Conor Murphy

Conor Murphy was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of F&G Annuities & Life effective June 30, 2026, replacing retiring CEO Chris Blunt. Murphy joined F&G in April 2025 as Chief Financial Officer and has spent 38 years in financial services, including 33 years in the insurance industry.

Murphy holds professional accounting credentials as a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and a member of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs. He has been a founding trustee of Cristo Rey New York High School in Harlem and has sponsored the school's work-internship program for over 10 years. He is also a past president of the Association of Chartered Accountants in the U.S.

Career history

• President and CEO of Resolution Life US (2022–2025)
• Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Brighthouse Financial, where he oversaw operations during transition from MetLife and managed life and annuity businesses including product development, pricing and underwriting (2017–2022)
• Multiple senior finance roles over 17 years at MetLife, including first European CFO, CFO of Latin America region, head of investor relations, and CFO of MetLife Investments
• New York Financial Services Practice at PwC (1994–2000)
• Senior Accountant at Grant Thornton (1988–1993)

What Conor Murphy could bring to CEO at F&G Annuities & Life: Murphy's appointment signals continuity in F&G's strategic direction following Chris Blunt's transformation of the company. His three years leading Resolution Life US, combined with his extensive experience managing complex insurance and annuity operations at Brighthouse Financial and MetLife, positions him to execute F&G's strategy of transitioning toward capital-light, fee-based businesses. His background overseeing product development, pricing, and underwriting during MetLife's separation into Brighthouse Financial demonstrates capability in managing significant organizational transitions. His international and Latin American experience adds geographic diversification expertise at a critical moment as F&G explores strategic alternatives for its Peak Altitude distribution subsidiary.