MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) announced today it was named a 2021 Training Top 100 Company by Training magazine. This is the eighth consecutive year Allianz Life has been included on the list, which recognizes companies for their strong learning and development programs. This year, Allianz Life came in at number 25.

“Empowering our employees to continue to learn, grow, and evolve their careers is one of the key components of our award-winning culture at Allianz Life,” said Jenny Guldseth, chief human resources officer, Allianz Life. “We continuously adapt our learning programs to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees and the world around us.”

One of the unique ways Allianz Life continues to increase the business acumen and professional development of its employees is by offering training through digital, personalized learning paths aligned to key skill areas. Employees are able to access all of the learning opportunities via an intranet site, giving them access to curated videos, articles, and LinkedIn Learning courses. They can also access recommendations for gaining exposure and experience related to the training topics, such as scheduling step-ins with subject matter experts or volunteering for hands-on experience.

The Training magazine Top 100 list is a worldwide ranking of organizations that have excellent employee training and development programs. The rankings are based on a number of different factors, including: financial investment in and corporate commitment to employee development, demonstrable results of learning programs, the scope of development, and how closely these efforts are linked to successfully achieving a corporate strategic goal.

About Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® and one of the Ethisphere 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies®, has been keeping its promises since 1896 by helping Americans achieve their retirement income and protection goals with a variety of annuity and life insurance products. In 2019, Allianz Life provided additional value to its policyholders via distributions of more than $10.4 billion. As a leading provider of fixed index annuities, Allianz Life is part of Allianz SE, a global leader in the financial services industry with over 147,000 employees in more than 70 countries. Allianz Life is a proud sponsor of Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, home of Major League Soccer’s Minnesota United.