Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Revenues
Premiums	$ 641	$ 687	$ 736
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees	2,562	2,986	2,839
Net investment income	4,064	4,815	3,528
Other revenues	403	334	302
Net investment gains (losses)	(240)	(63)	279
Net derivative gains (losses)	402	(2,359)	(132)
Total revenues	7,832	6,400	7,552
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims	4,143	3,213	5,689
Interest credited to policyholder account balances	1,414	1,286	1,061
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	871	105	696
Other expenses	1,675	1,800	1,844
Total expenses	8,103	6,404	9,290
Income (loss) before provision for income tax	(271)	(4)	(1,738)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	(208)	(71)	(433)
Net income (loss)	(63)	67	(1,305)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1	1	1
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	$ (64)	$ 66	$ (1,306)