Allianz PNB Life partners with SOS Children’s Villages for youth mentorship program

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Allianz PNB Life for this endeavor. We at SOS Children’s Villages believe that every Filipino child deserves to be empowered. Through the ‘YouthCan!’ program, and with Allianz PNB Life’s help, we will be able to equip children in need with the tools, skills, and outlook to be able to rely on themselves when they pursue an independent living.” ~Romil I. Rayos Del Sol, OIC and Deputy National Director

From left to right: SOS Children's Villages Head of Corporate Relations Admore Rae Alzate, Allianz PNB Life President and CEO Alexander Grenz, SOS Children's Villages OIC and Deputy National Director Romil Rayos Del Sol, and Allianz PNB Life Chief Marketing Officer Gino Riola were present at the recent MOA signing between the two organizations. They memorialized their formed partnership with a photo op.

SOS Children’s Villages is a private, non-government organization that aims to provide a normal family environment for abandoned, neglected, or orphaned Filipino children. It also works to strengthen and uplift the communities it serves by giving parents the boost they need to support their families through health, education, and livelihood programs, and disaster and crisis response.

Allianz PNB Life continues to advocate for the secure future of Filipinos, especially the youth. Together with SOS Children’s Villages, the leading insurance brand in the world officially launched the “YouthCan!” mentorship program last Monday, April 11.

“Just like SOS, we believe that every Filipino, especially the Filipino youth, deserves a sustainable life and a secure future. We trust that ‘YouthCan!’ will allow Allianz PNB Life to make this possible. We are looking forward to sharing our knowledge and expertise with the youth we will be mentoring, and we are positive that they will be prepared for what the future has in store for them, thanks to ‘YouthCan!’.” ~Alexander Grenz, Allianz PNB Life President and CEO

SOS Children’s Villages is a private, non-government organization that aims to provide a normal family environment for abandoned, neglected, or orphaned Filipino children. It also works to strengthen and uplift the communities it serves by giving parents the boost they need to support their families through health, education, and livelihood programs, and disaster and crisis response.

The “YouthCan!” Program was launched globally in 2017, with the goal of presenting the youth with opportunities to be economically productive, transforming the participants into dynamic leaders and independent, self-reliant individuals through one-on-one mentoring relationships, as well as virtual training sessions and web-based learning tutorials.

This ties in with Allianz PNB Life’s mission, which is to secure the future of every Filipino. Through “YouthCan!”, volunteers from the company will be partnered with an SOS mentee and are tasked with helping them acquire practical skills through training programs, job shadowing opportunities, and internships. 

“‘YouthCan!’ is a great opportunity for us here at Allianz to make meaningful contributions to the lives of young Filipinos. We know that this program can inspire and encourage a new generation of leaders, opening doors for them to employment through skill development and access to networks, so we are very grateful for this continued collaboration with SOS.” ~Gino Riola, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Sustainability

For more information on Allianz PNB Life, as well as the products and services it offers, please visit www.allianzpnblife.ph.

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

“Biking is such an underrated activity and I am glad to see more and more Filipinos taking interest. During the pandemic, I saw cities build bike lanes to protect bikers. This inspired us to think of how to support this.” ~Alexander Grenz, Allianz PNB President and CEO

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB is committed to promoting sustainability and convenience through various solutions and innovations for the future of the Filipino community. Launched in 2020, Ride Safe is a bike safety and education campaign that aims to reinforce cycling as a healthy & sustainable form of transportation and help address Metro Manila’s transportation problems worsened by strict health protocols and lockdowns, thus catering to the Metro’s growing number of cyclists.

Having gone to San Juan and Manila City, Allianz PNB is expanding its Ride Safe campaign to more areas in the metro, with Bonifacio Global City as its newest partner city. Located along 28th Avenue, Lane O, The Bikeyard is an environmentally-friendly place for people to meet up for rides, discuss hot routes, plan two-wheeled adventures or simply take a breather from pedaling. Standing out amidst the buildings that dot BGC, it is a landmark in itself. The park’s well-thought-out design features bike amenities such as elevated bike racks and tables that can double as bike parking built from recycled and biodegradable material, reflecting Allianz PNB’s sustainability commitment.

