Corebridge Financial has appointed Christopher Filiaggi as Interim Chief Financial Officer, strengthening its financial leadership during a critical transition phase. The move highlights Corebridge Financial’s focus on maintaining stability ahead of its planned merger. The company confirmed that Christopher Filiaggi will assume the role effective April 24, 2026. He will report directly to President and CEO Marc Costantini. Additionally, he will join the Executive Leadership Team to support strategic financial decisions.
Corebridge Financial selected Christopher Filiaggi to ensure continuity as it prepares for its merger with Equitable Holdings. Meanwhile, he will lead financial operations with a strong focus on disciplined execution and governance. As a result, the company aims to maintain operational consistency during the transition.
“Chris is a deeply respected leader within our world-class finance team, with the experience and judgment to guide the organization through this transition,” said Costantini. “This internal appointment reflects the depth of talent and financial acumen we have at Corebridge.”
Christopher Filiaggi currently serves as Chief Accounting Officer at Corebridge Financial. He has held this role since June 2023. In his new position, he will be responsible for overseeing accounting policies and internal controls.
Before joining The Hartford, Christopher Filiaggi held several finance positions at both Corebridge Financial and American International Group. Before joining them, he had worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he provided advisory services to insurance companies in respect of accounting policies and compliance. Hence, he is highly experienced in the field of financial governance and insurance accounting.
Leadership Succession and Merger Strategy
This appointment comes as part of the leadership succession strategy. He will remain with Corebridge Financial until April 24, 2026. Meanwhile, Christopher Filiaggi will lead the finance function during the interim period.
The company expects Christopher Filiaggi to serve in this role until the merger closes. After that, Robin M. Raju, CFO of Equitable Holdings, will become CFO of the combined entity. Consequently, Corebridge Financial continues to align its leadership structure with long-term strategic goals.
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Source: Businesswire
