Corebridge Names Interim CFO as $22 Billion Equitable Merger Advances
Corebridge Financial will appoint Christopher Filiaggi as interim CFO on April 24, 2026, replacing Elias Habayeb until its planned merger with Equitable closes. The share-based deal values the combined group at about $22 billion, creating an entity with $1.5 trillion in assets under management and 12 million clients.
1. Interim CFO Appointment
Corebridge Financial has selected Christopher Filiaggi, its chief accounting officer since June 2023, to serve as interim chief financial officer from April 24, 2026, succeeding Elias Habayeb until the merger with Equitable is finalized. Filiaggi will report directly to President and CEO Marc Costantini and join the executive leadership team to oversee finance during the transition.
2. Merger Overview
The proposed share-based transaction values the combined Corebridge–Equitable group at around $22 billion. Upon closing, the enlarged entity is expected to manage $1.5 trillion in assets and serve over 12 million clients across retirement, wealth management, life insurance and institutional markets.
3. Filiaggi’s Finance Experience
Since June 2023, Filiaggi has led Corebridge’s financial reporting, accounting policy and internal controls as chief accounting officer. His prior roles include senior finance positions at Corebridge, American International Group, and advisory work on insurance-sector accounting and regulatory issues at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
4. Future Finance Leadership
Once the merger is completed, Robin Raju, current CFO at Equitable, is slated to assume the chief financial officer role for the combined company, consolidating finance leadership and aligning strategies across the merged entity.