Inclusive Workplace at Allianz Trade

At Allianz, we stand for unity. We believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all people. We are rooted in core values and focused on cultivating inclusive, high-performance environments.

Inclusive Workplace at Allianz Group

Allianz fosters a workplace based on Inclusive Meritocracy, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. These principles have always guided our practices and will continue to do so, as they are a strategic advantage and a business imperative which deliver strong results for our customers, partners and shareholders. Different strengths, experiences, perspectives, and approaches in our workforce lead to more innovation and a stronger customer focus, greater resilience and better decisions.

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Inclusive Workplace at Allianz Trade

Allianz Trade celebrates our employees values, backgrounds, and cultures through our Employee Resource Groups and Regional Inclusion Councils. Resource Group networks of Beyond, Engage, GRACE, NEO, and Pride, as well as our Global Inclusion Council, led by senior business leaders, bring people together. They are important partners for raising awareness, advocating change, and shaping an inclusive workplace culture.

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Allianz Trade US Inclusive Workplace Council

We are proud to celebrate all of our employees within the region with Inclusion & Equal Opportunity Councils in Brazil, Canada, and the United States. Councils work together to support inclusion with each other, and for the employees of each country.

The Inclusion & Equal Opportunity Councils provide oversight on inclusion efforts and promote company-wide communication on progress. The employees on the Councils lead, support, educate, and connect as we work toward a more equal future.

Lead

Council leaders act to engage, activate, support, and create a structure to advance an inclusive workplace as a core value and critical component of the organization’s culture.

Support

Council members provide advice, guidance, and support on equality issues and actively seek out diverse perspectives and opinions.

Educate

The Council aims to prepare employees to meet the needs of a globally diverse marketplace by increasing awareness through diverse events and effective communication.

Connect

The Council works to create more ethical partnerships to increase our organizational resilience and reputability and to be more reflective of the communities we serve.

Examples in Action

Inclusive Workplace Book & Media Club

With selections including books, movies, and television, all employees are invited to vote on media selections, watch or read on their own time, and then come together for a virtual discussion. Participants enjoy the opportunity to reflect and connect with one another in an open and inclusive environment. Recent media club selections include book and movie Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly and TV mini-series Leguizamo Does America.

Partnership Spotlight: NBMBA
Allianz Trade US aims to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive employee population. Strengthening partnerships with minority-focused organizations is one way that the company is evolving its approach. Allianz Trade US is proud to be a member of the National Black MBA Association.

Virtual Events
Employees take part in educational virtual events throughout the year, often in collaboration with other Allianz entities within the United States. Recent events honored Black History Month, Juneteenth, and Hispanic Heritage Month.

Allianz Trade Americas is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. We seek to serve our local community in ways that align with our inclusive workplace values.

Cristo Rey Internship Program
Allianz Trade US enjoys a longstanding partnership with Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Baltimore, Maryland. Each year since 2015, the company has provided mentorship and hands-on experience to Cristo Rey interns. In recent years, robust support from the Inclusive Workplace Council has enhanced the program. Students benefit from customized experiences based on their career aspirations, as well as a focus on soft skills and real-world readiness.

MoveNow Camp
In 2023, Allianz Trade Americas hosted its first activation of MoveNow Camp as part of the Olympic and Paralympic Movements Partnership. Youth participants from Baltimore non-profit organizations Safe Alternative Foundation for Education (SAFE) and Kennedy Krieger’s Bennett Blazers adaptive sports program joined 27 Allianz Trade employee volunteers for two memorable days. Joined also by Allianz Paralympic Athlete Ambassador Daniel Romanchuk, the camp was inspiring for all.