,037	22,020
Goodwill	1,017,417	964,342
Other intangible assets, net	78,898	48,114
Other assets	202,460	180,777
Total assets	8,831,777	8,236,715
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Deposits	2,779,478	2,699,015
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
Accounts payable	59,269	55,798
Personnel costs	193,825	180,793
Pension costs and other retirement plans	400,412	459,873
Other	140,449	179,623
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	793,955	876,087
Deferred revenue	228,905	207,929
Reserve for known and incurred but not reported claims	1,025,863	983,880
Income taxes payable	10,376	7,576
Deferred income taxes	242,158	128,053
Notes and contracts payable	736,693	581,052
Total liabilities	5,817,428	5,483,592
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 18 and 19)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; Authorized—500 shares; Outstanding—none
Common stock, $0.00001 par value; Authorized—300,000 shares; Outstanding-[0] shares and 109,098 shares	1	1
Additional paid-in capital	2,191,756	2,150,813
Retained earnings	1,046,822	838,149
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(230,400)	(239,003)
Total stockholders’ equity	3,008,179	2,749,960
Noncontrolling interests	6,170	3,163
Total equity	3,014,349	2,753,123
Total liabilities and equity	$ 8,831,777	$ 8,236,715

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts and accrued income receivable, allowances	$ 30,185	$ 31,552
Pledged securities included in debt securities	$ 110,647	$ 122,441
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Common stock, shares authorized	300,000,000	300,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	109,944,000	109,098,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues:
Direct premiums and escrow fees	$ 2,416,039	$ 2,310,047	$ 2,052,242
Agent premiums	2,286,630	2,098,265	1,867,402
Information and other	723,990	673,138	657,197
Net investment income	126,134	100,553	71,041
Net realized investment gains (losses)	23,053	(6,547)	30,067
Total revenues	5,575,846	5,175,456	4,677,949
Expenses:
Personnel costs	1,756,633	1,594,935	1,435,628
Premiums retained by agents	1,801,571	1,656,722	1,472,066
Other operating expenses	853,841	820,969	807,634
Provision for policy losses and other claims	488,601	491,092	450,023
Depreciation and amortization	99,047	85,596	85,597
Premium taxes	66,358	64,269	57,194
Interest	32,214	29,108	19,247
Total expenses	5,098,265	4,742,691	4,327,389
Income before income taxes	477,581	432,765	350,560
Income taxes	134,105	143,895	116,345
Net income	343,476	288,870	234,215
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	483	784	681
Net income attributable to the Company	$ 342,993	$ 288,086	$ 233,534
Net income per share attributable to the Company’s stockholders:
Basic	$ 3.10	$ 2.65	$ 2.18
Diluted	3.09	2.62	2.15
Cash dividends declared per share	$ 1.20	$ 1	$ 0.84
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic	110,548	108,427	106,884
Diluted	111,156	109,826	108,688

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 80,961	$ 107,392	$ 102,451	$ 52,672	$ 81,736	$ 75,759	$ 93,579	$ 37,796	$ 343,476	$ 288,870	$ 234,215
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities									(10,359)	(27,312)	19,638
Foreign currency translation adjustment									(6,334)	(36,822)	(16,694)
Pension benefit adjustment									25,300	24,223	(56,496)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									8,607	(39,911)	(53,552)
Comprehensive income									352,083	248,959	180,663
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests									487	770	691
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company									$ 351,596	$ 248,189	$ 179,972

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUI

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Total stockholders' equity	Noncontrolling Interests
Balance value at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 2,447,701	$ 1	$ 2,077,828	$ 512,222	$ (145,544)	$ 2,444,507	$ 3,194
Balance shares at Dec. 31, 2013	105,900
Net income	$ 234,215	0	0	233,534	0	233,534	681
Dividends on common shares	(89,939)	0	0	(89,939)	0	(89,939)	0
Shares issued in connection with share-based compensation plans, value	$ 10,457	0	12,506	(2,049)	0	10,457	0
Shares issued in connection with share-based compensation plans, shares	1,641
Share-based compensation expense	$ 19,302	0	19,302	0	0	19,302	0
Net activity related to noncontrolling interests	(682)	0	76	0	0	76	(758)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (Note 17)	(53,552)	0	0	0	(53,562)	(53,562)	10
Balance value at Dec. 31, 2014	$ 2,567,502	1	2,109,712	653,768	(199,106)	2,564,375	3,127
Balance shares at Dec. 31, 2014	107,541
Net income	$ 288,870	0	0	288,086	0	288,086	784
Dividends on common shares	(108,524)	0	0	(108,524)	0	(108,524)	0
Shares issued in connection with share-based compensation plans, value	$ 14,568	0	16,769	(2,201)	0	14,568	0
Shares issued in connection with share-based compensation plans, shares	1,557
Share-based compensation expense	$ 24,339	0	24,339	0	0	24,339	0
Net activity related to noncontrolling interests	(741)	0	(7)	0	0	(7)	(734)
Other	7,020	0	0	7,020	0	7,020	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) (Note 17)	(39,911)	0	0	0	(39,897)	(39,897)	(14)
Balance value at Dec. 31, 2015	$ 2,753,123	1	2,150,813	838,149	(239,003)	2,749,960	3,163
Balance shares at Dec. 31, 2015	109,098
Net income	$ 343,476	0	0	342,993	0	342,993	483
Dividends on common shares	(131,541)	0	0	(131,541)	0	(131,541)	0
Purchase of Company shares, value	$ (454)	0	(454)	0	0	(454)	0
Purchase of Company shares, shares	(14)
Shares issued in connection with share-based compensation plans, value	$ 4,519	0	7,298	(2,779)	0	4,519	0
Shares issued in connection with share-based compensation plans, shares	860
Share-based compensation expense	$ 34,125	0	34,125	0	0	34,125	0
Net activity related to noncontrolling interests	2,494	0	(26)	0	0	(26)	2,520
Other comprehensive income (loss) (Note 17)	8,607	0	0	0	8,603	8,603	4
Balance value at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 3,014,349	$ 1	$ 2,191,756	$ 1,046,822	$ (230,400)	$ 3,008,179	$ 6,170
Balance shares at Dec. 31, 2016	109,944

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 343,476	$ 288,870	$ 234,215
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for policy losses and other claims	488,601	491,092	450,023
Depreciation and amortization	99,047	85,596	85,597
Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on debt securities, net	28,325	28,403	24,579
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	(3,415)	(9,526)	(6,856)
Net realized investment (gains) losses	(23,053)	6,547	(30,067)
Share-based compensation	34,125	24,339	19,302
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net	(8,173)	(7,800)	16,545
Dividends from equity method investments	10,023	9,601	5,002
Changes in assets and liabilities excluding effects of acquisitions and noncash transactions:
Claims paid, including assets acquired, net of recoveries	(462,999)	(476,492)	(469,750)
Net change in income tax accounts	17,601	52,543	45,872
Increase in accounts and accrued income receivable	(10,017)	(7,477)	(9,950)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(29,339)	36,679	(15,003)
Increase in deferred revenue	21,534	5,519	10,333
Other, net	(16,320)	23,429	795
Cash provided by operating activities	489,416	551,323	360,637
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash effect of acquisitions/dispositions	(106,719)	(26,682)	(163,320)
Net decrease (increase) in deposits with banks	712	(4,392)	4,211
Purchases of debt and equity securities	(2,062,743)	(2,123,817)	(1,969,009)
Proceeds from sales of debt and equity securities	731,146	630,914	928,386
Proceeds from maturities of debt securities	948,257	655,078	373,969
Net change in other investments	2,244	1,077	8,025
Net proceeds from sale of loans receivable	0	0	42,284
Net paydowns on loans receivable	0	0	23,926
Capital expenditures	(132,265)	(123,697)	(97,222)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	9,220	17,099	12,058
Cash used for investing activities	(610,148)	(974,420)	(836,692)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net change in deposits	80,463	366,301	647,857
Net proceeds from issuance of debt	160,000	0	594,477
Repayment of debt	(5,171)	(5,244)	(325,110)
Net activity related to noncontrolling interests	(1,029)	(741)	(682)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	3,415	9,526	6,856
Net proceeds in connection with share-based compensation plans	1,104	5,042	3,601
Purchase of Company shares	(454)	0	0
Cash dividends	(131,541)	(108,524)	(89,939)
Cash provided by financing activities	106,787	266,360	837,060
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(7,238)	(6,022)	(5,762)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(21,183)	(162,759)	355,243
Cash and cash equivalents—Beginning of year	1,027,321	1,190,080	834,837
Cash and cash equivalents—End of year	1,006,138	1,027,321	1,190,080
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Interest	30,125	29,212	17,327
Premium taxes	65,506	57,367	58,148
Income taxes, less refunds of $4,055, $2,546 and $13,925	$ 116,309	$ 89,062	$ 72,028

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CAS8

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Income taxes, refunds	$ 4,055	$ 2,546	$ 13,925

Basis of Presentation and Signi

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	NOTE 1. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies: First American Financial Corporation (the “Company”), through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of providing financial services. The Company consists of the following reportable segments and a corporate function: • The Company’s title insurance and services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property in the United States and offers similar or related products and services internationally. This segment also provides closing and/or escrow services; accommodates tax-deferred exchanges of real estate; provides products, services and solutions involving the use of real property related data designed to mitigate risk or otherwise facilitate real estate transactions; maintains, manages and provides access to title plant records and images; provides evidence of title; and provides banking, trust, document custodial and investment advisory services. The Company, through its principal title insurance subsidiary and such subsidiary’s affiliates, transacts its title insurance business through a network of direct operations and agents. Through this network, the Company issues policies in the 49 states that permit the issuance of title insurance policies and the District of Columbia. The Company also offers title insurance and other insurance and guarantee products, as well as related settlement services in foreign countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea and various other established and emerging markets. • The Company’s specialty insurance segment issues property and casualty insurance policies and sells home warranty products. The property and casualty insurance business provides insurance coverage to residential homeowners and renters for liability losses and typical hazards such as fire, theft, vandalism and other types of property damage. This business is licensed to issue policies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and actively issues policies in 47 states. The majority of policy liability is in the western United States, including approximately 63% in California. In certain markets it also offers preferred risk auto insurance to better compete with other carriers offering bundled home and auto insurance. The home warranty business provides residential service contracts that cover residential systems, such as heating and air conditioning systems, and certain appliances against failures that occur as the result of normal usage during the coverage period. This business currently operates in 39 states and the District of Columbia. The corporate function consists primarily of certain financing facilities as well as the corporate services that support the Company’s business operations. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and reflect the consolidated operations of the Company. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First American Financial Corporation and all controlled subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Investments in affiliates in which the Company exercises significant influence, but does not control and is not the primary beneficiary, are accounted for using the equity method. Investments in affiliates in which the Company does not exercise significant influence over the investee are accounted for under the cost method. Reclassifications, revisions and out-of-period adjustments During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company identified certain title plant assets that were no longer being used and should have been previously written off, and certain capitalized software, title plant imaging, real estate data and investments related to title plant assets that were misclassified as title plant assets. As these errors primarily related to reporting periods prior to the Company’s June 2010 spin-off from its prior parent, which subsequently assumed the name CoreLogic, Inc. (“CoreLogic”), the Company corrected for these errors by revising retained earnings at December 31, 2013, 2014 and 2015 in the consolidated statements of equity, and revising title plants and other indexes, other investments, deferred income tax liabilities and retained earnings in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2015. The impact of this revision, which has been consistently applied to all periods presented, included decreases to retained earnings, title plants and other indexes and deferred income tax liabilities of $8.5 million, $18.8 million and $5.1 million, respectively, and an increase to other investments of $5.2 million. During 2015, the Company reclassified certain revenues and expenses related to closing protection letters and temporary labor costs and made comparable reclassifications to its consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2014. The impact to the Company’s title insurance and services segment for the year ended December 31, 2014 included a decrease to direct premiums and escrow fees and an increase to agent premiums of $25.8 million, increases to personnel costs and premiums retained by agents of $23.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively, and a decrease to other operating expenses of $25.1 million. The impact to the Company’s specialty insurance segment included an increase to personnel costs and a decrease to other operating expenses of $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Also during 2015, the Company identified certain non-risk based revenues included within direct premiums and escrow fees that should have been reflected in information and other. The Company corrected for this error by revising direct premiums and escrow fees and information and other in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2014. The impact of the revision to the Company’s title insurance and services segment included a decrease to direct premiums and escrow fees and an increase to information and other of $37.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. During 2014, the Company identified and recorded adjustments to correct for certain errors in foreign currency translation and transactions in prior periods. These adjustments resulted in an increase to other operating expenses of $5.0 million. The Company does not consider these adjustments to be material, individually or in the aggregate, to any previously issued consolidated financial statements. Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the statements. Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used. Cash equivalents The Company considers cash equivalents to be all short-term investments that have an initial maturity of 90 days or less and are not restricted for statutory deposit or premium reserve requirements. Accounts and accrued income receivable Accounts and accrued income receivable are generally due within thirty days and are recorded net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company considers accounts outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms as past due. The Company determines the allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, previous loss history, a specific customer’s ability to pay its obligations to the Company and the condition of the general economy and industry as a whole. Amounts are charged off in the period in which they are deemed to be uncollectible. Investments Deposits with banks Deposits with banks are short-term investments with initial maturities of generally more than 90 days. Debt and equity securities Debt securities are carried at fair value and consist primarily of investments in obligations of the United States Treasury, foreign governments, various U.S. and foreign corporations, certain state and political subdivisions and mortgage-backed securities. The Company maintains investments in debt securities in accordance with certain statutory requirements for the funding of statutory premium reserves and state deposits. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the fair value of such investments totaled $110.6 million and $122.4 million, respectively. See Note 2 Statutory Restrictions on Investments and Stockholders’ Equity for additional discussion of the Company’s statutory restrictions. Equity securities are carried at fair value and consist primarily of investments in exchange traded funds, mutual funds and marketable common and preferred stocks of corporate entities. The Company classifies its publicly traded debt and equity securities as available-for-sale with unrealized gains or losses recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. See Note 14 Fair Value Measurements for additional discussion of the determination of fair value. Interest income, as well as the related amortization of premium and accretion of discount, on debt securities is recognized under the effective yield method and included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income in net investment income. Realized gains and losses on sales of debt and equity securities are determined on a first-in, first-out basis. The Company evaluates its debt and equity securities with unrealized losses on a quarterly basis for potential other-than-temporary impairments in value. If the Company intends to sell a debt security in an unrealized loss position or determines that it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell a debt security before it recovers its amortized cost basis, the debt security is other-than-temporarily impaired and it is written down to fair value with all losses recognized in earnings. As of December 31, 2016, the Company did not intend to sell any debt securities in an unrealized loss position and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell debt securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis. If the Company does not expect to recover the amortized cost basis of a debt security with declines in fair value (even if the Company does not intend to sell the debt security and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the debt security), the losses the Company considers to be the credit portion of the other-than-temporary impairment loss (“credit loss”) is recognized in earnings and the non-credit portion is recognized in other comprehensive income. The credit loss is the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis of the debt security. The cash flows expected to be collected are discounted at the rate implicit in the security immediately prior to the recognition of the other-than-temporary impairment. Expected future cash flows for debt securities are based on qualitative and quantitative factors specific to each security, including the probability of default and the estimated timing and amount of recovery. The detailed inputs used to project expected future cash flows may be different depending on the nature of the individual debt security. As a result of the Company’s security-level review, the Company recognized $0.5 million, $2.2 million and $1.7 million of other-than-temporary impairment losses considered to be credit related on its debt securities for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. It is possible that the Company could recognize additional other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities it owns at December 31, 2016 if future events or information cause it to determine that a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary. When a decline in the fair value of an equity security, including common and preferred stock, is considered to be other-than-temporary, such security is written down to its fair value. When assessing if a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary, the factors considered include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below cost, the probability that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the security, the seniority of the securities, issuer-specific news and other developments, the financial condition and prospects of the issuer (including credit ratings), macro-economic changes (including the outlook for industry sectors, which includes government policy initiatives) and the Company’s ability and intent to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery. When an equity security has been in an unrealized loss position and its fair value is less than 80% of cost for twelve consecutive months, the Company’s review of the security includes the above noted factors as well as other evidence that might exist supporting the view that the security will recover its value in the foreseeable future. If objective, substantial evidence does not indicate a likely recovery during that timeframe, the Company’s policy is that such losses are considered other-than-temporary and therefore an impairment loss is recorded. The Company did not record other-than-temporary impairment losses related to its equity securities for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. Other investments Other investments consist primarily of investments in affiliates, which are accounted for under either the equity method or the cost method of accounting, investments in real estate and notes receivable. The carrying value of investments in affiliates is written down, or impaired, to fair value when a decline in value is considered to be other-than-temporary. In making the determination as to whether an individual investment in an affiliate is impaired, the Company assesses the current and expected financial condition of each relevant entity, including, but not limited to, the anticipated ability of the entity to make its contractually required payments to the Company (with respect to debt obligations to the Company), the results of valuation work performed with respect to the entity, the entity’s anticipated ability to generate sufficient cash flows and the market conditions in the industry in which the entity is operating. The Company did not record any impairment losses related to its equity method investments for 2016 and recognized impairment losses of $2.0 million and $22.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Investments in real estate are classified as held for sale and carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs. Notes receivable are carried at cost less reserves for losses. Loss reserves are established for notes receivable based upon an estimate of probable losses for the individual notes. A loss reserve is established on an individual note when it is deemed probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the note. The loss reserve is based upon the Company’s assessment of the borrower’s overall financial condition, resources and payment record; and, if appropriate, the realizable value of any collateral. These estimates consider all available evidence including the expected future cash flows, estimated fair value of collateral on secured notes, general economic conditions and trends, and other relevant factors, as appropriate. Notes are placed on non-accrual status when management determines that the collectibility of contractual amounts is not reasonably assured. Property and equipment Buildings and furniture and equipment are initially recorded at cost and are generally depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 5 to 40 years and 1 to 15 years, respectively. Leasehold improvements are initially recorded at cost and are amortized over the lesser of the remaining term of the respective lease or the estimated useful life, using the straight-line method. Computer software is acquired or developed for internal use and for use with the Company’s products and is amortized over estimated useful lives of 1 to 15 years using the straight-line method. Software development costs, which include capitalized interest costs and certain payroll-related costs of employees directly associated with developing software, in addition to incremental payments to third parties, are capitalized from the time technological feasibility is established until the software is ready for use. Management uses estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and excluding interest) to measure the recoverability of property and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be fully recoverable. If the undiscounted cash flow analysis indicates that the carrying amount is not recoverable, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess of the carrying amount over its fair value. Impairment losses on property and equipment, which primarily related to impairments of internally developed software, were $5.2 million, $10.9 million and $1.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Title plants and other indexes Title plants and other indexes at December 31, 2016 included title plants of $529.2 million and capitalized real estate data of $35.1 million, and at December 31, 2015 included title plants of $509.6 million and capitalized real estate data of $26.5 million. Title plants are carried at original cost, with the costs of daily maintenance (updating) charged to expense as incurred. Because properly maintained title plants have indefinite lives and do not diminish in value with the passage of time, no provision has been made for depreciation or amortization. The Company analyzes its title plants at least annually for impairment. This analysis includes, but is not limited to, the effects of obsolescence, duplication, demand and other economic factors. Capitalized real estate data is initially recorded at cost and is amortized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 3 to 15 years. Business Combinations Amounts paid for acquisitions are allocated to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill Goodwill Impairment The Company is required to perform an annual goodwill impairment assessment for each reporting unit. The Company’s four reporting units are title insurance, home warranty, property and casualty insurance and trust and other services. The Company has elected to perform this annual assessment in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or sooner if circumstances indicate possible impairment. Based on current guidance, the Company has the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine if the fair value is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of greater than 50%) less than the carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test, or may choose to forego the qualitative assessment and perform the quantitative impairment test. The qualitative factors considered in this assessment may include macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, overall financial performance as well as other relevant events and circumstances as determined by the Company. The Company evaluates the weight of each factor to determine whether it is more likely than not that impairment may exist. If the results of the qualitative assessment indicate the more likely than not threshold was not met, the Company may choose not to perform the quantitative impairment test. If, however, the more likely than not threshold is met, the Company performs the quantitative test as required and discussed below. Management’s quantitative impairment testing process includes two steps. The first step (“Step 1”) compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount. The fair value of each reporting unit is determined by using discounted cash flow analysis and market approach valuations. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, the goodwill is not considered impaired and no additional analysis is required. However, if the carrying amount is greater than the fair value, a second step (“Step 2”) must be completed to determine if the fair value of the goodwill exceeds the carrying amount of goodwill. Step 2 involves calculating an implied fair value of goodwill for each reporting unit for which Step 1 indicated impairment. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in a manner similar to the amount of goodwill calculated in a business combination, by measuring the excess of the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, as determined in Step 1, over the aggregate estimated fair values of the individual assets, liabilities and identifiable intangibles as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill exceeds the carrying value of goodwill assigned to the reporting unit, there is no impairment. If the carrying value of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess. An impairment loss cannot exceed the carrying value of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit, and the loss establishes a new basis in the goodwill. Subsequent reversal of goodwill impairment losses is not permitted. The quantitative impairment test for goodwill utilizes a variety of valuation techniques, all of which require the Company to make estimates and judgments. Fair value is determined by employing an expected present value technique, which utilizes multiple cash flow scenarios that reflect a range of possible outcomes and an appropriate discount rate. The use of comparative market multiples (the “market approach”) compares the reporting unit to other comparable companies (if such comparables are present in the marketplace) based on valuation multiples to arrive at a fair value. In assessing the fair value, the Company utilizes the results of the valuations (including the market approach to the extent comparables are available) and considers the range of fair values determined under all methods and the extent to which the fair value exceeds the carrying amount of the reporting unit. The valuation of each reporting unit includes the use of assumptions and estimates of many critical factors, including revenue growth rates and operating margins, discount rates and future market conditions, determination of market multiples and the establishment of a control premium, among others. Forecasts of future operations are based, in part, on operating results and the Company’s expectations as to future market conditions. These types of analyses contain uncertainties because they require the Company to make assumptions and to apply judgments to estimate industry economic factors and the profitability of future business strategies. However, if actual results are not consistent with the Company’s estimates and assumptions, the Company may be exposed to future impairment losses that could be material. For 2016, the Company chose to forego the qualitative assessment and performed a quantitative impairment test and, based on the results, determined that the fair values of its reporting units exceeded their carrying amounts and, therefore, no additional analysis was required. The Company chose to perform qualitative assessments for 2015 and 2014, the results of which supported the conclusion that the fair values of the Company’s reporting units were not more likely than not less than their carrying amounts and, therefore, a quantitative impairment test was not considered necessary. As a result, the Company did not record any goodwill impairment losses for 2016, 2015 or 2014. Other intangible assets The Company’s finite-lived intangible assets consist of customer relationships, noncompete agreements, trademarks, internal-use software licenses and patents. These assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives ranging from 1 to 20 years and are subject to impairment assessments when there is an indication of a triggering event or abandonment. The Company’s indefinite-lived other intangible assets consist of licenses which are not amortized but rather assessed for impairment by comparing the fair values to carrying amounts at least annually, and when an indicator of potential impairment has occurred. Management uses estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and excluding interest) to measure the recoverability of intangible assets with finite lives, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. If the undiscounted cash flow analysis indicates that the carrying amount is not recoverable, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess of the carrying amount over its fair value. Management’s impairment assessment for indefinite-lived other intangible assets may involve calculating the fair value by using a discounted cash flow analysis or through a market approach valuation. If the fair value exceeds its carrying amount, the asset is not considered impaired and no additional analysis is required. However, if the carrying amount is greater than the fair value, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the excess. Reserve for known and incurred but not reported claims The Company provides for title insurance losses by a charge to expense when the related premium revenue is recognized. The amount charged to expense is generally determined by applying a rate (the loss provision rate) to total title insurance premiums and escrow fees. The Company’s management estimates the loss provision rate at the beginning of each year and reassesses the rate quarterly to ensure that the resulting incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) loss reserve and known claims reserve included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets together reflect management’s best estimate of the total costs required to settle all IBNR and known claims. If the ending IBNR reserve is not considered adequate, an adjustment is recorded. The process of assessing the loss provision rate and the resulting IBNR reserve involves evaluation of the results of an in-house actuarial review. The Company’s in-house actuary performs a reserve analysis utilizing generally accepted actuarial methods that incorporate cumulative historical claims experience and information provided by in-house claims and operations personnel. Current economic and business trends are also reviewed and used in the reserve analysis. These include conditions in the real estate and mortgage markets, changes in residential and commercial real estate values, and changes in the levels of defaults and foreclosures that may affect claims levels and patterns of emergence, as well as any company-specific factors that may be relevant to past and future claims experience. Results from the analysis include, but are not limited to, a range of IBNR reserve estimates and a single point estimate for IBNR as of the balance sheet date. For recent policy years at early stages of development (generally the last three years), IBNR is generally estimated using a combination of expected loss rate and multiplicative loss development factor calculations. For more mature policy years, IBNR generally is estimated using multiplicative loss development factor calculations. The expected loss rate method estimates IBNR by applying an expected loss rate to total title insurance premiums and escrow fees, and adjusting for policy year maturity using estimated loss development patterns. Multiplicative loss development factor calculations estimate IBNR by applying factors derived from loss development patterns to losses realized to date. The expected loss rate and loss development patterns are based on historical experience and the relationship of the history to the applicable policy years. The Company’s management uses the IBNR point estimate from the in-house actuary’s analysis and other relevant information concerning claims to determine what it considers to be the best estimate of the total amount required for the IBNR reserve. The volume and timing of title insurance claims are subject to cyclical influences from real estate and mortgage markets. Title policies issued to lenders constitute a large portion of the Company’s title insurance volume. These policies insure lenders against losses on mortgage loans due to title defects in the collateral property. Even if an underlying title defect exists that could result in a claim, often, the lender must realize an actual loss, or at least be likely to realize an actual loss, for title insurance liability to exist. As a result, title insurance claims exposure is sensitive to lenders’ losses on mortgage loans, and is affected in turn by external factors that affect mortgage loan losses, particularly macroeconomic factors. A general decline in real estate prices can expose lenders to greater risk of losses on mortgage loans, as loan-to-value ratios increase and defaults and foreclosures increase. Title insurance claims exposure for a given policy year is also affected by the quality of mortgage loan underwriting during the corresponding origination year. The Company believes that the sensitivity of claims to external conditions in the real estate and mortgage markets is an inherent feature of title insurance’s business economics that applies broadly to the title insurance industry. Title insurance policies are long-duration contracts with the majority of the claims reported to the Company within the first few years following the issuance of the policy. Generally, 70% to 80% of claim amounts become known in the first six years of the policy life, and the majority of IBNR reserves relate to the six most recent policy years. Changes in expected ultimate losses and corresponding loss rates for recent policy years are considered likely and could result in a material adjustment to the IBNR reserves. Based on historical experience, management believes a 50 basis point change to the loss rates for recent policy years, positive or negative, is reasonably likely given the long duration nature of a title insurance policy. For example, if the expected ultimate losses for each of the last six policy years increased or decreased by 50 basis points, the resulting impact on the Company’s IBNR reserve would be an increase or decrease, as the case may be, of $110.1 million. A material change in expected ultimate losses and corresponding loss rates for older policy years is also possible, particularly for policy years with loss ratios exceeding historical norms. The estimates made by management in determining the appropriate level of IBNR reserves could ultimately prove to be materially different from actual claims experience. The Company provides for property and casualty insurance losses when the insured event occurs. The Company provides for claims losses relating to its home warranty business based on the average cost per claim as applied to the total of new claims incurred. The average cost per home warranty claim is calculated using the average of the most recent 12 months of claims experience adjusted for estimated future increases in costs. Contingent litigation and regulatory liabilities Amounts related to contingent litigation and regulatory liabilities are accrued if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and an amount is reasonably estimable. The Company records legal fees in other operating expenses in the period incurred. Revenues Premiums on title policies issued directly by the Company are recognized on the effective date of the title policy and escrow fees are recorded upon close of the escrow. Premiums on property and casualty insurance policies and home warranty contracts are generally recognized ratably over the 12-month duration of the contract or policy. Revenues from title policies issued by independent agents are recorded when notice of issuance is received from the agent, which is generally when cash payment is received by the Company. Information and other revenues primarily consist of revenues generated from fees associated with title search and related reports, title and other real property records and images, other non-insured settlement services, and risk mitigation products and services. For those products and services that are delivered

Statutory Restrictions On Inves

Statutory Restrictions On Investments And Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Insurance [Abstract]
Statutory Restrictions on Investments and Stockholders' Equity	NOTE 2. Statutory Restrictions on Investments and Stockholders’ Equity: Investments totaling $125.8 million and $127.1 million were on deposit with state treasurers in accordance with statutory requirements for the protection of policyholders at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Pursuant to insurance and other regulations under which the Company’s insurance subsidiaries operate, the amount of dividends, loans and advances available to the Company is limited, principally for the protection of policyholders. As of December 31, 2016, under such regulations, the maximum amount of dividends, loans and advances available to the Company from its insurance subsidiaries in 2017, without prior approval from applicable regulators, was $761.8 million. The Company’s principal title insurance subsidiary, First American Title Insurance Company (“FATICO”), maintained total statutory capital and surplus of $1.2 billion and $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Statutory net income for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $150.0 million, $191.8 million and $393.1 million, respectively. FATICO was in compliance with the minimum statutory capital and surplus requirements as of December 31, 2016. FATICO is domiciled in Nebraska and its statutory-based financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Nebraska Department of Insurance. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (“NAIC”) Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual (“NAIC SAP”) has been adopted as a component of prescribed or permitted practices by the state of Nebraska. The state of Nebraska has adopted certain prescribed accounting practices that differ from those found in the NAIC SAP. Specifically, the timing of amounts released from the statutory premium reserve under Nebraska’s required practice differs from NAIC SAP resulting in total statutory capital and surplus that was lower by $69.6 million and $61.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, than if reported in accordance with NAIC SAP. Additionally, for the year ended December 31, 2015, the state of Nebraska granted a permitted accounting practice to FATICO that differs from Nebraska’s prescribed accounting practice; specifically, the determination that a bulk reserve within the known claims reserve was not required resulting in total statutory capital and surplus that was higher by $58.9 million at December 31, 2015 than if reported in accordance with Nebraska’s prescribed practice. For the year ended December 31, 2016, FATICO elected to follow the prescribed practice and recorded a bulk reserve within the known claims reserve resulting in a decrease to total statutory capital and surplus of $145.7 million at December 31, 2016. Statutory accounting principles differ in some respects from GAAP, and these differences include, but are not limited to, non-admission of certain assets (principally limitations on deferred tax assets, capitalized furniture and other equipment, premiums and other receivables 90 days past due and assets acquired in connection with claim settlements other than real estate or mortgage loans secured by real estate), reporting of bonds at amortized cost, amortization of goodwill, deferral of premiums received as statutory premium reserve, supplemental reserve (if applicable) and exclusion of the incurred but not reported claims reserve.

