CRBD names independent director Tomohiro Yao, joins comp committee

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Corebridge Financial, Inc. appointed Tomohiro Yao to its Board of Directors, effective October 23, 2025, and expanded the board from 13 to 14 seats. Yao was also named to the Compensation and Management Development Committee, while Minoru Kimura resigned from that committee.

The Board determined Yao is an independent director under NYSE standards and a non-employee director under Rule 16b-3. His appointment is pursuant to the Stockholder’s Agreement with Nippon Life Insurance Company, under which he will not receive company compensation for board or committee service. The company issued a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

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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): October 23, 2025

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 October 23, 2025, the Board of Directors (the Board) of Corebridge Financial, Inc. (the Company) elected Tomohiro Yao as a director of the Company, effective immediately. In connection with the election of Mr. Yao, the Board increased its size from 13 to 14 directors, and Mr. Yao will join the Board and fill the resulting vacancy. The Board also appointed Mr. Yao to the Compensation and Management Development Committee (the Committee), and Mr. Minoru Kimura has resigned from the Committee, effective immediately.

The Board has determined that Mr. Yao qualifies as an independent director under the Corporate Governance Standards of the New York Stock Exchange and is a “non-employee director” as defined by Rule 16b-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Mr. Yao has been appointed to and serves as a member of the Board in accordance with and pursuant to the Stockholder’s Agreement, dated as of December 9, 2024 (the Stockholder’s Agreement), by and between the Company and Nippon Life Insurance Company, which is filed as exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 10, 2024. Pursuant to the Stockholder's Agreement, Mr. Yao will not be compensated by the Company for his service on the Board or the Committee. Mr. Yao has no family relationship with any director or executive officer of the Company, and he has no direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 23, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the election of Mr. Yao to the Board. 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 herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description of Exhibit
99.1						Press release dated October 23, 2025.
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:

October 24, 2025

By:

/s/Jeannette N. Pina

Name:

Jeannette N. Pina

Title:

Deputy General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

What did Corebridge (CRBD) announce?

Corebridge appointed Tomohiro Yao to its Board of Directors and expanded the board to 14 members.

Which committee will Tomohiro Yao join at CRBD?

He was appointed to the Compensation and Management Development Committee.

Did anyone step down from a committee at Corebridge (CRBD)?

Minoru Kimura resigned from the Compensation and Management Development Committee.

Is Tomohiro Yao considered independent at CRBD?

Yes. The Board determined he is independent under NYSE standards and a non-employee director under Rule 16b-3.

Will Corebridge (CRBD) compensate Yao for board service?

No. Under the Stockholder’s Agreement with Nippon Life Insurance Company, he will not be compensated by the company.

Is there a related press release for CRBD’s announcement?

Yes. A press release dated October 23, 2025 is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Does Yao have any related-party ties at CRBD?

No. He has no family relationships with directors/executives and no material interests in reportable transactions.