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Allianz Life Creative Services Department Caps Successful 2011 with Multiple Awards and Recognition

"The Creative Services Department at Allianz Life is truly best in class. Over the past few years, we've consistently raised the bar on both the quantity and quality of our materials," said Amanda Brinkman, vice president of Creative Services for Allianz Life. "Receiving this recognition from our peers in the industry for our work in 2011 is extremely gratifying and serves as inspiration to achieve even greater things this year."

The Allianz Life Creative Services Department received the following awards and recognition in 2011:

The Insurance and Financial Communications Association (IFCA) annual awards competition - Association members throughout the United States and Canada evaluated thousands of entries based on five criteria: concept; writing, art direction, overall execution and effectiveness. Allianz Life was recognized with:

• Best of Show - For Allianz branding of the home office and the Allianz recruitment brochure
• Award of Excellence - For the Allianz trade ad: "Two lanes, One destination" and the Allianz airport advertising display
• Honorable Mention - For the Questar Capital 2011 Calendar and the Retirement Pro^SM launch kit

The 2011 Graphic Design USA, American Inhouse Design Awards - Designers are evaluated for creativity, the special challenges they face, and their contributions to their businesses and institutions. The competition features 400 winning pieces from more than 4,000 entries submitted. Allianz Life was recognized for:

• The Retirement Pro variability annuity launch kit
• Questar Capital 2011 Calendar
• Questar Focus Forum collateral
• Allianz Life talent acquisition, recruitment brochure

The Printing Industry of Minnesota Star of Excellence Awards - John Roberts Printing entered the Retirement Pro launch kit on behalf of Allianz Life. This is the largest print competition in Minnesota and North Dakota. Allianz Life was recognized with:

• The People's Choice Award for printing excellence across all entries: The Retirement Pro launch kit was selected from all Best of Category winners.
• The President's Award for print excellence in media kits for the Retirement Pro launch kit.
• Best of Class for print excellence in media kits for the Retirement Pro launch kit.
• Certificate of Merit for print excellence in calendars for the Questar Capital 2011 Calendar.

The Allianz Life Creative Services Department is responsible for the brand, advertising, media and creative approach for all marketing materials. The Department consists of project leaders, art directors, copywriters, print producers and a variety of specialists in the creative field. The 60-person team creates all of the marketing materials that support financial professionals in the sales process. They also create all of the communications pieces for the Meetings and Events and Internal Communications groups, and much of the internal signage and messaging that reinforces the brand.

About Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America has been keeping its promises since 1896. Today, it carries on that tradition, helping Americans achieve their retirement income and protection goals with a variety of annuities and life insurance products. As a leading provider of fixed index annuities, Allianz Life is part of Allianz SE, a global leader in the financial services industry with 150,000 employees worldwide. More than 75 million private and corporate customers rely on Allianz knowledge, global reach, and capital strength to help them make the most of financial opportunities.

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America offers insurance and annuities in all states except New York. In New York, products are issued by Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York, New York, NY.

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Media Contact:
Sara Thurin Rollin, 763-765-6703
sarathurin.rollin@allianzlife.com