Debt and Equity Securities

Debt and Equity Securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Debt and Equity Securities	NOTE 3. Debt and Equity Securities: Investments in debt securities, classified as available-for-sale, are as follows: Amortized Gross unrealized Estimated (in thousands) gains losses December 31, 2016 U.S. Treasury bonds $ 155,441 $ 416 $ (4,466 ) $ 151,391 Municipal bonds 1,004,659 6,340 (26,666 ) 984,333 Foreign government bonds 141,887 600 (2,439 ) 140,048 Governmental agency bonds 197,343 691 (4,166 ) 193,868 Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 2,187,482 2,983 (26,792 ) 2,163,673 U.S. corporate debt securities 675,683 8,282 (5,441 ) 678,524 Foreign corporate debt securities 240,526 2,490 (1,490 ) 241,526 $ 4,603,021 $ 21,802 $ (71,460 ) $ 4,553,363 December 31, 2015 U.S. Treasury bonds $ 130,252 $ 421 $ (1,301 ) $ 129,372 Municipal bonds 692,000 12,640 (845 ) 703,795 Foreign government bonds 129,984 1,132 (1,015 ) 130,101 Governmental agency bonds 419,869 1,023 (2,801 ) 418,091 Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 2,065,728 4,984 (15,039 ) 2,055,673 U.S. corporate debt securities 642,869 4,297 (12,483 ) 634,683 Foreign corporate debt securities 210,162 1,248 (3,778 ) 207,632 $ 4,290,864 $ 25,745 $ (37,262 ) $ 4,279,347 Investments in equity securities, classified as available-for-sale, are as follows: Cost Gross unrealized Estimated (in thousands) gains losses December 31, 2016 Preferred stocks $ 18,926 $ — $ (3,344 ) $ 15,582 Common stocks 367,169 26,034 (4,700 ) 388,503 $ 386,095 $ 26,034 $ (8,044 ) $ 404,085 December 31, 2015 Preferred stocks $ 18,305 $ 420 $ (3,258 ) $ 15,467 Common stocks 307,429 13,103 (14,714 ) 305,818 $ 325,734 $ 13,523 $ (17,972 ) $ 321,285 Sales of debt and equity securities resulted in realized gains of $30.7 million, $8.7 million and $34.1 million and realized losses of $9.7 million, $10.0 million and $9.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Gross unrealized losses on investments in debt and equity securities are as follows: Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total (in thousands) Estimated Unrealized Estimated Unrealized Estimated Unrealized December 31, 2016 Debt securities: U.S. Treasury bonds $ 111,748 $ (4,466 ) $ — $ — $ 111,748 $ (4,466 ) Municipal bonds 635,531 (26,317 ) 16,485 (349 ) 652,016 (26,666 ) Foreign government bonds 63,044 (2,371 ) 324 (68 ) 63,368 (2,439 ) Governmental agency bonds 148,112 (4,166 ) — — 148,112 (4,166 ) Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 1,295,790 (19,097 ) 432,349 (7,695 ) 1,728,139 (26,792 ) U.S. corporate debt securities 193,533 (4,560 ) 24,499 (881 ) 218,032 (5,441 ) Foreign corporate debt securities 78,658 (1,150 ) 8,154 (340 ) 86,812 (1,490 ) Total debt securities 2,526,416 (62,127 ) 481,811 (9,333 ) 3,008,227 (71,460 ) Equity securities 70,261 (1,173 ) 59,019 (6,871 ) 129,280 (8,044 ) Total $ 2,596,677 $ (63,300 ) $ 540,830 $ (16,204 ) $ 3,137,507 $ (79,504 ) December 31, 2015 Debt securities: U.S. Treasury bonds $ 105,701 $ (1,285 ) $ 1,654 $ (16 ) $ 107,355 $ (1,301 ) Municipal bonds 133,465 (733 ) 13,190 (112 ) 146,655 (845 ) Foreign government bonds 13,601 (890 ) 267 (125 ) 13,868 (1,015 ) Governmental agency bonds 191,035 (2,497 ) 18,237 (304 ) 209,272 (2,801 ) Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 1,096,301 (9,424 ) 213,020 (5,615 ) 1,309,321 (15,039 ) U.S. corporate debt securities 361,842 (11,272 ) 13,511 (1,211 ) 375,353 (12,483 ) Foreign corporate debt securities 102,801 (2,725 ) 11,246 (1,053 ) 114,047 (3,778 ) Total debt securities 2,004,746 (28,826 ) 271,125 (8,436 ) 2,275,871 (37,262 ) Equity securities 191,248 (12,068 ) 31,974 (5,904 ) 223,222 (17,972 ) Total $ 2,195,994 $ (40,894 ) $ 303,099 $ (14,340 ) $ 2,499,093 $ (55,234 ) Investments in debt securities at December 31, 2016, by contractual maturities, are as follows: (in thousands) Due in one Due after Due after Due after Total U.S. Treasury bonds Amortized cost $ 47,371 $ 49,652 $ 25,047 $ 33,371 $ 155,441 Estimated fair value $ 47,366 $ 49,546 $ 24,522 $ 29,957 $ 151,391 Municipal bonds Amortized cost $ 53,718 $ 331,982 $ 236,718 $ 382,241 $ 1,004,659 Estimated fair value $ 53,763 $ 332,175 $ 234,041 $ 364,354 $ 984,333 Foreign government bonds Amortized cost $ 16,052 $ 91,789 $ 14,317 $ 19,729 $ 141,887 Estimated fair value $ 16,194 $ 91,973 $ 14,223 $ 17,658 $ 140,048 Governmental agency bonds Amortized cost $ 10,268 $ 94,031 $ 54,508 $ 38,536 $ 197,343 Estimated fair value $ 10,266 $ 92,876 $ 53,652 $ 37,074 $ 193,868 U.S. corporate debt securities Amortized cost $ 22,420 $ 303,025 $ 285,155 $ 65,083 $ 675,683 Estimated fair value $ 22,457 $ 306,154 $ 285,604 $ 64,309 $ 678,524 Foreign corporate debt securities Amortized cost $ 11,221 $ 111,626 $ 108,070 $ 9,609 $ 240,526 Estimated fair value $ 11,258 $ 112,162 $ 108,061 $ 10,045 $ 241,526 Total debt securities excluding mortgage-backed securities Amortized cost $ 161,050 $ 982,105 $ 723,815 $ 548,569 $ 2,415,539 Estimated fair value $ 161,304 $ 984,886 $ 720,103 $ 523,397 $ 2,389,690 Total mortgage-backed securities Amortized cost $ 2,187,482 Estimated fair value $ 2,163,673 Total debt securities Amortized cost $ 4,603,021 Estimated fair value $ 4,553,363 Mortgage-backed securities, which include contractual terms to maturity, are not categorized by contractual maturity because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with, or without, call or prepayment penalties. The composition of the investment portfolio at December 31, 2016, by credit rating, is as follows: A- Ratings or higher BBB+ to BBB- Ratings Non-Investment Grade Total (in thousands, except percentages) Estimated fair value Percentage Estimated fair value Percentage Estimated fair value Percentage Estimated fair value Percentage December 31, 2016 Debt securities: U.S. Treasury bonds $ 151,391 100.0 $ — — $ — — $ 151,391 100.0 Municipal bonds 912,711 92.7 57,483 5.8 14,139 1.5 984,333 100.0 Foreign government bonds 119,151 85.1 18,782 13.4 2,115 1.5 140,048 100.0 Governmental agency bonds 193,868 100.0 — — — — 193,868 100.0 Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 2,163,673 100.0 — — — — 2,163,673 100.0 U.S. corporate debt securities 240,188 35.4 215,731 31.8 222,605 32.8 678,524 100.0 Foreign corporate debt 114,125 47.2 86,605 35.9 40,796 16.9 241,526 100.0 Total debt securities 3,895,107 85.6 378,601 8.3 279,655 6.1 4,553,363 100.0 Preferred stocks — — 9,203 59.1 6,379 40.9 15,582 100.0 Total $ 3,895,107 85.2 $ 387,804 8.5 $ 286,034 6.3 $ 4,568,945 100.0 As of December 31, 2016, the estimated fair value of total debt securities included $149.9 million of bank loans, of which $138.7 million was non-investment grade; $118.0 million of high yield corporate debt securities, all of which was non-investment grade; and $60.9 million of emerging market debt securities, of which $8.8 million was non-investment grade. The composition of the investment portfolio in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2016, by credit rating, is as follows: A- Ratings or higher BBB+ to BBB- Ratings Non-Investment Grade Total (in thousands, except percentages) Estimated fair value Percentage Estimated fair value Percentage Estimated fair value Percentage Estimated fair value Percentage December 31, 2016 Debt securities: U.S. Treasury bonds $ 111,748 100.0 $ — — $ — — $ 111,748 100.0 Municipal bonds 609,018 93.4 37,388 5.7 5,610 0.9 652,016 100.0 Foreign government bonds 43,123 68.0 18,290 28.9 1,955 3.1 63,368 100.0 Governmental agency bonds 148,112 100.0 — — — — 148,112 100.0 Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 1,728,139 100.0 — — — — 1,728,139 100.0 U.S. corporate debt securities 79,166 36.3 95,320 43.7 43,546 20.0 218,032 100.0 Foreign corporate debt 36,787 42.4 38,209 44.0 11,816 13.6 86,812 100.0 Total debt securities 2,756,093 91.6 189,207 6.3 62,927 2.1 3,008,227 100.0 Preferred stocks — — 9,203 59.1 6,379 40.9 15,582 100.0 Total $ 2,756,093 91.1 $ 198,410 6.6 $ 69,306 2.3 $ 3,023,809 100.0 As of December 31, 2016, the estimated fair value of total debt securities in an unrealized loss position included $12.0 million of bank loans, all of which was non-investment grade; $39.2 million of high yield corporate debt securities, all of which was non-investment grade; and $38.0 million of emerging market debt securities, of which $6.1 million was non-investment grade. The credit ratings in the above tables reflect published ratings obtained from Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, DBRS, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc. and Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. If a security was rated differently among the rating agencies, the lowest rating was selected. Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities are not rated by any of the ratings agencies; however, these securities have been included in the above table in the “A- Ratings or higher” category because the payments of principal and interest are guaranteed by the governmental agency that issued the security.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	NOTE 4. Property and Equipment: Property and equipment consists of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 (in thousands) Land $ 27,312 $ 28,950 Buildings 253,954 259,601 Furniture and equipment 232,104 205,641 Capitalized software 558,922 499,634 1,072,292 993,826 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (638,242 ) (583,853 ) $ 434,050 $ 409,973

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	NOTE 5. Goodwill: A summary of the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment, for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, is as follows: Title Specialty Total (in thousands) Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ 913,180 $ 46,765 $ 959,945 Acquisitions 13,430 — 13,430 Foreign currency translation (9,033 ) — (9,033 ) Balance as of December 31, 2015 917,577 46,765 964,342 Acquisitions 53,564 — 53,564 Foreign currency translation (489 ) — (489 ) Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 970,652 $ 46,765 $ 1,017,417 For further discussion about the Company’s acquisitions in 2016 and 2015, see Note 20 Business Combinations.

Other Intangible Assets

Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Intangible Assets	NOTE 6. Other Intangible Assets: Other intangible assets consist of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 (in thousands) Finite-lived intangible assets: Customer relationships $ 118,298 $ 93,572 Noncompete agreements 30,332 26,963 Trademarks 10,097 9,341 Internal-use software licenses 16,580 — Patents 2,840 2,840 178,147 132,716 Accumulated amortization (116,133 ) (101,479 ) 62,014 31,237 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Licenses 16,884 16,877 $ 78,898 $ 48,114 Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets was $15.4 million, $9.3 million and $12.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets for the next five years is as follows: Year (in thousands) 2017 $ 19,370 2018 $ 9,928 2019 $ 7,296 2020 $ 4,944 2021 $ 3,148

Deposits

Deposits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Banking And Thrift [Abstract]
Deposits	NOTE 7. Deposits: Deposit accounts are summarized as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 (in thousands, except Escrow accounts: Interest bearing $ 1,961,488 $ 2,084,926 Non-interest bearing 673,944 494,077 2,635,432 2,579,003 Business checking and other deposits (1) 144,046 120,012 $ 2,779,478 $ 2,699,015 Weighted average interest rate: Escrow accounts 0.10 % 0.10 % (1) Business checking and other deposits primarily reflect non-interest bearing accounts.

Reserve for Known and Incurred

Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract]
Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims	NOTE 8. Reserve for Known and Incurred But Not Reported Claims: Activity in the reserve for known and incurred but not reported claims is summarized as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Balance at beginning of year $ 983,880 $ 1,011,780 $ 1,018,365 Provision related to: Current year 441,228 395,459 383,181 Prior years 47,373 95,633 66,842 488,601 491,092 450,023 Payments, net of recoveries, related to: Current year 223,735 209,845 196,656 Prior years 239,264 266,647 273,094 462,999 476,492 469,750 Other 16,381 (42,500 ) 13,142 Balance at end of year $ 1,025,863 $ 983,880 $ 1,011,780 Current year payments include $211.3 million, $198.6 million and $174.4 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, that primarily relate to the Company’s specialty insurance segment. Prior year payments, net of recoveries, include $41.4 million, $23.1 million and $23.2 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, that relate to the Company’s specialty insurance segment. “Other” primarily includes foreign currency translation gains and losses, assets acquired in connection with claim settlements, and recoveries. Included for the year ended December 31, 2015, are recoveries of $23.8 million on reinsured losses related to a large commercial title claim. Payments and recoveries on reinsured losses for the Company’s title insurance and property and casualty businesses were immaterial during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2014. The provision for title insurance losses, expressed as a percentage of title insurance premiums and escrow fees, was 5.5%, 6.6% and 7.1% for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The current year rate of 5.5% reflects an ultimate loss rate of 4.5% for the current policy year and a $42.6 million net increase in loss reserve estimates for prior policy years. The increase in loss reserve estimates for prior policy years was primarily attributable to potential uncertainty with respect to the Company’s exposure to large title claims. A large title claim is defined as a title claim with a total ultimate loss in excess of $2.5 million. This uncertainty is due to the following factors, among others: (i) the volatility associated with the timing and severity of large title claims, (ii) the potential of incurring one or more large title claims that significantly exceed estimated ultimate losses indicated by current historical trends, and (iii) the complexity associated with handling large title claims which makes it difficult to estimate the ultimate outcome. While the Company believes its claims reserve attributable to large title claims is reasonable, this uncertainty increases the potential for adverse loss development. As of December 31, 2016, the IBNR claims reserve for the title insurance and services segment was $888.1 million, which reflected management’s best estimate. The Company’s internal actuary determined a range of reasonable estimates of $718.5 million to $938.3 million. The range limits are $169.6 million below and $50.2 million above management’s best estimate, respectively, and represent an estimate of the range of variation among reasonable estimates of the IBNR reserve. Actuarial estimates are sensitive to assumptions used in models, as well as the structures of the models themselves, and to changes in claims payment and incurral patterns, which can vary materially due to economic conditions, among other factors. The prior year rate of 6.6% reflected an ultimate loss rate of 4.2% for policy year 2015 and a $93.1 million net increase in loss reserve estimates for prior policy years. The increase in loss reserve estimates for prior policy years was primarily attributable to a change in methodology used by the Company’s internal actuary to estimate total ultimate losses. Previously, the internal actuary’s model did not separate claims experience for large title claims from normal title claims activity. With this change in methodology, the model began to separate claims experience for large title claims from normal title claims activity when developing reserve estimates. As a result, loss reserve estimates for prior policy years increased, primarily for policy years 2004 through 2007. The change in methodology was implemented due to the increased frequency of large title claims experienced over the prior several years and the volatility associated with the timing and severity of large title claims. The Company accounted for this change in methodology as a change in accounting estimate. The 2014 rate of 7.1% reflected an ultimate loss rate of 5.3% for policy year 2014 and a net increase in loss reserve estimates for prior policy years of $64.1 million. The increase in loss reserve estimates for prior policy years reflected claims development above expected levels during 2014, primarily from domestic commercial policies. The reserve strengthening associated with domestic commercial policies was $41.4 million and was primarily attributable to several large commercial claims, net of anticipated recoveries, mainly from mechanics liens, and primarily related to policy years 2003, 2005 and 2007. Other factors, including a large international commercial claim from policy year 2004, also contributed to the net increase in loss reserve estimates for prior policy years. As of December 31, 2016, the projected ultimate loss ratios for policy years 2016, 2015 and 2014 were 4.5%, 4.1% and 4.8%, respectively. A summary of the Company’s loss reserves is as follows: (in thousands, except percentages) December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Known title claims $ 83,805 8.1 % $ 87,543 8.9 % Incurred but not reported claims 888,126 86.6 % 844,364 85.8 % Total title claims 971,931 94.7 % 931,907 94.7 % Non-title claims 53,932 5.3 % 51,973 5.3 % Total loss reserves $ 1,025,863 100.0 % $ 983,880 100.0 % Specialty Insurance Segment The following is information about incurred and paid claims development for the Company’s specialty insurance segment as of December 31, 2016, net of reinsurance, as well as cumulative claim frequency, by claim event, and the total of incurred but not reported claims plus expected development on reported claims included with the net incurred claims amounts. The information about incurred and paid claims development for the years ended December 31, 2007 to 2015, is presented as supplementary information. Incurred claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance December 31, 2016 Accident Years ended December 31, Total of IBNR liabilities plus expected development on reported Cumulative number of reported Year 2007* 2008* 2009* 2010* 2011* 2012* 2013* 2014* 2015* 2016 claims claims (in thousands) 2007 $ 162,972 $ 163,649 $ 164,025 $ 163,099 $ 162,563 $ 162,380 $ 162,324 $ 162,214 $ 162,223 $ 162,217 $ — 642 2008 163,829 161,035 160,868 161,322 160,803 160,605 160,455 160,423 160,421 — 605 2009 141,154 139,580 139,663 139,266 138,936 139,090 139,191 139,216 — 605 2010 140,621 139,966 139,991 139,639 140,128 140,641 140,353 1 606 2011 148,395 149,076 149,768 149,486 149,763 149,552 10 641 2012 157,287 158,981 159,918 160,579 160,517 54 692 2013 182,858 184,419 185,244 184,826 217 762 2014 190,985 190,738 191,120 764 789 2015 221,617 225,754 2,027 867 2016 245,859 8,371 971 Total $ 1,759,835 * Amounts unaudited. Cumulative paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance Accident Years ended December 31, Year 2007* 2008* 2009* 2010* 2011* 2012* 2013* 2014* 2015* 2016 (in thousands) 2007 $ 132,426 $ 158,669 $ 161,458 $ 161,970 $ 162,235 $ 162,307 $ 162,323 $ 162,214 $ 162,223 $ 162,217 2008 131,251 155,585 158,695 160,074 160,436 160,398 160,427 160,421 160,421 2009 113,550 134,606 137,689 138,293 138,710 138,963 139,181 139,186 2010 113,513 136,770 138,978 139,486 140,136 140,886 140,302 2011 123,116 144,367 146,952 148,984 149,358 149,495 2012 130,623 153,753 157,364 159,181 159,740 2013 151,377 180,277 182,565 183,957 2014 156,536 185,686 188,117 2015 181,445 217,618 2016 205,857 Total $ 1,706,910 All outstanding liabilities before 2007, net of reinsurance 53 Liabilities for claims and claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance $ 52,978 * Amounts unaudited. A reconciliation of the net incurred and paid claims development tables to the liability for claims and claim adjustment expense at December 31, 2016, is as follows: December 31, 2016 (in thousands) Liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance: Specialty insurance $ 52,978 Insurance lines other than short-duration: Title insurance 971,931 Unallocated claims adjustment expenses 954 972,885 Liability for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expenses $ 1,025,863 The following is supplementary information about average historical claims duration for the Company’s specialty insurance segment as of December 31, 2016: Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims by age, net of reinsurance (unaudited) Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Annual payout 81.9 % 15.3 % 1.5 % 0.9 % 0.3 % 0.1 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 %

Notes and Contracts Payable

Notes and Contracts Payable	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Notes and Contracts Payable	NOTE 9. Notes and Contracts Payable: December 31, 2016 2015 (in thousands, except percentages) 4.60% senior unsecured notes due November 15, 2024, effective interest rate $ 300,000 $ 300,000 4.30% senior unsecured notes due February 1, 2023, effective interest rate 250,000 250,000 Line of credit borrowings due May 14, 2019, weighted-average interest rate 160,000 — Trust deed notes with maturities through 2023, collateralized by land and buildings with net book values of $47,846 and $50,514 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, weighted-average interest rate of 5.31% and 5.34%, at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively 26,646 30,308 Other notes and contracts payable with maturities through 2032, weighted-average interest rate of 5.26% and 4.21% at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively 4,269 5,540 740,915 585,848 Unamortized discount – senior unsecured notes (655 ) (746 ) Debt issuance costs – senior unsecured notes (3,567 ) (4,050 ) $ 736,693 $ 581,052 The weighted-average interest rate for the Company’s notes and contracts payable was 4.10% and 4.51% at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company maintains a credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in its capacity as administrative agent and the lenders party thereto. The credit agreement is comprised of a $700.0 million revolving credit facility. Unless terminated earlier, the revolving loan commitments under the credit agreement will terminate on May 14, 2019. The obligations of the Company under the credit agreement are neither secured nor guaranteed. Proceeds under the credit agreement may be used for general corporate purposes. In September 2016, the Company borrowed $160.0 million under the credit facility to fund acquisitions and to partially fund its obligation in connection with the termination of its funded defined benefit pension plans. At December 31, 2016, outstanding borrowings under the facility totaled $160.0 million at an interest rate of 2.52%. See Note 20 Business Combinations for further discussion of the Company’s acquisitions, and see Note 13 Employee Benefit Plans for further discussion of the Company’s pension termination. The credit agreement includes an expansion option that permits the Company, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, to increase the revolving commitments and/or add term loan tranches (“Incremental Term Loans”) in an aggregate amount not to exceed $150.0 million. Incremental Term Loans, if made, may not mature prior to the revolving commitment termination date, provided that amortization may occur prior to such date. At the Company’s election, borrowings under the credit agreement bear interest at (a) the Alternate Base Rate plus the applicable spread or (b) the Adjusted LIBOR rate plus the applicable spread (in each case as defined in the agreement). The Company may select interest periods of one, two, three or six months or (if agreed to by all lenders) such other number of months for Eurodollar borrowings of loans. The applicable spread varies depending upon the debt rating assigned by Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. and/or Standard & Poor’s Rating Services. The minimum applicable spread for Alternate Base Rate borrowings is 0.625% and the maximum is 1.00%. The minimum applicable spread for Adjusted LIBOR rate borrowings is 1.625% and the maximum is 2.00%. The rate of interest on Incremental Term Loans will be established at or about the time such loans are made and may differ from the rate of interest on revolving loans. The credit agreement includes representations and warranties, reporting covenants, affirmative covenants, negative covenants, financial covenants and events of default customary for financings of this type. Upon the occurrence of an event of default the lenders may accelerate the loans. Upon the occurrence of certain insolvency and bankruptcy events of default the loans will automatically accelerate. As of December 31, 2016, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants under the credit agreement. The aggregate annual maturities for notes and contracts payable for the next five years and thereafter, are as follows: Year Annual maturities (in thousands) 2017 $ 4,855 2018 4,229 2019 163,793 2020 3,432 2021 3,337 Thereafter 557,047 $ 736,693

Net Investment Income

Net Investment Income	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Net Investment Income [Abstract]
Net Investment Income	NOTE 10. Net Investment Income: The components of net investment income are as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Interest: Cash equivalents and deposits with banks $ 3,989 $ 3,822 $ 4,471 Debt securities 89,920 76,822 56,373 Other investments 2,631 1,841 1,213 Loans receivable — — 3,755 Dividends on equity securities 12,684 11,751 11,961 Equity in earnings of affiliates, net 8,173 7,800 (16,545 ) Other 11,178 314 10,488 Total investment income 128,575 102,350 71,716 Investment expenses (2,441 ) (1,797 ) (675 ) Net investment income $ 126,134 $ 100,553 $ 71,041

