Corebridge Financial Inc
11 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Elect eleven director nominees for one-year terms; approve, on an advisory basis, the 2025 compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers (“Say on Pay”); and ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect each of eleven director nominees to serve a one-year term ending at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders (or until the effective time of the merger, if earlier).
- 2
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote to approve the 2025 compensation of Corebridge’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.
More detail
This advisory proposal asks shareholders to approve, on a non-binding basis, the Company’s 2025 executive compensation disclosure (the “Say on Pay” vote). Management seeks approval to validate its pay programs for the Named Executive Officers, which in 2025 included adjustments tied to Corebridge’s transition to a standalone public company, targeted increases to long‑term incentive opportunities, the introduction of PSUs to strengthen performance alignment, and one-time new-hire and transition awards in connection with the CEO and General Counsel appointments. The Board recommends FOR because it believes the overall compensation framework aligns pay with performance, emphasizes long-term equity-based incentives, includes robust risk mitigants (clawbacks, anti‑hedging/pledging policies, stock ownership guidelines), and was informed by extensive shareholder engagement where prior advisory votes showed strong support. The vote is advisory and non-binding, so while it does not compel any contractual change, the Board states that it will consider the outcome and investor feedback in future compensation decisions. Key contextual factors include a CEO transition (Kevin Hogan to Marc Costantini), a transformational merger with Equitable that the company is preparing to close, material reinsurance and portfolio transactions (e.g., the Venerable reinsurance/asset sale) that affected reported 2025 results and required normalization adjustments for incentive metrics, and the introduction of PSUs tied to adjusted ROAE and relative TSR to better link long-term pay to multi-year value creation. Management’s case emphasizes competitiveness of pay (market benchmarking, independent consultant input) and retention/attraction needs for critical talent during a period of strategic change; the Board also highlights governance practices used to set and oversee compensation. Opponents of Say on Pay votes typically argue that advisory approval may mask specific large awards (such as sign-on packages) or that certain metrics/adjustments warrant closer scrutiny; the proxy addresses some of these concerns by disclosing the rationale for one-time sign-on/transition awards, the design and mix of STI/LTI, and the Committee’s process and shareholder engagement. For an analyst evaluating the proposal, the vote tests investor support for compensation decisions made during a year of significant corporate activity, and the Board’s commitment to incorporate stockholder feedback and maintain market‑aligned, risk‑balanced pay practices should inform judgments about future governance and pay-for-performance alignment.
- 3
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Corebridge’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Nominees on the ballot11
Top institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIPPON LIFE INSURANCE CO | 26.7% | 121,956,256 | $2.9B |
| 2 | Blackstone Inc. | 13.6% | 61,962,123 | $1.5B |
| 3 | PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.8% | 26,535,545 | $633M |
| 4 | AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. | 5.6% | 25,457,020 | $607M |
| 5 | HARRIS ASSOCIATES L P | 5.3% | 24,386,560 | $582M |
| 6 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.8% | 12,773,768 | $305M |
| 7 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.6% | 12,020,614 | $287M |
| 8 | STATE STREET CORP | 2.5% | 11,259,081 | $269M |
| 9 | HOTCHKIS WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.0% | 9,080,180 | $217M |
| 10 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1.7% | 7,585,973 | $181M |
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the Corebridge Financial Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Corebridge Financial Inc (CRBG) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Corebridge Financial Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Corebridge Financial Inc 2026 meeting is Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Corebridge Financial Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Corebridge Financial Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Corebridge Financial Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the Corebridge Financial Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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