Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Revenues
Premiums	$ 176	$ 192	$ 555	$ 588
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees	430	411	1,186	1,356
Net investment income	1,258	1,174	3,757	3,381
Other revenues	122	108	370	305
Net investment gains (losses)	(62)	(52)	(225)	(213)
Net derivative gains (losses)	(93)	(838)	(2,690)	(3,251)
Total revenues	1,831	995	2,953	2,166
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims (including liability remeasurement gains (losses) of ($980), ($233), ($980) and ($233), respectively)	(91)	463	1,516	1,759
Interest credited to policyholder account balances	550	420	1,549	1,282
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	137	141	413	425
Change in market risk benefits	610	(1,064)	(1,185)	(2,165)
Other expenses	403	388	1,215	1,192
Total expenses	1,609	348	3,508	2,493
Income (loss) before provision for income tax	222	647	(555)	(327)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	25	121	(166)	(119)
Net income (loss)	197	526	(389)	(208)
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	1	1
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	197	526	(390)	(209)
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,416	(640)	690	(1,144)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	1	1
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	$ 1,416	$ (640)	$ 689	$ (1,145)