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	NOTE 11. Income Taxes: For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, domestic and foreign pretax income from continuing operations before noncontrolling interests was $416.5 million and $61.1 million, $383.5 million and $49.3 million, and $301.8 million and $48.8 million, respectively. Income taxes are summarized as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Current: Federal $ 24,208 $ 94,036 $ 87,189 State 1,943 3,636 4,751 Foreign 10,806 10,589 812 36,957 108,261 92,752 Deferred: Federal 91,190 33,446 15,594 State 3,753 3,413 (304 ) Foreign 2,205 (1,225 ) 8,303 97,148 35,634 23,593 $ 134,105 $ 143,895 $ 116,345 Income taxes differ from the amounts computed by applying the federal income tax rate of 35.0%. A reconciliation of this difference is as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands, except percentages) Taxes calculated at federal rate $ 167,153 35.0 % $ 151,468 35.0 % $ 122,696 35.0 % State taxes, net of federal benefit 3,703 0.8 4,581 1.1 2,891 0.8 Change in liability for tax positions (10,512 ) (2.2 ) 1,094 0.3 412 0.1 Foreign income taxed at different rates (7,983 ) (1.7 ) (7,111 ) (1.6 ) (6,091 ) (1.7 ) Federal tax credits (12,265 ) (2.6 ) (1,710 ) (0.4 ) (2,184 ) (0.6 ) Other items, net (5,991 ) (1.2 ) (4,427 ) (1.1 ) (1,379 ) (0.4 ) $ 134,105 28.1 % $ 143,895 33.3 % $ 116,345 33.2 % The Company’s effective income tax rates (income tax expense as a percentage of income before income taxes) were 28.1% for 2016, 33.3% for 2015 and 33.2% for 2014. The differences in the effective tax rates are typically due to changes in state and foreign income taxes resulting from fluctuations in the Company’s noninsurance and foreign subsidiaries’ contributions to pretax income and changes in the ratio of permanent differences to income before income taxes. In addition, the 2016 rate reflects the resolution of certain tax authority examinations and tax credits claimed in current and prior years. The 2015 rate includes a benefit for the release of valuation allowances previously provided against certain foreign net operating losses and other deferred tax assets. The 2014 rate reflects non-recurring tax benefits resulting from certain adjustments to the Company’s state and non-U.S. tax accounts. The primary components of temporary differences that give rise to the Company’s net deferred tax liability are as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 (in thousands) Deferred tax assets: Deferred revenue $ 11,966 $ 11,639 Employee benefits 83,100 77,994 Bad debt reserves 12,704 14,943 Loss reserves 1,974 3,062 Pension 89,726 105,398 Net operating loss carryforward 14,358 15,541 Securities 10,664 6,128 Foreign tax credit 4,086 1,769 Other 7,557 7,904 236,135 244,378 Valuation allowance (8,049 ) (6,729 ) 228,086 237,649 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciable and amortizable assets 320,884 297,721 Claims and related salvage 121,812 40,901 Investments in affiliates 7,511 5,060 450,207 343,682 Net deferred tax liability $ 222,121 $ 106,033 The exercise of stock options and vesting of RSUs represent a tax benefit that has been reflected as a reduction of taxes payable and an increase to equity. The benefits recorded were $3.4 million and $9.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. In connection with the Company’s June 2010 spin-off from CoreLogic, it entered into a tax sharing agreement which governs the Company’s and CoreLogic’s respective rights, responsibilities and obligations for certain tax-related matters. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had a net payable to CoreLogic of $16.3 million and $36.5 million, respectively, related to tax matters prior to the spin-off. This amount is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. The decrease during the current year was primarily the result of the effective settlement of tax positions for years prior to the spin-off. At December 31, 2016, the Company had available a foreign tax credit carryover of $4.1 million. The Company expects to utilize this credit within the carryover period. At December 31, 2016, the Company had available net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes totaling $85.2 million, consisting of federal, state and foreign losses of $0.2 million, $35.9 million and $49.1 million, respectively. Of the aggregate net operating losses, $33.8 million have an indefinite expiration and the remaining $51.4 million expire at various times beginning in 2017. The Company carries a valuation allowance of $8.0 million against its deferred tax assets. Of this amount, $7.6 million relates to net operating losses ; The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets by assessing the valuation allowance and adjusts the allowance, if necessary. The factors used to assess the likelihood of realization include the Company’s forecast of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the net deferred tax assets. The ability or failure to achieve forecasted taxable income in the applicable taxing jurisdictions could affect the ultimate realization of deferred tax assets. Based on future operating results in certain jurisdictions, it is possible that the current valuation allowance positions of those jurisdictions could be adjusted in the next 12 months. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, U.S. taxes were not provided for on the cumulative earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries of $215.9 million and $155.7 million, respectively, as the Company has invested or expects to invest the undistributed earnings indefinitely. If, in the future, these earnings are repatriated to the United States, or if the Company determines that the earnings will be remitted in the foreseeable future, additional tax provisions may be required. It is not practicable to calculate the deferred taxes associated with these earnings because of the variability of multiple factors that would need to be assessed at the time of any assumed repatriation; however, foreign tax credits may be available to reduce federal income taxes in the event of distribution. As of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the liability for income taxes associated with uncertain tax positions was $18.1 million, $23.8 million and $24.1 million, respectively. The net decreases in the liabilities during 2016, 2015 and 2014 were primarily attributable to activity related to examinations conducted by various taxing authorities. The liabilities could be reduced by $5.7 million as of December 31, 2016, and by $3.4 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, due to offsetting tax benefits associated with the correlative effects of potential adjustments, including timing adjustments and state income taxes. The net amounts of $12.4 million, $20.4 million and $20.7 million as of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, if recognized, would favorably affect the Company’s effective tax rate. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 is as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Unrecognized tax benefits—beginning balance $ 23,800 $ 24,100 $ 47,800 Gross decreases—prior period tax positions (7,100 ) (800 ) (24,100 ) Gross increases—current period tax positions 1,400 500 400 Unrecognized tax benefits—ending balance $ 18,100 $ 23,800 $ 24,100 The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company had accrued $4.1 million, $9.7 million and $8.9 million, respectively, of interest and penalties (net of tax benefits of $1.8 million, $4.1 million and $3.7 million, respectively) related to uncertain tax positions. The Company, or one of its subsidiaries, files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various state jurisdictions, and various non-U.S. jurisdictions. The primary non-federal jurisdictions are California, Canada, India and the United Kingdom. During 2016, the Company concluded U.S. federal income tax examinations for calendar years 2005 through 2013. The Company is generally no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and non-U.S. income tax examinations by taxing authorities for years prior to 2005. It is reasonably possible that the amount of the unrecognized benefit with respect to certain of the Company’s unrecognized tax positions may significantly increase or decrease within the next 12 months. This change may be the result of ongoing audits or the expiration of federal and state statutes of limitations for the assessment of taxes. The Company records a liability for potential tax assessments based on its estimate of the potential exposure. New tax laws and new interpretations of laws and rulings by tax authorities may affect the liability for potential tax assessments. Due to the subjectivity and complex nature of the underlying issues, actual payments or assessments may differ from estimates. To the extent the Company’s estimates differ from actual payments or assessments, income tax expense is adjusted. The Company’s income tax returns in several jurisdictions are being examined by various tax authorities. The Company believes that adequate amounts of tax and related interest, if any, from any adjustments that may result from these examinations have been provided for.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	NOTE 12. Earnings Per Share: The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands, except per share data) Numerator Net income attributable to the Company $ 342,993 $ 288,086 $ 233,534 Less: dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to unvested RSUs — 321 514 Net income allocated to common stockholders $ 342,993 $ 287,765 $ 233,020 Denominator Basic weighted-average shares 110,548 108,427 106,884 Effect of dilutive employee stock options and RSUs 608 1,399 1,804 Diluted weighted-average shares 111,156 109,826 108,688 Net income per share attributable to the Company’s stockholders Basic $ 3.10 $ 2.65 $ 2.18 Diluted $ 3.09 $ 2.62 $ 2.15 For the year ended December 31, 2016, no stock options or RSUs had an antidilutive effect on weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, 6 thousand RSUs and 133 thousand stock options and RSUs, respectively, were excluded from the weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding due to their antidilutive effect.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	NOTE 13. Employee Benefit Plans: The First American Financial Corporation 401(k) Savings Plan (the “Savings Plan”) allows for employee-elective contributions up to the maximum amount as determined by the Internal Revenue Code. The Company makes discretionary contributions to the Savings Plan based on profitability, as well as the contributions of participants. Effective July 1, 2015, participants in the Savings Plan can no longer make additional investments in common stock of the Company. The Savings Plan held 2,695,000 shares and 3,129,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, representing 2.5% and 2.9% of the Company’s total common shares outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company maintains a deferred compensation plan for certain employees that allows participants to defer up to 100% of their salary, commissions and certain bonuses. Participants can allocate their deferrals among a variety of investment crediting options (known as “deemed investments”). The term deemed investments means that the participant has no ownership interest in the funds they select; the funds are only used to measure the gains or losses that will be attributed to each participant’s deferral account over time. Participants can elect to have their deferral balance paid out while they are still employed or after their employment ends. The deferred compensation plan is exempt from most provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) because it is only available to a select group of management and highly compensated employees and is not a qualified employee benefit plan. To preserve the tax-deferred savings advantages of a nonqualified deferred compensation plan, federal law requires that it be unfunded or informally funded. Participant deferrals, and any earnings on those deferrals, are general unsecured obligations of the Company. The Company informally funds the deferred compensation plan through a tax-advantaged investment known as variable universal life insurance. Deferred compensation plan assets are held as an asset of the Company within a special trust, called a “Rabbi Trust.” At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the value of the assets in the Rabbi Trust of $78.9 million and $73.1 million, respectively, and the unfunded liabilities of $82.5 million and $76.3 million, respectively, were included in the consolidated balance sheets in other assets and pension costs and other retirement plans, respectively. Pension termination and settlement In May 2016, the Company’s board of directors terminated the Company’s funded defined benefit pension plan known as the First American Financial Corporation Pension Plan, effective as of July 31, 2016. The pension plan was closed to new entrants effective December 31, 2001 and amended to “freeze” all benefit accruals as of April 30, 2008. Also, in May 2016, a subsidiary of the Company terminated its small regional funded defined benefit pension plan effective as of August 31, 2016. The Company expects the termination of both pension plans to occur over a similar timeframe. Upon completion of these terminations, the Company will have no remaining funded defined benefit pension plan obligations. All financial impacts discussed below reflect the termination of both pension plans. The pension plans offer participants annuity payments based on a number of factors and, for certain participants, an alternative lump sum distribution option. During 2016, the Company received certain regulatory approvals needed to terminate the pension plans and offered lump sum distributions to certain participants, which were settled by the pension plans in the fourth quarter. The Company made additional cash contributions in 2016 above scheduled amounts of $84.8 million to sufficiently fund the pension plans. The Company will ensure that sufficient funds are available to purchase group annuity contracts from one or more highly rated insurance companies to pay and administer future benefit payments, and complete other transactions required to terminate the pension plans in a manner that fully meets its obligations to all participants. While the Company expects to make an additional cash contribution of approximately $23 million in the first half of 2017, the actual amount will depend upon changes in interest rates, pension plan asset returns and other factors. The Company also expects to pay other termination related expenses. The Company recognized $66.3 million in settlement costs during the fourth quarter of 2016 related to distributions of pension plan assets totaling $127.2 million to participants electing lump sum payments. The Company expects to complete the transfer of all remaining liabilities and administrative responsibilities related to the pension plans to one or more highly rated insurance companies by the end of the second quarter of 2017 and to recognize approximately $154 million in net unrealized losses in the first half of 2017. The preceding information related to the expected amounts and timing of pension termination expenses to be recognized are estimates based on net unrealized losses as of December 31, 2016 and actual amounts recognized may differ due to changes in interest rates, pension plan asset returns, and other factors. Certain aspects of the transactions required to terminate the pension plans and settle its obligations are subject to regulatory review. The Company also has nonqualified, unfunded supplemental benefit plans covering certain management personnel. The Executive and Management Supplemental Benefit Plans, subject to certain limitations, provide participants with maximum benefits of 30% and 15%, respectively, of average annual compensation over a fixed five year period. Effective January 1, 2011, the plans were closed to new participants. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have separate savings plans and the Company’s international subsidiaries have other employee benefit plans. Expenses related to these plans and the Company’s deferred compensation plan are included in the table below under “other plans, net”. The principal components of employee benefit plan expenses are as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Expense: Savings plan $ 33,109 $ 37,326 $ 16,333 Funded defined benefit pension plans 88,908 18,611 13,465 Unfunded supplemental benefit plans 13,613 17,373 14,614 Other plans, net 10,090 3,812 9,259 $ 145,720 $ 77,122 $ 53,671 The following table summarizes the benefit obligations, assets and funded status associated with the Company’s funded defined benefit pension and unfunded supplemental benefit plans: December 31, 2016 2015 Defined Unfunded Defined Unfunded (in thousands) Change in projected benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 416,416 $ 248,660 $ 450,667 $ 262,137 Service costs — 1,042 — 1,560 Interest costs 15,532 8,558 17,537 10,207 Plan amendment — — (4,775 ) — Actuarial losses (gains) 33,845 6,804 (25,583 ) (11,835 ) Benefits paid (150,685 ) (13,860 ) (21,430 ) (13,409 ) Projected benefit obligation at end of year 315,108 251,204 416,416 248,660 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 329,987 — 339,365 — Actual returns (losses) on plan assets 4,244 — (9,620 ) — Contributions 108,214 13,860 21,672 13,409 Benefits paid (150,685 ) (13,860 ) (21,430 ) (13,409 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year 291,760 — 329,987 — Reconciliation of funded status: Unfunded status of the plans $ (23,348 ) $ (251,204 ) $ (86,429 ) $ (248,660 ) Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet: Accrued benefit liability $ (23,348 ) $ (251,204 ) $ (86,429 ) $ (248,660 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss: Unrecognized net actuarial loss $ 157,659 $ 97,636 $ 202,087 $ 99,023 Unrecognized prior service credit (4,109 ) (16,607 ) (4,775 ) (20,785 ) $ 153,550 $ 81,029 $ 197,312 $ 78,238 Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year $ 315,108 $ 251,204 $ 416,416 $ 248,660 Net periodic cost related to the Company’s funded defined benefit pension and unfunded supplemental benefit plans includes the following components: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Expense: Service costs $ 1,042 $ 1,560 $ 1,315 Interest costs 24,090 27,744 29,180 Settlement costs 66,337 — — Expected return on plan assets (12,386 ) (21,802 ) (20,850 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss 28,282 32,645 22,587 Amortization of prior service credit (4,844 ) (4,163 ) (4,153 ) $ 102,521 $ 35,984 $ 28,079 Net actuarial loss and prior service credit for the unfunded supplemental benefit plans expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic cost over the next fiscal year include an expense of $7.8 million and a credit of $4.2 million, respectively. Weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine costs for the plans for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, were as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 Funded defined benefit pension plans Discount rate 4.31 % 4.07 % Rate of return on plan assets 3.50 % 6.50 % Unfunded supplemental benefit plans Discount rate 4.33 % 4.00 % Weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations for the plans at December 31, 2016 and 2015, were as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 Funded defined benefit pension plans Discount rate 3.85 % 4.31 % Unfunded supplemental benefit plans Discount rate 4.03 % 4.33 % The discount rate assumption used for the Company’s benefit plans reflects the yield available on high-quality, fixed-income debt securities that match the expected timing of the benefit obligation payments. Assumptions for the expected long-term rate of return on assets of the funded defined benefit pension plans are based on future expectations for returns for each asset class based on the calculated market-related value of plan assets and the effect of periodic target asset allocation rebalancing, adjusted for the payment of reasonable expenses of the plan from plan assets. The expected long-term rate of return on assets was selected from within a reasonable range of rates determined by (1) historical actual and expected returns for the asset classes and (2) projections of inflation over the long-term period during which benefits are payable to plan participants. The Company believes the assumptions are appropriate based on the investment mix and long-term nature of the plan’s investments. The use of expected long-term returns on plan assets may result in recognized pension income that is greater or less than the actual returns of those plan assets in any given year. Over time, however, the expected long-term returns are designed to approximate the actual long-term returns, and therefore result in a pattern of income and cost recognition that more closely matches the pattern of the services provided by the employees. The Company has an investment policy which governs the management of, and strategy for, assets of the plan. The policy’s investment objective is to increase the pension plan’s funding status such that the plan becomes fully funded on a plan termination basis by taking progressively less risk through aligning a greater percentage of plan assets with plan liabilities as the plan becomes more fully funded. Under the investment policy, asset allocation targets are segmented into liability tracking assets and return seeking assets. The objective of this allocation strategy is to increase the percentage of assets in liability tracking investments as settlement funded status improves. Return seeking assets generally include pooled investment vehicles, foreign and domestic equities, fixed income securities, cash, REITs, and commodities. Liability tracking assets generally include fixed income securities and pooled investment vehicles. The plan maintains a level of cash and cash equivalents appropriate for the timely disbursement of benefits and payment of expenses. During 2016, the funded status of the plans improved as additional contributions were received from the Company and a higher percentage of plan assets were allocated to liability tracking investments. At December 31, 2016, the majority of plan assets were invested in liability tracking investments pending completion of the termination of the plan in 2017. A summary of the asset allocations for the funded defined benefit pension plans is as follows: 2016 2015 Asset category Cash and cash equivalents 13.2 % 1.1 % Equities — % 57.2 % Fixed income funds 86.7 % 39.3 % Other 0.1 % 2.4 % The Company expects to make cash contributions of $14.5 million to its unfunded supplemental benefit plans during 2017. Benefit payments for all plans, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be made as follows: Year (in thousands) 2017 $ 35,289 2018 $ 35,765 2019 $ 35,591 2020 $ 35,518 2021 $ 36,132 Five years thereafter $ 177,899 The Company categorizes plan assets, carried at fair value, using a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements. See Note 14 Fair Value Measurements for a more in-depth discussion on the fair value hierarchy and a description for each level. The following table presents the fair value of plan assets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: December 31, 2016 Estimated fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 38,424 $ 38,424 $ — $ — Fixed income funds (a) 252,962 10,376 242,586 — Other (b) 374 — — 374 $ 291,760 $ 48,800 $ 242,586 $ 374 December 31, 2015 Estimated Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,621 $ 3,621 $ — $ — Equities (c) 129,633 83,675 45,958 — Fixed income funds (a) 188,801 116,204 72,597 — Other (b) 7,932 — — 7,932 $ 329,987 $ 203,500 $ 118,555 $ 7,932 (a) Investments in passively managed index funds and actively managed mutual funds with holdings in domestic and foreign corporate bonds, foreign government bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and other fixed income instruments. These investments are valued using matrix pricing models and quoted prices of the securities in active markets. (b) Investments in a guaranteed deposit fund with holdings in insurance contracts. These investments are valued at contract value of the fund including contributions and earnings, less applicable costs and liabilities, as provided by the administrator of the fund. (c) Investments in passively managed index funds, actively managed mutual funds with holdings in domestic and international equities, and investments in domestic equities. These investments are valued at the closing price reported on the major market on which the individual securities are traded or the Net Asset Value (“NAV”) provided by the administrator of the fund.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	NOTE 14. Fair Value Measurements: Certain of the Company’s assets are carried at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company categorizes its assets and liabilities carried at fair value using a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements that distinguishes between market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company (observable inputs) and the Company’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy for inputs used in determining fair value maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. The hierarchy level assigned to the assets and liabilities is based on management’s assessment of the transparency and reliability of the inputs used to estimate the fair values at the measurement date. The three hierarchy levels are defined as follows: Level 1—Valuations based on unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2—Valuations based on observable inputs (other than Level 1 prices), such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities at the measurement date; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. Level 3—Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement, and involve management judgment. If the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the hierarchy level assigned is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis The valuation techniques and inputs used by the Company to estimate the fair value of assets measured on a recurring basis are summarized as follows: Debt securities The fair values of debt securities were based on the market values obtained from independent pricing services that were evaluated using pricing models that vary by asset class and incorporate available trade, bid and other market information and price quotes from well-established independent broker-dealers. The independent pricing services monitor market indicators, industry and economic events, and for broker-quoted only securities, obtain quotes from market makers or broker-dealers that they recognize to be market participants. The pricing services utilize the market approach in determining the fair value of the debt securities held by the Company. The Company obtains an understanding of the valuation models and assumptions utilized by the services and has controls in place to determine that the values provided represent fair value. The Company’s validation procedures include comparing prices received from the pricing services to quotes received from other third party sources for certain securities with market prices that are readily verifiable. If the price comparison results in differences over a predefined threshold, the Company will assess the reasonableness of the changes relative to prior periods given the prevailing market conditions and assess changes in the issuers’ credit worthiness, performance of any underlying collateral and prices of the instrument relative to similar issuances. To date, the Company has not made any material adjustments to the fair value measurements provided by the pricing services. Typical inputs and assumptions to pricing models used to value the Company’s U.S. Treasury bonds, municipal bonds, foreign government bonds, governmental agency bonds, governmental agency mortgage-backed securities and U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities include, but are not limited to, benchmark yields, reported trades, broker-dealer quotes, credit spreads, credit ratings, bond insurance (if applicable), benchmark securities, bids, offers, reference data and industry and economic events. For mortgage-backed securities, inputs and assumptions may also include the structure of issuance, characteristics of the issuer, collateral attributes and prepayment speeds. Non-agency mortgage-backed securities and certain corporate debt securities were not actively traded and there were fewer observable inputs available requiring the use of more judgment in determining their fair values, which resulted in their classification as Level 3. Equity securities The fair values of equity securities, including preferred and common stocks, were based on quoted market prices for identical assets that are readily and regularly available in an active market. The following tables present the fair values of the Company’s assets, measured on a recurring basis, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: (in thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2016 Assets: Debt securities: U.S. Treasury bonds $ 151,391 $ — $ 151,391 $ — Municipal bonds 984,333 — 984,333 — Foreign government bonds 140,048 — 140,048 — Governmental agency bonds 193,868 — 193,868 — Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 2,163,673 — 2,163,673 — U.S. corporate debt securities 678,524 — 631,859 46,665 Foreign corporate debt securities 241,526 — 235,258 6,268 4,553,363 — 4,500,430 52,933 Equity securities: Preferred stocks 15,582 15,582 — — Common stocks 388,503 388,503 — — 404,085 404,085 — — Total assets $ 4,957,448 $ 404,085 $ 4,500,430 $ 52,933 (in thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2015 Assets: Debt securities: U.S. Treasury bonds $ 129,372 $ — $ 129,372 $ — Municipal bonds 703,795 — 703,795 — Foreign government bonds 130,101 — 130,101 — Governmental agency bonds 418,091 — 418,091 — Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 2,055,673 — 2,055,673 — U.S. corporate debt securities 634,683 — 591,116 43,567 Foreign corporate debt securities 207,632 — 201,060 6,572 4,279,347 — 4,229,208 50,139 Equity securities: Preferred stocks 15,467 15,467 — — Common stocks 305,818 305,818 — — 321,285 321,285 — — Total assets $ 4,600,632 $ 321,285 $ 4,229,208 $ 50,139 For the year ended December 31, 2016, transfers between Level 2 and Level 3 were based on market liquidity and related transparency of pricing and associated observable inputs for certain of the Company’s corporate debt securities. There were no transfers between levels during the year ended December 31, 2015. Transfers into or out of the Level 3 category occur when unobservable inputs become more or less significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers between levels in the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period. The following tables present a summary of the changes in the fair values of Level 3 assets measured on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015: December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 in thousands U.S. corporate debt securities Foreign corporate debt securities Total U.S. corporate debt securities Foreign corporate debt securities Non-agency mortgage-backed securities Total Fair value at beginning of period $ 43,567 $ 6,572 $ 50,139 $ — $ — $ 16,538 $ 16,538 Transfers into Level 3 9,293 2,536 11,829 — — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (17,503 ) (1,294 ) (18,797 ) — — — — Net realized and unrealized gains (losses): Included in earnings (120 ) (35 ) (155 ) (77 ) (5 ) (1,015 ) (1,097 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 1,565 122 1,687 (839 ) (113 ) (589 ) (1,541 ) Purchases 27,370 3,530 30,900 47,612 7,307 — 54,919 Sales (9,037 ) (2,329 ) (11,366 ) (960 ) (381 ) (14,934 ) (16,275 ) Settlements (8,470 ) (2,834 ) (11,304 ) (2,169 ) (236 ) — (2,405 ) Fair value at end of period $ 46,665 $ 6,268 $ 52,933 $ 43,567 $ 6,572 $ — $ 50,139 Unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period relating to Level 3 assets that were still held at the end of the period: Net realized investment losses $ (5 ) $ — $ (5 ) $ (75 ) $ — $ — $ (75 ) Financial instruments not measured at fair value In estimating the fair values of its financial instruments not measured at fair value, the Company used the following methods and assumptions: Cash and cash equivalents The carrying amount for cash and cash equivalents is a reasonable estimate of fair value due to the short-term maturity of these investments. Deposits with banks The fair value of deposits with banks is estimated based on rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities, where applicable. Notes receivable, net The fair value of notes receivable, net is estimated based on current market rates being offered for notes with similar maturities and credit quality. Deposits The carrying value of escrow and other deposit accounts approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these liabilities. Notes and contracts payable The fair value of notes and contracts payable is estimated based on current rates offered to the Company for debt of similar remaining maturities. The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not measured at fair value as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: Carrying Estimated fair value (in thousands) Amount Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2016 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,006,138 $ 1,006,138 $ 1,006,138 $ — $ — Deposits with banks $ 21,222 $ 21,176 $ 1,017 $ 20,159 $ — Notes receivable, net $ 7,799 $ 7,542 $ — $ — $ 7,542 Liabilities: Deposits $ 2,779,478 $ 2,779,478 $ 2,779,478 $ — $ — Notes and contracts payable $ 736,693 $ 734,812 $ — $ 729,658 $ 5,154 Carrying Estimated fair value (in thousands) Amount Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2015 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,027,321 $ 1,027,321 $ 1,027,321 $ — $ — Deposits with banks $ 23,224 $ 23,211 $ 1,103 $ 22,108 $ — Notes receivable, net $ 5,866 $ 5,791 $ — $ — $ 5,791 Liabilities: Deposits $ 2,699,015 $ 2,699,015 $ 2,699,015 $ — $ — Notes and contracts payable $ 581,052 $ 590,970 $ — $ 583,893 $ 7,077

Share-Based Compensation Plans

Share-Based Compensation Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Plans	NOTE 15. Share-Based Compensation Plans: The First American Financial Corporation 2010 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Incentive Compensation Plan”), effective May 28, 2010, permits the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, RSUs, performance units, performance shares and other stock-based awards. Eligible participants in the Incentive Compensation Plan include the Company’s directors and officers, as well as other employees. At December 31, 2016, 4.2 million shares of common stock remain available to be issued from either authorized and unissued shares or previously issued shares acquired by the Company, subject to certain annual limits based on the type of award granted. The Incentive Compensation Plan terminates 10 years from the effective date unless cancelled prior to that date by the Company’s board of directors. The First American Financial Corporation 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) allows eligible employees the option to purchase common stock of the Company at 85% of the lower of the closing price on either the first or last day of each quarterly offering period. There were 371,000 and 335,000 shares issued in connection with this plan for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. At December 31, 2016, there were 2.7 million shares reserved for future issuances. The following table presents compensation expense associated with the Company’s share-based compensation plans: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Expense: Restricted stock units $ 31,120 $ 21,761 $ 17,197 Stock options 271 271 271 Employee stock purchase plan 2,734 2,307 1,834 $ 34,125 $ 24,339 $ 19,302 The following table summarizes RSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2016: (in thousands, except weighted-average grant-date fair value) Shares Weighted-average RSUs unvested at December 31, 2015 1,354 $ 29.20 Granted during 2016 1,028 $ 36.70 Vested during 2016 (849 ) $ 30.77 Forfeited during 2016 (23 ) $ 31.68 RSUs unvested at December 31, 2016 1,510 $ 33.38 As of December 31, 2016, there was $26.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.3 years. The fair value of RSUs is generally based on the market value of the Company’s shares on the date of grant. The total fair value of shares vested and not distributed for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $25.9 million, $20.3 million and $18.2 million, respectively. The following table summarizes stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2016: (in thousands, except weighted-average Number Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Balance at December 31, 2015 132 $ 27.66 Exercised during 2016 — — Balance at December 31, 2016 132 $ 27.66 7.0 years $ 1,187 Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 132 $ 27.66 7.0 years $ 1,187 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 99 $ 27.66 7.0 years $ 890 As of December 31, 2016, there was $0.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options of the Company that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1 year. No stock options were exercised during the year ended December 31, 2016. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $9.7 million and $7.0 million, respectively. Intrinsic value represents the difference between the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of exercise and the exercise price of each option.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	NOTE 16. Stockholders’ Equity: In March 2014, the Company’s board of directors approved an increase in the size of the Company’s stock repurchase plan from $150.0 million to $250.0 million, of which $182.4 million remained as of December 31, 2016. Purchases may be made from time to time by the Company in the open market at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company repurchased and retired 14 thousand shares of its common stock for a total purchase price of $454 thousand and, as of December 31, 2016, had repurchased and retired 3.2 million shares of its common stock under the current authorization for a total purchase price of $67.6 million.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ("AOCI")	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ("AOCI")	NOTE 17. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCI”): The following table presents a summary of the changes in each component of AOCI for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014: Unrealized Foreign Pension Accumulated (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2013 $ (8,727 ) $ (3,726 ) $ (133,084 ) $ (145,537 ) Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities 31,118 — — 31,118 Change in foreign currency translation adjustment — (16,694 ) — (16,694 ) Net actuarial loss — — (109,924 ) (109,924 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss — — 22,587 22,587 Amortization of prior service credit — — (4,153 ) (4,153 ) Tax effect (11,480 ) — 34,994 23,514 Balance at December 31, 2014 10,911 (20,420 ) (189,580 ) (199,089 ) Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities (42,205 ) — — (42,205 ) Change in foreign currency translation adjustment — (36,822 ) — (36,822 ) Net actuarial gain — — 10,743 10,743 Amortization of net actuarial loss — — 32,645 32,645 Amortization of prior service credit — — (4,163 ) (4,163 ) Tax effect 14,893 — (15,002 ) (109 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 (16,401 ) (57,242 ) (165,357 ) (239,000 ) Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities (15,702 ) — — (15,702 ) Change in foreign currency translation adjustment — (6,334 ) — (6,334 ) Net actuarial loss — — (48,803 ) (48,803 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss — — 28,282 28,282 Amortization of prior service credit — — (4,844 ) (4,844 ) Settlement costs — — 66,337 66,337 Tax effect 5,343 — (15,672 ) (10,329 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (26,760 ) $ (63,576 ) $ (140,057 ) $ (230,393 ) Components of AOCI allocated to the Company and noncontrolling interests at December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, are as follows: Unrealized Foreign Pension Accumulated (in thousands) 2016 Allocated to the Company $ (26,767 ) $ (63,576 ) $ (140,057 ) $ (230,400 ) Allocated to noncontrolling interests 7 — — 7 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (26,760 ) $ (63,576 ) $ (140,057 ) $ (230,393 ) 2015 Allocated to the Company $ (16,404 ) $ (57,242 ) $ (165,357 ) $ (239,003 ) Allocated to noncontrolling interests 3 — — 3 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (16,401 ) $ (57,242 ) $ (165,357 ) $ (239,000 ) 2014 Allocated to the Company $ 10,894 $ (20,420 ) $ (189,580 ) $ (199,106 ) Allocated to noncontrolling interests 17 — — 17 Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 10,911 $ (20,420 ) $ (189,580 ) $ (199,089 ) The following table presents the other comprehensive income (loss) reclassification adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014: Unrealized Foreign Pension Total (in thousands) Year ended December 31, 2016 Pretax change before reclassifications $ 2,617 $ (6,334 ) $ (48,803 ) $ (52,520 ) Reclassifications out of AOCI (18,319 ) — 89,775 71,456 Tax effect 5,343 — (15,672 ) (10,329 ) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax $ (10,359 ) $ (6,334 ) $ 25,300 $ 8,607 Year ended December 31, 2015 Pretax change before reclassifications $ (46,601 ) $ (36,822 ) $ 10,743 $ (72,680 ) Reclassifications out of AOCI 4,396 — 28,482 32,878 Tax effect 14,893 — (15,002 ) (109 ) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax $ (27,312 ) $ (36,822 ) $ 24,223 $ (39,911 ) Year ended December 31, 2014 Pretax change before reclassifications $ 52,693 $ (16,694 ) $ (109,924 ) $ (73,925 ) Reclassifications out of AOCI (21,575 ) — 18,434 (3,141 ) Tax effect (11,480 ) — 34,994 23,514 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax $ 19,638 $ (16,694 ) $ (56,496 ) $ (53,552 ) The following table presents the effect of the reclassifications out of AOCI on the respective line items in the consolidated statements of income: Amounts reclassified from AOCI Year ended December 31, Affected line items in the (in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 consolidated statements of income Unrealized gains (losses) on securities: Net realized gains (losses) on sales of securities $ 18,804 $ (2,147 ) $ 23,276 Net realized investment gains Net other-than-temporary impairment losses (485 ) (2,249 ) (1,701 ) Net realized investment gains Pretax total $ 18,319 $ (4,396 ) $ 21,575 Tax effect $ (7,007 ) $ 1,551 $ (7,959 ) Pension benefit adjustment: Amortization of net actuarial loss $ (28,282 ) $ (32,645 ) $ (22,587 ) (1) Amortization of prior service credit 4,844 4,163 4,153 (1) Settlement costs (66,337 ) — — (1) Pretax total $ (89,775 ) $ (28,482 ) $ (18,434 ) Tax effect $ 34,339 $ 10,893 $ 7,051 (1) These components of AOCI are included in the computation of net periodic cost. See Note 13 Employee Benefit Plans for additional details.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	NOTE 18. Commitments and Contingencies: Lease commitments The Company leases certain office facilities, automobiles and equipment under operating leases, which, for the most part, are renewable. The majority of these leases also provide that the Company pay insurance and taxes. Future minimum rental payments under operating leases that have initial noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2016 are as follows: (in thousands) Year 2017 $ 80,700 2018 66,151 2019 52,667 2020 41,701 2021 27,595 Thereafter 59,983 $ 328,797 Total rental expense for all operating leases and month-to-month rentals was $91.4 million, $93.3 million and $93.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Other commitments and guarantees At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company was contingently liable for guarantees of indebtedness owed by affiliates and third parties to banks and others totaling $7.1 million and $8.2 million, respectively. The guarantee arrangements relate to promissory notes and other contracts that contingently require the Company to make payments to the guaranteed party upon the failure of debtors to make scheduled payments according to the terms of the notes and contracts. The Company’s maximum potential obligation under these guarantees totaled $7.1 million and $8.2 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and is limited in duration to the terms of the underlying indebtedness. The Company has not incurred any costs as a result of these guarantees and has not recorded a liability on its consolidated balance sheets related to these guarantees at December 31, 2016 and 2015. The Company also guarantees the obligations of certain of its subsidiaries. These obligations are included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Litigation and Regulatory Conti

Litigation and Regulatory Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Litigation and Regulatory Contingencies	NOTE 19. Litigation and Regulatory Contingencies: The Company and its subsidiaries are parties to a number of non-ordinary course lawsuits. These lawsuits frequently are similar in nature to other lawsuits pending against the Company’s competitors. For those non-ordinary course lawsuits where the Company has determined that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable, a liability representing the best estimate of the Company’s financial exposure based on known facts has been recorded. Actual losses may materially differ from the amounts recorded. For a substantial majority of these lawsuits, however, it is not possible to assess the probability of loss. Most of these lawsuits are putative class actions which require a plaintiff to satisfy a number of procedural requirements before proceeding to trial. These requirements include, among others, demonstration to a court that the law proscribes in some manner the Company’s activities, the making of factual allegations sufficient to suggest that the Company’s activities exceeded the limits of the law and a determination by the court—known as class certification—that the law permits a group of individuals to pursue the case together as a class. In certain instances the Company may also be able to compel the plaintiff to arbitrate its claim on an individual basis. If these procedural requirements are not met, either the lawsuit cannot proceed or, as is the case with class certification or compelled arbitration, the plaintiffs lose the financial incentive to proceed with the case (or the amount at issue effectively becomes de minimis). Frequently, a court’s determination as to these procedural requirements is subject to appeal to a higher court. As a result of, among other factors, ambiguities and inconsistencies in the myriad laws applicable to the Company’s business and the uniqueness of the factual issues presented in any given lawsuit, the Company often cannot determine the probability of loss until a court has finally determined that a plaintiff has satisfied applicable procedural requirements. Furthermore, because most of these lawsuits are putative class actions, it is often impossible to estimate the possible loss or a range of loss amounts, even where the Company has determined that a loss is reasonably possible. Generally class actions involve a large number of people and the effort to determine which people satisfy the requirements to become plaintiffs—or class members—is often time consuming and burdensome. Moreover, these lawsuits raise complex factual issues which result in uncertainty as to their outcome and, ultimately, make it difficult for the Company to estimate the amount of damages which a plaintiff might successfully prove. In addition, many of the Company’s businesses are regulated by various federal, state, local and foreign governmental agencies and are subject to numerous statutory guidelines. These regulations and statutory guidelines often are complex, inconsistent or ambiguous, which results in additional uncertainty as to the outcome of a given lawsuit—including the amount of damages a plaintiff might be afforded—or makes it difficult to analogize experience in one case or jurisdiction to another case or jurisdiction. Most of the non-ordinary course lawsuits to which the Company and its subsidiaries are parties challenge practices in the Company’s title insurance business, though a limited number of cases also pertain to the Company’s other businesses. These lawsuits include, among others, cases alleging, among other assertions, that the Company, one of its subsidiaries and/or one of its agents: • charged an improper rate for title insurance in a refinance transaction, including • Lewis v. First American Title Insurance Company, filed on November 28, 2006 and pending in the United States District Court for the District of Idaho. A court has granted class certification in Lewis. For the reasons stated above, the Company has been unable to assess the probability of loss or estimate the possible loss or the range of loss. • misclassified certain employees, including • Cruz v. First American Financial Corporation, et al., filed on November 25, 2015 and pending in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, • Sager v. Interthinx, Inc., filed on January 23, 2015 and pending in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, and • Weber v. Interthinx, Inc., et al., filed on April 17, 2015 and pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. These lawsuits are putative class actions for which a class has not been certified. For the reasons described above, as well as the applicability of certain indemnification rights the Company may have, the Company has not yet been able to assess the probability of loss or estimate the possible loss or the range of loss or, where the Company has been able to make an estimate, the Company believes the amount is not material to the consolidated financial statements as a whole. • overcharged or improperly charged fees for products and services, conspired to fix prices, participated in the conveyance of illusory property interests, denied home warranty claims, and gave items of value to builders, brokers and others as inducements to refer business in violation of certain laws, such as consumer protection laws and laws generally prohibiting unfair business practices, and certain obligations, including • Downing v. First American Title Insurance Company, et al., filed on July 26, 2016 and pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, • Kaufman v. First American Financial Corporation, et al., filed on December 21, 2007 and pending in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, • Kirk v. First American Financial Corporation, et al., filed on June 15, 2006 and pending in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, • Lennen v. First American Financial Corporation, et al., filed on May 19, 2016 and pending in the United States District court for the Middle District of Florida, • McCormick v. First American Real Estate Services, Inc., et al., filed on December 31, 2015 and pending in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, • Sjobring v. First American Financial Corporation, et al., filed on February 25, 2005 and pending in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, • Wilmot v. First American Financial Corporation, et al., filed on April 20, 2007 and pending in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles, and • In re First American Home Buyers Protection Corporation, consolidated on October 9, 2014 and pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. All of these lawsuits, except Kaufman and Kirk, are putative class actions for which a class has not been certified. In Kaufman a class was certified but that certification was subsequently vacated. A trial of the Kirk matter has concluded and the judgment has been affirmed on appeal. For the reasons described above, the Company has not yet been able to assess the probability of loss or estimate the possible loss or the range of loss or, where the Company has been able to make an estimate, the Company believes the amount is not material to the consolidated financial statements as a whole. While some of the lawsuits described above may be material to the Company’s operating results in any particular period if an unfavorable outcome results, the Company does not believe that any of these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s overall financial condition or liquidity. The Company also is a party to non-ordinary course lawsuits other than those described above. With respect to these lawsuits, the Company has determined either that a loss is not reasonably possible or that the estimated loss or range of loss, if any, is not material to the consolidated financial statements as a whole. The Company’s title insurance, property and casualty insurance, home warranty, banking, thrift, trust and investment advisory businesses are regulated by various federal, state and local governmental agencies. Many of the Company’s other businesses operate within statutory guidelines. Consequently, the Company may from time to time be subject to examination or investigation by such governmental agencies. Currently, governmental agencies are examining or investigating certain of the Company’s operations. These exams or investigations include inquiries into, among other matters, pricing and rate setting practices in the title insurance industry, competition in the title insurance industry, real estate settlement service customer acquisition and retention practices and agency relationships. With respect to matters where the Company has determined that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable, the Company has recorded a liability representing its best estimate of the financial exposure based on known facts. While the ultimate disposition of each such exam or investigation is not yet determinable, the Company does not believe that individually or in the aggregate they will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. These exams or investigations could, however, result in changes to the Company’s business practices which could ultimately have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company’s Canadian operations provide certain services to lenders which it believes to be exempt from excise tax under applicable Canadian tax laws. However, in October 2014, the Canadian taxing authority provided internal guidance that the services in question should be subject to the excise tax. While discussions with the taxing authority are ongoing, the Company believes that the guidance may result in an assessment. The amount, if any, of such assessment is not currently known, and any such assessment would be subject to negotiation. In the event that the Company disagrees with the ultimate assessment, the Company intends to avail itself of avenues of appeal. While the Company believes it is reasonably likely that the Company would prevail on the merits, a loss associated with the matter is possible. In light of the foregoing, the Company is not currently able to reasonably estimate a loss or range of loss associated with the matter. While such a loss could be material to the Company’s operating results in any particular period if an unfavorable outcome results, the Company does not believe that this matter will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s overall financial condition or liquidity. The Company and its subsidiaries also are involved in numerous ongoing routine legal and regulatory proceedings related to their operations. With respect to each of these proceedings, the Company has determined either that a loss is not reasonably possible or that the estimated loss or range of loss, if any, is not material to the consolidated financial statements as a whole.

Business Combinations

Business Combinations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations	NOTE 20. Business Combinations: During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company completed acquisitions for an aggregate purchase price of $115.3 million and $32.3 million, respectively. The Company has recorded preliminary fair value estimates for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, related to certain acquisitions in the current year, which are subject to change pending completion of the Company’s purchase price allocation. The Company allocates the purchase price of each acquisition to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed using a variety of valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis. These acquisitions have been included in the Company’s title insurance and services segment.

