United States securities and exchange commission logo October 19, 2023 Edward Spehar Director, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer BRIGHTHOUSE LIFE INSURANCE Co 11225 North Community House Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28277 Re: BRIGHTHOUSE LIFE INSURANCE Co Form 10-K Filed March 1, 2023 File No. 033-03094 Dear Edward Spehar : We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Finance