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Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

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We want a culture that values everyone’s contributions and perspectives

Our goal is to foster a workplace that is caring, diverse, and inclusive. We want Allianz Life Insurance of North America (Allianz) to be a place where employees can bring their authentic selves to work every day, and we want our workforce to reflect our community. It is a daily effort.

We know that having employees who have different life experiences helps us innovate, grow, and succeed in our mission – we secure your future. This is about more than better business outcomes. We believe we have a responsibility to help make our society more equitable.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion touches all that we do – both within Allianz and in our greater community. All people at Allianz are part of this commitment, starting with our leaders.

Hear from our president and chief executive officer

“Our values of integrity, caring, excellence, and respect make supporting equity in our communities and increasing diversity in our business a natural extension of who we are at Allianz. We have been working intentionally toward these goals for a long time and will continue to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

Jasmine Jirele
President and CEO

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How we’re doing the work at Allianz

This commitment has to begin within our own walls. We want diversity, equity, and inclusion to be business as usual here at Allianz. It is a critical way we live out our company values.

DEI Educational Series

Education is a critical component to building lasting DEI change in our organization. We recently started a new educational series for employees on timely and relevant DEI topics to promote a better sense of understanding across the diverse communities represented by Allianz Life employees.

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True Connections Sponsorship Program

True Connections Sponsorship Program for diverse talent is an example of our commitment to accelerating the pipeline of extraordinary employees at Allianz. It includes a collaborative connection between participants to further professional development and elevate the sponsored into their next career move.

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Allianz Employee Resource and Inclusion Groups

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Inclusion Groups are voluntary, employee-led groups that foster an inclusive workplace aligned with the mission, values, and objectives of the business. These groups help develop future leaders and increase employee engagement. They also boost understanding of key issues affecting our diverse community, as well as help to expand marketplace reach. These groups are funded by the organization and are responsible for delivering on performance goals set by the ERG leadership.

Allianz NEO

Allianz NEO (Networking – Engagement – Opportunities) is focused on fostering an inclusive company culture where people can develop and succeed irrespective of their gender identity.

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BELONG

Black Employee Leadership & Opportunity Networking Group (BELONG) is an inclusive community that supports the professional development, recruitment, retention, and community involvement of Black employees at Allianz.

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Allianz Pride

Allianz Pride works to support the Allianz LGBTQ+ community and its causes through inclusion, ally engagement, education, community involvement, and outreach.

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The Green Team

The Green Team works to support sustainability efforts at Allianz and encourages employees to learn more about green initiatives both in the workplace and at home.

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Operation Serve

Operation SERVE seeks to positively influence the culture at Allianz through service, relationship building, and communication by leveraging veterans and interested employees in support of veterans groups, active service members, and their families.

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Beyond

Beyond is an inclusive community that is focused on removing barriers, stigmas, and taboos, and fostering an environment where people with disabilities feel they can succeed.

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ASCENT

ASCENT (Asians Supporting, Collaborating, Educating, and Networking Together) provides resources, promotes engagement among Asian employees, and asserts influence in Asian communities through community involvement and education.

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Adelante!

Adelante! exists to create awareness and educate Allianz employees at all levels on the diversity of the Latino/Hispanic culture. It promotes an inclusive forum for Latino/Hispanic employees and allies to connect and share perspectives, work to attract and retain Latino/Hispanic talent, and offer networking and development opportunities as well as support of our local communities.

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EDDGE

EDDGE (Empowering Diversity in Distribution through Growth and Education) exists to attract qualified candidates to Distribution, welcome them to a workplace of belonging, and offer pathways for growth, advancement, and inclusive innovation.

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How we’re supporting a more equitable community

We want our community to be a better place for all who live here. We’re engaged in a number of initiatives to help support diverse businesses, expand economic opportunities, and improve racial equity in Minnesota and beyond.

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

We’ve been a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company since 2013, in recognition of our proactive support of service members, veterans, and their families. We are one of nearly 80 Minnesota-based organizations with this distinction.

Summit Academy OIC

We’ve partnered with the nonprofit to help build their financial services curriculum to help students gain the technical and professional skills they need to prepare for a career in financial services.

Twin Cities Diversity in Practice

To help strengthen the legal talent pipeline in our community, we participate in the 1L Clerkship that has helped law students of color launch careers in the Twin Cities.

Winning Abilities

Working with the nonprofit, we’re proud to welcome summer interns with disabilities or different abilities, especially in the areas of technology, finance, investments, and actuarial science.

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How we’re committing to a more equitable Minnesota

MSP Equity Fund

Allianz is one of the anchor investors in the $50 million venture capital fund which seeks to make Minneapolis-St. Paul the epicenter of venture capital and startups for Black, brown, and women founders – chronically underfunded groups.

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Increasing access to affordable housing

Through Allianz Investment Management LLC, we’re investing in affordable housing throughout the United States and right here in our hometown. We’re committed to helping create, preserve, and provide access to safe, healthy, and reasonably priced housing units for low- and moderate-income households.

 
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