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Because we care: Showing up when it counts
Melanie Hazlett
Senior Communications Specialist
Senior Communications Specialist
Nicolas Roa Santofimio
Senior Visual Editor
Senior Visual Editor
At its core, Allianz is a people business. A business run for people, by people. We exist to prepare and protect individuals, families, businesses and communities against the unpredictable twists of life, giving them the courage to face what lies ahead. Across the globe, our diverse teams are united by one common purpose: We secure your future. We strive to deliver on that purpose with passion – every single day.
But living our purpose goes beyond policies and transactions. At the heart of what we do is a mindset – one rooted in empathy, responsibility, and a genuine desire to make a difference. Time and again, Allianz colleagues around the globe go beyond the call of duty; not because they have to, but because they care.
Time and again, Allianz colleagues around the globe go beyond the call of duty; not because they have to, but because they care.
When Tatiana Podobová – a financial consultant at Allianz Slovakia – learned about a customer's struggles with his young son's health, she could have simply listened and moved on.
She didn’t.
What started as a routine customer visit turned into a powerful example of empathy in action. Watch the film to see how a single conversation sparked a movement of kindness, as Allianz colleagues rallied together to support a family in need.
This is the human side of insurance. This is what sets Allianz apart.
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Last updated: August 7, 2026
The Allianz Group is one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers, active in almost 70 countries and serving around 97 million private and corporate customers*. Our customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, including property, life and health insurance, as well as assistance services, credit and global business insurance. Recognized for the seventh consecutive year as the number one global insurance brand in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2025 ranking, Allianz’s success is built on technology-enabled customer centricity – providing peace of mind, protection, and prevention for our customers and strengthening the resilience of individuals, communities, and societies. We are one of the world’s largest investors, managing around 791 billion euros** on behalf of our insurance customers. Furthermore, our asset managers PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors manage about 2.2 trillion euros** of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of environmental and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, Allianz received an MSCI ESG Rating of AAA (as of March 2026). In 2025, our 156,000 dedicated employees achieved a total business volume of 186.9 billion euros and an operating profit of 17.4 billion euros for our shareholders.
* As of December 31, 2025. Customer count reflects Allianz customers in consolidated entities that are part of the customer reporting scope only.
** As of June 30, 2026.
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