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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for competitive analysis in California is $91,959.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,100.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Competitive Intelligence Analyst

Corebridgefinancial

Los Angeles, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Monitor competitor activity across the life insurance and annuity markets.

  • Create and maintain competitive intelligence materials such as profiles, battlecards, flyers, and product comparison guides.

  • Deliver recurring competitive intelligence reports and market updates to support strategic decision-making.


Job description

Who We Are
At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That's why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.
We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

  • We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners.
  • We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
  • We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
  • We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who You'll Work With

This position is part of the Life & Individual Retirement line of business. It reports directly to the Assistant Manager - Market Intelligence.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Competitive Intelligence Analyst to support the Annuities and Life Insurance businesses. This role is responsible for monitoring competitor activity, analyzing product and pricing trends, researching market developments, and delivering actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across Product, Pricing, Distribution, Marketing, and Executive Leadership.

The ideal candidate combines strong industry knowledge of annuity and life insurance products with market research, data analysis, and communication skills. They must be able to quickly understand competitor product designs, interpret regulatory filings, identify meaningful business implications, and translate complex information into actionable insights for internal stakeholders.

This role serves as a key partner to Sales Distribution, Product Management, Pricing, and Leadership teams by helping them understand competitive positioning and enhance market competitiveness.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor competitor activity across the life insurance and annuity markets.

  • Collaborate with Product, Pricing, Sales, Marketing, Strategy, and Leadership teams and serve as a trusted partner

  • Conduct competitive research & analysis on Life & Annuity carriers, products, distribution models, and market strategies.

  • Track industry trends, sales results, market share changes, earnings releases, and strategic developments.

  • Create and maintain Competitive intelligence materials such as Competitor profiles, Sales Battlecards, Competitive Flyers, Product Comparison Guides, executive briefings

  • Review product filings, prospectuses, rate sheets, product guides, and regulatory submissions and translate information into actionable business insights.

  • Partner with Sales, Distribution, and Wholesaling teams to support competitive sales efforts.

  • Create comparison tools that help differentiate company solutions.

  • Deliver recurring competitive intelligence reports and market updates.

  • Present insights and recommendations to business leaders and stakeholders for better decision making. Deliver insights in clear, concise, and actionable formats.

  • Leverage AI and approved technologies to improve research and insight generation.

  • Identify opportunities to automate reporting and monitoring processes.

  • Maintain competitive intelligence repositories and knowledge resources.

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Insurance, or a related field. FLMI or other insurance industry designations preferred.

  • 3+ years of experience within Life & Annuity industry in the field of Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Product management, Product Development, Pricing, Sales Enablement.

  • Strong understanding of annuity and life insurance products and competitive marketplace dynamics.

  • Advanced research and analytical skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.

  • Experience building Power BI dashboard is nice to have.

  • Experience working with competitive intelligence databases and research tools such as LifeTrends, Competiscan, Compu Life, Wink, Annuity Rate Watch, LIMRA, Beacon, and related industry resources.

  • Experience leveraging AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to improve research and productivity.

  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with ability to communicate effectively with executives and senior leaders.

  • Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear, actionable recommendations.

  • Strong storytelling and data visualization capabilities.

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial's Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Estimated Travel

Minimal travel.

Why Corebridge?
At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.
Benefit Offerings Include:

  • Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
  • Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
  • Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
  • Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
  • Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.


Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.
Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

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OP - OperationsEstimated Travel Percentage (%): No TravelRelocation Provided: NoAmerican General Life Insurance Company