Corebridge Financial Appoints Internal Chief Accounting Officer as Interim CFO Amidst Pending Merger

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Corebridge Financial appointed its Chief Accounting Officer, Christopher Filiaggi, as Interim CFO to ensure continuity during its pending merger with Equitable Holdings, offering a $750,000 retention award.

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• Interim CFO Appointment

  Christopher Filiaggi, current Chief Accounting Officer, has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective April 24, 2026.

• Continuity for Merger

  The appointment is specifically to provide continuity and financial leadership during the company's planned merger with Equitable Holdings.

• Retention Incentives

  Mr. Filiaggi received a $750,000 time-vested restricted stock unit award and an increase in his 2026 target short-term incentive to $800,000 (from $400,000).

• Previous CFO Transition

  This follows the previously announced resignation of Elias Habayeb, effective the same date.

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Corebridge Financial has appointed Christopher Filiaggi, its Chief Accounting Officer, as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective April 24, 2026. This move is explicitly designed to ensure continuity and stable financial leadership as the company progresses towards its planned merger with Equitable Holdings. The appointment includes a $750,000 retention equity award and a significant increase in his short-term incentive target, underscoring the company's focus on retaining key talent during this critical transition period. This interim role will conclude upon the merger's closing, when Equitable Holdings' CFO will assume the combined company's CFO position.