Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Revenues
Premiums	$ 190	$ 161
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees	474	526
Net investment income	1,035	1,135
Other revenues	87	114
Net investment gains (losses)	(96)	(67)
Net derivative gains (losses)	(588)	(61)
Total revenues	1,102	1,808
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims (including liability remeasurement gains (losses) of $0 and $0, respectively)	644	627
Interest credited to policyholder account balances	416	242
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	142	141
Change in market risk benefits	198	(1,580)
Other expenses	394	392
Total expenses	1,794	(178)
Income (loss) before provision for income tax	(692)	1,986
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	(167)	412
Net income (loss)	(525)	1,574
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	(525)	1,574
Comprehensive income (loss)	268	(813)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	$ 268	$ (813)