Segment Financial Information

Segment Financial Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Financial Information	NOTE 21. Segment Financial Information: The Company consists of the following reportable segments and a corporate function: • The Company’s title insurance and services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property in the United States and offers similar or related products and services internationally. This segment also provides closing and/or escrow services; accommodates tax-deferred exchanges of real estate; provides products, services and solutions involving the use of real property related data designed to mitigate risk or otherwise facilitate real estate transactions; maintains, manages and provides access to title plant records and images; provides evidence of title; and provides banking, trust, document custodial and investment advisory services. The Company, through its principal title insurance subsidiary and such subsidiary’s affiliates, transacts its title insurance business through a network of direct operations and agents. Through this network, the Company issues policies in the 49 states that permit the issuance of title insurance policies and the District of Columbia. The Company also offers title insurance and other insurance and guarantee products, as well as related settlement services in foreign countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea and various other established and emerging markets. • The Company’s specialty insurance segment issues property and casualty insurance policies and sells home warranty products. The property and casualty insurance business provides insurance coverage to residential homeowners and renters for liability losses and typical hazards such as fire, theft, vandalism and other types of property damage. This business is licensed to issue policies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and actively issues policies in 47 states. The majority of policy liability is in the western United States, including approximately 63% in California. In certain markets it also offers preferred risk auto insurance to better compete with other carriers offering bundled home and auto insurance. The home warranty business provides residential service contracts that cover residential systems, such as heating and air conditioning systems, and certain appliances against failures that occur as the result of normal usage during the coverage period. This business currently operates in 39 states and the District of Columbia. The corporate function consists primarily of certain financing facilities as well as the corporate services that support the Company’s business operations. Eliminations consist of inter-segment revenues and related expenses included in the results of the operating segments. Selected financial information about the Company’s operations, by segment, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, is as follows: Revenues Depreciation Equity in affiliates, net Income (loss) Assets Investments method affiliates Capital (in thousands) 2016 Title Insurance and Services $ 5,134,125 $ 93,069 $ 8,173 $ 598,872 $ 7,905,433 $ 102,925 $ 126,715 Specialty Insurance 435,844 5,593 — 40,074 551,231 — 5,631 Corporate 5,946 385 — (161,365 ) 453,410 — — Eliminations (69 ) — — — (78,297 ) — — $ 5,575,846 $ 99,047 $ 8,173 $ 477,581 $ 8,831,777 $ 102,925 $ 132,346 2015 Title Insurance and Services $ 4,788,110 $ 80,359 $ 7,800 $ 489,954 $ 7,283,180 $ 108,574 $ 122,707 Specialty Insurance 393,757 4,775 — 39,519 510,915 — 4,837 Corporate (5,955 ) 462 — (96,708 ) 444,943 — 22 Eliminations (456 ) — — — (2,323 ) — — $ 5,175,456 $ 85,596 $ 7,800 $ 432,765 $ 8,236,715 $ 108,574 $ 127,566 2014 Title Insurance and Services $ 4,304,428 $ 77,820 $ (16,545 ) $ 373,024 $ 6,753,658 $ 106,083 $ 95,949 Specialty Insurance 368,666 4,978 — 52,974 506,242 — 3,412 Corporate 6,415 2,799 — (75,438 ) 460,356 — — Eliminations (1,560 ) — — — (72,367 ) — — $ 4,677,949 $ 85,597 $ (16,545 ) $ 350,560 $ 7,647,889 $ 106,083 $ 99,361 Revenues from external customers allocated between domestic and foreign operations, by segment, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, are as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign (in thousands) Title Insurance and Services $ 4,830,727 $ 303,352 $ 4,480,230 $ 307,453 $ 3,977,498 $ 325,393 Specialty Insurance 435,844 — 393,757 — 368,666 — $ 5,266,571 $ 303,352 $ 4,873,987 $ 307,453 $ 4,346,164 $ 325,393 Long-lived assets allocated between domestic and foreign operations, by segment, as of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, are as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign (in thousands) Title Insurance and Services $ 986,718 $ 40,161 $ 933,829 $ 35,375 $ 890,063 $ 46,514 Specialty Insurance 55,045 — 51,920 — 50,611 — $ 1,041,763 $ 40,161 $ 985,749 $ 35,375 $ 940,674 $ 46,514

Quarterly Financial Data

Quarterly Financial Data	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data	QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited) Quarter Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2016 Revenues $ 1,201,712 $ 1,361,533 $ 1,508,344 $ 1,504,257 Income before income taxes $ 75,592 $ 153,607 $ 166,931 $ 81,451 Net income $ 52,672 $ 102,451 $ 107,392 $ 80,961 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests $ 171 $ 302 $ 72 $ (62 ) Net income attributable to the Company $ 52,501 $ 102,149 $ 107,320 $ 81,023 Net income per share attributable to the Company’s stockholders (1): Basic $ 0.48 $ 0.92 $ 0.97 $ 0.73 Diluted $ 0.47 $ 0.92 $ 0.96 $ 0.73 (1) Net income per share attributable to the Company’s stockholders for the four quarters of each fiscal year may not sum to the total for the fiscal year because of the different number of shares outstanding during each period. Quarter Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2015 Revenues $ 1,111,084 $ 1,323,789 $ 1,383,915 $ 1,356,668 Income before income taxes $ 58,948 $ 141,622 $ 115,396 $ 116,799 Net income $ 37,796 $ 93,579 $ 75,759 $ 81,736 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests $ 164 $ 232 $ 217 $ 171 Net income attributable to the Company $ 37,632 $ 93,347 $ 75,542 $ 81,565 Net income per share attributable to the Company’s stockholders (1): Basic $ 0.35 $ 0.86 $ 0.69 $ 0.75 Diluted $ 0.34 $ 0.85 $ 0.69 $ 0.74 (1) Net income per share attributable to the Company’s stockholders for the four quarters of each fiscal year may not sum to the total for the fiscal year because of the different number of shares outstanding during each period.

Summary Of Investments-Other Th

Summary Of Investments-Other Than Investments In Related Parties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties [Abstract]
Summary of Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties	SCHEDULE I 1 OF 1 FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS—OTHER THAN INVESTMENTS IN RELATED PARTIES (in thousands) December 31, 2016 Column A Column B Column C Column D Type of investment Cost Market value Amount at which Deposits with banks: Consolidated $ 21,222 $ 21,176 $ 21,222 Debt securities: U.S. Treasury bonds Consolidated $ 155,441 $ 151,391 $ 151,391 Municipal bonds Consolidated $ 1,004,659 $ 984,333 $ 984,333 Foreign government bonds Consolidated $ 141,887 $ 140,048 $ 140,048 Governmental agency bonds Consolidated $ 197,343 $ 193,868 $ 193,868 Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities Consolidated $ 2,187,482 $ 2,163,673 $ 2,163,673 U.S. corporate debt securities Consolidated $ 675,683 $ 678,524 $ 678,524 Foreign corporate debt securities Consolidated $ 240,526 $ 241,526 $ 241,526 Total debt securities: Consolidated $ 4,603,021 $ 4,553,363 $ 4,553,363 Equity securities: Consolidated $ 386,095 $ 404,085 $ 404,085 Notes receivable, net: Consolidated $ 7,799 $ 7,542 $ 7,799 Other investments: Consolidated $ 154,230 $ 154,230 (1) $ 154,230 Total investments: Consolidated $ 5,172,367 $ 5,140,396 $ 5,140,699 (1) As other investments are not publicly traded, estimates of the fair values could not be made without incurring excessive costs.

Condensed Financial Statements

Condensed Financial Statements (Parent Company)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Condensed Financial Information Of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure	SCHEDULE II 1 OF 5 FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Parent Company) CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except par values) December 31, 2016 2015 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 221,519 $ 289,791 Due from subsidiaries, net 77,557 21,430 Income taxes receivable 67,970 1,067 Investment in subsidiaries 3,897,995 3,478,704 Deferred income taxes 20,037 22,020 Other assets 85,709 92,633 $ 4,370,787 $ 3,905,645 Liabilities and Equity Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities $ 39,069 $ 58,483 Pension costs and other retirement plans 359,057 413,206 Income taxes payable 10,376 7,576 Deferred income taxes 242,158 128,053 Notes and contracts payable 705,778 545,204 1,356,438 1,152,522 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; Authorized—500 shares; — — Common stock, $0.00001 par value; Authorized—300,000 shares; Outstanding—109,944 shares and 109,098 shares 1 1 Additional paid-in capital 2,191,756 2,150,813 Retained earnings 1,046,822 838,149 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (230,400 ) (239,003 ) Total stockholders’ equity 3,008,179 2,749,960 Noncontrolling interests 6,170 3,163 Total equity 3,014,349 2,753,123 $ 4,370,787 $ 3,905,645 See notes to condensed financial statements SCHEDULE II 2 OF 5 FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Parent Company) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands) Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Revenues: Dividends from subsidiaries $ 46,422 $ 142,522 $ 342,488 Other income (losses) 5,809 (6,001 ) 6,412 52,231 136,521 348,900 Expenses: Other expenses 44,592 36,233 33,959 Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries 7,639 100,288 314,941 Income taxes 2,145 33,346 104,523 Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries 337,982 221,928 23,797 Net income 343,476 288,870 234,215 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 483 784 681 Net income attributable to the Company $ 342,993 $ 288,086 $ 233,534 See notes to condensed financial statements SCHEDULE II 3 OF 5 FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Parent Company) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (in thousands) Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Net income $ 343,476 $ 288,870 $ 234,215 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Unrealized (losses) gains on securities (10,359 ) (27,312 ) 19,638 Foreign currency translation adjustment (6,334 ) (36,822 ) (16,694 ) Pension benefit adjustment 25,300 24,223 (56,496 ) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 8,607 (39,911 ) (53,552 ) Comprehensive income 352,083 248,959 180,663 Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 487 770 691 Comprehensive income attributable to the Company $ 351,596 $ 248,189 $ 179,972 See notes to condensed financial statements SCHEDULE II 4 OF 5 FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Parent Company) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Cash flows from operating activities: Cash (used for) provided by operating activities $ (26,682 ) $ 133,022 $ 54,298 Cash flows from investing activities: Net cash effect of acquisitions — (19,069 ) (151,570 ) Contributions to subsidiaries (106,818 ) — (11,396 ) Net change in other investments 204 867 1,490 Return of capital from subsidiaries 32,500 — — Capital expenditures — (22 ) — Cash used for investing activities (74,114 ) (18,224 ) (161,476 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Net proceeds from issuance of debt 160,000 — 593,943 Repayment of debt — — (300,000 ) Repayment of debt to subsidiaries — (60,000 ) — Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 3,415 9,526 6,856 Net proceeds in connection with share-based compensation plans 1,104 5,042 3,601 Purchase of Company shares (454 ) — — Cash dividends (131,541 ) (108,524 ) (89,939 ) Cash provided by (used for) financing activities 32,524 (153,956 ) 214,461 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (68,272 ) (39,158 ) 107,283 Cash and cash equivalents—Beginning of period 289,791 328,949 221,666 Cash and cash equivalents—End of period $ 221,519 $ 289,791 $ 328,949 See notes to condensed financial statements SCHEDULE II 5 OF 5 FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Parent Company) NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1. Description of the Company: First American Financial Corporation is a holding company that conducts all of its operations through its subsidiaries. The Parent Company financial statements should be read in connection with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. NOTE 2. Dividends Received: The holding company received cash dividends from subsidiaries of $46.4 million, $142.5 million and $79.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Supplementary Insurance Informa

Supplementary Insurance Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Supplementary Insurance Information [Abstract]
Supplementary Insurance Information	SCHEDULE III 1 OF 2 FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES SUPPLEMENTARY INSURANCE INFORMATION (in thousands) BALANCE SHEET CAPTIONS Column A Column B Column C Column D Segment Deferred Claims Deferred 2016 Title Insurance and Services $ 330 $ 971,931 $ 9,698 Specialty Insurance 30,221 53,932 219,207 Total $ 30,551 $ 1,025,863 $ 228,905 2015 Title Insurance and Services $ 439 $ 933,377 $ 4,026 Specialty Insurance 26,042 50,503 203,903 Total $ 26,481 $ 983,880 $ 207,929 SCHEDULE III 2 OF 2 FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES SUPPLEMENTARY INSURANCE INFORMATION (in thousands) INCOME STATEMENT CAPTIONS Column A Column F Column G Column H Column I Column J Column K Segment Premiums Net Loss Amortization Other Premiums 2016 Title Insurance and Services $ 4,291,316 $ 129,672 $ 235,661 $ — $ 764,388 $ — Specialty Insurance 411,353 13,614 252,940 (4,179 ) 62,610 426,815 Corporate — 5,946 — — 26,867 — Eliminations — (45 ) — — (24 ) — Total $ 4,702,669 $ 149,187 $ 488,601 $ (4,179 ) $ 853,841 $ 426,815 2015 Title Insurance and Services $ 4,028,048 $ 90,078 $ 263,881 $ 1,796 $ 745,278 $ — Specialty Insurance 380,264 10,313 227,211 (727 ) 49,741 395,978 Corporate — (5,955 ) — — 25,976 — Eliminations — (430 ) — — (26 ) — Total $ 4,408,312 $ 94,006 $ 491,092 $ 1,069 $ 820,969 $ 395,978 2014 Title Insurance and Services $ 3,565,832 $ 83,635 $ 253,122 $ 2,746 $ 736,491 $ — Specialty Insurance 353,812 12,594 196,901 (878 ) 44,645 364,782 Corporate — 6,415 — — 26,528 — Eliminations — (1,536 ) — — (30 ) — Total $ 3,919,644 $ 101,108 $ 450,023 $ 1,868 $ 807,634 $ 364,782 (1) Net investment income includes net investment income and net realized investment gains (losses).

Reinsurance

Reinsurance	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Supplemental Schedule Of Reinsurance Premiums For Insurance Companies [Abstract]
Reinsurance	SCHEDULE IV 1 OF 1 FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES REINSURANCE (in thousands, except percentages) Segment Premiums Ceded to Assumed Premiums Percentage of Title Insurance and Services 2016 $ 4,304,868 $ 16,277 $ 2,725 $ 4,291,316 0.1 % 2015 $ 4,050,033 $ 23,776 $ 1,791 $ 4,028,048 0.0 % 2014 $ 3,590,673 $ 28,727 $ 3,886 $ 3,565,832 0.1 % Specialty Insurance 2016 $ 419,629 $ 8,276 $ — $ 411,353 0.0 % 2015 $ 388,973 $ 8,709 $ — $ 380,264 0.0 % 2014 $ 363,044 $ 9,232 $ — $ 353,812 0.0 %

Valuation And Qualifying Accoun

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	SCHEDULE V 1 OF 3 FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (in thousands) Year Ended December 31, 2016 Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Additions Description Balance at Charged to Charged Deductions Balance Reserve deducted from accounts receivable: Consolidated $ 31,552 $ 5,208 $ — $ 6,575 (A) $ 30,185 Reserve for known and incurred but not reported claims: Consolidated $ 983,880 $ 488,601 $ 16,381 $ 462,999 (B) $ 1,025,863 Reserve deducted from notes receivable: Consolidated $ 2,275 $ 162 $ — $ 324 $ 2,113 Reserve deducted from deferred income taxes: Consolidated $ 6,729 $ 1,516 $ — $ 196 $ 8,049 Note A—Amount represents accounts written off, net of recoveries. Note B—Amount represents claim payments, net of recoveries. SCHEDULE V 2 OF 3 FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (in thousands) Year Ended December 31, 2015 Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Additions Description Balance at Charged to Charged Deductions Balance Reserve deducted from accounts receivable: Consolidated $ 34,662 $ 10,620 $ — $ 13,730 (A) $ 31,552 Reserve for known and incurred but not reported claims: Consolidated $ 1,011,780 $ 491,092 $ (42,500 ) $ 476,492 (B) $ 983,880 Reserve deducted from notes receivable: Consolidated $ 2,441 $ 167 $ — $ 333 $ 2,275 Reserve deducted from deferred income taxes: Consolidated $ 15,706 $ 108 $ — $ 9,085 $ 6,729 Note A—Amount represents accounts written off, net of recoveries. Note B—Amount represents claim payments, net of recoveries. SCHEDULE V 3 OF 3 FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (in thousands) Year Ended December 31, 2014 Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Additions Description Balance at Charged to Charged Deductions Balance Reserve deducted from accounts receivable: Consolidated $ 31,831 $ 12,352 $ — $ 9,521 (A) $ 34,662 Reserve for known and incurred but not reported claims: Consolidated $ 1,018,365 $ 450,023 $ 13,142 $ 469,750 (B) $ 1,011,780 Reserve deducted from notes receivable: Consolidated $ 2,584 $ 128 $ — $ 271 $ 2,441 Reserve deducted from deferred income taxes: Consolidated $ 18,119 $ — $ — $ 2,413 $ 15,706 Note A—Amount represents accounts written off, net of recoveries. Note B—Amount represents claim payments, net of recoveries.

Basis of Presentation and Sig36

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	First American Financial Corporation (the “Company”), through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of providing financial services. The Company consists of the following reportable segments and a corporate function: • The Company’s title insurance and services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property in the United States and offers similar or related products and services internationally. This segment also provides closing and/or escrow services; accommodates tax-deferred exchanges of real estate; provides products, services and solutions involving the use of real property related data designed to mitigate risk or otherwise facilitate real estate transactions; maintains, manages and provides access to title plant records and images; provides evidence of title; and provides banking, trust, document custodial and investment advisory services. The Company, through its principal title insurance subsidiary and such subsidiary’s affiliates, transacts its title insurance business through a network of direct operations and agents. Through this network, the Company issues policies in the 49 states that permit the issuance of title insurance policies and the District of Columbia. The Company also offers title insurance and other insurance and guarantee products, as well as related settlement services in foreign countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea and various other established and emerging markets. • The Company’s specialty insurance segment issues property and casualty insurance policies and sells home warranty products. The property and casualty insurance business provides insurance coverage to residential homeowners and renters for liability losses and typical hazards such as fire, theft, vandalism and other types of property damage. This business is licensed to issue policies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia and actively issues policies in 47 states. The majority of policy liability is in the western United States, including approximately 63% in California. In certain markets it also offers preferred risk auto insurance to better compete with other carriers offering bundled home and auto insurance. The home warranty business provides residential service contracts that cover residential systems, such as heating and air conditioning systems, and certain appliances against failures that occur as the result of normal usage during the coverage period. This business currently operates in 39 states and the District of Columbia. The corporate function consists primarily of certain financing facilities as well as the corporate services that support the Company’s business operations.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and reflect the consolidated operations of the Company. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First American Financial Corporation and all controlled subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Investments in affiliates in which the Company exercises significant influence, but does not control and is not the primary beneficiary, are accounted for using the equity method. Investments in affiliates in which the Company does not exercise significant influence over the investee are accounted for under the cost method.
Reclassifications Revisions and Out-of-period Adjustments	Reclassifications, revisions and out-of-period adjustments During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company identified certain title plant assets that were no longer being used and should have been previously written off, and certain capitalized software, title plant imaging, real estate data and investments related to title plant assets that were misclassified as title plant assets. As these errors primarily related to reporting periods prior to the Company’s June 2010 spin-off from its prior parent, which subsequently assumed the name CoreLogic, Inc. (“CoreLogic”), the Company corrected for these errors by revising retained earnings at December 31, 2013, 2014 and 2015 in the consolidated statements of equity, and revising title plants and other indexes, other investments, deferred income tax liabilities and retained earnings in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2015. The impact of this revision, which has been consistently applied to all periods presented, included decreases to retained earnings, title plants and other indexes and deferred income tax liabilities of $8.5 million, $18.8 million and $5.1 million, respectively, and an increase to other investments of $5.2 million. During 2015, the Company reclassified certain revenues and expenses related to closing protection letters and temporary labor costs and made comparable reclassifications to its consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2014. The impact to the Company’s title insurance and services segment for the year ended December 31, 2014 included a decrease to direct premiums and escrow fees and an increase to agent premiums of $25.8 million, increases to personnel costs and premiums retained by agents of $23.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively, and a decrease to other operating expenses of $25.1 million. The impact to the Company’s specialty insurance segment included an increase to personnel costs and a decrease to other operating expenses of $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Also during 2015, the Company identified certain non-risk based revenues included within direct premiums and escrow fees that should have been reflected in information and other. The Company corrected for this error by revising direct premiums and escrow fees and information and other in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2014. The impact of the revision to the Company’s title insurance and services segment included a decrease to direct premiums and escrow fees and an increase to information and other of $37.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. During 2014, the Company identified and recorded adjustments to correct for certain errors in foreign currency translation and transactions in prior periods. These adjustments resulted in an increase to other operating expenses of $5.0 million. The Company does not consider these adjustments to be material, individually or in the aggregate, to any previously issued consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates	Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the statements. Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash equivalents The Company considers cash equivalents to be all short-term investments that have an initial maturity of 90 days or less and are not restricted for statutory deposit or premium reserve requirements.
Accounts and Accrued Income Receivable	Accounts and accrued income receivable Accounts and accrued income receivable are generally due within thirty days and are recorded net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company considers accounts outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms as past due. The Company determines the allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, previous loss history, a specific customer’s ability to pay its obligations to the Company and the condition of the general economy and industry as a whole. Amounts are charged off in the period in which they are deemed to be uncollectible.
Investments	Investments Deposits with banks Deposits with banks are short-term investments with initial maturities of generally more than 90 days. Debt and equity securities Debt securities are carried at fair value and consist primarily of investments in obligations of the United States Treasury, foreign governments, various U.S. and foreign corporations, certain state and political subdivisions and mortgage-backed securities. The Company maintains investments in debt securities in accordance with certain statutory requirements for the funding of statutory premium reserves and state deposits. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the fair value of such investments totaled $110.6 million and $122.4 million, respectively. See Note 2 Statutory Restrictions on Investments and Stockholders’ Equity for additional discussion of the Company’s statutory restrictions. Equity securities are carried at fair value and consist primarily of investments in exchange traded funds, mutual funds and marketable common and preferred stocks of corporate entities. The Company classifies its publicly traded debt and equity securities as available-for-sale with unrealized gains or losses recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. See Note 14 Fair Value Measurements for additional discussion of the determination of fair value. Interest income, as well as the related amortization of premium and accretion of discount, on debt securities is recognized under the effective yield method and included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income in net investment income. Realized gains and losses on sales of debt and equity securities are determined on a first-in, first-out basis. The Company evaluates its debt and equity securities with unrealized losses on a quarterly basis for potential other-than-temporary impairments in value. If the Company intends to sell a debt security in an unrealized loss position or determines that it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell a debt security before it recovers its amortized cost basis, the debt security is other-than-temporarily impaired and it is written down to fair value with all losses recognized in earnings. As of December 31, 2016, the Company did not intend to sell any debt securities in an unrealized loss position and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell debt securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis. If the Company does not expect to recover the amortized cost basis of a debt security with declines in fair value (even if the Company does not intend to sell the debt security and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the debt security), the losses the Company considers to be the credit portion of the other-than-temporary impairment loss (“credit loss”) is recognized in earnings and the non-credit portion is recognized in other comprehensive income. The credit loss is the difference between the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis of the debt security. The cash flows expected to be collected are discounted at the rate implicit in the security immediately prior to the recognition of the other-than-temporary impairment. Expected future cash flows for debt securities are based on qualitative and quantitative factors specific to each security, including the probability of default and the estimated timing and amount of recovery. The detailed inputs used to project expected future cash flows may be different depending on the nature of the individual debt security. As a result of the Company’s security-level review, the Company recognized $0.5 million, $2.2 million and $1.7 million of other-than-temporary impairment losses considered to be credit related on its debt securities for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. It is possible that the Company could recognize additional other-than-temporary impairment losses on securities it owns at December 31, 2016 if future events or information cause it to determine that a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary. When a decline in the fair value of an equity security, including common and preferred stock, is considered to be other-than-temporary, such security is written down to its fair value. When assessing if a decline in fair value is other-than-temporary, the factors considered include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below cost, the probability that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due under the contractual terms of the security, the seniority of the securities, issuer-specific news and other developments, the financial condition and prospects of the issuer (including credit ratings), macro-economic changes (including the outlook for industry sectors, which includes government policy initiatives) and the Company’s ability and intent to hold the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery. When an equity security has been in an unrealized loss position and its fair value is less than 80% of cost for twelve consecutive months, the Company’s review of the security includes the above noted factors as well as other evidence that might exist supporting the view that the security will recover its value in the foreseeable future. If objective, substantial evidence does not indicate a likely recovery during that timeframe, the Company’s policy is that such losses are considered other-than-temporary and therefore an impairment loss is recorded. The Company did not record other-than-temporary impairment losses related to its equity securities for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. Other investments Other investments consist primarily of investments in affiliates, which are accounted for under either the equity method or the cost method of accounting, investments in real estate and notes receivable. The carrying value of investments in affiliates is written down, or impaired, to fair value when a decline in value is considered to be other-than-temporary. In making the determination as to whether an individual investment in an affiliate is impaired, the Company assesses the current and expected financial condition of each relevant entity, including, but not limited to, the anticipated ability of the entity to make its contractually required payments to the Company (with respect to debt obligations to the Company), the results of valuation work performed with respect to the entity, the entity’s anticipated ability to generate sufficient cash flows and the market conditions in the industry in which the entity is operating. The Company did not record any impairment losses related to its equity method investments for 2016 and recognized impairment losses of $2.0 million and $22.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Investments in real estate are classified as held for sale and carried at the lower of cost or fair value less estimated selling costs. Notes receivable are carried at cost less reserves for losses. Loss reserves are established for notes receivable based upon an estimate of probable losses for the individual notes. A loss reserve is established on an individual note when it is deemed probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due in accordance with the contractual terms of the note. The loss reserve is based upon the Company’s assessment of the borrower’s overall financial condition, resources and payment record; and, if appropriate, the realizable value of any collateral. These estimates consider all available evidence including the expected future cash flows, estimated fair value of collateral on secured notes, general economic conditions and trends, and other relevant factors, as appropriate. Notes are placed on non-accrual status when management determines that the collectibility of contractual amounts is not reasonably assured.
Property and Equipment	Property and equipment Buildings and furniture and equipment are initially recorded at cost and are generally depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 5 to 40 years and 1 to 15 years, respectively. Leasehold improvements are initially recorded at cost and are amortized over the lesser of the remaining term of the respective lease or the estimated useful life, using the straight-line method. Computer software is acquired or developed for internal use and for use with the Company’s products and is amortized over estimated useful lives of 1 to 15 years using the straight-line method. Software development costs, which include capitalized interest costs and certain payroll-related costs of employees directly associated with developing software, in addition to incremental payments to third parties, are capitalized from the time technological feasibility is established until the software is ready for use. Management uses estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and excluding interest) to measure the recoverability of property and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be fully recoverable. If the undiscounted cash flow analysis indicates that the carrying amount is not recoverable, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess of the carrying amount over its fair value. Impairment losses on property and equipment, which primarily related to impairments of internally developed software, were $5.2 million, $10.9 million and $1.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Title Plants and Other Indexes	Title plants and other indexes Title plants and other indexes at December 31, 2016 included title plants of $529.2 million and capitalized real estate data of $35.1 million, and at December 31, 2015 included title plants of $509.6 million and capitalized real estate data of $26.5 million. Title plants are carried at original cost, with the costs of daily maintenance (updating) charged to expense as incurred. Because properly maintained title plants have indefinite lives and do not diminish in value with the passage of time, no provision has been made for depreciation or amortization. The Company analyzes its title plants at least annually for impairment. This analysis includes, but is not limited to, the effects of obsolescence, duplication, demand and other economic factors. Capitalized real estate data is initially recorded at cost and is amortized using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 3 to 15 years.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations Amounts paid for acquisitions are allocated to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill
Goodwill Impairment	Goodwill Impairment The Company is required to perform an annual goodwill impairment assessment for each reporting unit. The Company’s four reporting units are title insurance, home warranty, property and casualty insurance and trust and other services. The Company has elected to perform this annual assessment in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or sooner if circumstances indicate possible impairment. Based on current guidance, the Company has the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine if the fair value is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of greater than 50%) less than the carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative impairment test, or may choose to forego the qualitative assessment and perform the quantitative impairment test. The qualitative factors considered in this assessment may include macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, overall financial performance as well as other relevant events and circumstances as determined by the Company. The Company evaluates the weight of each factor to determine whether it is more likely than not that impairment may exist. If the results of the qualitative assessment indicate the more likely than not threshold was not met, the Company may choose not to perform the quantitative impairment test. If, however, the more likely than not threshold is met, the Company performs the quantitative test as required and discussed below. Management’s quantitative impairment testing process includes two steps. The first step (“Step 1”) compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount. The fair value of each reporting unit is determined by using discounted cash flow analysis and market approach valuations. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, the goodwill is not considered impaired and no additional analysis is required. However, if the carrying amount is greater than the fair value, a second step (“Step 2”) must be completed to determine if the fair value of the goodwill exceeds the carrying amount of goodwill. Step 2 involves calculating an implied fair value of goodwill for each reporting unit for which Step 1 indicated impairment. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in a manner similar to the amount of goodwill calculated in a business combination, by measuring the excess of the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, as determined in Step 1, over the aggregate estimated fair values of the individual assets, liabilities and identifiable intangibles as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill exceeds the carrying value of goodwill assigned to the reporting unit, there is no impairment. If the carrying value of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess. An impairment loss cannot exceed the carrying value of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit, and the loss establishes a new basis in the goodwill. Subsequent reversal of goodwill impairment losses is not permitted. The quantitative impairment test for goodwill utilizes a variety of valuation techniques, all of which require the Company to make estimates and judgments. Fair value is determined by employing an expected present value technique, which utilizes multiple cash flow scenarios that reflect a range of possible outcomes and an appropriate discount rate. The use of comparative market multiples (the “market approach”) compares the reporting unit to other comparable companies (if such comparables are present in the marketplace) based on valuation multiples to arrive at a fair value. In assessing the fair value, the Company utilizes the results of the valuations (including the market approach to the extent comparables are available) and considers the range of fair values determined under all methods and the extent to which the fair value exceeds the carrying amount of the reporting unit. The valuation of each reporting unit includes the use of assumptions and estimates of many critical factors, including revenue growth rates and operating margins, discount rates and future market conditions, determination of market multiples and the establishment of a control premium, among others. Forecasts of future operations are based, in part, on operating results and the Company’s expectations as to future market conditions. These types of analyses contain uncertainties because they require the Company to make assumptions and to apply judgments to estimate industry economic factors and the profitability of future business strategies. However, if actual results are not consistent with the Company’s estimates and assumptions, the Company may be exposed to future impairment losses that could be material. For 2016, the Company chose to forego the qualitative assessment and performed a quantitative impairment test and, based on the results, determined that the fair values of its reporting units exceeded their carrying amounts and, therefore, no additional analysis was required. The Company chose to perform qualitative assessments for 2015 and 2014, the results of which supported the conclusion that the fair values of the Company’s reporting units were not more likely than not less than their carrying amounts and, therefore, a quantitative impairment test was not considered necessary. As a result, the Company did not record any goodwill impairment losses for 2016, 2015 or 2014.
Other Intangible Assets	Other intangible assets The Company’s finite-lived intangible assets consist of customer relationships, noncompete agreements, trademarks, internal-use software licenses and patents. These assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives ranging from 1 to 20 years and are subject to impairment assessments when there is an indication of a triggering event or abandonment. The Company’s indefinite-lived other intangible assets consist of licenses which are not amortized but rather assessed for impairment by comparing the fair values to carrying amounts at least annually, and when an indicator of potential impairment has occurred. Management uses estimated future cash flows (undiscounted and excluding interest) to measure the recoverability of intangible assets with finite lives, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. If the undiscounted cash flow analysis indicates that the carrying amount is not recoverable, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess of the carrying amount over its fair value. Management’s impairment assessment for indefinite-lived other intangible assets may involve calculating the fair value by using a discounted cash flow analysis or through a market approach valuation. If the fair value exceeds its carrying amount, the asset is not considered impaired and no additional analysis is required. However, if the carrying amount is greater than the fair value, an impairment loss is recorded equal to the excess.
Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims	Reserve for known and incurred but not reported claims The Company provides for title insurance losses by a charge to expense when the related premium revenue is recognized. The amount charged to expense is generally determined by applying a rate (the loss provision rate) to total title insurance premiums and escrow fees. The Company’s management estimates the loss provision rate at the beginning of each year and reassesses the rate quarterly to ensure that the resulting incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) loss reserve and known claims reserve included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets together reflect management’s best estimate of the total costs required to settle all IBNR and known claims. If the ending IBNR reserve is not considered adequate, an adjustment is recorded. The process of assessing the loss provision rate and the resulting IBNR reserve involves evaluation of the results of an in-house actuarial review. The Company’s in-house actuary performs a reserve analysis utilizing generally accepted actuarial methods that incorporate cumulative historical claims experience and information provided by in-house claims and operations personnel. Current economic and business trends are also reviewed and used in the reserve analysis. These include conditions in the real estate and mortgage markets, changes in residential and commercial real estate values, and changes in the levels of defaults and foreclosures that may affect claims levels and patterns of emergence, as well as any company-specific factors that may be relevant to past and future claims experience. Results from the analysis include, but are not limited to, a range of IBNR reserve estimates and a single point estimate for IBNR as of the balance sheet date. For recent policy years at early stages of development (generally the last three years), IBNR is generally estimated using a combination of expected loss rate and multiplicative loss development factor calculations. For more mature policy years, IBNR generally is estimated using multiplicative loss development factor calculations. The expected loss rate method estimates IBNR by applying an expected loss rate to total title insurance premiums and escrow fees, and adjusting for policy year maturity using estimated loss development patterns. Multiplicative loss development factor calculations estimate IBNR by applying factors derived from loss development patterns to losses realized to date. The expected loss rate and loss development patterns are based on historical experience and the relationship of the history to the applicable policy years. The Company’s management uses the IBNR point estimate from the in-house actuary’s analysis and other relevant information concerning claims to determine what it considers to be the best estimate of the total amount required for the IBNR reserve. The volume and timing of title insurance claims are subject to cyclical influences from real estate and mortgage markets. Title policies issued to lenders constitute a large portion of the Company’s title insurance volume. These policies insure lenders against losses on mortgage loans due to title defects in the collateral property. Even if an underlying title defect exists that could result in a claim, often, the lender must realize an actual loss, or at least be likely to realize an actual loss, for title insurance liability to exist. As a result, title insurance claims exposure is sensitive to lenders’ losses on mortgage loans, and is affected in turn by external factors that affect mortgage loan losses, particularly macroeconomic factors. A general decline in real estate prices can expose lenders to greater risk of losses on mortgage loans, as loan-to-value ratios increase and defaults and foreclosures increase. Title insurance claims exposure for a given policy year is also affected by the quality of mortgage loan underwriting during the corresponding origination year. The Company believes that the sensitivity of claims to external conditions in the real estate and mortgage markets is an inherent feature of title insurance’s business economics that applies broadly to the title insurance industry. Title insurance policies are long-duration contracts with the majority of the claims reported to the Company within the first few years following the issuance of the policy. Generally, 70% to 80% of claim amounts become known in the first six years of the policy life, and the majority of IBNR reserves relate to the six most recent policy years. Changes in expected ultimate losses and corresponding loss rates for recent policy years are considered likely and could result in a material adjustment to the IBNR reserves. Based on historical experience, management believes a 50 basis point change to the loss rates for recent policy years, positive or negative, is reasonably likely given the long duration nature of a title insurance policy. For example, if the expected ultimate losses for each of the last six policy years increased or decreased by 50 basis points, the resulting impact on the Company’s IBNR reserve would be an increase or decrease, as the case may be, of $110.1 million. A material change in expected ultimate losses and corresponding loss rates for older policy years is also possible, particularly for policy years with loss ratios exceeding historical norms. The estimates made by management in determining the appropriate level of IBNR reserves could ultimately prove to be materially different from actual claims experience. The Company provides for property and casualty insurance losses when the insured event occurs. The Company provides for claims losses relating to its home warranty business based on the average cost per claim as applied to the total of new claims incurred. The average cost per home warranty claim is calculated using the average of the most recent 12 months of claims experience adjusted for estimated future increases in costs.
Contingent Litigation and Regulatory Liabilities	Contingent litigation and regulatory liabilities Amounts related to contingent litigation and regulatory liabilities are accrued if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and an amount is reasonably estimable. The Company records legal fees in other operating expenses in the period incurred.
Revenues	Revenues Premiums on title policies issued directly by the Company are recognized on the effective date of the title policy and escrow fees are recorded upon close of the escrow. Premiums on property and casualty insurance policies and home warranty contracts are generally recognized ratably over the 12-month duration of the contract or policy. Revenues from title policies issued by independent agents are recorded when notice of issuance is received from the agent, which is generally when cash payment is received by the Company. Information and other revenues primarily consist of revenues generated from fees associated with title search and related reports, title and other real property records and images, other non-insured settlement services, and risk mitigation products and services. For those products and services that are delivered at a point in time and for which there is no ongoing obligation, revenue is recognized upon delivery. For those products and services that are delivered at a point in time and for which there is an ongoing obligation, and for products and services where delivery occurs over time, revenue is recognized ratably over the duration of the contract.
Premium Taxes	Premium taxes Title insurance, property and casualty insurance and home warranty companies, like other types of insurers, are generally not subject to state income or franchise taxes. However, in lieu thereof, most states impose a tax based primarily on insurance premiums written. This premium tax is reported as a separate line item in the consolidated statements of income in order to provide a more meaningful disclosure of the taxation of the Company.
Income Taxes	Income taxes The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company evaluates the need to establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets based upon the amount of existing temporary differences, the period in which they are expected to be recovered and expected levels of taxable income. A valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets is established when it is considered more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if sustaining those positions is considered more likely than not. Changes in recognition or measurement of uncertain tax positions are reflected in the period in which a change in judgment occurs. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.
Share-Based Compensation	Share-based compensation The Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The cost is recognized in the Company’s financial statements over the requisite service period of the award using the straight-line method for awards that contain only a service condition and the graded vesting method for awards that contain a performance or market condition. The share-based compensation expense recognized is based on the number of shares ultimately expected to vest, net of forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The Company’s primary means of providing share-based compensation is through the granting of restricted stock units (“RSUs”). RSUs granted generally have graded vesting and include a service condition; and for certain key employees and executives, may also include either a performance or market condition. RSUs receive dividend equivalents in the form of RSUs having the same vesting requirements as the RSUs initially granted. In addition, the Company has an employee stock purchase plan that allows eligible employees the option to purchase common stock of the Company at
Earnings Per Share	Earnings per share Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to the Company’s stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. The computation of diluted earnings per share is similar to the computation of basic earnings per share, except that the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive stock options had been exercised and RSUs were vested. The dilutive effect of stock options and unvested RSUs is computed using the treasury stock method, which assumes any proceeds that could be obtained upon the exercise of stock options and vesting of RSUs would be used to purchase common shares at the average market price for the period. The assumed proceeds include the purchase price the grantee pays, the hypothetical windfall tax benefit that the Company receives upon assumed exercise or vesting and the hypothetical average unrecognized compensation expense for the period. The Company calculates the assumed proceeds from excess tax benefits based on the “as-if” deferred tax assets calculated under share based compensation standards.
Employee Benefit Plans	Employee benefit plans The Company recognizes the overfunded or underfunded status of its funded defined benefit pension and unfunded supplemental benefit plans as an asset or liability on its consolidated balance sheets and recognizes changes in the funded status in the year in which changes occur, through accumulated other comprehensive loss. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and benefit obligation (the projected benefit obligation for pension plans and the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation for the other postretirement plans). Actuarial gains and losses and prior service costs and credits that have not been recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost previously are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Plan assets and obligations are measured annually as of December 31. See Note 13 Employee Benefit Plans for discussion of the termination of the Company’s funded defined benefit pension plans. The Company informally funds its nonqualified deferred compensation plan through tax-advantaged investments known as variable universal life insurance. The Company’s deferred compensation plan assets are included as a component of other assets and the Company’s deferred compensation plan liability is included as a component of pension costs and other retirement plans on the consolidated balance sheets. The income earned on the Company’s deferred compensation plan assets is included as a component of net investment income and the income earned by the deferred compensation plan participants is included as a component of personnel costs on the consolidated statements of income.
Foreign Currency	Foreign currency The Company operates in other countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea and various other established and emerging markets. The functional currencies of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are generally their respective local currencies. The financial statements of foreign subsidiaries with local currencies that were determined to be the functional currency are translated into U.S. dollars as follows: assets and liabilities at the exchange rate as of the balance sheet date, equity at the historical rates of exchange, and income and expense amounts at average rates prevailing throughout the period. Translation adjustments resulting from the translation of the subsidiaries’ accounts are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. For those foreign subsidiaries where the U.S. dollar has been determined to be the functional currency, non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated using historical rates, while monetary assets and liabilities are translated at current rates, with remeasurement gains and losses included in other operating expenses. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included within other operating expenses.
Reinsurance	Reinsurance The Company assumes and cedes large title insurance risks through reinsurance. Additionally, the Company’s property and casualty insurance business purchases reinsurance to limit risk associated with large losses from single events. In reinsurance arrangements, the primary insurer retains a certain amount of risk under a policy and cedes the remainder of the risk under the policy to the reinsurer. The primary insurer pays the reinsurer a premium in exchange for accepting this risk of loss. The primary insurer generally remains liable to its insured for the total risk, but is reinsured under the terms of the reinsurance agreement. The amount of premiums assumed and ceded is recorded as a component of direct premiums and escrow fees on the Company’s consolidated statements of income. The total amount of premiums assumed and ceded in connection with reinsurance was less than 1.0% of consolidated premium and escrow fees for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016. See Note 8 Reserve for Known and Incurred But Not Reported Claims for discussion of recoveries related to a large commercial title claim during the year ended December 31, 2015. Payments and recoveries on reinsured losses for the Company’s title insurance and property and casualty businesses were immaterial during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2014.
Escrow Deposits and Trust Assets	Escrow deposits and trust assets The Company administers escrow deposits and trust assets as a service to its customers. Escrow deposits totaled $6.8 billion and $6.6 billion at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, of which $2.6 billion was held at the Company’s federal savings bank subsidiary, First American Trust, FSB. The escrow deposits held at First American Trust, FSB are temporarily invested in cash and cash equivalents and debt securities, with offsetting liabilities included in deposits in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The remaining escrow deposits were held at third-party financial institutions. Trust assets held or managed by First American Trust, FSB totaled $3.2 billion and $3.0 billion at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Escrow deposits held at third-party financial institutions and trust assets are not considered assets of the Company and, therefore, are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. However, the Company could be held contingently liable for the disposition of these assets. In conducting its operations, the Company often holds customers’ assets in escrow, pending completion of real estate transactions and, as a result, the Company has ongoing programs for realizing economic benefits with various financial institutions. The results from these programs are included in the consolidated financial statements as income or a reduction in expense, as appropriate, based on the nature of the arrangement and benefit received.
Like-Kind Exchanges	Like-kind exchanges The Company facilitates tax-deferred property exchanges for customers pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code and tax-deferred reverse exchanges pursuant to Revenue Procedure 2000-37. As a facilitator and intermediary, the Company holds the proceeds from sales transactions and takes temporary title to property identified by the customer to be acquired with such proceeds. Upon the completion of each such exchange, the identified property is transferred to the customer or, if the exchange does not take place, an amount equal to the sales proceeds or, in the case of a reverse exchange, title to the property held by the Company is transferred to the customer. Like-kind exchange funds held by the Company totaled $2.0 billion and $2.8 billion at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The like-kind exchange deposits are held at third-party financial institutions and, due to the structure utilized to facilitate these transactions, the proceeds and property are not considered assets of the Company and, therefore, are not included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. All such amounts are placed in deposit accounts insured, up to applicable limits, by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company could be held contingently liable to the customer for the transfers of property, disbursements of proceeds and the returns on such proceeds.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements: In September 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance intended to simplify the accounting for adjustments made to provisional amounts recognized in a business combination and eliminates the requirement to retrospectively account for those adjustments. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and applies prospectively to adjustments made to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date of this guidance with early adoption permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In August 2015, the FASB issued updated guidance relating to the Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Announcement at the June 18, 2015 Emerging Issues Task Force meeting on the presentation and subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs associated with line-of-credit arrangements. The updated guidance allows for the deferral and presentation of debt issuance costs as an asset which may be amortized ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any related outstanding borrowings. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In May 2015, the FASB issued updated disclosure guidance related to short-duration contracts issued by insurance entities. The updated guidance is intended to increase the transparency of significant estimates made in measuring liabilities for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses and to provide additional insight into an insurance entity’s ability to underwrite and anticipate costs associated with claims. The updated guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and for interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. Except for the disclosure requirements, the adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In May 2015, the FASB issued updated guidance intended to eliminate the diversity in practice surrounding how investments measured at net asset value under the practical expedient with future redemption dates have been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. Under the updated guidance, investments for which fair value is measured at net asset value per share using the practical expedient should no longer be categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The updated guidance requires retrospective adoption for all periods presented and is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued updated guidance intended to clarify the accounting treatment for cloud computing arrangements that include software licenses. Under the updated guidance, if a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company elected to adopt the updated guidance prospectively for all arrangements entered into or materially modified after the effective date. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The financial statement line items impacted by the adoption of the updated guidance include other intangible assets, net and depreciation and amortization. See Note 6 Other Intangible Assets for further information on the Company’s internal-use software licenses. In April 2015, the FASB issued updated guidance intended to simplify, and provide consistency to, the presentation of debt issuance costs. The new standard requires that debt issuance costs be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued updated guidance which changes the analysis that a reporting entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain types of legal entities. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In June 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance intended to eliminate the diversity in practice regarding share-based payment awards that include terms which provide for a performance target that affects vesting being achieved after the requisite service period. The new standard requires that a performance target which affects vesting and could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition that affects vesting and should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Pending Accounting Pronouncements	Pending Accounting Pronouncements: In November 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance intended to reduce the diversity in practice on presenting restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance to amend the consolidation guidance on how a reporting entity that is the single decision maker of a variable interest entity should treat indirect interests in the entity held through related parties that are under common control with the reporting entity when determining whether it is the primary beneficiary of that variable interest entity. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance intended to simplify and improve the accounting for the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. The updated guidance, which eliminates the intra-entity transfers exception, requires entities to recognize the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets, other than inventory, when the transfers occur. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance intended to eliminate the diversity in practice regarding the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated statements of cash flows. In June 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance intended to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. The updated guidance replaces the current incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires the consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the new guidance on its consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance intended to simplify and improve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of such awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance intended to simplify the accounting treatment for investments that become qualified for the equity method of accounting as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company expects the adoption of this guidance to have no impact on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance that requires the rights and obligations associated with leasing arrangements be reflected on the balance sheet in order to increase transparency and comparability among organizations. Under the updated guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a right-of-use asset and a liability to make lease payments and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. While the Company is currently evaluating the impact the new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements, the Company expects the adoption of the new guidance will result in a material increase in the assets and liabilities on its consolidated balance sheets and will likely have an insignificant impact on its consolidated statements of income and statements of cash flows. In January 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance intended to enhance the reporting model for financial instruments to provide users of financial statements with more decision-useful information. In addition to making other targeted improvements to current guidance, the updated guidance also requires all equity investments, except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee, to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted in certain circumstances. While the Company expects the adoption of this guidance to impact its consolidated statements of income, the materiality of the impact will depend upon the size of, and level of volatility experienced within, the Company’s equity portfolio. In May 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance for recognizing revenue from contracts with customers to provide a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers to improve comparability within and across industries, and across capital markets. The new revenue standard contains principles that an entity will apply to determine the measurement of revenue and the timing of recognition. The underlying principle is that an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue from insurance contracts is not within the scope of this guidance. In August 2015, the FASB issued updated guidance which defers the effective date of this guidance by one year. In 2016, the FASB issued additional updates to the new guidance primarily to clarify, among other things, the implementation guidance related to principal versus agent considerations, identifying performance obligations, accounting for licenses of intellectual property, and to provide narrow-scope improvements and additional practical expedients. The updated guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption prohibited. The Company expects to adopt the new guidance under the modified retrospective approach and, based on a preliminary assessment, does not expect the new guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

