Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Revenues
Premiums	$ 191	$ 217
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees	701	730
Net investment income	896	788
Other revenues	84	62
Net investment gains (losses)	(19)	(10)
Net derivative gains (losses)	6,747	(1,310)
Total revenues	8,600	477
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims	1,133	744
Interest credited to policyholder account balances	251	250
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	702	24
Other expenses	410	434
Total expenses	2,496	1,452
Income (loss) before provision for income tax	6,104	(975)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	1,265	(221)
Net income (loss)	4,839	(754)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	4,839	(754)
Comprehensive income (loss)	4,069	186
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	$ 4,069	$ 186