Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty Tries Very Hard, Lacks Some Skill - Senior Project Manager Allianz Employee Review

2.0
25 June 2016
Recommend
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Pros

This operating entity of Allianz says it is attempting a major culture shift. Top leadership wants to focus on customer centricity, innovation & technical competence, diversity and employee well being. 401k is generous, and vested after 3 years. Vacation time is generous. Relocation to global positions is encouraged.

Cons

Competence of execution is significantly lacking in technology and UW areas. Fear rules; longterm employees have survived by not asking clarifying questions. Leadership has not yet acknowledged the 'iron triangle' of Speed, Cost, and Quality; they do not seem to understand they only get to pick two. Employees are often jaded or frightened. Layoffs of what are believed to be overpaid employees in the western US are ongoing, but positions remain open for months in the mid West and Eastern states.

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Cons

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2.0
17 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits, hybrid work arrangement is flexible (you can choose your 3 days in office)

Cons

Tenure and friendship is valued more than actual skillsets. Many people in Ops have no formal college education or true technical skills, and have been complacent in the dept for 10+ years. This leads to inefficient and stale processes that are reluctant to change. The culture is extremely passive aggressive and long-tenured employees are not welcoming to new hires from outside of the organization. People will go out of their way to sabotage opportunities for those offering new perspectives with greater value add. This causes forced interactions with low value collaboration. Many in analytical roles do not even understand basic Microsoft Office skills, Excel functions, V/XLOOKUPS, etc. and data is often reviewed manually per line item… This company is run like a low budget mom and pop shop where inefficient and backwards practices are toxically in circulation.

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