NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Aug. 24, 2012--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said today that it assigned its 'BBB-' senior debt rating to Fidelity National Financial Inc.'s (FNF) $400 million senior note issue. The notes will mature on Sept. 1, 2022, and were priced at 99.513 to yield 5.564%. The ratings on FNF and the insurer financial strength ratings on the members of the Fidelity National Title Insurance Cos. Group (FNF Title) reflect the group's strong competitive position, effective management of operations and expenses during cyclical fluctuations in mortgage market activity, and generally better profit margins than industry averages. Principally offsetting the title group's strengths is its narrow focus on a cyclical industry. At the holding company this monoline focus
