Employee engagement and development credited as a driving force for success

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life^®) has been named one of the Top 100 Workplaces in Minnesota. The Star Tribune Top Workplaces special section was published in the Star Tribune on Sunday, June 17. The report can also be found at StarTribune.com/topworkplaces2012.

Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions about company leadership, communication, career opportunities, workplace environment, managerial skills, pay and benefits. The winning companies were selected based on survey responses from more than 71,200 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonprofit organizations. Allianz Life gained top ranking because of its outstanding commitment to professional development for employees.

“Allianz Life is committed to the well-being and professional development of our employees; they are the key to our success,” said Walter White, president and CEO of Allianz Life. “Our employee engagement is the driving force behind our position as a leader in the retirement income market,” added White. “Our recognition programs, onsite childcare, fitness center, and educational programs are just a few of the things we do to tell our employees that they make a difference each time they walk in the door.”

The rankings in the Star Tribune Top 100 Workplaces are based on survey information collected by WorkplaceDynamics, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention.

Employees who responded to the survey commented on the opportunities offered at Allianz Life. These include career building opportunities, tuition reimbursement, leadership development programs, and a top rated benefits package. Another benefit offered to employees includes the complementary retirement planning tools and financial advisors that help employees plan for retirement.

Star Tribune Publisher Michael J. Klingensmith said, “The companies in the Star Tribune Top 100 Workplaces deserve high praise for creating the very best work environments in the state of Minnesota. My congratulations to each of these exceptional companies.”

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 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 142,000 employees worldwide. More than 78 million private and corporate customers rely on Allianz knowledge, global reach, and capital strength to help them make the most of financial opportunities.

To qualify for the Star Tribune Top Workplaces, a company must have more than 50 employees in Minnesota. More than 1,360 companies were invited to participate. Rankings were composite scores calculated purely on the basis of employee responses.

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Sara Thurin Rollin
763-765-6703
sarathurin.rollin@allianzlife.com

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