Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024
Revenues
Premiums	$ 167	$ 176	$ 513	$ 555
Universal life and investment-type product policy fees	409	430	1,265	1,186
Net Investment Income	1,309	1,258	3,836	3,757
Other revenues	121	122	366	370
Net investment gains (losses)	44	(62)	(79)	(225)
Net derivative gains (losses)	(408)	(93)	(1,330)	(2,690)
Total revenues	1,642	1,831	4,571	2,953
Expenses
Policyholder benefits and claims (including liability remeasurement gains (losses) of ($273), ($980), ($273) and ($980), respectively)	(212)	(91)	1,070	1,516
Interest credited to policyholder account balances	553	550	1,638	1,549
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired	142	137	416	413
Change in market risk benefits	293	610	86	(1,185)
Other expenses	402	403	1,213	1,215
Total expenses	1,178	1,609	4,423	3,508
Income (loss) before provision for income tax	464	222	148	(555)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)	83	25	(14)	(166)
Net income (loss)	381	197	162	(389)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	1	1
Net income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	381	197	161	(390)
Comprehensive income (loss)	642	1,416	1,430	690
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	1	1
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Brighthouse Life Insurance Company	$ 642	$ 1,416	$ 1,429	$ 689