Corebridge Financial (NYSE: CRBD) appoints Christopher Filiaggi as Interim CFO, grants $750K RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Corebridge Financial, Inc. appointed Christopher Filiaggi as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective April 24, 2026, while he will continue serving as Chief Accounting Officer. The company granted a time‑vested retention RSU award with a grant date value of $750,000 and increased his 2026 target short‑term incentive to $800,000 from $400,000. The RSUs vest 100% on April 1, 2028, subject to continued employment and customary accelerated vesting triggers.

Key Figures

Interim CFO effective date: April 24, 2026 Retention RSU grant date value: $750,000 2026 target short‑term incentive: $800,000 +2 more

5 metrics

Interim CFO effective date April 24, 2026 Start date for Interim CFO role

Retention RSU grant date value $750,000 Time‑vested restricted stock units granted upon appointment

2026 target short‑term incentive $800,000 Increased from $400,000 upon appointment

RSU vesting date April 1, 2028 100% vesting date subject to continued employment and accelerated vesting triggers

Age of appointee 44 Mr. Filiaggi's age as disclosed

Key Terms

RSUs, SOX compliance, Retention Equity Award, Corebridge Executive Severance Plan

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RSUs financial

"time‑vested restricted stock units (RSUs) with a grant date value of $750,000"

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

SOX compliance regulatory

"oversaw all aspects of the Company’s financial reporting, including GAAP, statutory accounting and SOX compliance"

Sox compliance refers to following rules and standards set to ensure a company's financial information is accurate and trustworthy. It is similar to having strict safety checks to prevent errors or fraud, giving investors confidence that the company's reported financial health is reliable. Meeting these standards helps protect investors and maintain transparency in financial reporting.

Retention Equity Award financial

"a special retention equity award (the Retention Equity Award) in the form of time‑vested restricted stock units"

Corebridge Executive Severance Plan regulatory

"remains eligible to participate in the Corebridge Executive Severance Plan"

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 15, 2026

Corebridge Financial, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-41504		95-4715639
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2919 Allen Parkway, Woodson Tower,
Houston, Texas		77019
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-877-375-2422

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock		CRBG		New York Stock Exchange
6.375% Junior Subordinated Notes		CRBD		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 15, 2026, Corebridge Financial, Inc. (the Company) announced the appointment of Christopher Filiaggi, the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective April 24, 2026. Mr. Filiaggi will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer. As previously disclosed, Elias Habayeb will resign from his role as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective April 24, 2026.

Mr. Filiaggi, age 44, has served as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer since June 2023, and he served as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Controller from September 2022 to June 2023. As Chief Accounting Officer, Mr. Filiaggi oversees all aspects of the Company’s financial reporting, including GAAP, statutory accounting and SOX compliance. Mr. Filiaggi joined American International Group, Inc. (AIG) in July 2019 as a Director and from September 2021 until he joined the Company, he served as the Controller for Life and Retirement at AIG.  Prior to joining AIG in 2019, Mr. Filiaggi was a director in the audit practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), which included two years in PwC’s National Office.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Filiaggi and any other person pursuant to which he was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company. There are no family relationships between Mr. Filiaggi and any director or executive officer of the Company or any person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer of the Company. Mr. Filiaggi has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

In connection with his appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Filiaggi received (i) a special retention equity award (the Retention Equity Award) in the form of time-vested restricted stock units (RSUs) with a grant date value of $750,000 and (ii) an increase in his target short-term incentive award for 2026 to $800,000 from $400,000.

One hundred percent (100%) of the Retention Equity Award will vest on April 1, 2028, subject to Mr. Filiaggi’s continued employment with the Company through the vesting date, subject to accelerated vesting upon Mr. Filiaggi’s termination of employment without Cause or resignation for Good Reason, each as defined in the 2022 Plan (as defined below).

The Retention Equity Award was granted under, and pursuant to the terms and conditions of, the Corebridge Financial, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, the Corebridge Financial, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, and the Form of Corebridge Financial, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan, Long Term Incentive Award Agreement, which are respectively filed as Exhibit 10.48, Exhibit 10.55 and Exhibit 10.54 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the Annual Report) filed with the SEC on February 11, 2026 (collectively, the 2022 Plan). Additionally, following his appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Filiaggi remains eligible to participate in the Corebridge Executive Severance Plan, as amended and restated, in accordance with the terms of such plan, which is filed as Exhibit 10.43 to the Annual Report.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On April 15, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Christopher Filiaggi as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer effective on April 24, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)          Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release of Corebridge Financial, Inc.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		Corebridge Financial, Inc.
Date:	April 15, 2026	By:	/s/Jeannette N. Pina
			Name:	Jeannette N. Pina
			Title:	Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

Who is CRBD's Interim CFO and when does the role begin?

Answer: Christopher Filiaggi is the Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective April 24, 2026. He will continue to serve as Chief Accounting Officer and has been the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer since June 2023.

What retention compensation did Corebridge grant to Filiaggi?

Answer: The company granted a time‑vested retention award of restricted stock units with a grant date value of $750,000. The award vests 100% on April 1, 2028, subject to continued employment and certain accelerated vesting conditions.

How was Filiaggi's 2026 short‑term incentive changed?

Answer: Filiaggi’s target short‑term incentive for 2026 was increased to $800,000 from $400,000. This change accompanies his appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer and was disclosed in the Form 8‑K.

Will Filiaggi be eligible for severance or other executive plans?

Answer: Yes. Following his appointment, Filiaggi remains eligible to participate in the Corebridge Executive Severance Plan, as amended and restated, in accordance with its terms, as disclosed in the filing.

Did the filing disclose any related‑party or material transaction interests?

Answer: The filing states Filiaggi has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K and no family relationships with company officers or directors.