[4] Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company began selling annuity and life insurance under the Brighthouse Financial brand on March 6, 2017.

[5] In January 2016, MetLife, Inc. announced its intention to separate a substantial portion of the company’s U.S. Retail segment, which focused on selling life insurance and annuities.

The company began trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange on August 7, 2017 under the symbol "BHF".

[9][10] Brighthouse Financial sells annuity and life insurance products to U.S. consumers through multiple independent distribution channels.

[11] These products are serviced by a third-party vendor "DXC Technology" instead of directly by Brighthouse Financial.