| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2401402 - Disclosure - Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (http://www.brighthousefinancial.com/role/BusinessBasisOfPresentationAndSummaryOfSignificantAccountingPoliciesNarrativeDetails) |
| Table | Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001167609 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | |||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] | |||
| Value Of Distribution Agreements And Value Of Customer Relationships Acquired Intangible Asset [Member] | Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] | ||
| Range [Axis] | Range [Axis] | ||
| Minimum | Maximum | Range [Domain] | |
Amortization period | |||