Allianz Life Earns Top Minnesota Ranking on the 2015 FORTUNE List of 100 Best Companies to Work For

Twin Cities-based financial services company recognized for benefits that promote work-life balance

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) today announced that it has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for the fourth straight year, earning recognition as the top workplace in Minnesota and ranking 68 on the national list. In the 2015 edition, FORTUNE recognized Allianz Life’s employee-centered culture and focus on career development opportunities. Based in Minneapolis, Allianz Life is a leading provider of retirement income and protection solutions, including fixed and variable annuities and life insurance, and employs more than 1,700 people at its corporate campus.

“Our dedicated and passionate employees are the reason Allianz Life has earned a reputation year over year as a top workplace,” said Allianz Life President and CEO Walter White. “Our employees are fully committed to our mission to help Americans achieve their financial and retirement goals. This commitment strengthens employee engagement and creates an environment where people are motivated to do their best each and every day.”

Allianz Life’s True Balance programs provide employees with benefits that address their physical, social and financial health:

• Physical well-being benefits include an on-site fitness center, access to numerous health programs, and healthy food options in campus cafes.
• Social wellness offerings include seven recognition programs, four Employee Resource Groups and multiple community volunteering opportunities available throughout the year.
• Personal financial health benefits include a competitive 401(k) plan and generous company match, discounted stock through an employee stock purchase program, and direct access to financial professionals and their services.

Career development is also a key focus at Allianz Life. All employees have access to visible career paths regardless of job title, and professional skills training is available to help an employee grow into the career they wish to pursue. In addition, Allianz Life offers employees many on-campus amenities such as an on-site early childhood care and education center, massage therapy and two subsidized cafés.

“Our strong culture of achievement and collaboration is driven by our employees and their desire to make Allianz Life a great place to work,” said Chief Human Resources Officer Suzanne Dowd Zeller. “We regularly survey employees, listen to their concerns, and then try to respond with programs that fit their needs. This investment is money well spent as it nurtures employees’ passion for our company and the excellent service they provide our customers.”

On previous FORTUNE lists, Allianz Life ranked #59 in 2011, #51 in 2012 and #47 in 2013. In addition to the recognition from FORTUNE, Allianz Life for five straight years has been on the Minneapolis Star Tribune Top Workplace list (June 2014) and was named to the 2014 100 Best Companies list from Working Mother magazine (September 2014).

Fortune partners annually with Great Place to Work® to conduct the most extensive employee survey in corporate America to identify the 100 Best Companies to Work For ®. Two-thirds of a company's survey score is based on the results of the Trust Index © Employee Survey, which is sent to a random sample of employees from each company. This survey asks questions related to employees' attitudes about management's credibility, overall job satisfaction, and camaraderie. The other third is based on responses to the Culture Audit ©, which includes detailed questionnaires about pay and benefit programs and a series of open-ended questions about hiring practices, methods of internal communication, training, recognition programs and diversity efforts.

About Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, one of FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2015, has been keeping its promises since 1896. Today, it carries on that tradition, helping Americans achieve their retirement income and protection goals with a variety of annuities and life insurance products. As a leading provider of fixed index annuities, Allianz Life is part of Allianz SE, a global leader in the financial services industry with 147,000 employees worldwide. More than 85 million private and corporate customers rely on Allianz knowledge, global reach, and capital strength to help them make the most of financial opportunities. Follow Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America on Twitter @AllianzLifeNews.

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Sara Thurin Rollin, 763-765-6703
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Source: Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

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