Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value (amortized cost: $63,083 and $59,672, respectively)	$ 69,977	$ 61,348
Equity securities, at estimated fair value	147	140
Mortgage loans (net of valuation allowances of $64 and $56, respectively)	15,664	13,596
Policy loans	875	1,001
Limited partnerships and limited liability companies	2,379	2,290
Short-term investments, principally at estimated fair value	1,482	0
Other invested assets, principally at estimated fair value	3,224	3,037
Total investments	93,748	81,412
Cash and cash equivalents	2,493	3,494
Accrued investment income	663	704
Premiums, reinsurance and other receivables	14,287	13,113
Deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	4,809	5,086
Current income tax recoverable	21	1
Other assets	464	509
Separate account assets	99,668	91,511
Total assets	216,153	195,830
Liabilities
Future policy benefits	39,081	35,588
Policyholder account balances	45,121	39,330
Other policy-related balances	2,801	2,728
Payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions	4,374	5,047
Long-term debt	844	434
Current income tax payable	0	2
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net	1,301	944
Other liabilities	4,484	3,455
Separate account liabilities	99,668	91,511
Total liabilities	197,674	179,039
Contingencies, Commitments and Guarantees (Note 14)
Equity
Common stock, par value $25,000 per share; 4,000 shares authorized; 3,000 shares issued and outstanding	75	75
Additional paid-in capital	19,073	19,073
Retained earnings (deficit)	(3,899)	(3,090)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	3,215	718
Total Brighthouse Life Insurance Company's stockholder's equity	18,464	16,776
Noncontrolling interests	15	15
Total equity	18,479	16,791
Total liabilities and equity	$ 216,153	$ 195,830