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB introduces The Bikeyard - a friendly place to meet up for rides, discuss hot routes, plan your two-wheeled adventures or simply take a breather. In line with its mission towards sustainability, the park design is hugely inspired by the vibrancy of our growing cycling culture—with featured bike amenities built from zero-waste materials.

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Built not just for bikers but for the entire BGC community, The Bikeyard is part of the company’s award-winning Ride Safe campaign, which aims to support Filipino’s growing interest in healthy and carbon-free transport by offering simple, fair, and sustainable solutions. By making biking fun and convenient, it helps encourage more Filipinos to embrace biking as their preferred mode of transportation, thereby helping lower their carbon footprint.

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Hellish traffic, the need for greater mobility, and greater health consciousness have combined to drive the growing popularity of biking in the Philippines. The number of bikers grew at the height of the Covid-19 lockdowns when bicycles were one of the few allowed modes of transportation, but Filipinos have kept pedaling on even with the restrictions lifted, having discovered the innate joys of biking. Whether it’s to go to the office, to do chores, or to discover Metro Manila’s hidden wonders, biking is definitely here to stay.

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

With the growing two-wheel movement, calls for improved biking infrastructure and education in Metro Manila have been made to make cycling safer. Stepping up to meet the demand, Allianz PNB Life has unveiled a new place for bikers in the heart of Bonifacio Global City.

Alexander Grenz, Allianz PNB President and CEO

Wick Veloso, CEO & President, PNB

Jay Teodoro, COO, FBDC

Through its Ride Safe campaign, the company has already donated artistic and functional bike racks to four major parks in the City of Manila, and the country’s first solar-powered bike pitstop in San Juan.

L-R: Jay Teodoro COO of FBDC; Alexander Grenz CEO of Allianz PNB; Jorge Bocobo Barangay Captain of Fort Bonifacio; Wick Veloso President & CEO of PNB and Gino Riola Chief Marketing Officer of Allianz PNB

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Earlier this year, Allianz PNB was recognized as the #1 insurance brand in the world for the third straight year by the global Interbrand rankings. More recently, Allianz PNB was also named as the most sustainable insurer in the world by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, a testament to the company’s adherence to Environmental, Social Inclusion, and Governance standards. This speaks to the company’s commitment to sustainability, which includes plans for youth empowerment, financial inclusion, and sustainable product development. 

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Allianz PNB's Ride Safe Launch Event at BGC!

Next time you’re thinking of going around BGC, consider taking a ride on your trusty bike and drop by The Bikeyard. Not only will you lessen your carbon footprint, but you’re also doing something that’s great for your health.

Hellish traffic, the need for greater mobility, and greater health consciousness have combined to drive the growing popularity of biking in the Philippines. The number of bikers grew at the height of the Covid-19 lockdowns when bicycles were one of the few allowed modes of transportation, but Filipinos have kept pedaling on even with the restrictions lifted, having discovered the innate joys of biking. Whether it’s to go to the office, to do chores, or to discover Metro Manila’s hidden wonders, biking is definitely here to stay.

Let's ride together! 

Allianz PNB Life Partners with Mayor Isko for Bike Rack Art Installation Inspired by Memories of Growing Up in Manila

“Kakaiba ang proyektong ito. Dahil sa bukod sa ito’y kapaki-pakinabang, ito ay may mga disenyo na may kabuluhang kultural, maaaring maging tampulan ng atensyon ng ating mga bisita, lalo na ng mga turista (This project is different, Not only is it helpful; its design has a cultural significance that can gain the attention of visitors, especially tourists).” ~Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, Manila City Mayor

Official Launch of the Allianz Ride Safe Partnership in Manila at the Kartilya ng Katipunan Shrine. The event coincides with the commemoration of  "Araw ng Watawat'' (Flag Day) and serves as the kick-off activity leading to the celebration of the 450th Founding Anniversary of the City of Manila. Allianz PNB Life has recently partnered with the City Government of Manila led by Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, to promote its sustainability campaign and take inspiration from the City's beautiful and historic sites. 

One of the world’s most sustainable insurers donated sculpted bike racks designed to evoke memories of Manila. Bike rack art installations were placed at Kartilya ng Katipunan Shrine, Rajah Sulayman Park, Plaza Roma, and Liwasang Bonifacio.

