Corebridge appoints Christopher Filiaggi interim CFO ahead of $22bn Equitable merger
Corebridge Financial will appoint chief accounting officer Christopher Filiaggi as interim CFO on April 24, 2026, replacing Elias Habayeb to guide the insurer through its planned merger with Equitable. The share-based transaction values the combined entity at $22bn, projecting management of $1.5tn in assets and service to 12 million clients.
1. Interim CFO Appointment
Christopher Filiaggi, who has overseen Corebridge’s accounting function since June 2023, will assume the interim CFO role on April 24, 2026, reporting directly to president and CEO Marc Costantini and joining the executive leadership team.
2. Merger Details
The appointment is designed to support Corebridge during its $22bn share-based merger with Equitable, which will create a combined group managing $1.5tn in assets and serving 12 million clients across retirement products, asset management, life insurance and institutional markets.
3. Leadership Transition
Current CFO Elias Habayeb will remain in his position until April 24, 2026, after which Equitable CFO Robin Raju is expected to lead finance for the merged company once the transaction closes.
4. Strategic Implications
Corebridge and Equitable plan to integrate distribution operations, diversify business mix and transfer more than $100bn of Corebridge assets to AllianceBernstein, deepening their strategic partnership.