Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Revenues
Premiums	$ 161	$ 156	$ 322	$ 337
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees	635	761	1,318	1,504
Net investment income	1,044	1,196	2,179	2,365
Other revenues	105	74	217	170
Net investment gains (losses)	(64)	(33)	(131)	(21)
Net derivative gains (losses)	1,762	(718)	2,317	(2,105)
Total revenues	3,643	1,436	6,222	2,250
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims	1,084	714	1,945	1,358
Interest credited to policyholder account balances	313	282	597	572
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	536	6	741	56
Other expenses	485	465	871	889
Total expenses	2,418	1,467	4,154	2,875
Income (loss) before provision for income tax	1,225	(31)	2,068	(625)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	224	(23)	396	(164)
Net income (loss)	1,001	(8)	1,672	(461)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	1	1	1
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	1,000	(9)	1,671	(462)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(2,319)	1,119	(5,238)	(1,570)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	1	1	1
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	$ (2,320)	$ 1,118	$ (5,239)	$ (1,571)