Founded in 1896 and based in Minneapolis, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz) provides fixed and variable annuities, life insurance policies, and long term care insurance products in the United States. Known for innovation, performance, and customer service, the company has become a leader in the North American life insurance industry. Allianz products are offered through a network of independent financial professionals. The company is part of Allianz SE, a global financial services group that is ranked number 15 on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world's largest corporations, based on sales, profits, assets, and market value (March 2007). Allianz SE employs over 177,000 people worldwide.

Today, Allianz Life and its subsidiaries form a large, successful company known for its innovation and performance. Allianz Life is rapidly taking its place as a leader in the North American life insurance industry. Allianz Life offers an extensive portfolio of value-added wealth management products, including fixed and variable annuities, universal life insurance, and long term care insurance for individuals. The company offers individual insurance products through over 100,000 independent agents, registered representatives and other financial professionals nationwide.