Scott R.
Corebridge Financial will make excuses and delay payouts
My experience with Corebridge Financial has been beyond unacceptable. Insurance companies already have a reputation for delaying claims and hiding behind bureaucracy, but Corebridge has taken it to another level. After my mother passed away, I submitted their confusing five-page, fine-print Death Claim form in February 2026 as the sole trustee, along with every required document, and requested a full payout of her annuity. Her mandatory distributions immediately stopped, yet three months later I still have not received the funds. The claims process feels intentionally designed to create delays. We spent over a month going back and forth correcting portions of the form until I was finally told everything was complete, approved, and that I should expect a check within 10 days. That never happened. What they do not tell you is that the Claims Department will not contact you if there is another “issue.” You are expected to discover the delay yourself by repeatedly calling them. Conveniently, that means they continue holding — and profiting from — your money while you wait. Every time I called after the promised payment date, there was suddenly another excuse. Customer service representatives are extremely friendly, but nothing actually gets resolved. Supervisors are no different. I was repeatedly assured that my claim was “being processed” and promised callbacks that never came. When I requested direct communication with the Claims Department, I was told there is no way for customers to speak with them. At this point, I believe the process is intentionally obstructive and misleading. The company acts as though the money belongs to them and that beneficiaries are inconveniences rather than customers entitled to funds that are legally owed to them. I am done wasting time with excuses and will be contacting an attorney. If others are experiencing similar treatment from Corebridge Financial, I strongly encourage you to document everything and consider legal counsel as well.
Response from Corebridge FinancialJun 1, 2026
Hi Scott, thank you for bringing this to our attention. Your feedback is important to us and our Customer Solutions Team will be reaching out to you.