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Debt and Equity Securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Gross Unrealized Losses on Investments in Debt and Equity Securities	Gross unrealized losses on investments in debt and equity securities are as follows: Less than 12 months 12 months or longer Total (in thousands) Estimated Unrealized Estimated Unrealized Estimated Unrealized December 31, 2016 Debt securities: U.S. Treasury bonds $ 111,748 $ (4,466 ) $ — $ — $ 111,748 $ (4,466 ) Municipal bonds 635,531 (26,317 ) 16,485 (349 ) 652,016 (26,666 ) Foreign government bonds 63,044 (2,371 ) 324 (68 ) 63,368 (2,439 ) Governmental agency bonds 148,112 (4,166 ) — — 148,112 (4,166 ) Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 1,295,790 (19,097 ) 432,349 (7,695 ) 1,728,139 (26,792 ) U.S. corporate debt securities 193,533 (4,560 ) 24,499 (881 ) 218,032 (5,441 ) Foreign corporate debt securities 78,658 (1,150 ) 8,154 (340 ) 86,812 (1,490 ) Total debt securities 2,526,416 (62,127 ) 481,811 (9,333 ) 3,008,227 (71,460 ) Equity securities 70,261 (1,173 ) 59,019 (6,871 ) 129,280 (8,044 ) Total $ 2,596,677 $ (63,300 ) $ 540,830 $ (16,204 ) $ 3,137,507 $ (79,504 ) December 31, 2015 Debt securities: U.S. Treasury bonds $ 105,701 $ (1,285 ) $ 1,654 $ (16 ) $ 107,355 $ (1,301 ) Municipal bonds 133,465 (733 ) 13,190 (112 ) 146,655 (845 ) Foreign government bonds 13,601 (890 ) 267 (125 ) 13,868 (1,015 ) Governmental agency bonds 191,035 (2,497 ) 18,237 (304 ) 209,272 (2,801 ) Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 1,096,301 (9,424 ) 213,020 (5,615 ) 1,309,321 (15,039 ) U.S. corporate debt securities 361,842 (11,272 ) 13,511 (1,211 ) 375,353 (12,483 ) Foreign corporate debt securities 102,801 (2,725 ) 11,246 (1,053 ) 114,047 (3,778 ) Total debt securities 2,004,746 (28,826 ) 271,125 (8,436 ) 2,275,871 (37,262 ) Equity securities 191,248 (12,068 ) 31,974 (5,904 ) 223,222 (17,972 ) Total $ 2,195,994 $ (40,894 ) $ 303,099 $ (14,340 ) $ 2,499,093 $ (55,234 )
Investments in Debt Securities	Investments in debt securities at December 31, 2016, by contractual maturities, are as follows: (in thousands) Due in one Due after Due after Due after Total U.S. Treasury bonds Amortized cost $ 47,371 $ 49,652 $ 25,047 $ 33,371 $ 155,441 Estimated fair value $ 47,366 $ 49,546 $ 24,522 $ 29,957 $ 151,391 Municipal bonds Amortized cost $ 53,718 $ 331,982 $ 236,718 $ 382,241 $ 1,004,659 Estimated fair value $ 53,763 $ 332,175 $ 234,041 $ 364,354 $ 984,333 Foreign government bonds Amortized cost $ 16,052 $ 91,789 $ 14,317 $ 19,729 $ 141,887 Estimated fair value $ 16,194 $ 91,973 $ 14,223 $ 17,658 $ 140,048 Governmental agency bonds Amortized cost $ 10,268 $ 94,031 $ 54,508 $ 38,536 $ 197,343 Estimated fair value $ 10,266 $ 92,876 $ 53,652 $ 37,074 $ 193,868 U.S. corporate debt securities Amortized cost $ 22,420 $ 303,025 $ 285,155 $ 65,083 $ 675,683 Estimated fair value $ 22,457 $ 306,154 $ 285,604 $ 64,309 $ 678,524 Foreign corporate debt securities Amortized cost $ 11,221 $ 111,626 $ 108,070 $ 9,609 $ 240,526 Estimated fair value $ 11,258 $ 112,162 $ 108,061 $ 10,045 $ 241,526 Total debt securities excluding mortgage-backed securities Amortized cost $ 161,050 $ 982,105 $ 723,815 $ 548,569 $ 2,415,539 Estimated fair value $ 161,304 $ 984,886 $ 720,103 $ 523,397 $ 2,389,690 Total mortgage-backed securities Amortized cost $ 2,187,482 Estimated fair value $ 2,163,673 Total debt securities Amortized cost $ 4,603,021 Estimated fair value $ 4,553,363
Composition of Investment Portfolio by Credit Rating Agencies	The composition of the investment portfolio at December 31, 2016, by credit rating, is as follows: A- Ratings or higher BBB+ to BBB- Ratings Non-Investment Grade Total (in thousands, except percentages) Estimated fair value Percentage Estimated fair value Percentage Estimated fair value Percentage Estimated fair value Percentage December 31, 2016 Debt securities: U.S. Treasury bonds $ 151,391 100.0 $ — — $ — — $ 151,391 100.0 Municipal bonds 912,711 92.7 57,483 5.8 14,139 1.5 984,333 100.0 Foreign government bonds 119,151 85.1 18,782 13.4 2,115 1.5 140,048 100.0 Governmental agency bonds 193,868 100.0 — — — — 193,868 100.0 Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 2,163,673 100.0 — — — — 2,163,673 100.0 U.S. corporate debt securities 240,188 35.4 215,731 31.8 222,605 32.8 678,524 100.0 Foreign corporate debt 114,125 47.2 86,605 35.9 40,796 16.9 241,526 100.0 Total debt securities 3,895,107 85.6 378,601 8.3 279,655 6.1 4,553,363 100.0 Preferred stocks — — 9,203 59.1 6,379 40.9 15,582 100.0 Total $ 3,895,107 85.2 $ 387,804 8.5 $ 286,034 6.3 $ 4,568,945 100.0
Composition of Investment Portfolio in Unrealized Loss Position by Credit Rating Agencies	The composition of the investment portfolio in an unrealized loss position at December 31, 2016, by credit rating, is as follows: A- Ratings or higher BBB+ to BBB- Ratings Non-Investment Grade Total (in thousands, except percentages) Estimated fair value Percentage Estimated fair value Percentage Estimated fair value Percentage Estimated fair value Percentage December 31, 2016 Debt securities: U.S. Treasury bonds $ 111,748 100.0 $ — — $ — — $ 111,748 100.0 Municipal bonds 609,018 93.4 37,388 5.7 5,610 0.9 652,016 100.0 Foreign government bonds 43,123 68.0 18,290 28.9 1,955 3.1 63,368 100.0 Governmental agency bonds 148,112 100.0 — — — — 148,112 100.0 Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 1,728,139 100.0 — — — — 1,728,139 100.0 U.S. corporate debt securities 79,166 36.3 95,320 43.7 43,546 20.0 218,032 100.0 Foreign corporate debt 36,787 42.4 38,209 44.0 11,816 13.6 86,812 100.0 Total debt securities 2,756,093 91.6 189,207 6.3 62,927 2.1 3,008,227 100.0 Preferred stocks — — 9,203 59.1 6,379 40.9 15,582 100.0 Total $ 2,756,093 91.1 $ 198,410 6.6 $ 69,306 2.3 $ 3,023,809 100.0
Debt Securities
Investments Classified as Available-For-Sale	Investments in debt securities, classified as available-for-sale, are as follows: Amortized Gross unrealized Estimated (in thousands) gains losses December 31, 2016 U.S. Treasury bonds $ 155,441 $ 416 $ (4,466 ) $ 151,391 Municipal bonds 1,004,659 6,340 (26,666 ) 984,333 Foreign government bonds 141,887 600 (2,439 ) 140,048 Governmental agency bonds 197,343 691 (4,166 ) 193,868 Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 2,187,482 2,983 (26,792 ) 2,163,673 U.S. corporate debt securities 675,683 8,282 (5,441 ) 678,524 Foreign corporate debt securities 240,526 2,490 (1,490 ) 241,526 $ 4,603,021 $ 21,802 $ (71,460 ) $ 4,553,363 December 31, 2015 U.S. Treasury bonds $ 130,252 $ 421 $ (1,301 ) $ 129,372 Municipal bonds 692,000 12,640 (845 ) 703,795 Foreign government bonds 129,984 1,132 (1,015 ) 130,101 Governmental agency bonds 419,869 1,023 (2,801 ) 418,091 Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 2,065,728 4,984 (15,039 ) 2,055,673 U.S. corporate debt securities 642,869 4,297 (12,483 ) 634,683 Foreign corporate debt securities 210,162 1,248 (3,778 ) 207,632 $ 4,290,864 $ 25,745 $ (37,262 ) $ 4,279,347
Equity securities
Investments Classified as Available-For-Sale	Investments in equity securities, classified as available-for-sale, are as follows: Cost Gross unrealized Estimated (in thousands) gains losses December 31, 2016 Preferred stocks $ 18,926 $ — $ (3,344 ) $ 15,582 Common stocks 367,169 26,034 (4,700 ) 388,503 $ 386,095 $ 26,034 $ (8,044 ) $ 404,085 December 31, 2015 Preferred stocks $ 18,305 $ 420 $ (3,258 ) $ 15,467 Common stocks 307,429 13,103 (14,714 ) 305,818 $ 325,734 $ 13,523 $ (17,972 ) $ 321,285

Property And Equipment (Tables)

Property And Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property and Equipment	Property and equipment consists of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 (in thousands) Land $ 27,312 $ 28,950 Buildings 253,954 259,601 Furniture and equipment 232,104 205,641 Capitalized software 558,922 499,634 1,072,292 993,826 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (638,242 ) (583,853 ) $ 434,050 $ 409,973

Goodwill (Tables)

Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Operating Segment	A summary of the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment, for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, is as follows: Title Specialty Total (in thousands) Balance as of December 31, 2014 $ 913,180 $ 46,765 $ 959,945 Acquisitions 13,430 — 13,430 Foreign currency translation (9,033 ) — (9,033 ) Balance as of December 31, 2015 917,577 46,765 964,342 Acquisitions 53,564 — 53,564 Foreign currency translation (489 ) — (489 ) Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 970,652 $ 46,765 $ 1,017,417

Other Intangible Assets (Tables

Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Intangible Assets Gross Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets	Other intangible assets consist of the following: December 31, 2016 2015 (in thousands) Finite-lived intangible assets: Customer relationships $ 118,298 $ 93,572 Noncompete agreements 30,332 26,963 Trademarks 10,097 9,341 Internal-use software licenses 16,580 — Patents 2,840 2,840 178,147 132,716 Accumulated amortization (116,133 ) (101,479 ) 62,014 31,237 Indefinite-lived intangible assets: Licenses 16,884 16,877 $ 78,898 $ 48,114
Estimated Amortization Expense for Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	Estimated amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets for the next five years is as follows: Year (in thousands) 2017 $ 19,370 2018 $ 9,928 2019 $ 7,296 2020 $ 4,944 2021 $ 3,148

Deposits (Tables)

Deposits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Deposits Liabilities Balance Sheet Reported Amounts [Abstract]
Escrow, Savings and Investment Certificate Accounts	Deposit accounts are summarized as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 (in thousands, except Escrow accounts: Interest bearing $ 1,961,488 $ 2,084,926 Non-interest bearing 673,944 494,077 2,635,432 2,579,003 Business checking and other deposits (1) 144,046 120,012 $ 2,779,478 $ 2,699,015 Weighted average interest rate: Escrow accounts 0.10 % 0.10 % (1) Business checking and other deposits primarily reflect non-interest bearing accounts.

Reserve for Known and Incurre42

Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract]
Activity in Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims	Activity in the reserve for known and incurred but not reported claims is summarized as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Balance at beginning of year $ 983,880 $ 1,011,780 $ 1,018,365 Provision related to: Current year 441,228 395,459 383,181 Prior years 47,373 95,633 66,842 488,601 491,092 450,023 Payments, net of recoveries, related to: Current year 223,735 209,845 196,656 Prior years 239,264 266,647 273,094 462,999 476,492 469,750 Other 16,381 (42,500 ) 13,142 Balance at end of year $ 1,025,863 $ 983,880 $ 1,011,780
Summary of Loss Reserves	A summary of the Company’s loss reserves is as follows: (in thousands, except percentages) December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 Known title claims $ 83,805 8.1 % $ 87,543 8.9 % Incurred but not reported claims 888,126 86.6 % 844,364 85.8 % Total title claims 971,931 94.7 % 931,907 94.7 % Non-title claims 53,932 5.3 % 51,973 5.3 % Total loss reserves $ 1,025,863 100.0 % $ 983,880 100.0 %
Summary of Incurred and Paid Claims Development Net of Reinsurance	The information about incurred and paid claims development for the years ended December 31, 2007 to 2015, is presented as supplementary information. Incurred claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance December 31, 2016 Accident Years ended December 31, Total of IBNR liabilities plus expected development on reported Cumulative number of reported Year 2007* 2008* 2009* 2010* 2011* 2012* 2013* 2014* 2015* 2016 claims claims (in thousands) 2007 $ 162,972 $ 163,649 $ 164,025 $ 163,099 $ 162,563 $ 162,380 $ 162,324 $ 162,214 $ 162,223 $ 162,217 $ — 642 2008 163,829 161,035 160,868 161,322 160,803 160,605 160,455 160,423 160,421 — 605 2009 141,154 139,580 139,663 139,266 138,936 139,090 139,191 139,216 — 605 2010 140,621 139,966 139,991 139,639 140,128 140,641 140,353 1 606 2011 148,395 149,076 149,768 149,486 149,763 149,552 10 641 2012 157,287 158,981 159,918 160,579 160,517 54 692 2013 182,858 184,419 185,244 184,826 217 762 2014 190,985 190,738 191,120 764 789 2015 221,617 225,754 2,027 867 2016 245,859 8,371 971 Total $ 1,759,835 * Amounts unaudited. Cumulative paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance Accident Years ended December 31, Year 2007* 2008* 2009* 2010* 2011* 2012* 2013* 2014* 2015* 2016 (in thousands) 2007 $ 132,426 $ 158,669 $ 161,458 $ 161,970 $ 162,235 $ 162,307 $ 162,323 $ 162,214 $ 162,223 $ 162,217 2008 131,251 155,585 158,695 160,074 160,436 160,398 160,427 160,421 160,421 2009 113,550 134,606 137,689 138,293 138,710 138,963 139,181 139,186 2010 113,513 136,770 138,978 139,486 140,136 140,886 140,302 2011 123,116 144,367 146,952 148,984 149,358 149,495 2012 130,623 153,753 157,364 159,181 159,740 2013 151,377 180,277 182,565 183,957 2014 156,536 185,686 188,117 2015 181,445 217,618 2016 205,857 Total $ 1,706,910 All outstanding liabilities before 2007, net of reinsurance 53 Liabilities for claims and claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance $ 52,978 * Amounts unaudited.
Reconciliation of the Net Incurred and Paid Claims Development Tables to the Liability for Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense	A reconciliation of the net incurred and paid claims development tables to the liability for claims and claim adjustment expense at December 31, 2016, is as follows: December 31, 2016 (in thousands) Liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance: Specialty insurance $ 52,978 Insurance lines other than short-duration: Title insurance 971,931 Unallocated claims adjustment expenses 954 972,885 Liability for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expenses $ 1,025,863
Schedule of Supplementary Information about Average Historical Claims	The following is supplementary information about average historical claims duration for the Company’s specialty insurance segment as of December 31, 2016: Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims by age, net of reinsurance (unaudited) Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Annual payout 81.9 % 15.3 % 1.5 % 0.9 % 0.3 % 0.1 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 0.0 %

Notes and Contracts Payable (Ta

Notes and Contracts Payable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Notes and Contracts Payable	December 31, 2016 2015 (in thousands, except percentages) 4.60% senior unsecured notes due November 15, 2024, effective interest rate $ 300,000 $ 300,000 4.30% senior unsecured notes due February 1, 2023, effective interest rate 250,000 250,000 Line of credit borrowings due May 14, 2019, weighted-average interest rate 160,000 — Trust deed notes with maturities through 2023, collateralized by land and buildings with net book values of $47,846 and $50,514 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, weighted-average interest rate of 5.31% and 5.34%, at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively 26,646 30,308 Other notes and contracts payable with maturities through 2032, weighted-average interest rate of 5.26% and 4.21% at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively 4,269 5,540 740,915 585,848 Unamortized discount – senior unsecured notes (655 ) (746 ) Debt issuance costs – senior unsecured notes (3,567 ) (4,050 ) $ 736,693 $ 581,052
Aggregate Annual Maturities of Notes and Contracts Payable	The aggregate annual maturities for notes and contracts payable for the next five years and thereafter, are as follows: Year Annual maturities (in thousands) 2017 $ 4,855 2018 4,229 2019 163,793 2020 3,432 2021 3,337 Thereafter 557,047 $ 736,693

Net Investment Income (Tables)

Net Investment Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Net Investment Income [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Investment Income	The components of net investment income are as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Interest: Cash equivalents and deposits with banks $ 3,989 $ 3,822 $ 4,471 Debt securities 89,920 76,822 56,373 Other investments 2,631 1,841 1,213 Loans receivable — — 3,755 Dividends on equity securities 12,684 11,751 11,961 Equity in earnings of affiliates, net 8,173 7,800 (16,545 ) Other 11,178 314 10,488 Total investment income 128,575 102,350 71,716 Investment expenses (2,441 ) (1,797 ) (675 ) Net investment income $ 126,134 $ 100,553 $ 71,041

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Tax Expenses	Income taxes are summarized as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Current: Federal $ 24,208 $ 94,036 $ 87,189 State 1,943 3,636 4,751 Foreign 10,806 10,589 812 36,957 108,261 92,752 Deferred: Federal 91,190 33,446 15,594 State 3,753 3,413 (304 ) Foreign 2,205 (1,225 ) 8,303 97,148 35,634 23,593 $ 134,105 $ 143,895 $ 116,345
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	Income taxes differ from the amounts computed by applying the federal income tax rate of 35.0%. A reconciliation of this difference is as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands, except percentages) Taxes calculated at federal rate $ 167,153 35.0 % $ 151,468 35.0 % $ 122,696 35.0 % State taxes, net of federal benefit 3,703 0.8 4,581 1.1 2,891 0.8 Change in liability for tax positions (10,512 ) (2.2 ) 1,094 0.3 412 0.1 Foreign income taxed at different rates (7,983 ) (1.7 ) (7,111 ) (1.6 ) (6,091 ) (1.7 ) Federal tax credits (12,265 ) (2.6 ) (1,710 ) (0.4 ) (2,184 ) (0.6 ) Other items, net (5,991 ) (1.2 ) (4,427 ) (1.1 ) (1,379 ) (0.4 ) $ 134,105 28.1 % $ 143,895 33.3 % $ 116,345 33.2 %
Net Deferred Tax (Liability) Assets	The primary components of temporary differences that give rise to the Company’s net deferred tax liability are as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 (in thousands) Deferred tax assets: Deferred revenue $ 11,966 $ 11,639 Employee benefits 83,100 77,994 Bad debt reserves 12,704 14,943 Loss reserves 1,974 3,062 Pension 89,726 105,398 Net operating loss carryforward 14,358 15,541 Securities 10,664 6,128 Foreign tax credit 4,086 1,769 Other 7,557 7,904 236,135 244,378 Valuation allowance (8,049 ) (6,729 ) 228,086 237,649 Deferred tax liabilities: Depreciable and amortizable assets 320,884 297,721 Claims and related salvage 121,812 40,901 Investments in affiliates 7,511 5,060 450,207 343,682 Net deferred tax liability $ 222,121 $ 106,033
Changes in Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 is as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Unrecognized tax benefits—beginning balance $ 23,800 $ 24,100 $ 47,800 Gross decreases—prior period tax positions (7,100 ) (800 ) (24,100 ) Gross increases—current period tax positions 1,400 500 400 Unrecognized tax benefits—ending balance $ 18,100 $ 23,800 $ 24,100