Crafted to encourage a culture of cycling among Filipinos and to stir local tourism, each bike rack was creatively designed to reflect the place for which it will be installed. The bike rack art installations were launched during the country’s commemoration of the “Araw ng Watawat” (Flag Day) at the Kartilya ng Katipunan, where one of the bike racks is located. The event also marked the beginning of the celebration of the 450th Founding Anniversary of the City of Manila.

“I’m very proud that we’re able launch it here today, and I’m even more honored that we also have the opportunity to add art to this beautiful city and help bring it back to the old glory. Again, big thank you to the city of Manila. A big thank you also to all the frontliners, to the employees of the city who all work hard during the pandemic, who went beyond and above to support the communities. We are very proud to be one of the most sustainable insurance companies in the world and we have a clear sustainability program in our DNA. Also, here locally, we had a lot of campaigns in the past. But then the pandemic came. For a lot of tragedies, there are also opportunities. We saw cyclists coming out. Bicycling became the new means of transportation, even better and sustainable. Sustainable mobility is environmentally friendly, and we’re very happy to see when we saw public transport coming back, we still see and I guess we’ll see even more bicyclists every day.” ~Mr. Alexander Grenz, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Allianz PNB Life

“Biking is one of the most sustainable means of transportation. It’s a small action to address big challenges. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions, it’s healthy for body and soul. It reduces traffic congestion and it reduces the risk of exposure the virus. But of course, it has to be safe. So, the installation of bike racks is an excellent way to encourage more people to ride their bikes while increasing their safety. Installing this bike rack here in this historical and cultural place is a great way to bring this to the people, to entice people to come here to experience the rich culture of Manila and also a small piece of German history here.” ~Ms. Laura Oexle, German Embassy Deputy Head of Mission

They were joined by Laura Oexle, German Embassy Deputy Head of Mission; Bernie Punsalan, Group Head for Luzon, Philippine National Bank; Carlos Leytte, Region Head, North Metro Manila, PNB; Atty. Guiller Asido, Administrator, Intramuros Administration; Charlie Duñgo, Director, Department of Tourism, Culture, and Arts of Manila; Engr. Armando Andres, Director of the Department of Engineering and Public Works; Giovanni Evangelista, Director of the Parks and Development Office; and Kenneth Amurao, Director of the Department of Public Services. 

Councilor Joel Chua, Majority Floor Leader of the City Council of Manila, led the opening prayer, followed by the raising of the flag by the Manila Police District. After the singing of the national anthem, Vice Mayor Lacuna led the patriotic oath.

Simultaneous inaugurations were also held in other locations of the bike racks. Kenneth Yu, Digital Brand Management Head, Allianz PNB Life, led the launch at the Rajah Sulayman Park, Roxas Boulevard of the Alon bike rack. He was joined by Amurao and Evangelista. 

Bernadette Jalandoni-Pantoja, Bancassurance Distribution Partner Head, Allianz PNB Life, and Asido cut the ribbon at Plaza Roma, Intramuros for the Kalesa bike rack, while Carol Bernas, VP and Head for PNB Bancassurance, Allianz PNB Life, and Andres were at the Liwasang Bonifacio, Ermita for the Maya bike rack.

Inspiration Behind the Bike Rack Designs

• The bike racks and art installations in Manila were designed by Mark Wesley Pahate— a Manileño himself.
• Pahate was born and raised in Tondo and finished Advertising Arts at the University of Santo Tomas in España, Manila.
• An advocate of street art, Pahate was an associate creative director at McCann World Group and Harrison Communications prior to starting his own boutique agency, Eggshell.
• Tabak bike rack at the Kartilya ng Katipunan commemorates the bravery of the Katipuneros. It was placed strategically near the monument of hero Andres Bonifacio holding a tabak.
• The Maya bike rack, meanwhile, is inspired by the little bird that once flew in abundance over the city’s parks and churches.
• At Rajah Sulayman Park, where one can see Manila Bay from across Roxas Boulevard, the Alon bike rack will stand as a remembrance of the city’s historic bay and beautiful sunset.
• The Kalesa bike rack at Plaza Roma in front of the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros is a reminder of how the horse-drawn carriage used to rule the streets during earlier times.

