“Diversity and Inclusion, and valuing the differences of our employees are an essential part of our corporate success and competitiveness. This is what brings us all together and is key to a successful, thriving workplace and a fair work culture.”

Renate Wagner, Member of the Allianz SE Board of Management

Diversity & Inclusion

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce. Employing people from different backgrounds and making them feel they belong is a major driving force behind our success.

Our Diversity and Inclusion policy clearly describes how we define diversity and inclusion, our rationale for fostering D&I as well as the five principles we apply to create an inclusive workplace that fosters diversity in all its forms.

Our Global Inclusion Council ensures the implementation of a diversity strategy in all Allianz entities and has been in place since 2007. In addition, some Allianz entities have set up local councils.

The Global Inclusion Council also monitors the implementation of Inclusion & Diversity plans within Allianz Group. The Group Head of Inclusion helps to coordinate the various programs and sees to it that they are in line with Allianz goals.

Targets

Globally, our target for women in Boards of Management is 25% and 40% in talent pools by the end of 2021.

At Allianz SE, the group‘s headquarter, and Allianz Germany, our biggest entity, we have committed to achieve at least 20% in the first and 30% in the second tiers below the Boards of Management by the end of 2021.

Our latest achievements

Generations

Diverse age groups in teams provide knowledge exchange and a better
customer understanding.

LGBT+

Psychological safety
in the workplace is about awareness of sexual orientation and giving employees a safe place
for coming out.

Cultural Diversity

Having diverse nationalities in leadership teams and projects provides various perspectives and an understanding of global businesses.

Gender Balance

Identifying and removing barriers for women in leadership is a strategic commitment for meritocracy.

Disability

In 2020, people with disabilities represented 1.9% of all Allianz employees globally and 3.59% of Allianz employees in our entities in France, Italy, Germany and the UK - which employ 32% of Allianz’s global headcount.

Individual needs

Different work time models give our employees flexibility in planning their work and leisure time, and promote well-being.

_{A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our business. Diversity and inclusion at all levels of Allianz are crucial for an innovative and customer-centric company.}

EMPLOYEE NETWORKS

Employee networks – or resource groups – give individuals a sense of community and the chance to network with colleagues based on a shared identity or experience, as well as with their “friends & allies”. However, the networks also offer the business a great opportunity to consult with them for, e.g., product development questions or communications. They are an important partner for raising awareness, advocating change and setting the diversity agenda.

People with a Disability

Allianz Beyond is the global network to raise awareness on the topic of disability within the company, ensure that all Allianz workplaces are free of barriers, and promote Allianz internally and externally as an attractive employer for people with a disability.

WORKING WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES

Gender Equality

Allianz NEO is a global employee network that evolved from women‘s networks across the Group. Because to achieve gender balance and equality, men need to be part of the discussion.

Our Gender Balance Network

LGBT+

Allianz Pride is the global LGBT+ employee network. It supports Allianz in standing proudly for an LGBT+ inclusive work environment and society.

Our LGBT+ Network

Race and Cultural Ethnicity

Allianz GRACE is the global employee network that focuses on the topic of racial equality and equity by working to create a level playing field and promote active engagement against racial discrimination.

OUR RACE AND CULTURAL ETHNICITY NETWORK

Age and Life Stages

Allianz EngAge is our employee network that works to strengthen age equity at Allianz and supports the company in becoming an inclusive environment for all ages and life stages.

OUR AGE and LIFE STAGES NETWORK