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share	The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands, except per share data) Numerator Net income attributable to the Company $ 342,993 $ 288,086 $ 233,534 Less: dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to unvested RSUs — 321 514 Net income allocated to common stockholders $ 342,993 $ 287,765 $ 233,020 Denominator Basic weighted-average shares 110,548 108,427 106,884 Effect of dilutive employee stock options and RSUs 608 1,399 1,804 Diluted weighted-average shares 111,156 109,826 108,688 Net income per share attributable to the Company’s stockholders Basic $ 3.10 $ 2.65 $ 2.18 Diluted $ 3.09 $ 2.62 $ 2.15

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Principal Components of Employee Benefit Plan Expenses	The principal components of employee benefit plan expenses are as follows: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Expense: Savings plan $ 33,109 $ 37,326 $ 16,333 Funded defined benefit pension plans 88,908 18,611 13,465 Unfunded supplemental benefit plans 13,613 17,373 14,614 Other plans, net 10,090 3,812 9,259 $ 145,720 $ 77,122 $ 53,671
Company's Benefit Obligations, Assets and Funded Status	The following table summarizes the benefit obligations, assets and funded status associated with the Company’s funded defined benefit pension and unfunded supplemental benefit plans: December 31, 2016 2015 Defined Unfunded Defined Unfunded (in thousands) Change in projected benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 416,416 $ 248,660 $ 450,667 $ 262,137 Service costs — 1,042 — 1,560 Interest costs 15,532 8,558 17,537 10,207 Plan amendment — — (4,775 ) — Actuarial losses (gains) 33,845 6,804 (25,583 ) (11,835 ) Benefits paid (150,685 ) (13,860 ) (21,430 ) (13,409 ) Projected benefit obligation at end of year 315,108 251,204 416,416 248,660 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 329,987 — 339,365 — Actual returns (losses) on plan assets 4,244 — (9,620 ) — Contributions 108,214 13,860 21,672 13,409 Benefits paid (150,685 ) (13,860 ) (21,430 ) (13,409 ) Fair value of plan assets at end of year 291,760 — 329,987 — Reconciliation of funded status: Unfunded status of the plans $ (23,348 ) $ (251,204 ) $ (86,429 ) $ (248,660 ) Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet: Accrued benefit liability $ (23,348 ) $ (251,204 ) $ (86,429 ) $ (248,660 ) Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss: Unrecognized net actuarial loss $ 157,659 $ 97,636 $ 202,087 $ 99,023 Unrecognized prior service credit (4,109 ) (16,607 ) (4,775 ) (20,785 ) $ 153,550 $ 81,029 $ 197,312 $ 78,238 Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year $ 315,108 $ 251,204 $ 416,416 $ 248,660
Net Periodic Cost	Net periodic cost related to the Company’s funded defined benefit pension and unfunded supplemental benefit plans includes the following components: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Expense: Service costs $ 1,042 $ 1,560 $ 1,315 Interest costs 24,090 27,744 29,180 Settlement costs 66,337 — — Expected return on plan assets (12,386 ) (21,802 ) (20,850 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss 28,282 32,645 22,587 Amortization of prior service credit (4,844 ) (4,163 ) (4,153 ) $ 102,521 $ 35,984 $ 28,079
Weighted-Average Actuarial Assumptions Used to Determine Costs and Benefit Obligations	Weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine costs for the plans for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, were as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 Funded defined benefit pension plans Discount rate 4.31 % 4.07 % Rate of return on plan assets 3.50 % 6.50 % Unfunded supplemental benefit plans Discount rate 4.33 % 4.00 % Weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations for the plans at December 31, 2016 and 2015, were as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 Funded defined benefit pension plans Discount rate 3.85 % 4.31 % Unfunded supplemental benefit plans Discount rate 4.03 % 4.33 %
Defined Benefit Pension Plans Asset Allocation	A summary of the asset allocations for the funded defined benefit pension plans is as follows: 2016 2015 Asset category Cash and cash equivalents 13.2 % 1.1 % Equities — % 57.2 % Fixed income funds 86.7 % 39.3 % Other 0.1 % 2.4 %
Benefit Payments	Benefit payments for all plans, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be made as follows: Year (in thousands) 2017 $ 35,289 2018 $ 35,765 2019 $ 35,591 2020 $ 35,518 2021 $ 36,132 Five years thereafter $ 177,899
Plan Assets at Fair Value	The following table presents the fair value of plan assets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: December 31, 2016 Estimated fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 38,424 $ 38,424 $ — $ — Fixed income funds (a) 252,962 10,376 242,586 — Other (b) 374 — — 374 $ 291,760 $ 48,800 $ 242,586 $ 374 December 31, 2015 Estimated Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,621 $ 3,621 $ — $ — Equities (c) 129,633 83,675 45,958 — Fixed income funds (a) 188,801 116,204 72,597 — Other (b) 7,932 — — 7,932 $ 329,987 $ 203,500 $ 118,555 $ 7,932 (a) Investments in passively managed index funds and actively managed mutual funds with holdings in domestic and foreign corporate bonds, foreign government bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and other fixed income instruments. These investments are valued using matrix pricing models and quoted prices of the securities in active markets. (b) Investments in a guaranteed deposit fund with holdings in insurance contracts. These investments are valued at contract value of the fund including contributions and earnings, less applicable costs and liabilities, as provided by the administrator of the fund. (c) Investments in passively managed index funds, actively managed mutual funds with holdings in domestic and international equities, and investments in domestic equities. These investments are valued at the closing price reported on the major market on which the individual securities are traded or the Net Asset Value (“NAV”) provided by the administrator of the fund.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Assets Measured on Recurring Basis	The following tables present the fair values of the Company’s assets, measured on a recurring basis, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: (in thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2016 Assets: Debt securities: U.S. Treasury bonds $ 151,391 $ — $ 151,391 $ — Municipal bonds 984,333 — 984,333 — Foreign government bonds 140,048 — 140,048 — Governmental agency bonds 193,868 — 193,868 — Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 2,163,673 — 2,163,673 — U.S. corporate debt securities 678,524 — 631,859 46,665 Foreign corporate debt securities 241,526 — 235,258 6,268 4,553,363 — 4,500,430 52,933 Equity securities: Preferred stocks 15,582 15,582 — — Common stocks 388,503 388,503 — — 404,085 404,085 — — Total assets $ 4,957,448 $ 404,085 $ 4,500,430 $ 52,933 (in thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2015 Assets: Debt securities: U.S. Treasury bonds $ 129,372 $ — $ 129,372 $ — Municipal bonds 703,795 — 703,795 — Foreign government bonds 130,101 — 130,101 — Governmental agency bonds 418,091 — 418,091 — Governmental agency mortgage-backed securities 2,055,673 — 2,055,673 — U.S. corporate debt securities 634,683 — 591,116 43,567 Foreign corporate debt securities 207,632 — 201,060 6,572 4,279,347 — 4,229,208 50,139 Equity securities: Preferred stocks 15,467 15,467 — — Common stocks 305,818 305,818 — — 321,285 321,285 — — Total assets $ 4,600,632 $ 321,285 $ 4,229,208 $ 50,139
Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Assets Measured on Recurring Basis	The following tables present a summary of the changes in the fair values of Level 3 assets measured on a recurring basis for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015: December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015 in thousands U.S. corporate debt securities Foreign corporate debt securities Total U.S. corporate debt securities Foreign corporate debt securities Non-agency mortgage-backed securities Total Fair value at beginning of period $ 43,567 $ 6,572 $ 50,139 $ — $ — $ 16,538 $ 16,538 Transfers into Level 3 9,293 2,536 11,829 — — — — Transfers out of Level 3 (17,503 ) (1,294 ) (18,797 ) — — — — Net realized and unrealized gains (losses): Included in earnings (120 ) (35 ) (155 ) (77 ) (5 ) (1,015 ) (1,097 ) Included in other comprehensive income (loss) 1,565 122 1,687 (839 ) (113 ) (589 ) (1,541 ) Purchases 27,370 3,530 30,900 47,612 7,307 — 54,919 Sales (9,037 ) (2,329 ) (11,366 ) (960 ) (381 ) (14,934 ) (16,275 ) Settlements (8,470 ) (2,834 ) (11,304 ) (2,169 ) (236 ) — (2,405 ) Fair value at end of period $ 46,665 $ 6,268 $ 52,933 $ 43,567 $ 6,572 $ — $ 50,139 Unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings for the period relating to Level 3 assets that were still held at the end of the period: Net realized investment losses $ (5 ) $ — $ (5 ) $ (75 ) $ — $ — $ (75 )
Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value	The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments not measured at fair value as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: Carrying Estimated fair value (in thousands) Amount Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2016 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,006,138 $ 1,006,138 $ 1,006,138 $ — $ — Deposits with banks $ 21,222 $ 21,176 $ 1,017 $ 20,159 $ — Notes receivable, net $ 7,799 $ 7,542 $ — $ — $ 7,542 Liabilities: Deposits $ 2,779,478 $ 2,779,478 $ 2,779,478 $ — $ — Notes and contracts payable $ 736,693 $ 734,812 $ — $ 729,658 $ 5,154 Carrying Estimated fair value (in thousands) Amount Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 December 31, 2015 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,027,321 $ 1,027,321 $ 1,027,321 $ — $ — Deposits with banks $ 23,224 $ 23,211 $ 1,103 $ 22,108 $ — Notes receivable, net $ 5,866 $ 5,791 $ — $ — $ 5,791 Liabilities: Deposits $ 2,699,015 $ 2,699,015 $ 2,699,015 $ — $ — Notes and contracts payable $ 581,052 $ 590,970 $ — $ 583,893 $ 7,077

Share-Based Compensation Plans

Share-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Expenses Associated with Share-Based Compensation Plans	The following table presents compensation expense associated with the Company’s share-based compensation plans: Year ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 (in thousands) Expense: Restricted stock units $ 31,120 $ 21,761 $ 17,197 Stock options 271 271 271 Employee stock purchase plan 2,734 2,307 1,834 $ 34,125 $ 24,339 $ 19,302
Summary of RSU Activity	The following table summarizes RSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2016: (in thousands, except weighted-average grant-date fair value) Shares Weighted-average RSUs unvested at December 31, 2015 1,354 $ 29.20 Granted during 2016 1,028 $ 36.70 Vested during 2016 (849 ) $ 30.77 Forfeited during 2016 (23 ) $ 31.68 RSUs unvested at December 31, 2016 1,510 $ 33.38
Summary of Stock Option Activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2016: (in thousands, except weighted-average Number Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Balance at December 31, 2015 132 $ 27.66 Exercised during 2016 — — Balance at December 31, 2016 132 $ 27.66 7.0 years $ 1,187 Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 132 $ 27.66 7.0 years $ 1,187 Exercisable at December 31, 2016 99 $ 27.66 7.0 years $ 890

Accumulated Other Comprehensi50

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) ("AOCI") (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table presents a summary of the changes in each component of AOCI for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014: Unrealized Foreign Pension Accumulated (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2013 $ (8,727 ) $ (3,726 ) $ (133,084 ) $ (145,537 ) Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities 31,118 — — 31,118 Change in foreign currency translation adjustment — (16,694 ) — (16,694 ) Net actuarial loss — — (109,924 ) (109,924 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss — — 22,587 22,587 Amortization of prior service credit — — (4,153 ) (4,153 ) Tax effect (11,480 ) — 34,994 23,514 Balance at December 31, 2014 10,911 (20,420 ) (189,580 ) (199,089 ) Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities (42,205 ) — — (42,205 ) Change in foreign currency translation adjustment — (36,822 ) — (36,822 ) Net actuarial gain — — 10,743 10,743 Amortization of net actuarial loss — — 32,645 32,645 Amortization of prior service credit — — (4,163 ) (4,163 ) Tax effect 14,893 — (15,002 ) (109 ) Balance at December 31, 2015 (16,401 ) (57,242 ) (165,357 ) (239,000 ) Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities (15,702 ) — — (15,702 ) Change in foreign currency translation adjustment — (6,334 ) — (6,334 ) Net actuarial loss — — (48,803 ) (48,803 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss — — 28,282 28,282 Amortization of prior service credit — — (4,844 ) (4,844 ) Settlement costs — — 66,337 66,337 Tax effect 5,343 — (15,672 ) (10,329 ) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (26,760 ) $ (63,576 ) $ (140,057 ) $ (230,393 )
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Allocated to Company and Noncontrolling Interests	Components of AOCI allocated to the Company and noncontrolling interests at December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, are as follows: Unrealized Foreign Pension Accumulated (in thousands) 2016 Allocated to the Company $ (26,767 ) $ (63,576 ) $ (140,057 ) $ (230,400 ) Allocated to noncontrolling interests 7 — — 7 Balance at December 31, 2016 $ (26,760 ) $ (63,576 ) $ (140,057 ) $ (230,393 ) 2015 Allocated to the Company $ (16,404 ) $ (57,242 ) $ (165,357 ) $ (239,003 ) Allocated to noncontrolling interests 3 — — 3 Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (16,401 ) $ (57,242 ) $ (165,357 ) $ (239,000 ) 2014 Allocated to the Company $ 10,894 $ (20,420 ) $ (189,580 ) $ (199,106 ) Allocated to noncontrolling interests 17 — — 17 Balance at December 31, 2014 $ 10,911 $ (20,420 ) $ (189,580 ) $ (199,089 )
Adjustments for Reclassification of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table presents the other comprehensive income (loss) reclassification adjustments for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014: Unrealized Foreign Pension Total (in thousands) Year ended December 31, 2016 Pretax change before reclassifications $ 2,617 $ (6,334 ) $ (48,803 ) $ (52,520 ) Reclassifications out of AOCI (18,319 ) — 89,775 71,456 Tax effect 5,343 — (15,672 ) (10,329 ) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax $ (10,359 ) $ (6,334 ) $ 25,300 $ 8,607 Year ended December 31, 2015 Pretax change before reclassifications $ (46,601 ) $ (36,822 ) $ 10,743 $ (72,680 ) Reclassifications out of AOCI 4,396 — 28,482 32,878 Tax effect 14,893 — (15,002 ) (109 ) Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax $ (27,312 ) $ (36,822 ) $ 24,223 $ (39,911 ) Year ended December 31, 2014 Pretax change before reclassifications $ 52,693 $ (16,694 ) $ (109,924 ) $ (73,925 ) Reclassifications out of AOCI (21,575 ) — 18,434 (3,141 ) Tax effect (11,480 ) — 34,994 23,514 Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax $ 19,638 $ (16,694 ) $ (56,496 ) $ (53,552 )
Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The following table presents the effect of the reclassifications out of AOCI on the respective line items in the consolidated statements of income: Amounts reclassified from AOCI Year ended December 31, Affected line items in the (in thousands) 2016 2015 2014 consolidated statements of income Unrealized gains (losses) on securities: Net realized gains (losses) on sales of securities $ 18,804 $ (2,147 ) $ 23,276 Net realized investment gains Net other-than-temporary impairment losses (485 ) (2,249 ) (1,701 ) Net realized investment gains Pretax total $ 18,319 $ (4,396 ) $ 21,575 Tax effect $ (7,007 ) $ 1,551 $ (7,959 ) Pension benefit adjustment: Amortization of net actuarial loss $ (28,282 ) $ (32,645 ) $ (22,587 ) (1) Amortization of prior service credit 4,844 4,163 4,153 (1) Settlement costs (66,337 ) — — (1) Pretax total $ (89,775 ) $ (28,482 ) $ (18,434 ) Tax effect $ 34,339 $ 10,893 $ 7,051 (1) These components of AOCI are included in the computation of net periodic cost. See Note 13 Employee Benefit Plans for additional details.

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Minimum Rental Payments	Future minimum rental payments under operating leases that have initial noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2016 are as follows: (in thousands) Year 2017 $ 80,700 2018 66,151 2019 52,667 2020 41,701 2021 27,595 Thereafter 59,983 $ 328,797

Segment Financial Information (

Segment Financial Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Selected Financial Information	Selected financial information about the Company’s operations, by segment, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, is as follows: Revenues Depreciation Equity in affiliates, net Income (loss) Assets Investments method affiliates Capital (in thousands) 2016 Title Insurance and Services $ 5,134,125 $ 93,069 $ 8,173 $ 598,872 $ 7,905,433 $ 102,925 $ 126,715 Specialty Insurance 435,844 5,593 — 40,074 551,231 — 5,631 Corporate 5,946 385 — (161,365 ) 453,410 — — Eliminations (69 ) — — — (78,297 ) — — $ 5,575,846 $ 99,047 $ 8,173 $ 477,581 $ 8,831,777 $ 102,925 $ 132,346 2015 Title Insurance and Services $ 4,788,110 $ 80,359 $ 7,800 $ 489,954 $ 7,283,180 $ 108,574 $ 122,707 Specialty Insurance 393,757 4,775 — 39,519 510,915 — 4,837 Corporate (5,955 ) 462 — (96,708 ) 444,943 — 22 Eliminations (456 ) — — — (2,323 ) — — $ 5,175,456 $ 85,596 $ 7,800 $ 432,765 $ 8,236,715 $ 108,574 $ 127,566 2014 Title Insurance and Services $ 4,304,428 $ 77,820 $ (16,545 ) $ 373,024 $ 6,753,658 $ 106,083 $ 95,949 Specialty Insurance 368,666 4,978 — 52,974 506,242 — 3,412 Corporate 6,415 2,799 — (75,438 ) 460,356 — — Eliminations (1,560 ) — — — (72,367 ) — — $ 4,677,949 $ 85,597 $ (16,545 ) $ 350,560 $ 7,647,889 $ 106,083 $ 99,361
Schedule Of Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets	Revenues from external customers allocated between domestic and foreign operations, by segment, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, are as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign (in thousands) Title Insurance and Services $ 4,830,727 $ 303,352 $ 4,480,230 $ 307,453 $ 3,977,498 $ 325,393 Specialty Insurance 435,844 — 393,757 — 368,666 — $ 5,266,571 $ 303,352 $ 4,873,987 $ 307,453 $ 4,346,164 $ 325,393 Long-lived assets allocated between domestic and foreign operations, by segment, as of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, are as follows: December 31, 2016 2015 2014 Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign (in thousands) Title Insurance and Services $ 986,718 $ 40,161 $ 933,829 $ 35,375 $ 890,063 $ 46,514 Specialty Insurance 55,045 — 51,920 — 50,611 — $ 1,041,763 $ 40,161 $ 985,749 $ 35,375 $ 940,674 $ 46,514

Quarterly Financial Data (Table

Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data	Quarter Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2016 Revenues $ 1,201,712 $ 1,361,533 $ 1,508,344 $ 1,504,257 Income before income taxes $ 75,592 $ 153,607 $ 166,931 $ 81,451 Net income $ 52,672 $ 102,451 $ 107,392 $ 80,961 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests $ 171 $ 302 $ 72 $ (62 ) Net income attributable to the Company $ 52,501 $ 102,149 $ 107,320 $ 81,023 Net income per share attributable to the Company’s stockholders (1): Basic $ 0.48 $ 0.92 $ 0.97 $ 0.73 Diluted $ 0.47 $ 0.92 $ 0.96 $ 0.73 (1) Net income per share attributable to the Company’s stockholders for the four quarters of each fiscal year may not sum to the total for the fiscal year because of the different number of shares outstanding during each period. Quarter Ended March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31 (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2015 Revenues $ 1,111,084 $ 1,323,789 $ 1,383,915 $ 1,356,668 Income before income taxes $ 58,948 $ 141,622 $ 115,396 $ 116,799 Net income $ 37,796 $ 93,579 $ 75,759 $ 81,736 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests $ 164 $ 232 $ 217 $ 171 Net income attributable to the Company $ 37,632 $ 93,347 $ 75,542 $ 81,565 Net income per share attributable to the Company’s stockholders (1): Basic $ 0.35 $ 0.86 $ 0.69 $ 0.75 Diluted $ 0.34 $ 0.85 $ 0.69 $ 0.74 (1) Net income per share attributable to the Company’s stockholders for the four quarters of each fiscal year may not sum to the total for the fiscal year because of the different number of shares outstanding during each period.

Basis of Presentation and Sig54

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)State	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of states company issues title insurance policies | State	49
Number of states company licensed to issue property and casualty insurance policies | State	50
Number of states company issues property and casualty policies | State	47
Number of states company issues home warranty contracts | State	39
Retained earnings	$ 1,046,822,000	$ 838,149,000
Title plants and other indexes	564,309,000	536,101,000
Deferred income tax liabilities	242,158,000	128,053,000
Other investments	162,029,000	166,413,000
Direct premiums and escrow fees	2,416,039,000	2,310,047,000	$ 2,052,242,000
Agent premiums	2,286,630,000	2,098,265,000	1,867,402,000
Personnel costs	1,756,633,000	1,594,935,000	1,435,628,000
Premiums retained by agents	1,801,571,000	1,656,722,000	1,472,066,000
Other operating expenses	853,841,000	820,969,000	807,634,000
Information and other	723,990,000	673,138,000	657,197,000
Fair value of investments in debt securities for funding of statutory premium reserves and state deposits	110,600,000	122,400,000
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses	500,000	2,200,000	1,700,000
Impairment losses on equity method investments in affiliates	0	2,000,000	22,500,000
Impairment losses on property and equipment primarily related to impairments of internally developed software	5,200,000	10,900,000	1,200,000
Title plants	529,200,000	509,600,000
Capitalized real estate data	$ 35,100,000	26,500,000
Assessment to determine fair value	50.00%
Goodwill impairment losses	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Change in basis points to one or more loss rate	0.50%
Increase (decrease) in IBNR reserve if the expected ultimate losses for each of the last six policy years increase or decrease by 50 basis points	$ 110,100,000
Total premiums assumed and ceded in connection with reinsurance percentage less than premium and escrow fees	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%
Escrow deposits	$ 6,800,000,000	$ 6,600,000,000
Like-kind exchange funds	2,000,000,000	2,800,000,000
First American Trust
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Escrow deposits	2,600,000,000	2,600,000,000
Assets held-in-trust	$ 3,200,000,000	3,000,000,000
Incentive Compensation Plan
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Employee stock purchase plan percentage of purchase price on closing price	85.00%
Employee stock purchase plan percentage of discount purchase price on closing price	15.00%
Leasehold Improvements
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Leasehold improvements, estimated useful lives	Initially recorded at cost and are amortized over the lesser of the remaining term of the respective lease or the estimated useful life, using the straight-line method.
Minimum
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Capitalized real estate estimated useful lives, years	3 years
Other intangible assets estimated useful lives, years	1 year
Percentage of claim amounts known in the first few years of the policy life	70.00%
Minimum | Buildings
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives, years	5 years
Minimum | Furniture and Equipment
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives, years	1 year
Minimum | Capitalized Software Costs
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives, years	1 year
Maximum
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Capitalized real estate estimated useful lives, years	15 years
Other intangible assets estimated useful lives, years	20 years
Percentage of claim amounts known in the first few years of the policy life	80.00%
Maximum | Buildings
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives, years	40 years
Maximum | Furniture and Equipment
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives, years	15 years
Maximum | Capitalized Software Costs
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, estimated useful lives, years	15 years
Equity securities
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Unrealized loss position percentage of cost	80.00%
Unrealized loss position period	12 months
Restatement Adjustment
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Retained earnings	$ (8,500,000)
Title plants and other indexes	(18,800,000)
Deferred income tax liabilities	(5,100,000)
Other investments	$ 5,200,000
Restatement Adjustment | Compensating Errors
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Other operating expenses			5,000,000
Restatement Adjustment | Title Insurance and Services | Closing Protection Letters And Temporary Labor Costs
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Direct premiums and escrow fees			(25,800,000)
Agent premiums			25,800,000
Personnel costs			23,900,000
Premiums retained by agents			1,200,000
Other operating expenses			(25,100,000)
Restatement Adjustment | Title Insurance and Services | Certain Non Risk Revenues
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Direct premiums and escrow fees			(37,200,000)
Information and other			37,200,000
Restatement Adjustment | Specialty Insurance | Closing Protection Letters And Temporary Labor Costs
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Personnel costs			1,000,000
Other operating expenses			$ (1,000,000)
California
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Policy liability percentage	63.00%

Statutory Restrictions on Inv55

Statutory Restrictions on Investments and Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Investments on deposit with state treasurers	$ 125.8	$ 127.1
Dividends, loans and advances available to parent from subsidiaries	761.8
Differences in state prescribed or permitted practices to NAIC Statutory Accounting	69.6	61.7
FATICO
Statutory Accounting Practices [Line Items]
Statutory surplus maintained by insurance subsidiary	1,200	1,100
Statutory net income of insurance subsidiary	150	191.8	$ 393.1
Permitted accounting practice	$ 145.7	$ 58.9

Debt and Equity Securities (Inv

Debt and Equity Securities (Investments in Debt Securities, Classified as Available-For-Sale) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	$ 4,603,021	$ 4,290,864
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized gains	21,802	25,745
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized losses	(71,460)	(37,262)
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	4,553,363	4,279,347
U.S. Treasury Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	155,441	130,252
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized gains	416	421
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized losses	(4,466)	(1,301)
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	151,391	129,372
Municipal Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	1,004,659	692,000
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized gains	6,340	12,640
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized losses	(26,666)	(845)
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	984,333	703,795
Foreign Government Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	141,887	129,984
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized gains	600	1,132
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized losses	(2,439)	(1,015)
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	140,048	130,101
Governmental Agency Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	197,343	419,869
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized gains	691	1,023
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized losses	(4,166)	(2,801)
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	193,868	418,091
Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	2,187,482	2,065,728
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized gains	2,983	4,984
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized losses	(26,792)	(15,039)
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	2,163,673	2,055,673
U.S. Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	675,683	642,869
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized gains	8,282	4,297
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized losses	(5,441)	(12,483)
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	678,524	634,683
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	240,526	210,162
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized gains	2,490	1,248
Debt Securities, Gross unrealized losses	(1,490)	(3,778)
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 241,526	$ 207,632

Debt and Equity Securities (I57

Debt and Equity Securities (Investments in Equity Securities, Classified as Available-For-Sale) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Equity securities, Amortized Cost	$ 386,095	$ 325,734
Equity securities, Gross unrealized gains	26,034	13,523
Equity securities, Gross unrealized losses	(8,044)	(17,972)
Equity securities	404,085	321,285
Preferred stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Equity securities, Amortized Cost	18,926	18,305
Equity securities, Gross unrealized gains	0	420
Equity securities, Gross unrealized losses	(3,344)	(3,258)
Equity securities	15,582	15,467
Common stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Equity securities, Amortized Cost	367,169	307,429
Equity securities, Gross unrealized gains	26,034	13,103
Equity securities, Gross unrealized losses	(4,700)	(14,714)
Equity securities	$ 388,503	$ 305,818

Debt and Equity Securities (Nar

Debt and Equity Securities (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Realized gains on sales of securities	$ 30,700	$ 8,700	$ 34,100
Realized losses on sales of securities	9,700	10,000	$ 9,100
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	4,553,363	4,279,347
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	3,137,507	2,499,093
Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	3,008,227	$ 2,275,871
Bank Loans
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	149,900
Bank Loans | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	12,000
Emerging Market Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	60,900
Emerging Market Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	38,000
Non-Investment Grade
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	279,655
Non-Investment Grade | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	62,927
Non-Investment Grade | Bank Loans
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	138,700
Non-Investment Grade | High Yield Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	118,000
Non-Investment Grade | High Yield Corporate Debt Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	39,200
Non-Investment Grade | Emerging Market Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	8,800
Non-Investment Grade | Emerging Market Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 6,100

Debt and Equity Securities (Gro

Debt and Equity Securities (Gross Unrealized Losses on Investments in Debt and Equity Securities) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	$ 2,596,677	$ 2,195,994
Unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(63,300)	(40,894)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or longer	540,830	303,099
Unrealized losses, 12 months or longer	(16,204)	(14,340)
Estimated fair value, Total	3,137,507	2,499,093
Unrealized losses, Total	(79,504)	(55,234)
Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	2,526,416	2,004,746
Unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(62,127)	(28,826)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or longer	481,811	271,125
Unrealized losses, 12 months or longer	(9,333)	(8,436)
Estimated fair value, Total	3,008,227	2,275,871
Unrealized losses, Total	(71,460)	(37,262)
Debt Securities | U.S. Treasury Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	111,748	105,701
Unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(4,466)	(1,285)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or longer	0	1,654
Unrealized losses, 12 months or longer	0	(16)
Estimated fair value, Total	111,748	107,355
Unrealized losses, Total	(4,466)	(1,301)
Debt Securities | Municipal Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	635,531	133,465
Unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(26,317)	(733)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or longer	16,485	13,190
Unrealized losses, 12 months or longer	(349)	(112)
Estimated fair value, Total	652,016	146,655
Unrealized losses, Total	(26,666)	(845)
Debt Securities | Foreign Government Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	63,044	13,601
Unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(2,371)	(890)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or longer	324	267
Unrealized losses, 12 months or longer	(68)	(125)
Estimated fair value, Total	63,368	13,868
Unrealized losses, Total	(2,439)	(1,015)
Debt Securities | Governmental Agency Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	148,112	191,035
Unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(4,166)	(2,497)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or longer	0	18,237
Unrealized losses, 12 months or longer	0	(304)
Estimated fair value, Total	148,112	209,272
Unrealized losses, Total	(4,166)	(2,801)
Debt Securities | Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	1,295,790	1,096,301
Unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(19,097)	(9,424)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or longer	432,349	213,020
Unrealized losses, 12 months or longer	(7,695)	(5,615)
Estimated fair value, Total	1,728,139	1,309,321
Unrealized losses, Total	(26,792)	(15,039)
Debt Securities | U.S. Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	193,533	361,842
Unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(4,560)	(11,272)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or longer	24,499	13,511
Unrealized losses, 12 months or longer	(881)	(1,211)
Estimated fair value, Total	218,032	375,353
Unrealized losses, Total	(5,441)	(12,483)
Debt Securities | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	78,658	102,801
Unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(1,150)	(2,725)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or longer	8,154	11,246
Unrealized losses, 12 months or longer	(340)	(1,053)
Estimated fair value, Total	86,812	114,047
Unrealized losses, Total	(1,490)	(3,778)
Equity securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	70,261	191,248
Unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(1,173)	(12,068)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or longer	59,019	31,974
Unrealized losses, 12 months or longer	(6,871)	(5,904)
Estimated fair value, Total	129,280	223,222
Unrealized losses, Total	$ (8,044)	$ (17,972)

Debt and Equity Securities (I60

Debt and Equity Securities (Investments in Debt Securities) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	$ 4,603,021	$ 4,290,864
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	4,553,363	4,279,347
U.S. Treasury Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost, Due in one year or less	47,371
Amortized cost, Due after one through five years	49,652
Amortized cost, Due after five through ten years	25,047
Amortized cost, Due after ten years	33,371
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	155,441	130,252
Estimated fair value, Due in one year or less	47,366
Estimated fair value, Due after one through five years	49,546
Estimated fair value, Due after five through ten years	24,522
Estimated fair value, Due after ten years	29,957
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	151,391	129,372
Municipal Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost, Due in one year or less	53,718
Amortized cost, Due after one through five years	331,982
Amortized cost, Due after five through ten years	236,718
Amortized cost, Due after ten years	382,241
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	1,004,659	692,000
Estimated fair value, Due in one year or less	53,763
Estimated fair value, Due after one through five years	332,175
Estimated fair value, Due after five through ten years	234,041
Estimated fair value, Due after ten years	364,354
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	984,333	703,795
Foreign Government Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost, Due in one year or less	16,052
Amortized cost, Due after one through five years	91,789
Amortized cost, Due after five through ten years	14,317
Amortized cost, Due after ten years	19,729
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	141,887	129,984
Estimated fair value, Due in one year or less	16,194
Estimated fair value, Due after one through five years	91,973
Estimated fair value, Due after five through ten years	14,223
Estimated fair value, Due after ten years	17,658
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	140,048	130,101
Governmental Agency Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost, Due in one year or less	10,268
Amortized cost, Due after one through five years	94,031
Amortized cost, Due after five through ten years	54,508
Amortized cost, Due after ten years	38,536
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	197,343	419,869
Estimated fair value, Due in one year or less	10,266
Estimated fair value, Due after one through five years	92,876
Estimated fair value, Due after five through ten years	53,652
Estimated fair value, Due after ten years	37,074
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	193,868	418,091
U.S. Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost, Due in one year or less	22,420
Amortized cost, Due after one through five years	303,025
Amortized cost, Due after five through ten years	285,155
Amortized cost, Due after ten years	65,083
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	675,683	642,869
Estimated fair value, Due in one year or less	22,457
Estimated fair value, Due after one through five years	306,154
Estimated fair value, Due after five through ten years	285,604
Estimated fair value, Due after ten years	64,309
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	678,524	634,683
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost, Due in one year or less	11,221
Amortized cost, Due after one through five years	111,626
Amortized cost, Due after five through ten years	108,070
Amortized cost, Due after ten years	9,609
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	240,526	210,162
Estimated fair value, Due in one year or less	11,258
Estimated fair value, Due after one through five years	112,162
Estimated fair value, Due after five through ten years	108,061
Estimated fair value, Due after ten years	10,045
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	241,526	$ 207,632
Debt Securities Excluding Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost, Due in one year or less	161,050
Amortized cost, Due after one through five years	982,105
Amortized cost, Due after five through ten years	723,815
Amortized cost, Due after ten years	548,569
Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	2,415,539
Estimated fair value, Due in one year or less	161,304
Estimated fair value, Due after one through five years	984,886
Estimated fair value, Due after five through ten years	720,103
Estimated fair value, Due after ten years	523,397
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	2,389,690
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost	2,187,482
Estimated fair value	$ 2,163,673