Apart from the bike rack installations, Allianz also donated personal and health insurance to 500 city hall employees and frontliners of Manila. These included personnel under the Office of the Mayor who is directly on the frontlines taking care of the districts. They received accidental death, dismemberment, and disability benefits and a coverage of up to PhP 100,000.

Allianz PNB Life launched its Ride Safe campaign in 2020 with the objective of promoting the use of the bicycle as a sustainable solution to the mobility problem brought about by the pandemic. Hailed as one of the world’s most sustainable insurers, Allianz has advocated for healthier and more sustainable alternatives of transport. 

About Allianz PNB Life

Allianz PNB Life began its operations in 2001 and is among the major life insurers in the Philippines. Worldwide, Allianz is also considered the most sustainable insurer from 2017 to 2019 according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. We are a leading provider of Variable Life products, complemented by a full line of Life protection offerings for individuals and institutions. All our products and services are designed to meet the lifetime financial planning, wealth accumulation, and well-being aspirations of every Filipino Family.

Allianz PNB Life’s main headquarters is in Makati City, the country’s main business district, with eleven business centres strategically located in key cities across the archipelago. It has the support of over 220 employees and more than 1000 financial advisors to serve our dear policyholders and deliver great customer service experiences.

Allianz Grants Free Health Insurance to Over 200 Manila City Hall Employees, Frontliners

“In promoting health and protection through our insurance solutions, we would also like to honor the hardworking men and women who guard our health and safety. When we speak of health and protection, we mean the health and protection of our planet as well. Sustainability is in the Allianz DNA. Our company’s purpose is “We secure your future”, so that extends beyond insurance to what we can do to contribute to sustainability.” ~Alexander Grenz, Allianz PNB Life President and CEO

Alexander Grenz, Allianz PNB Life President & CEO

Allianz PNB Life will be granting free personal and health insurance to 240 city hall employees and frontliners of Manila. These include personnel under the Office of the Mayor who is directly on the frontlines taking care of the districts. 

The insurance package is part of the recent partnership agreement of Allianz PNB Life and the City Government of Manila for the former’s Ride Safe campaign. Allianz, one of the world's most sustainable insurers, is fully committed to promote initiatives and practices that will positively impact the environment. Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno is also a staunch advocate of green safe spaces for the public. 

Hon. Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso

They will receive accidental death, dismemberment, and disability benefits, and coverage of up to PhP 75,000. Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso hailed the project as an important contribution to the city’s frontliners.

“We value our frontliners who take care of our citizenry, our communities here in Manila. We believe they deserve the protection and health coverage provided by Allianz PNB Life, especially in these crucial times.” ~Mayor Isko Moreno, Manila City Mayor

Hon. Mayor Francisco Isko Moreno Domagoso

Allianz PNB Life is one of the leading life and health insurance providers in the Philippines. It offers various health and protection products to suit Filipinos’ needs. These include Allianz Well!, which has an annual plan limit of PhP100 million, including inpatient coverage of Covid 19 and vaccination, and Allianz eAZy Health, an affordable and renewable 5-year insurance solution.

Allianz PNB Life is also actively involved in sustainability efforts. Globally, Allianz is considered one of the world’s most sustainable insurers. In 2014, it became a signatory to the UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance.

To learn more about Allianz PNB Life’s insurance products, visit www.allianzpnblife.ph. To stay updated on the company’s latest offerings and promotions, follow its social media accounts.

About Allianz PNB Life

Allianz PNB Life began its operations in 2001 and is among the major life insurers in the Philippines. Worldwide, Allianz is also considered the most sustainable insurer from 2017 to 2019 according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. We are a leading provider of Variable Life products, complemented by a full line of Life protection offerings for individuals and institutions. All our products and services are designed to meet the lifetime financial planning, wealth accumulation, and well-being aspirations of every Filipino Family.

Allianz PNB Life’s main headquarters is in Makati City, the country’s main business district, with eleven business centers strategically located in key cities across the archipelago. It has the support of over 220 employees and more than 1000 financial advisors to serve our dear policyholders and deliver great customer service experiences.

