Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenues
Premiums	$ 687	$ 736	$ 847
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees	2,986	2,839	2,982
Net investment income	4,815	3,528	3,486
Other revenues	334	302	266
Net investment gains (losses)	(63)	279	92
Net derivative gains (losses)	(2,359)	(132)	(2,046)
Total revenues	6,400	7,552	5,627
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims	3,213	5,689	3,538
Interest credited to policyholder account balances	1,286	1,061	1,031
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	105	696	395
Other expenses	1,800	1,844	1,809
Total expenses	6,404	9,290	6,773
Income (loss) before provision for income tax	(4)	(1,738)	(1,146)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	(71)	(433)	(338)
Net income (loss)	67	(1,305)	(808)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	1	1
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	$ 66	$ (1,306)	$ (809)