Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenues
Premiums	$ 160	$ 189	$ 482	$ 526
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees	635	736	1,953	2,240
Net investment income	857	1,264	3,036	3,629
Other revenues	109	92	326	262
Net investment gains (losses)	(40)	(16)	(171)	(37)
Net derivative gains (losses)	(408)	56	1,909	(2,049)
Total revenues	1,313	2,321	7,535	4,571
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims	1,267	1,062	3,212	2,420
Interest credited to policyholder account balances	422	406	1,019	978
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	147	(70)	888	(14)
Other expenses	407	435	1,278	1,324
Total expenses	2,243	1,833	6,397	4,708
Income (loss) before provision for income tax	(930)	488	1,138	(137)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	(208)	96	188	(68)
Net income (loss)	(722)	392	950	(69)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	1	1
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	(722)	392	949	(70)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(4,175)	114	(9,413)	(1,456)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	1	1
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	$ (4,175)	$ 114	$ (9,414)	$ (1,457)