MINNEAPOLIS – Feb. 18, 2025 – Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) has been recognized for the 11th time for its excellence in training and development programs in the annual Training APEX Awards. Allianz ranked No. 5 out of 95 companies.
Training magazine, a leading business publication for Learning and Development professionals, ranks companies based on myriad benchmarking statistics and a range of qualitative and quantitative factors such as budget, scope, training programs, evaluation, and business outcomes.
“Allianz Life offers a wide variety of local and global learning and development programs so employees can continuously learn, grow, and evolve in their careers,” said Bill Ryan, vice president learning and development, Allianz Life. “In addition to our curated learning opportunities, we recognize the time our employees spend learning in ways that best meet their needs, from podcasts to workshops and more.”
In 2024, Allianz Life employees tracked:
- More than 170,000 learning hours
- 6,800 hours of leadership development
In addition, 91 employees participated in tuition and designation reimbursement programs.
“The 2025 Training APEX Awards winners have earned a special place in the rich history of Training magazine’s celebration of stellar human capital development over the last 25 years,” said Lorri Freifeld, editor and publisher, Training magazine. “As we mark this silver jubilee anniversary, we applaud their impressive achievements in and steadfast commitment to employee learning and development over the past year. We are proud to recognize these champions of training.”
Allianz Life offers continuous learning and development opportunities for employees throughout the year. These opportunities encompass various aspects such as enhancing knowledge in business and products, as well as focusing on the employee's area of expertise. In 2024, Allianz Life launched a new Learning Academy and planned 43 instructor-led sessions during dedicated learning days. Additionally, the company's tuition assistance program supports employees by providing reimbursement for degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's, or doctorate level that are relevant to the business.
Learn more about the culture of continuous learning at www.allianzlife.com/culture.