Debt and Equity Securities (Com

Debt and Equity Securities (Composition of Investment Portfolio by Credit Rating Agencies) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 4,553,363	$ 4,279,347
Equity securities	$ 404,085	321,285
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	100.00%
Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	100.00%
U.S. Treasury Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 151,391	129,372
U.S. Treasury Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	100.00%
Municipal Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 984,333	703,795
Municipal Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	100.00%
Foreign Government Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 140,048	130,101
Foreign Government Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	100.00%
Governmental Agency Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 193,868	418,091
Governmental Agency Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	100.00%
Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 2,163,673	2,055,673
Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	100.00%
U.S. Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 678,524	634,683
U.S. Corporate Debt Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	100.00%
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 241,526	207,632
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	100.00%
Preferred stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Equity securities	$ 15,582	$ 15,467
Preferred stocks | Equity securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	100.00%
Available For Sale Securities Excluding Common Stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Total	$ 4,568,945
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 3,895,107
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	85.20%
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	85.60%
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | U.S. Treasury Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 151,391
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | U.S. Treasury Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	100.00%
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Municipal Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 912,711
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Municipal Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	92.70%
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Foreign Government Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 119,151
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Foreign Government Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	85.10%
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Governmental Agency Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 193,868
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Governmental Agency Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	100.00%
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 2,163,673
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	100.00%
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | U.S. Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 240,188
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | U.S. Corporate Debt Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	35.40%
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 114,125
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	47.20%
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Preferred stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Equity securities	$ 0
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Preferred stocks | Equity securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	0.00%
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 378,601
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	8.50%
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	8.30%
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | U.S. Treasury Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 0
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | U.S. Treasury Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	0.00%
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Municipal Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 57,483
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Municipal Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	5.80%
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Foreign Government Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 18,782
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Foreign Government Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	13.40%
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Governmental Agency Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 0
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Governmental Agency Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	0.00%
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 0
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	0.00%
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | U.S. Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 215,731
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | U.S. Corporate Debt Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	31.80%
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 86,605
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	35.90%
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Preferred stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Equity securities	$ 9,203
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Preferred stocks | Equity securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	59.10%
Investment Grade | Available For Sale Securities Excluding Common Stocks | A- Rating or Higher
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Total	$ 3,895,107
Investment Grade | Available For Sale Securities Excluding Common Stocks | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Total	387,804
Non-Investment Grade
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 279,655
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	6.30%
Non-Investment Grade | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	6.10%
Non-Investment Grade | U.S. Treasury Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 0
Non-Investment Grade | U.S. Treasury Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	0.00%
Non-Investment Grade | Municipal Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 14,139
Non-Investment Grade | Municipal Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	1.50%
Non-Investment Grade | Foreign Government Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 2,115
Non-Investment Grade | Foreign Government Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	1.50%
Non-Investment Grade | Governmental Agency Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 0
Non-Investment Grade | Governmental Agency Bonds | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	0.00%
Non-Investment Grade | Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 0
Non-Investment Grade | Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	0.00%
Non-Investment Grade | U.S. Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 222,605
Non-Investment Grade | U.S. Corporate Debt Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	32.80%
Non-Investment Grade | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	$ 40,796
Non-Investment Grade | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities | Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	16.90%
Non-Investment Grade | Preferred stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Equity securities	$ 6,379
Non-Investment Grade | Preferred stocks | Equity securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investment portfolio by credit rating agencies	40.90%
Non-Investment Grade | Available For Sale Securities Excluding Common Stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Total	$ 286,034

Debt and Equity Securities (C62

Debt and Equity Securities (Composition of Investment Portfolio in Unrealized Loss Position by Credit Rating Agencies) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 3,137,507	$ 2,499,093
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	100.00%
Available For Sale Securities Excluding Common Stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 3,023,809
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	91.10%
Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Available For Sale Securities Excluding Common Stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 2,756,093
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	6.60%
Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Available For Sale Securities Excluding Common Stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 198,410
Non-Investment Grade
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	2.30%
Non-Investment Grade | Available For Sale Securities Excluding Common Stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 69,306
Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 3,008,227	2,275,871
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	100.00%
Debt Securities | U.S. Treasury Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 111,748	107,355
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	100.00%
Debt Securities | Municipal Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 652,016	146,655
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	100.00%
Debt Securities | Foreign Government Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 63,368	13,868
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	100.00%
Debt Securities | Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 1,728,139	1,309,321
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	100.00%
Debt Securities | Governmental Agency Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 148,112	209,272
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	100.00%
Debt Securities | U.S. Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 218,032	375,353
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	100.00%
Debt Securities | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 86,812	114,047
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	100.00%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 2,756,093
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	91.60%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | U.S. Treasury Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 111,748
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	100.00%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Municipal Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 609,018
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	93.40%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Foreign Government Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 43,123
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	68.00%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 1,728,139
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	100.00%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Governmental Agency Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 148,112
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	100.00%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | U.S. Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 79,166
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	36.30%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 36,787
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	42.40%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 189,207
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	6.30%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | U.S. Treasury Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 0
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	0.00%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Municipal Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 37,388
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	5.70%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Foreign Government Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 18,290
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	28.90%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 0
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	0.00%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Governmental Agency Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 0
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	0.00%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | U.S. Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 95,320
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	43.70%
Debt Securities | Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 38,209
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	44.00%
Debt Securities | Non-Investment Grade
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 62,927
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	2.10%
Debt Securities | Non-Investment Grade | U.S. Treasury Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 0
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	0.00%
Debt Securities | Non-Investment Grade | Municipal Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 5,610
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	0.90%
Debt Securities | Non-Investment Grade | Foreign Government Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 1,955
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	3.10%
Debt Securities | Non-Investment Grade | Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 0
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	0.00%
Debt Securities | Non-Investment Grade | Governmental Agency Bonds
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 0
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	0.00%
Debt Securities | Non-Investment Grade | U.S. Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 43,546
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	20.00%
Debt Securities | Non-Investment Grade | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 11,816
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	13.60%
Equity securities
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 129,280	$ 223,222
Equity securities | Preferred stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 15,582
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	100.00%
Equity securities | Investment Grade | A- Rating or Higher | Preferred stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 0
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	0.00%
Equity securities | Investment Grade | BBB+ to BBB- Ratings | Preferred stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 9,203
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	59.10%
Equity securities | Non-Investment Grade | Preferred stocks
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities [Line Items]
Estimated fair value, Unrealized loss position	$ 6,379
Percentage of investments in unrealized loss position	40.90%

Property and Equipment (Schedul

Property and Equipment (Schedule of Property and Equipment) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Land	$ 27,312	$ 28,950
Buildings	253,954	259,601
Furniture and equipment	232,104	205,641
Capitalized software	558,922	499,634
Property and equipment, Gross	1,072,292	993,826
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(638,242)	(583,853)
Property and equipment, Total	$ 434,050	$ 409,973

Goodwill (Carrying Amount of Go

Goodwill (Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Operating Segment) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 964,342	$ 959,945
Acquisitions	53,564	13,430
Foreign currency translation	(489)	(9,033)
Ending balance	1,017,417	964,342
Title Insurance and Services
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	917,577	913,180
Acquisitions	53,564	13,430
Foreign currency translation	(489)	(9,033)
Ending balance	970,652	917,577
Specialty Insurance
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	46,765	46,765
Acquisitions	0	0
Foreign currency translation	0	0
Ending balance	$ 46,765	$ 46,765

Other Intangible Assets (Schedu

Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Other Intangible Assets) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]
Customer relationships	$ 118,298	$ 93,572
Noncompete agreements	30,332	26,963
Trademarks	10,097	9,341
Internal-use software licenses	16,580	0
Patents	2,840	2,840
Finite-lived intangible assets, gross	178,147	132,716
Accumulated amortization	(116,133)	(101,479)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net	62,014	31,237
Licenses	16,884	16,877
Other intangibles assets, net	$ 78,898	$ 48,114

Other Intangible Assets (Narrat

Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 15.4	$ 9.3	$ 12.6

Other Intangible Assets (Estima

Other Intangible Assets (Estimated Amortization Expense for Finite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Intangible Assets Net Excluding Goodwill [Abstract]
2,017	$ 19,370
2,018	9,928
2,019	7,296
2,020	4,944
2,021	$ 3,148

Deposits (Escrow, Savings and I

Deposits (Escrow, Savings and Investment Certificate Accounts) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Banking And Thrift [Abstract]
Interest bearing		$ 1,961,488	$ 2,084,926
Non-interest bearing		673,944	494,077
Escrow accounts		2,635,432	2,579,003
Business checking and other deposits	[1]	144,046	120,012
Deposits, Total		$ 2,779,478	$ 2,699,015
Weighted average interest rate, Escrow accounts		0.10%	0.10%
[1]	Business checking and other deposits primarily reflect non-interest bearing accounts.

Reserve for Known and Incurre69

Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims (Activity in Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 983,880	$ 1,011,780	$ 1,018,365
Provision related to current year	441,228	395,459	383,181
Provision related to prior years	47,373	95,633	66,842
Total Provision	488,601	491,092	450,023
Payments, net of recoveries, related to: Current year	223,735	209,845	196,656
Payments, net of recoveries, related to: Prior years	239,264	266,647	273,094
Total Payments, net of recoveries	462,999	476,492	469,750
Other	16,381	(42,500)	13,142
Balance at end of year	$ 1,025,863	$ 983,880	$ 1,011,780

Reserve for Known and Incurre70

Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reserve For Known And Incurred But Not Reported Claims [Line Items]
Payments, net of recoveries, related to: Current year	$ 223,735	$ 209,845	$ 196,656
Payments, net of recoveries, related to: Prior years	$ 239,264	266,647	$ 273,094
Recoveries on reinsured losses related to large commercial title claim		$ 23,800
Provision for title loss, percentage of title premiums and escrow fees	5.50%	6.60%	7.10%
Ultimate loss rate	4.50%	4.20%	5.30%
Estimated increase in loss reserve for prior policy years	$ 42,600	$ 93,100	$ 64,100
Ultimate loss in excess	2,500
IBNR reserve	888,126	$ 844,364
Reasonable estimates of IBNR reserve range limit maximum	50,200
Reasonable estimates of IBNR reserve range limit minimum	$ 169,600
Projected ultimate loss ratio percentage	4.50%	4.10%	4.80%
Domestic Commercial Policies
Reserve For Known And Incurred But Not Reported Claims [Line Items]
Estimated increase in loss reserve for prior policy years			$ 41,400
Minimum
Reserve For Known And Incurred But Not Reported Claims [Line Items]
IBNR reserve	$ 718,500
Maximum
Reserve For Known And Incurred But Not Reported Claims [Line Items]
IBNR reserve	938,300
Specialty Insurance
Reserve For Known And Incurred But Not Reported Claims [Line Items]
Payments, net of recoveries, related to: Current year	211,300	$ 198,600	174,400
Payments, net of recoveries, related to: Prior years	$ 41,400	$ 23,100	$ 23,200

Reserve for Known and Incurre71

Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims (Summary of Loss Reserves) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Insurance [Abstract]
Known title claims, amount	$ 83,805	$ 87,543
Incurred but not reported claims	888,126	844,364
Total title claims, amount	971,931	931,907
Non-title claims, amount	53,932	51,973
Total loss reserves, amount	$ 1,025,863	$ 983,880	$ 1,011,780	$ 1,018,365
Known title claims, percent	8.10%	8.90%
Incurred but not reported claims, percent	86.60%	85.80%
Total title claims, percent	94.70%	94.70%
Non-title claims, percent	5.30%	5.30%
Total loss reserves, percent	100.00%	100.00%

Reserve for Known and Incurre72

Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims - Summary of Incurred and Paid Claims Development Net of Reinsurance (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)Claim	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)	[1]	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	[1]	Dec. 31, 2013USD ($)	[1]	Dec. 31, 2012USD ($)	[1]	Dec. 31, 2011USD ($)	[1]	Dec. 31, 2010USD ($)	[1]	Dec. 31, 2009USD ($)	[1]	Dec. 31, 2008USD ($)	[1]	Dec. 31, 2007USD ($)	[1]
Claims Development [Line Items]
Incurred claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	$ 1,759,835
Cumulative paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	1,706,910
All outstanding liabilities before 2007, net of reinsurance	53
Liabilities for claims and claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	52,978
Accident Year 2007 [Member]
Claims Development [Line Items]
Incurred claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	162,217	$ 162,223		$ 162,214		$ 162,324		$ 162,380		$ 162,563		$ 163,099		$ 164,025		$ 163,649		$ 162,972
Total of IBNR liabilities plus expected development on reported	$ 0
Cumulative number of reported | Claim	642
Cumulative paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	$ 162,217	162,223		162,214		162,323		162,307		162,235		161,970		161,458		158,669		$ 132,426
Accident Year 2008 [Member]
Claims Development [Line Items]
Incurred claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	160,421	160,423		160,455		160,605		160,803		161,322		160,868		161,035		163,829
Total of IBNR liabilities plus expected development on reported	$ 0
Cumulative number of reported | Claim	605
Cumulative paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	$ 160,421	160,421		160,427		160,398		160,436		160,074		158,695		155,585		$ 131,251
Accident Year 2009 [Member]
Claims Development [Line Items]
Incurred claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	139,216	139,191		139,090		138,936		139,266		139,663		139,580		141,154
Total of IBNR liabilities plus expected development on reported	$ 0
Cumulative number of reported | Claim	605
Cumulative paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	$ 139,186	139,181		138,963		138,710		138,293		137,689		134,606		$ 113,550
Accident Year 2010 [Member]
Claims Development [Line Items]
Incurred claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	140,353	140,641		140,128		139,639		139,991		139,966		140,621
Total of IBNR liabilities plus expected development on reported	$ 1
Cumulative number of reported | Claim	606
Cumulative paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	$ 140,302	140,886		140,136		139,486		138,978		136,770		$ 113,513
Accident Year 2011 [Member]
Claims Development [Line Items]
Incurred claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	149,552	149,763		149,486		149,768		149,076		148,395
Total of IBNR liabilities plus expected development on reported	$ 10
Cumulative number of reported | Claim	641
Cumulative paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	$ 149,495	149,358		148,984		146,952		144,367		$ 123,116
Accident Year 2012 [Member]
Claims Development [Line Items]
Incurred claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	160,517	160,579		159,918		158,981		157,287
Total of IBNR liabilities plus expected development on reported	$ 54
Cumulative number of reported | Claim	692
Cumulative paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	$ 159,740	159,181		157,364		153,753		$ 130,623
Accident Year 2013 [Member]
Claims Development [Line Items]
Incurred claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	184,826	185,244		184,419		182,858
Total of IBNR liabilities plus expected development on reported	$ 217
Cumulative number of reported | Claim	762
Cumulative paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	$ 183,957	182,565		180,277		$ 151,377
Accident Year 2014 [Member]
Claims Development [Line Items]
Incurred claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	191,120	190,738		190,985
Total of IBNR liabilities plus expected development on reported	$ 764
Cumulative number of reported | Claim	789
Cumulative paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	$ 188,117	185,686		$ 156,536
Accident Year 2015 [Member]
Claims Development [Line Items]
Incurred claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	225,754	221,617
Total of IBNR liabilities plus expected development on reported	$ 2,027
Cumulative number of reported | Claim	867
Cumulative paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	$ 217,618	$ 181,445
Accident Year 2016 [Member]
Claims Development [Line Items]
Incurred claims and allocated claims adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	245,859
Total of IBNR liabilities plus expected development on reported	$ 8,371
Cumulative number of reported | Claim	971
Cumulative paid claims and allocated claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	$ 205,857
[1]	Amounts unaudited.

Reserve for Known and Incurre73

Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims - Reconciliation of the Net Incurred and Paid Claims Development Tables to the Liability for Claims and Claim Adjustment Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Shortduration Insurance Contracts Liability For Unpaid Claims And Allocated Claim Adjustment Expense Net [Abstract]
Liability for unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance	$ 52,978
Title insurance	971,931	$ 931,907
Unallocated claims adjustment expenses	954
Liability for unpaid claims and claims adjustment expense excluding short duration unpaid claims and claim adjustments	972,885
Total loss reserves, amount	$ 1,025,863	$ 983,880	$ 1,011,780	$ 1,018,365

Reserve for Known and Incurre74

Reserve for Known and Incurred but Not Reported Claims - Schedule of Supplementary Information about Average Historical Claims (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2016
Shortduration Insurance Contracts Liability For Unpaid Claims And Allocated Claim Adjustment Expense Net [Abstract]
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims by age, net of reinsurance, Year 1	81.90%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims by age, net of reinsurance, Year 2	15.30%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims by age, net of reinsurance, Year 3	1.50%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims by age, net of reinsurance, Year 4	0.90%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims by age, net of reinsurance, Year 5	0.30%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims by age, net of reinsurance, Year 6	0.10%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims by age, net of reinsurance, Year 7	0.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims by age, net of reinsurance, Year 8	0.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims by age, net of reinsurance, Year 9	0.00%
Average annual percentage payout of incurred claims by age, net of reinsurance, Year 10	0.00%

Notes and Contracts Payable (Sc

Notes and Contracts Payable (Schedule of Notes and Contracts Payable) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit borrowings due May 14, 2019, weighted-average interest rate of 2.52% at December 31, 2016	$ 160,000	$ 0
Trust deed notes with maturities through 2023, collateralized by land and buildings with net book values of $47,846 and $50,514 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, weighted-average interest rate of 5.31% and 5.34%, at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively	26,646	30,308
Other notes and contracts payable with maturities through 2032, weighted-average interest rate of 5.26% and 4.21% at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively	4,269	5,540
Notes and contracts payable	740,915	585,848
Unamortized discount – senior unsecured notes	(655)	(746)
Debt issuance costs – senior unsecured notes	(3,567)	(4,050)
Notes and contracts payable	736,693	581,052
4.60% unsecured notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes	300,000	300,000
4.30% unsecured notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes	$ 250,000	$ 250,000

Notes and Contracts Payable (76

Notes and Contracts Payable (Schedule of Notes and Contracts Payable) (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted-average interest rate	4.10%	4.51%
Senior Notes | 4.60% unsecured notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes maturity date	Nov. 15, 2024
Effective interest rate	4.60%
Senior Notes | 4.30% unsecured notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior unsecured notes maturity date	Feb. 1, 2023
Effective interest rate	4.35%
Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit borrowings maturity date	May 14, 2019
Weighted-average interest rate	2.52%
Mortgages
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted-average interest rate	5.31%	5.34%
Maturity year	2,023
Collateral value	$ 47,846	$ 50,514
Other Notes and Contracts Payable
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Weighted-average interest rate	5.26%	4.21%
Other notes and contracts payable maturities in year	2,032

Notes and Contracts Payable (Na

Notes and Contracts Payable (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Outstanding borrowings under credit facility	$ 160,000,000	$ 0
Credit facility interest rate	2.52%
Line of credit facility, maximum increase in revolving credit	$ 150,000,000
Revolving loans, interest rate description	At the Company’s election, borrowings under the credit agreement bear interest at (a) the Alternate Base Rate plus the applicable spread or (b) the Adjusted LIBOR rate plus the applicable spread (in each case as defined in the agreement). The Company may select interest periods of one, two, three or six months or (if agreed to by all lenders) such other number of months for Eurodollar borrowings of loans. The applicable spread varies depending upon the debt rating assigned by Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. and/or Standard & Poor’s Rating Services. The minimum applicable spread for Alternate Base Rate borrowings is 0.625% and the maximum is 1.00%. The minimum applicable spread for Adjusted LIBOR rate borrowings is 1.625% and the maximum is 2.00%. The rate of interest on Incremental Term Loans will be established at or about the time such loans are made and may differ from the rate of interest on revolving loans.
Weighted-average interest rate	4.10%	4.51%
Base Rate | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Debt instrument, applicable spread	0.625%
Base Rate | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Debt instrument, applicable spread	1.00%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Debt instrument, applicable spread	1.625%
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Debt instrument, applicable spread	2.00%
Unsecured Debt | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A
Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 700,000,000
Credit agreement termination date	May 14, 2019

Notes and Contracts Payable (Ag

Notes and Contracts Payable (Aggregate Annual Maturities of Notes and Contracts Payable) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2,017	$ 4,855
2,018	4,229
2,019	163,793
2,020	3,432
2,021	3,337
Thereafter	557,047
Notes and contracts payable, Total	$ 736,693	$ 581,052

Net Investment Income (Schedule

Net Investment Income (Schedule of Net Investment Income) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Net Investment Income, Insurance Entity [Abstract]
Total investment income	$ 128,575	$ 102,350	$ 71,716
Other investments	2,631	1,841	1,213
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net	8,173	7,800	(16,545)
Other	11,178	314	10,488
Investment expenses	(2,441)	(1,797)	(675)
Net investment income	126,134	100,553	71,041
Loans receivable
Net Investment Income, Insurance Entity [Abstract]
Total investment income	0	0	3,755
Cash equivalents and deposits with banks
Net Investment Income, Insurance Entity [Abstract]
Total investment income	3,989	3,822	4,471
Debt Securities
Net Investment Income, Insurance Entity [Abstract]
Total investment income	89,920	76,822	56,373
Equity securities
Net Investment Income, Insurance Entity [Abstract]
Total investment income	$ 12,684	$ 11,751	$ 11,961

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income (loss) from continuing operations before noncontrolling interests, Domestic									$ 416,500	$ 383,500	$ 301,800
Income (loss) from continuing operations before noncontrolling interests, Foreign									$ 61,100	$ 49,300	$ 48,800
Federal income tax rate									35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Effective income tax rates									28.10%	33.30%	33.20%
Tax benefits recorded									$ 3,415	$ 9,526	$ 6,856
Net payable related to spin-off tax liabilities	$ 16,300				$ 36,500				16,300	36,500
Foreign tax credit carryover	4,086				1,769				4,086	1,769
Operating loss carryforwards, amount	85,200								85,200
Operating loss carryforwards, indefinite expiration, amount	33,800								33,800
Operating loss carryforwards, remaining expiration, amount	51,400								51,400
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	8,049				6,729				8,049	6,729
Income (loss) before income taxes	81,451	$ 166,931	$ 153,607	$ 75,592	116,799	$ 115,396	$ 141,622	$ 58,948	477,581	432,765	350,560
Liability for income taxes associated with uncertain tax positions	18,100				23,800				18,100	23,800	24,100	$ 47,800
Offsetting tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions	5,700				3,400				5,700	3,400	3,400
Uncertain tax positions, net	12,400				20,400				12,400	20,400	20,700
Accrued interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions	4,100				$ 9,700				4,100	9,700	8,900
Other tax benefits related to interest and penalties of uncertain tax positions									$ 1,800	4,100	$ 3,700
Unrecognized tax positions increase decrease, months									It is reasonably possible that the amount of the unrecognized benefit with respect to certain of the Company’s unrecognized tax positions may significantly increase or decrease within the next 12 months. This change may be the result of ongoing audits or the expiration of federal and state statutes of limitations for the assessment of taxes.
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income (loss) before income taxes									$ 215,900	$ 155,700
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowances On Net Operating Loss Carryforwards
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	7,600								7,600
Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowances On Other Foreign Deferred Tax Assets
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance	400								400
Federal
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, amount	200								200
State
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, amount	35,900								35,900
Foreign
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards, amount	$ 49,100								$ 49,100

Income Taxes - Summary of Tax E

Income Taxes - Summary of Tax Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Current Federal	$ 24,208	$ 94,036	$ 87,189
Current State	1,943	3,636	4,751
Current Foreign	10,806	10,589	812
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	36,957	108,261	92,752
Deferred Federal	91,190	33,446	15,594
Deferred State	3,753	3,413	(304)
Deferred Foreign	2,205	(1,225)	8,303
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	97,148	35,634	23,593
Income tax	$ 134,105	$ 143,895	$ 116,345

Income Taxes - Schedule of Effe

Income Taxes - Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Taxes calculated at federal rate	$ 167,153	$ 151,468	$ 122,696
State taxes, net of federal benefit	3,703	4,581	2,891
Change in liability for tax positions	(10,512)	1,094	412
Foreign income taxed at different rates	(7,983)	(7,111)	(6,091)
Federal tax credits	(12,265)	(1,710)	(2,184)
Other items, net	(5,991)	(4,427)	(1,379)
Income tax	$ 134,105	$ 143,895	$ 116,345
Federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	0.80%	1.10%	0.80%
Change in liability for tax positions	(2.20%)	0.30%	0.10%
Foreign income taxed at different rates	(1.70%)	(1.60%)	(1.70%)
Federal tax credits	(2.60%)	(0.40%)	(0.60%)
Other items, net	(1.20%)	(1.10%)	(0.40%)
Total	28.10%	33.30%	33.20%

Income Taxes - Net Deferred Tax

Income Taxes - Net Deferred Tax Liability (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred revenue	$ 11,966	$ 11,639
Employee benefits	83,100	77,994
Bad debt reserves	12,704	14,943
Loss reserves	1,974	3,062
Pension	89,726	105,398
Net operating loss carryforward	14,358	15,541
Securities	10,664	6,128
Foreign tax credit	4,086	1,769
Other	7,557	7,904
Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	236,135	244,378
Valuation allowance	(8,049)	(6,729)
Deferred tax assets	228,086	237,649
Depreciable and amortizable assets	320,884	297,721
Claims and related salvage	121,812	40,901
Investments in affiliates	7,511	5,060
Deferred tax liabilities	450,207	343,682
Net deferred tax liability	$ 222,121	$ 106,033

Income Taxes - Changes In Unrec

Income Taxes - Changes In Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits—beginning balance	$ 23,800	$ 24,100	$ 47,800
Gross decreases—prior period tax positions	(7,100)	(800)	(24,100)
Gross increases—current period tax positions	1,400	500	400
Unrecognized tax benefits—ending balance	$ 18,100	$ 23,800	$ 24,100

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule of Earnings Per Share) (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016		Sep. 30, 2016		Jun. 30, 2016		Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2015		Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income attributable to the Company	$ 81,023		$ 107,320		$ 102,149		$ 52,501		$ 81,565		$ 75,542		$ 93,347		$ 37,632		$ 342,993	$ 288,086	$ 233,534
Less: dividends and undistributed earnings allocated to unvested RSUs																	0	321	514
Net income allocated to common stockholders																	$ 342,993	$ 287,765	$ 233,020
Basic weighted-average shares																	110,548	108,427	106,884
Effect of dilutive employee stock options and RSUs																	608	1,399	1,804
Diluted weighted-average shares																	111,156	109,826	108,688
Basic	$ 0.73	[1]	$ 0.97	[1]	$ 0.92	[1]	$ 0.48	[1]	$ 0.75	[1]	$ 0.69	[1]	$ 0.86	[1]	$ 0.35	[1]	$ 3.10	$ 2.65	$ 2.18
Diluted	$ 0.73	[1]	$ 0.96	[1]	$ 0.92	[1]	$ 0.47	[1]	$ 0.74	[1]	$ 0.69	[1]	$ 0.85	[1]	$ 0.34	[1]	$ 3.09	$ 2.62	$ 2.15
[1]	Net income per share attributable to the Company’s stockholders for the four quarters of each fiscal year may not sum to the total for the fiscal year because of the different number of shares outstanding during each period.

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Detail) - shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock Options ​and​ Restricted​ Stock​ Units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options and RSUs excluded from the weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding	0		133
RSUs
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options and RSUs excluded from the weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding		6

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deferred compensation arrangements [Abstract]
Deferred compensation plan, maximum deferral percentage	100.00%
Assets held-in-trust	$ 78,900	$ 73,100
Unfunded liabilities	82,500	$ 76,300
Cash contributions for pension settlement	84,800
Defined benefit pension plans and defined benefit postretirement plans disclosure [Abstract]
Cash contribution to plans during the next 12 months	$ 23,000
Executive and management supplemental benefit plans compensation period	5 years
Defined benefit plan, settlements benefit obligation	$ 66,337
Defined benefit plan, settlements plan assets	127,200
Defined benefit plan, net unrealized losses	154,000
Unfunded Supplemental Benefit Plans
Defined benefit pension plans and defined benefit postretirement plans disclosure [Abstract]
Cash contribution to plans during the next 12 months	$ 14,500
Unfunded Supplemental Benefit Plans | Maximum
Defined benefit pension plans and defined benefit postretirement plans disclosure [Abstract]
Maximum benefit rate of final average compensation under non qualified plan	30.00%
Unfunded Supplemental Benefit Plans | Minimum
Defined benefit pension plans and defined benefit postretirement plans disclosure [Abstract]
Maximum benefit rate of final average compensation under non qualified plan	15.00%
Defined Benefit Pension And Supplemental Benefit Plans
Defined benefit pension plans and defined benefit postretirement plans disclosure [Abstract]
Net actuarial loss expected to be amortized from accumulated comprehensive loss into net periodic loss in next fiscal year	$ 7,800
Prior service credit expected to be amortized from accumulated comprehensive loss into net periodic loss in next fiscal year	$ 4,200
Savings Plan
Defined contribution pension and other postretirement plans disclosure [Abstract]
Common stock, outstanding	2,695,000	3,129,000
Percentage of plan shares in total shares outstanding	2.50%	2.90%

Employee Benefit Plans (Princip

Employee Benefit Plans (Principal Components of Employee Benefit Plan Expenses) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Employee Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee benefit plan expenses	$ 145,720	$ 77,122	$ 53,671
Funded Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Employee Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee benefit plan expenses	88,908	18,611	13,465
Unfunded Supplemental Benefit Plans
Employee Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee benefit plan expenses	13,613	17,373	14,614
Savings Plan
Employee Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Savings plan	33,109	37,326	16,333
Other Plans, Net
Employee Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other plans, net	$ 10,090	$ 3,812	$ 9,259

Employee Benefit Plans (Company

Employee Benefit Plans (Company's Benefit Obligations, Assets and Funded Status) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Service costs	$ 1,042	$ 1,560	$ 1,315
Interest costs	24,090	27,744	29,180
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	329,987
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	291,760	329,987
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	416,416	450,667
Service costs	0	0
Interest costs	15,532	17,537
Plan amendment	0	(4,775)
Actuarial losses (gains)	33,845	(25,583)
Benefits paid	(150,685)	(21,430)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	315,108	416,416	450,667
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	329,987	339,365
Actual returns (losses) on plan assets	4,244	(9,620)
Contributions	108,214	21,672
Benefits paid	(150,685)	(21,430)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	291,760	329,987	339,365
Reconciliation of funded status, Unfunded status of the plans	(23,348)	(86,429)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet, Accrued benefit liability	(23,348)	(86,429)
Unrecognized net actuarial loss	157,659	202,087
Unrecognized prior service credit	(4,109)	(4,775)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	153,550	197,312
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	315,108	416,416
Unfunded Supplemental Benefit Plans
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	248,660	262,137
Service costs	1,042	1,560
Interest costs	8,558	10,207
Plan amendment	0	0
Actuarial losses (gains)	6,804	(11,835)
Benefits paid	(13,860)	(13,409)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	251,204	248,660	262,137
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0	0
Actual returns (losses) on plan assets	0	0
Contributions	13,860	13,409
Benefits paid	(13,860)	(13,409)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0	0	$ 0
Reconciliation of funded status, Unfunded status of the plans	(251,204)	(248,660)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet, Accrued benefit liability	(251,204)	(248,660)
Unrecognized net actuarial loss	97,636	99,023
Unrecognized prior service credit	(16,607)	(20,785)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income	81,029	78,238
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year	$ 251,204	$ 248,660

Employee Benefit Plans (Net Per

Employee Benefit Plans (Net Periodic Cost) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Service costs	$ 1,042	$ 1,560	$ 1,315
Interest costs	24,090	27,744	29,180
Settlement costs	66,337
Expected return on plan assets	(12,386)	(21,802)	(20,850)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	28,282	32,645	22,587
Amortization of prior service credit	(4,844)	(4,163)	(4,153)
Net periodic cost	$ 102,521	$ 35,984	$ 28,079

Employee Benefit Plans (Weighte

Employee Benefit Plans (Weighted-Average Actuarial Assumptions Used to Determine Costs) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.31%	4.07%
Rate of return on plan assets	3.50%	6.50%
Unfunded Supplemental Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Discount rate	4.33%	4.00%

Employee Benefit Plans (Weigh92

Employee Benefit Plans (Weighted-Average Actuarial Assumptions Used to Determine Benefit Obligations) (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Defined benefit pension plans, Discount rate	3.85%	4.31%
Unfunded Supplemental Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Defined benefit pension plans, Discount rate	4.03%	4.33%

Employee Benefit Plans (Defined

Employee Benefit Plans (Defined Benefit Pension Plans Asset Allocation) (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Cash and Cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Percentage of plan assets	13.20%	1.10%
Equities
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Percentage of plan assets		57.20%
Fixed Income Funds
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Percentage of plan assets	86.70%	39.30%
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Information about Plan Assets [Abstract]
Percentage of plan assets	0.10%	2.40%

Employee Benefit Plans (Benefit

Employee Benefit Plans (Benefit Payments, Expected Future Service) (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Estimated Future Benefit Payments [Abstract]
2,017	$ 35,289
2,018	35,765
2,019	35,591
2,020	35,518
2,021	36,132
Five years thereafter	$ 177,899

Employee Benefit Plans (Plan As

Employee Benefit Plans (Plan Assets at Fair Value) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value		$ 291,760	$ 329,987
Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value		48,800	203,500
Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value		242,586	118,555
Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value		374	7,932
Cash and Cash equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value		38,424	3,621
Cash and Cash equivalents | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value		38,424	3,621
Cash and Cash equivalents | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value		0	0
Cash and Cash equivalents | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value		0	0
Fixed Income Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	[1]	252,962	188,801
Fixed Income Funds | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	[1]	10,376	116,204
Fixed Income Funds | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	[1]	242,586	72,597
Fixed Income Funds | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	[1]	0	0
Other
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	[2]	374	7,932
Other | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	[2]	0	0
Other | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	[2]	0	0
Other | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	[2]	$ 374	7,932
Equity securities
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	[3]		129,633
Equity securities | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	[3]		83,675
Equity securities | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	[3]		45,958
Equity securities | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Estimated fair value	[3]		$ 0
[1]	Investments in passively managed index funds and actively managed mutual funds with holdings in domestic and foreign corporate bonds, foreign government bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and other fixed income instruments. These investments are valued using matrix pricing models and quoted prices of the securities in active markets.
[2]	Investments in a guaranteed deposit fund with holdings in insurance contracts. These investments are valued at contract value of the fund including contributions and earnings, less applicable costs and liabilities, as provided by the administrator of the fund.
[3]	Investments in passively managed index funds, actively managed mutual funds with holdings in domestic and international equities, and investments in domestic equities. These investments are valued at the closing price reported on the major market on which the individual securities are traded or the Net Asset Value (“NAV”) provided by the administrator of the fund.

