Allianz Life Named to FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For
January 24, 2012 by N/A
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Joining List for the First Time, Allianz Life Earns Top
Ranking for Minnesota Companies
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 first time, ranking 51st and
earning the top position among Minnesota companies. Available on newsstands
today, FORTUNE highlighted Allianz Life’s annual SOAR month (Support Ongoing
Achievement Recognition), faith in leadership and strong focus on training and
career development. Based in Minneapolis, Allianz Life is a leading provider of
retirement and protection solutions, including fixed and variable annuities and
life insurance for individuals, and employs more than 1,700 people at its
corporate campus.
“This recognition belongs to our committed employees who focus on helping
people achieve their financial and retirement goals,” said Allianz Life
President and CEO Walter White. “Being named the top Minnesota company on the
FORTUNE 100 list is a reflection of the continued engagement and dedication of
everyone that works at Allianz Life. We look forward to building on our
reputation as one of the best places to work in the country.”
In addition to the recognition from FORTUNE, Allianz Life received the Minneapolis
Star Tribune Top Workplace award (June 2011) and the Minneapolis/St.
Paul Business Journal Best Places to Work award(August 2011). Allianz Life
also launched a number of employee-focused workplace enhancements in 2011,
including Bright Beginnings, a new on-site child development center that opened
in May.
“Employee and Leadership Development is a top priority at Allianz Life, so
we’re committed to providing an environment where our employees have both
personal and professional development opportunities,” said Chief Human Resources
Officer Suzanne Zeller. “Accomplishments like this inspire us to create
even more opportunities for our employees to grow and stay engaged in our
business.”
To pick the 100 Best Companies to Work For, FORTUNE partners with the Great
Place to Work Institute to conduct the most extensive employee survey in
corporate America; 280 firms participated in this year’s survey. More than
246,000 employees at those companies responded to a survey created by the
institute, a global research and consulting firm operating in 45 countries
around the world. Two-thirds of a company’s score is based on the results of
the institute’s Trust Index survey, which is sent to a random sample of
employees from each company. The survey asks questions related to their attitudes
about management’s credibility, job satisfaction, and camaraderie. The other
third is based on responses to the institute’s Culture Audit, which includes
detailed questions 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. Any company that is at least five
years old and has more than 1,000 U.S. employees is eligible.
About Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America has been keeping its promises since
1896. Today, it carries on that tradition, helping Americans achieve their
retirement income 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 150,000
employees worldwide. More than 75 million private and corporate customers rely
on Allianz knowledge, global reach, and capital strength to help them make the
most of financial opportunities.
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America offers insurance and
annuities in all states except New York. In New York, products are issued by
Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York, New York, NY.
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Sara Thurin Rollin, 763-765-6703
sarathurin.rollin@allianzlife.com
Source: Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
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