Tapatan sa Aristocrat Special Edition on Bicycle Advocacy as Alternative Means of Transport

“Sa Allianz, nais naming palawakin ang pagbibisikleta. Doon nagsimula ‘yung insipirasyon na makisali kami sa mga local government units na ayun din ang pakay. Kaya nagsimula ang partnership kasama ng San Juan at ninanais namin na magpatuloy ito (At Allianz, we want to promote biking. That’s how the inspiration started to work with local government units that have the same goal. This is also how our partnership with San Juan started, and we hope that we could continue this). Madalas nakikita natin sa ating lipunan, hindi nangyayari kasi nagiisa ang isang grupo. Pero pag sama-sama nangyayari. (Oftentimes, we see that ideas don’t materialize because there is only one group working. If we work together, we can make things happen.” ~Gino Riola, Allianz PNB Life Chief Marketing Officer

Biking: Towards a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle

"Tapatan sa Aristocrat Special Edition on Bicycle Advocacy", Biking: Towards a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle, hosted by veteran journalist Melo Acuña. The forum focuses on various initiatives towards biker safety and biking as a sustainable transportation alternative for Filipinos. The discussion explores the public-private sector partnerships in promoting green mobility projects. With representatives from the Department of Transportation, MMDA, and other leading organizations as guest speakers. During the weekly Tapatan sa Aristocrat, representatives from both the government and the private sector came together to discuss how biking can be safer and more sustainable transport means. It was attended by:

• The Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary, Engr. Bert Suansing
• Dr. Antonio Dans of the Philippine General Hospital and the Health Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 (HPAAC)
• Allianz PNB Life Chief Marketing Officer Gino Riola
• Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Traffic Discipline Office Director Noemi Recio
• Mia Bunao of Kalyetista

Tapatan sa Aristocrat Special Edition on Biking Advocacy

While many Filipinos have taken up biking during the pandemic, rider education and awareness are still needed to position it as a viable alternative transport solution.

Did you know that bicycles were being promoted during the 1918 pandemic as an alternative to trains, buses, and other forms of public transportation? 

Biking: Towards a Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle

According to Dr. Dans, biking meets the recommendations on transportation safety of the HPAAC, which includes adequate ventilation, physical distancing, shortened interaction, and personal protection.

“Bikes can satisfy all four criteria. In fact, some of the oldest companies making bikes in the United States began in 1918 and continued to make bikes today because it really helped people travel safely. Biking is really protective. At MMDA, we fully support biking. In fact, kahit wala pang pandemic, nagkaroon na ng protected bike lanes ang MMDA. Lahat na ginawa naming bike lanes are all protected (In fact, even when there was no pandemic, the MMDA already put up protected bike lanes. All the bike lanes we put up are protected).” ~Dr. Antonio Dans of the Philippine General Hospital and the Health Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 (HPAAC)

Dr. Antonio Dans of the Philippine General Hospital and the Health Professionals Alliance Against COVID-19 (HPAAC)

Dr. Dans underlined the importance of future-proofing the country’s bike lanes as it could help lower the risk of future pandemics; reduce traffic and traffic accidents; reduce pollution and cancer; increase physical activity; control obesity; and diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and heart attack.

“At MMDA, we fully support biking. In fact, kahit wala pang pandemic, nagkaroon na ng protected bike lanes ang MMDA. Lahat na ginawa naming bike lanes are all protected (In fact, even when there was no pandemic, the MMDA already put up protected bike lanes. All the bike lanes we put up are protected),” ~Dir. Noemi Recio, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Traffic Discipline Office Director

Dir. Noemi Recio, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Traffic Discipline Office Director

She added that the MMDA currently has bike repair stations along EDSA that are mostly located underneath flyovers.

Allianz PNB Life, meanwhile, recently launched a Ride Safe campaign, which seeks to promote biking as a healthy and sustainable means of transport. Last week, it signed a partnership with San Juan, which made it the Official Life Insurance Partner of the city’s own Bike Safety campaign. 

Gino Riola, Allianz PNB Life Chief Marketing Officer

In line with this partnership, Allianz has provided safety bollards and other infrastructure for San Juan’s bike lanes. It is also putting up a solar-powered bike pit stop, a first in the Philippines, which will have a parking area, bikers’ resting area, and a small footprint bike repair station.