Fair Value Measurements (Fair V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value of Assets Measured on Recurring Basis) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	$ 4,957,448	$ 4,600,632
Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	4,553,363	4,279,347
Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	404,085	321,285
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	404,085	321,285
Level 1 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Level 1 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	404,085	321,285
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	4,500,430	4,229,208
Level 2 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	4,500,430	4,229,208
Level 2 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	52,933	50,139
Level 3 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	52,933	50,139
Level 3 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
U.S. Treasury Bonds | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	151,391	129,372
U.S. Treasury Bonds | Level 1 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
U.S. Treasury Bonds | Level 2 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	151,391	129,372
U.S. Treasury Bonds | Level 3 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Municipal Bonds | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	984,333	703,795
Municipal Bonds | Level 1 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Municipal Bonds | Level 2 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	984,333	703,795
Municipal Bonds | Level 3 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Foreign Government Bonds | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	140,048	130,101
Foreign Government Bonds | Level 1 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Foreign Government Bonds | Level 2 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	140,048	130,101
Foreign Government Bonds | Level 3 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Governmental Agency Bonds | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	193,868	418,091
Governmental Agency Bonds | Level 1 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Governmental Agency Bonds | Level 2 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	193,868	418,091
Governmental Agency Bonds | Level 3 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	2,163,673	2,055,673
Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | Level 1 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | Level 2 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	2,163,673	2,055,673
Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | Level 3 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
U.S. Corporate Debt Securities | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	678,524	634,683
U.S. Corporate Debt Securities | Level 1 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
U.S. Corporate Debt Securities | Level 2 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	631,859	591,116
U.S. Corporate Debt Securities | Level 3 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	46,665	43,567
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	241,526	207,632
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities | Level 1 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities | Level 2 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	235,258	201,060
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities | Level 3 | Debt Securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	6,268	6,572
Preferred stocks | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	15,582	15,467
Preferred stocks | Level 1 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	15,582	15,467
Preferred stocks | Level 2 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Preferred stocks | Level 3 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Common Stock | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	388,503	305,818
Common Stock | Level 1 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	388,503	305,818
Common Stock | Level 2 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	0	0
Common Stock | Level 3 | Equity securities
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, estimated fair value	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair value assets, Level 1 to Level 2 transfers amount	$ 0
Fair value assets, Level 2 to Level 1 transfers amount	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Summar

Fair Value Measurements (Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Assets Measured on Recurring Basis) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Net realized investment gains (losses)	$ 23,053	$ (6,547)	$ 30,067
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair value at beginning of period	50,139	16,538
Transfers into Level 3	11,829	0
Transfers out of Level 3	(18,797)	0
Included in earnings	(155)	(1,097)
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	1,687	(1,541)
Purchases	30,900	54,919
Sales	(11,366)	(16,275)
Settlements	(11,304)	(2,405)
Fair value at end of period	52,933	50,139	16,538
Net realized investment gains (losses)	(5)	(75)
U.S. Corporate Debt Securities | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair value at beginning of period	43,567	0
Transfers into Level 3	9,293	0
Transfers out of Level 3	(17,503)	0
Included in earnings	(120)	(77)
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	1,565	(839)
Purchases	27,370	47,612
Sales	(9,037)	(960)
Settlements	(8,470)	(2,169)
Fair value at end of period	46,665	43,567	0
Net realized investment gains (losses)	(5)	(75)
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair value at beginning of period	6,572	0
Transfers into Level 3	2,536	0
Transfers out of Level 3	(1,294)	0
Included in earnings	(35)	(5)
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)	122	(113)
Purchases	3,530	7,307
Sales	(2,329)	(381)
Settlements	(2,834)	(236)
Fair value at end of period	6,268	6,572	0
Net realized investment gains (losses)	0	0
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair value at beginning of period	$ 0	16,538
Transfers into Level 3		0
Transfers out of Level 3		0
Included in earnings		(1,015)
Included in other comprehensive income (loss)		(589)
Purchases		0
Sales		(14,934)
Settlements		0
Fair value at end of period		0	$ 16,538
Net realized investment gains (losses)		$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Carryi

Fair Value Measurements (Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Carrying Amount
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,006,138	$ 1,027,321
Deposits with banks	21,222	23,224
Notes receivable, net	7,799	5,866
Liabilities:
Deposits	2,779,478	2,699,015
Notes and contracts payable	736,693	581,052
Estimated Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1,006,138	1,027,321
Deposits with banks	21,176	23,211
Notes receivable, net	7,542	5,791
Liabilities:
Deposits	2,779,478	2,699,015
Notes and contracts payable	734,812	590,970
Estimated Fair Value | Level 1
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1,006,138	1,027,321
Deposits with banks	1,017	1,103
Notes receivable, net	0	0
Liabilities:
Deposits	2,779,478	2,699,015
Notes and contracts payable	0	0
Estimated Fair Value | Level 2
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Deposits with banks	20,159	22,108
Notes receivable, net	0	0
Liabilities:
Deposits	0	0
Notes and contracts payable	729,658	583,893
Estimated Fair Value | Level 3
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Deposits with banks	0	0
Notes receivable, net	7,542	5,791
Liabilities:
Deposits	0	0
Notes and contracts payable	$ 5,154	$ 7,077

Share-Based Compensation Pla100

Share-Based Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs	$ 26.8
Total fair value of shares vested and not distributed	$ 25.9	$ 20.3	$ 18.2
Stock options exercised	0
Total intrinsic value of options exercised for years	$ 0	$ 9.7	$ 7
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options	$ 0.3
Incentive Compensation Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock that can be awarded under terms of incentive compensation plan, in shares	4,200,000
Incentive Compensation Plan, termination period, in years	10 years
Employee stock purchase plan percentage of purchase price on closing price	85.00%
Shares issued Employee Stock Purchase Plan	371,000	335,000
Shares reserved for future issuances	2,700,000
RSUs
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period, Years	2 years 3 months 18 days
unvested stock options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period, Years	1 year

Share-Based Compensation Pla101

Share-Based Compensation Plans (Expenses Associated with Share-Based Compensation Plans) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	$ 34,125	$ 24,339	$ 19,302
RSUs
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	31,120	21,761	17,197
Stock options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	271	271	271
Employee stock purchase plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation	$ 2,734	$ 2,307	$ 1,834

Share-Based Compensation Pla102

Share-Based Compensation Plans (Summary of RSU Activity) (Detail) - RSUs shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016$ / sharesshares
RSU, Shares
RSUs unvested at December 31, 2015 | shares	1,354
Granted during 2016 | shares	1,028
Vested during 2016 | shares	(849)
Forfeited during 2016 | shares	(23)
RSUs unvested at December 31, 2016 | shares	1,510
RSU, Weighted-average grant-date fair value
Beginning Balance, Weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares	$ 29.20
Granted, Weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares	36.70
Vested, Weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares	30.77
Forfeited, Weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares	31.68
Ending Balance, Weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares	$ 33.38

Share-Based Compensation Pla103

Share-Based Compensation Plans (Summary of Stock Option Activity) (Detail) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Stock option
Balance at December 31, 2015 | shares	132
Exercised during 2016 | shares	0
Balance at December 31, 2016 | shares	132
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016 | shares	132
Exercisable at December 31, 2016 | shares	99
Stock option, weighted-average exercise price
Beginning Balance, Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 27.66
Exercised, Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	0
Ending Balance, Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	27.66
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016, Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	27.66
Exercisable at December 31, 2016, Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	$ 27.66
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures
Ending Balance, Weighted-average remaining contractual term, years	7 years
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016, Weighted-average remaining contractual term, years	7 years
Exercisable at December 31, 2016, Weighted-average remaining contractual term, years	7 years
Ending Balance, Aggregate intrinsic value | $	$ 1,187
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2016, Aggregate intrinsic value | $	1,187
Exercisable at December 31, 2016, Aggregate intrinsic value | $	$ 890

Stockholders' Equity (Detail)

Stockholders' Equity (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended	70 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2011
Equity [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount			$ 250,000,000	$ 150,000,000
Remaining authorized amount under stock repurchase program	$ 182,400,000	$ 182,400,000
Common stock repurchased, shares	14	3,200
Purchase of Company, value	$ 454,000	$ 67,600,000

Accumulated Other Comprehens105

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) (Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) including non-controlling interest, Beginning Balance	$ (239,000)	$ (199,089)	$ (145,537)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities	(15,702)	(42,205)	31,118
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(6,334)	(36,822)	(16,694)
Net actuarial (loss) gain	(48,803)	10,743	(109,924)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	28,282	32,645	22,587
Amortization of prior service credit	(4,844)	(4,163)	(4,153)
Settlement costs	66,337	0	0
Tax effect	(10,329)	(109)	23,514
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) including non-controlling interest, Ending Balance	(230,393)	(239,000)	(199,089)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) including non-controlling interest, Beginning Balance	(16,401)	10,911	(8,727)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities	(15,702)	(42,205)	31,118
Tax effect	5,343	14,893	(11,480)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) including non-controlling interest, Ending Balance	(26,760)	(16,401)	10,911
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) including non-controlling interest, Beginning Balance	(57,242)	(20,420)	(3,726)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(6,334)	(36,822)	(16,694)
Tax effect	0	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) including non-controlling interest, Ending Balance	(63,576)	(57,242)	(20,420)
Pension Benefit Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) including non-controlling interest, Beginning Balance	(165,357)	(189,580)	(133,084)
Net actuarial (loss) gain	(48,803)	10,743	(109,924)
Amortization of net actuarial loss	28,282	32,645	22,587
Amortization of prior service credit	(4,844)	(4,163)	(4,153)
Settlement costs	66,337
Tax effect	(15,672)	(15,002)	34,994
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) including non-controlling interest, Ending Balance	$ (140,057)	$ (165,357)	$ (189,580)

Accumulated Other Comprehens106

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Allocated to Company and Noncontrolling Interests) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Allocated to the Company	$ (230,400)	$ (239,003)	$ (199,106)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Allocated to noncontrolling interests	7	3	17
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) including non-controlling interest	(230,393)	(239,000)	(199,089)	$ (145,537)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Allocated to the Company	(26,767)	(16,404)	10,894
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Allocated to noncontrolling interests	7	3	17
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) including non-controlling interest	(26,760)	(16,401)	10,911	(8,727)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Allocated to the Company	(63,576)	(57,242)	(20,420)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Allocated to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) including non-controlling interest	(63,576)	(57,242)	(20,420)	(3,726)
Pension Benefit Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Allocated to the Company	(140,057)	(165,357)	(189,580)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), Allocated to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) including non-controlling interest	$ (140,057)	$ (165,357)	$ (189,580)	$ (133,084)

Accumulated Other Comprehens107

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reclassification Adjustments) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Pretax change before reclassifications	$ (52,520)	$ (72,680)	$ (73,925)
Reclassifications out of AOCI	71,456	32,878	(3,141)
Tax effect	(10,329)	(109)	23,514
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	8,607	(39,911)	(53,552)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Pretax change before reclassifications	2,617	(46,601)	52,693
Reclassifications out of AOCI	(18,319)	4,396	(21,575)
Tax effect	5,343	14,893	(11,480)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(10,359)	(27,312)	19,638
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Pretax change before reclassifications	(6,334)	(36,822)	(16,694)
Reclassifications out of AOCI	0	0	0
Tax effect	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(6,334)	(36,822)	(16,694)
Pension Benefit Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Pretax change before reclassifications	(48,803)	10,743	(109,924)
Reclassifications out of AOCI	89,775	28,482	18,434
Tax effect	(15,672)	(15,002)	34,994
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	$ 25,300	$ 24,223	$ (56,496)

Accumulated Other Comprehens108

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Reclassifications Out of AOCI) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications out of AOCI		$ (71,456)	$ (32,878)	$ 3,141
Amortization of net actuarial loss		(28,282)	(32,645)	(22,587)
Amortization of prior service credit		4,844	4,163	4,153
Settlement costs		(66,337)	0	0
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net realized gains (losses) on sales of securities		18,804	(2,147)	23,276
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses		(485)	(2,249)	(1,701)
Reclassifications out of AOCI		18,319	(4,396)	21,575
Tax effect		(7,007)	1,551	(7,959)
Pension Benefit Adjustment
Reclassification Adjustment Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Reclassifications out of AOCI		(89,775)	(28,482)	(18,434)
Tax effect		34,339	10,893	7,051
Amortization of net actuarial loss	[1]	(28,282)	(32,645)	(22,587)
Amortization of prior service credit	[1]	4,844	4,163	4,153
Settlement costs	[1]	$ (66,337)	$ 0	$ 0
[1]	These components of AOCI are included in the computation of net periodic cost. See Note 13 Employee Benefit Plans for additional details.

Commitments and Contingencie109

Commitments and Contingencies (Future Minimum Rental Payments) (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2,017	$ 80,700
2,018	66,151
2,019	52,667
2,020	41,701
2,021	27,595
Thereafter	59,983
Future minimum rental payments	$ 328,797

Commitments and Contingencie110

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Total rental expense for all operating leases	$ 91.4	$ 93.3	$ 93.5
Maximum potential obligation	$ 7.1	$ 8.2

Business Combinations (Narrativ

Business Combinations (Narrative) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition purchase price	$ 115.3	$ 32.3

Segment Financial Informatio112

Segment Financial Information (Narrative) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016State
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of states issues title insurance policies	49
Number of states licensed to issues property and casualty insurance policies	50
Number of states issues property and casualty policies	47
Number of states issues home warranty contracts	39
California
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Policy liability percentage	63.00%

Segment Financial Informatio113

Segment Financial Information (Schedule of Selected Financial Information) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 1,504,257	$ 1,508,344	$ 1,361,533	$ 1,201,712	$ 1,356,668	$ 1,383,915	$ 1,323,789	$ 1,111,084	$ 5,575,846	$ 5,175,456	$ 4,677,949
Depreciation and amortization									99,047	85,596	85,597
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net									8,173	7,800	(16,545)
Income (loss) before income taxes	81,451	$ 166,931	$ 153,607	$ 75,592	116,799	$ 115,396	$ 141,622	$ 58,948	477,581	432,765	350,560
Assets	8,831,777				8,236,715				8,831,777	8,236,715	7,647,889
Investments in equity method affiliates	102,925				108,574				102,925	108,574	106,083
Capital expenditures									132,346	127,566	99,361
Operating Segments | Title Insurance and Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									5,134,125	4,788,110	4,304,428
Depreciation and amortization									93,069	80,359	77,820
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net									8,173	7,800	(16,545)
Income (loss) before income taxes									598,872	489,954	373,024
Assets	7,905,433				7,283,180				7,905,433	7,283,180	6,753,658
Investments in equity method affiliates	102,925				108,574				102,925	108,574	106,083
Capital expenditures									126,715	122,707	95,949
Operating Segments | Specialty Insurance
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									435,844	393,757	368,666
Depreciation and amortization									5,593	4,775	4,978
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net									0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes									40,074	39,519	52,974
Assets	551,231				510,915				551,231	510,915	506,242
Investments in equity method affiliates	0				0				0	0	0
Capital expenditures									5,631	4,837	3,412
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									5,946	(5,955)	6,415
Depreciation and amortization									385	462	2,799
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net									0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes									(161,365)	(96,708)	(75,438)
Assets	453,410				444,943				453,410	444,943	460,356
Investments in equity method affiliates	0				0				0	0	0
Capital expenditures									0	22	0
Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									(69)	(456)	(1,560)
Depreciation and amortization									0	0	0
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net									0	0	0
Income (loss) before income taxes									0	0	0
Assets	(78,297)				(2,323)				(78,297)	(2,323)	(72,367)
Investments in equity method affiliates	$ 0				$ 0				0	0	0
Capital expenditures									$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Segment Financial Informatio114

Segment Financial Information (Schedule of Total Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers	$ 1,504,257	$ 1,508,344	$ 1,361,533	$ 1,201,712	$ 1,356,668	$ 1,383,915	$ 1,323,789	$ 1,111,084	$ 5,575,846	$ 5,175,456	$ 4,677,949
Domestic
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									5,266,571	4,873,987	4,346,164
Long-lived assets	1,041,763				985,749				1,041,763	985,749	940,674
Foreign
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									303,352	307,453	325,393
Long-lived assets	40,161				35,375				40,161	35,375	46,514
Title Insurance and Services | Domestic
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									4,830,727	4,480,230	3,977,498
Long-lived assets	986,718				933,829				986,718	933,829	890,063
Title Insurance and Services | Foreign
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									303,352	307,453	325,393
Long-lived assets	40,161				35,375				40,161	35,375	46,514
Specialty Insurance | Domestic
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									435,844	393,757	368,666
Long-lived assets	55,045				51,920				55,045	51,920	50,611
Specialty Insurance | Foreign
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from external customers									0	0	0
Long-lived assets	$ 0				$ 0				$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Quarterly Financial Data (Detai

Quarterly Financial Data (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016		Sep. 30, 2016		Jun. 30, 2016		Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2015		Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 1,504,257		$ 1,508,344		$ 1,361,533		$ 1,201,712		$ 1,356,668		$ 1,383,915		$ 1,323,789		$ 1,111,084		$ 5,575,846	$ 5,175,456	$ 4,677,949
Income (loss) before income taxes	81,451		166,931		153,607		75,592		116,799		115,396		141,622		58,948		477,581	432,765	350,560
Net income	80,961		107,392		102,451		52,672		81,736		75,759		93,579		37,796		343,476	288,870	234,215
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(62)		72		302		171		171		217		232		164		483	784	681
Net income attributable to the Company	$ 81,023		$ 107,320		$ 102,149		$ 52,501		$ 81,565		$ 75,542		$ 93,347		$ 37,632		$ 342,993	$ 288,086	$ 233,534
Basic	$ 0.73	[1]	$ 0.97	[1]	$ 0.92	[1]	$ 0.48	[1]	$ 0.75	[1]	$ 0.69	[1]	$ 0.86	[1]	$ 0.35	[1]	$ 3.10	$ 2.65	$ 2.18
Diluted	$ 0.73	[1]	$ 0.96	[1]	$ 0.92	[1]	$ 0.47	[1]	$ 0.74	[1]	$ 0.69	[1]	$ 0.85	[1]	$ 0.34	[1]	$ 3.09	$ 2.62	$ 2.15
[1]	Net income per share attributable to the Company’s stockholders for the four quarters of each fiscal year may not sum to the total for the fiscal year because of the different number of shares outstanding during each period.

Schedule I - Summary Of Investm

Schedule I - Summary Of Investments-Other Than Investments In Related Parties (Detail) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost	$ 5,172,367
Market value	5,140,396
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet	5,140,699
Deposits with Banks
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost	21,222
Market value	21,176
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet	21,222
U.S. Treasury Bonds
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost	155,441
Market value	151,391
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet	151,391
Municipal Bonds
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost	1,004,659
Market value	984,333
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet	984,333
Foreign Government Bonds
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost	141,887
Market value	140,048
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet	140,048
Governmental Agency Bonds
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost	197,343
Market value	193,868
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet	193,868
Governmental Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost	2,187,482
Market value	2,163,673
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet	2,163,673
U.S. Corporate Debt Securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost	675,683
Market value	678,524
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet	678,524
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost	240,526
Market value	241,526
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet	241,526
Debt Securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost	4,603,021
Market value	4,553,363
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet	4,553,363
Equity Securities
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost	386,095
Market value	404,085
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet	404,085
Notes Receivable, Net
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost	7,799
Market value	7,542
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet	7,799
Other Investments
Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties Reportable Data [Line Items]
Cost	154,230
Market value	154,230	[1]
Amount at which shown in the balance sheet	$ 154,230
[1]	As other investments are not publicly traded, estimates of the fair values could not be made without incurring excessive costs.

Schedule II - Condensed Balance

Schedule II - Condensed Balance Sheets Parent Company (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,006,138	$ 1,027,321	$ 1,190,080	$ 834,837
Income taxes receivable	67,970	1,067
Deferred income taxes	228,086	237,649
Other assets	202,460	180,777
Total assets	8,831,777	8,236,715	7,647,889
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	793,955	876,087
Income taxes payable	10,376	7,576
Deferred income taxes	450,207	343,682
Notes and contracts payable	736,693	581,052
Total liabilities	5,817,428	5,483,592
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; Authorized—500 shares; Outstanding—none
Common stock, $0.00001 par value; Authorized—300,000 shares; Outstanding-[0] shares and 109,098 shares	1	1
Additional paid-in capital	2,191,756	2,150,813
Retained earnings	1,046,822	838,149
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(230,400)	(239,003)	(199,106)
Total stockholders’ equity	3,008,179	2,749,960
Noncontrolling interests	6,170	3,163
Total equity	3,014,349	2,753,123	2,567,502	2,447,701
Total liabilities and equity	8,831,777	8,236,715
Parent Company
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	221,519	289,791	$ 328,949	$ 221,666
Due from subsidiaries, net	77,557	21,430
Income taxes receivable	67,970	1,067
Investment in subsidiaries	3,897,995	3,478,704
Deferred income taxes	20,037	22,020
Other assets	85,709	92,633
Total assets	4,370,787	3,905,645
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	39,069	58,483
Pension costs and other retirement plans	359,057	413,206
Income taxes payable	10,376	7,576
Deferred income taxes	242,158	128,053
Notes and contracts payable	705,778	545,204
Total liabilities	1,356,438	1,152,522
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; Authorized—500 shares; Outstanding—none	0	0
Common stock, $0.00001 par value; Authorized—300,000 shares; Outstanding-[0] shares and 109,098 shares	1	1
Additional paid-in capital	2,191,756	2,150,813
Retained earnings	1,046,822	838,149
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(230,400)	(239,003)
Total stockholders’ equity	3,008,179	2,749,960
Noncontrolling interests	6,170	3,163
Total equity	3,014,349	2,753,123
Total liabilities and equity	$ 4,370,787	$ 3,905,645

Schedule II - Condensed Bala118

Schedule II - Condensed Balance Sheets Parent Company (Parenthetical) (Detail) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements Captions [Line Items]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Common stock, shares authorized	300,000,000	300,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	109,944,000	109,098,000	107,541,000	105,900,000
Parent Company
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements Captions [Line Items]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.00001	$ 0.00001
Common stock, shares authorized	300,000,000	300,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	109,944,000	109,098,000

Schedule II - Condensed Stateme

Schedule II - Condensed Statements Of Income Parent Company (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 1,504,257	$ 1,508,344	$ 1,361,533	$ 1,201,712	$ 1,356,668	$ 1,383,915	$ 1,323,789	$ 1,111,084	$ 5,575,846	$ 5,175,456	$ 4,677,949
Expenses:
Income taxes									134,105	143,895	116,345
Net income	80,961	107,392	102,451	52,672	81,736	75,759	93,579	37,796	343,476	288,870	234,215
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(62)	72	302	171	171	217	232	164	483	784	681
Net income attributable to the Company	$ 81,023	$ 107,320	$ 102,149	$ 52,501	$ 81,565	$ 75,542	$ 93,347	$ 37,632	342,993	288,086	233,534
Parent Company
Revenues:
Dividends from subsidiaries									46,422	142,522	342,488
Other income (losses)									5,809	(6,001)	6,412
Total revenues									52,231	136,521	348,900
Expenses:
Other expenses									44,592	36,233	33,959
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries									7,639	100,288	314,941
Income taxes									2,145	33,346	104,523
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries									337,982	221,928	23,797
Net income									343,476	288,870	234,215
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests									483	784	681
Net income attributable to the Company									$ 342,993	$ 288,086	$ 233,534

Schedule II - Condensed Stat120

Schedule II - Condensed Statements Of Comprehensive Income Parent Company (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Statement Of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income	$ 80,961	$ 107,392	$ 102,451	$ 52,672	$ 81,736	$ 75,759	$ 93,579	$ 37,796	$ 343,476	$ 288,870	$ 234,215
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities									(10,359)	(27,312)	19,638
Foreign currency translation adjustment									(6,334)	(36,822)	(16,694)
Pension benefit adjustment									25,300	24,223	(56,496)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									8,607	(39,911)	(53,552)
Comprehensive income									352,083	248,959	180,663
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests									487	770	691
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company									351,596	248,189	179,972
Parent Company
Condensed Statement Of Income Captions [Line Items]
Net income									343,476	288,870	234,215
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized (losses) gains on securities									(10,359)	(27,312)	19,638
Foreign currency translation adjustment									(6,334)	(36,822)	(16,694)
Pension benefit adjustment									25,300	24,223	(56,496)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax									8,607	(39,911)	(53,552)
Comprehensive income									352,083	248,959	180,663
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests									487	770	691
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company									$ 351,596	$ 248,189	$ 179,972

Schedule II - Condensed Stat121

Schedule II - Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows Parent Company (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net cash effect of acquisitions/dispositions	$ (106,719)	$ (26,682)	$ (163,320)
Net change in other investments	2,244	1,077	8,025
Capital expenditures	(132,265)	(123,697)	(97,222)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of debt	160,000	0	594,477
Repayment of debt	(5,171)	(5,244)	(325,110)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	3,415	9,526	6,856
Net proceeds in connection with share-based compensation plans	1,104	5,042	3,601
Purchase of Company shares	(454)	0	0
Cash dividends	(131,541)	(108,524)	(89,939)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(21,183)	(162,759)	355,243
Cash and cash equivalents—Beginning of year	1,027,321	1,190,080	834,837
Cash and cash equivalents—End of year	1,006,138	1,027,321	1,190,080
Parent Company
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash (used for) provided by operating activities	(26,682)	133,022	54,298
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net cash effect of acquisitions/dispositions	0	(19,069)	(151,570)
Contributions to subsidiaries	(106,818)	0	(11,396)
Net change in other investments	204	867	1,490
Return of capital from subsidiaries	32,500	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	(22)	0
Cash used for investing activities	(74,114)	(18,224)	(161,476)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of debt	160,000	0	593,943
Repayment of debt	0	0	(300,000)
Repayment of debt to subsidiaries	0	(60,000)	0
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	3,415	9,526	6,856
Net proceeds in connection with share-based compensation plans	1,104	5,042	3,601
Purchase of Company shares	(454)	0	0
Cash dividends	(131,541)	(108,524)	(89,939)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	32,524	(153,956)	214,461
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(68,272)	(39,158)	107,283
Cash and cash equivalents—Beginning of year	289,791	328,949	221,666
Cash and cash equivalents—End of year	$ 221,519	$ 289,791	$ 328,949

Schedule II - Notes to Condense

Schedule II - Notes to Condensed Financial Statements Parent Company (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Parent Company
Condensed Financial Statements Captions [Line Items]
Cash dividends received from subsidiaries	$ 46.4	$ 142.5	$ 79.1

Schedule III - Balance Sheet Ca

Schedule III - Balance Sheet Captions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Supplementary Insurance Information By Segment [Line Items]
Deferred policy acquisition costs	$ 30,551	$ 26,481
Claims reserves	1,025,863	983,880
Deferred revenues	228,905	207,929
Title Insurance and Services
Supplementary Insurance Information By Segment [Line Items]
Deferred policy acquisition costs	330	439
Claims reserves	971,931	933,377
Deferred revenues	9,698	4,026
Specialty Insurance
Supplementary Insurance Information By Segment [Line Items]
Deferred policy acquisition costs	30,221	26,042
Claims reserves	53,932	50,503
Deferred revenues	$ 219,207	$ 203,903

Schedule III - Income Statement

Schedule III - Income Statement Captions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplementary Insurance Information By Segment [Line Items]
Premiums and escrow fees		$ 4,702,669	$ 4,408,312	$ 3,919,644
Net investment income	[1]	149,187	94,006	101,108
Loss provision		488,601	491,092	450,023
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (credits)		(4,179)	1,069	1,868
Other operating expenses		853,841	820,969	807,634
Premiums written		426,815	395,978	364,782
Operating Segments | Title Insurance and Services
Supplementary Insurance Information By Segment [Line Items]
Premiums and escrow fees		4,291,316	4,028,048	3,565,832
Net investment income	[1]	129,672	90,078	83,635
Loss provision		235,661	263,881	253,122
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (credits)		0	1,796	2,746
Other operating expenses		764,388	745,278	736,491
Premiums written		0	0	0
Operating Segments | Specialty Insurance
Supplementary Insurance Information By Segment [Line Items]
Premiums and escrow fees		411,353	380,264	353,812
Net investment income	[1]	13,614	10,313	12,594
Loss provision		252,940	227,211	196,901
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (credits)		(4,179)	(727)	(878)
Other operating expenses		62,610	49,741	44,645
Premiums written		426,815	395,978	364,782
Corporate
Supplementary Insurance Information By Segment [Line Items]
Premiums and escrow fees		0	0	0
Net investment income	[1]	5,946	(5,955)	6,415
Loss provision		0	0	0
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (credits)		0	0	0
Other operating expenses		26,867	25,976	26,528
Premiums written		0	0	0
Eliminations
Supplementary Insurance Information By Segment [Line Items]
Premiums and escrow fees		0	0	0
Net investment income	[1]	(45)	(430)	(1,536)
Loss provision		0	0	0
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (credits)		0	0	0
Other operating expenses		(24)	(26)	(30)
Premiums written		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
[1]	Net investment income includes net investment income and net realized investment gains (losses).

Schedule IV - Reinsurance (Deta

Schedule IV - Reinsurance (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Title Insurance and Services
Reinsurance Premiums For Insurance Companies By Product Segment [Line Items]
Premiums and escrow fees before reinsurance	$ 4,304,868	$ 4,050,033	$ 3,590,673
Ceded to other companies	16,277	23,776	28,727
Assumed from other companies	2,725	1,791	3,886
Premiums and escrow fees	$ 4,291,316	$ 4,028,048	$ 3,565,832
Percentage of amount assumed to premiums and escrow fees	0.10%	0.00%	0.10%
Specialty Insurance
Reinsurance Premiums For Insurance Companies By Product Segment [Line Items]
Premiums and escrow fees before reinsurance	$ 419,629	$ 388,973	$ 363,044
Ceded to other companies	8,276	8,709	9,232
Assumed from other companies	0	0	0
Premiums and escrow fees	$ 411,353	$ 380,264	$ 353,812
Percentage of amount assumed to premiums and escrow fees	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Schedule V - Valuation And Qual

Schedule V - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Reserve Deducted From Accounts Receivable
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period		$ 31,552	$ 34,662	$ 31,831
Additions Charged to costs and expenses		5,208	10,620	12,352
Additions Charged to other accounts		0	0	0
Deductions from reserve	[1]	6,575	13,730	9,521
Balance at end of period		30,185	31,552	34,662
Reserve For Known And Incurred But Not Reported Claims
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period		983,880	1,011,780	1,018,365
Additions Charged to costs and expenses		488,601	491,092	450,023
Additions Charged to other accounts		16,381	(42,500)	13,142
Deductions from reserve	[2]	462,999	476,492	469,750
Balance at end of period		1,025,863	983,880	1,011,780
Reserve Deducted From Notes Receivable
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period		2,275	2,441	2,584
Additions Charged to costs and expenses		162	167	128
Additions Charged to other accounts		0	0	0
Deductions from reserve		324	333	271
Balance at end of period		2,113	2,275	2,441
Reserve Deducted From Deferred Income Taxes
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period		6,729	15,706	18,119
Additions Charged to costs and expenses		1,516	108	0
Additions Charged to other accounts		0	0	0
Deductions from reserve		196	9,085	2,413
Balance at end of period		$ 8,049	$ 6,729	$ 15,706
[1]	Amount represents accounts written off, net of recoveries.
[2]	Amount represents claim payments, net of recoveries.