Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Revenues
Premiums	$ 217	$ 220
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees	730	824
Net investment income	788	792
Other revenues	62	79
Net investment gains (losses)	(10)	(4)
Net derivative gains (losses)	(1,310)	(287)
Total revenues	477	1,624
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims	744	710
Interest credited to policyholder account balances	250	260
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	24	281
Other expenses	434	397
Total expenses	1,452	1,648
Income (loss) before provision for income tax	(975)	(24)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	(221)	(22)
Net income (loss)	(754)	(2)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	(754)	(2)
Comprehensive income (loss)	186	(825)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	$ 186	$ (825)