“We have to do it the right way the first time. Anything infrastructure is really expensive, and if you don’t do it the right way, sayang po siya (Anything infrastructure is really expensive, and if you don’t do it the right way, it would just be a waste).” ~Mia Bunao of Kalyetista

Mia Bunao of Kalyetista

Bunao of the bikers’ group, Kalyetista, pointed out that the pandemic ushered in something that they have been asking and fighting for. 

Buano recommended that government agencies come up with bicycle commuting programs and set up bicycle parking systems.

For people who don’t have bikes but would like to take up biking, the government has rolled out a Bike-Sharing Program, where people could borrow bikes equipped with GPS for a certain fee.

“Para sa mga taong gustong magbisikleta, under the Bayanihan 2, actually isang bilyon ang nilaan natin diyan, ‘yung bike lanes at bike-sharing. Hindi lang ‘yan sa Metro Manila. Tatlong lugar. Meron din sa Cebu at sa Davao. Isang parte niyan tungkol sa bike-sharing na station to station ‘yan, pwede mong hiramin yung bisikleta. Of course, may bayad yan. We still have to compute the absolute figure, pero siguradong mas mura yan kesa magko-commute ka using the bus or jeepney per kilometer (For those who would like to bike, under the Bayanihan 2, we have allotted PhP1 billion for bike lanes and bike-sharing. It’s not only in Metro Manila, but in Cebu and Davao as well. A part of that is for bike-sharing. You can borrow bikes from station to station. It has a payment. We still have to compute the absolute figure, but it would be much cheaper than jeepney or bus fares per kilometer).” ~Engr. Bert Suansing, Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary

Engr. Bert Suansing, Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary

Riola said that in order to further promote biking as an alternative means of transport, awareness, education, and Partnerships are needed.

Allianz Announced as Interbrand's #1 Insurance Brand

Allianz is the World’s #1 Insurance Brand in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands Ranking for 2020

Interbrand annually publishes the Best Global Brands Report, which identifies the world’s 100 most valuable brands. It's brand valuation method was the first to receive ISO 10668 certification.

Allianz is the world’s #1 insurance brand for the second consecutive year, according to Interbrand’s Best Global Brands Ranking. This recent feat is a testament to the company's steadfast commitment to service excellence.

“We are proud to have once again been recognized as the Number 1 insurance brand globally. Across all industries, we improved to 39 from 42 last year. This achievement is a confirmation of the relevance and value of our insurance solutions and our uncompromising focus towards customer-centricity. At Allianz PNB Life, we will remain steadfast in our vision of securing the future of Filipino families by protecting their health and financial well-being.” ~Allianz PNB Life President and CEO Alexander Grenz

Allianz, together with the Philippine National Bank, operates Allianz PNB Life, one of the country’s top health and life insurance providers.

To qualify for the Interbrand Best Global Brands Ranking, brands must be publicly listed and have a global presence. They are then evaluated following the economic profit that can be allocated to branded sales, the role of the brand, i.e. the extent to which the brand influences the buying decision, and finally the brand’s strength, which is established over 10 different internal and external factors of brand performance.

“Our focus on resilience, integrity, and customer centricity is paying off. Allianz has once again been recognized as the number 1 insurance brand globally, which is fantastic news and confirms that we are on the right track.” ~Oliver Bäte, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz SE

Across all brands from different industries, Allianz ranked 39th among 100 companies that included Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Samsung in the top five. Allianz was followed by Tesla, Netflix, and Ford in the ranking.

For the complete Top 100 ranking and report with a comprehensive analysis of growth, sector, and industry trends, visit www.interbrand.com/best-global-brands/.

Allianz PNB Life, one of the country’s top health and life insurance providers, will continue its relentless efforts to help bridge the protection gap and secure the health and financial well-being of more Filipinos.

About Allianz PNB Life

Allianz PNB Life began its operations in 2001 and is among the major life insurers in the Philippines. Worldwide, Allianz is also considered the most sustainable insurer from 2017 to 2019 according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. We are a leading provider of Variable Life products, complemented by a full line of Life protection offerings for individuals and institutions. All our products and services are designed to meet the lifetime financial planning, wealth accumulation, and well-being aspirations of every Filipino Family.

