Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Revenues
Premiums	$ 161	$ 181
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees	683	743
Net investment income	1,135	1,169
Other revenues	112	96
Net investment gains (losses)	(67)	12
Net derivative gains (losses)	555	(1,387)
Total revenues	2,579	814
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims	861	644
Interest credited to policyholder account balances	284	290
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	205	50
Other expenses	386	424
Total expenses	1,736	1,408
Income (loss) before provision for income tax	843	(594)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	172	(141)
Net income (loss)	671	(453)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	671	(453)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2,919)	(2,689)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	$ (2,919)	$ (2,689)