Allianz PNB Life’s main headquarters is in Makati City, the country’s main business district, with eleven business centres strategically located in key cities across the archipelago. It has the support of over 220 employees and more than 1000 financial advisors to serve our dear policyholders and deliver great customer service experiences.

Share Your Health Goals and Get a Chance to Win a Health Plan and Foldable E-Bike in the Allianz eAZy Five Promo

Win any of these two awesome bikes from Allianz PNB life by joining this promo: https://www.facebook.com/allianzpnblifeofficial/posts/3242653245814019 Photos here are the artist's rendition.

Now more than ever, we need to keep ourselves healthy and safe. In line with its commitment to provide affordable insurance coverage and promote a healthy and active lifestyle,  Allianz PNB Life will run the Allianz eAZy Five promos from September 4 to 29, 2020. 

What are your health aspirations for the next five years? Share them with Allianz PNB Life and you just might win an Allianz foldable e-bike and an Allianz eAZy Health Blue Plan in the Allianz eAZy Five Promo.

Allianz eAZy Health is the affordable and renewable 5-year insurance solution that helps you future-proof your health and live with peace of mind. It includes critical illness, life, accident, and disability benefits.

Win any of these two awesome bikes from Allianz PNB life by joining this promo: https://www.facebook.com/allianzpnblifeofficial/posts/3242653245814019 Photos here are the artist's rendition.

The grand winner of the eAZy Five promo will win a foldable E-Bike and enjoy the following coverage from the Allianz eAZy Health Blue Plan for 5 years:

• Enhanced Critical Illness Benefit: Php 500,000
• Accidental Benefit (Death, Disability and Dismemberment): Php 500,000
• Life Insurance Benefit: Php 150,000
• Health Bonus: Get 30% off premiums when healthy after 5 years

Four finalists, meanwhile, will receive an Allianz regular bike each.

Joining the contest is easy. All you have to do is submit two images or a collage of images of yourself this 2020. Include a caption on what your health goals are in the next five years and how you plan to achieve them. You can submit your entries by leaving a comment on the promo post in the Allianz Facebook: bit.ly/eAZyHealtheAZyFive_FB and Twitter: bit.ly/eAZyHealtheAZyFiveTW accounts. Your comment should include the official hashtags #eAZyHealtheAZyFive and #AllianzPNBLife. 

Win any of these two awesome bikes from Allianz PNB life by joining this promo: https://www.facebook.com/allianzpnblifeofficial/posts/3242653245814019 Photos here are the artist's rendition.

The contest is open to all Filipino citizens between the ages of 18-30 who are currently residing in Metro Manila. You can submit as many entries as you want but you can only win once. Entries will be judged based on the creativity of the submitted photos and their accompanying captions.

The Allianz eAZy Five promo runs from September 4 to 29 only, so submit your entries now!

For the full promo mechanics, please visit the Allianz PNB Life Facebook Page.

Share your health aspirations for the next 5 years and get the chance to be the grand winner of an Allianz eAZy Health Blue 5-year Renewable Plan and a foldable e-bike. Four finalists will also receive an Allianz regular bike each.

About Allianz PNB Life

Allianz PNB Life began its operations in 2001 and is among the major life insurers in the Philippines. Worldwide, Allianz is also considered the most sustainable insurer from 2017 to 2019 according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. We are a leading provider of Variable Life products, complemented by a full line of Life protection offerings for individuals and institutions. All our products and services are designed to meet the lifetime financial planning, wealth accumulation, and well-being aspirations of every Filipino Family.

Allianz PNB Life’s main headquarters is in Makati City, the country’s main business district, with eleven business centres strategically located in key cities across the archipelago. It has the support of over 220 employees and more than 1000 financial advisors to serve our dear policyholders and deliver great customer service experiences.

Allianz PNB Life Partners with reach52 to Address Protection Gap in PH

“The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has made all of us vulnerable to critical illness and financial instability. Through our partnership with reach52, we are hop-ing to arm Filipinos with the knowledge and protection to better prepare for unexpected crises. The insurance industry has been responsive in providing the benefits under these claims. However, reported claims are still low considering the number of identified COVID-19 positive cases in the country. If this pandemic has taught us anything, it's that securing one's health has to be one of the most important things to do for us and for our families. This pandemic has shown us the importance of having good physical and financial health. With the work we are doing with reach52, we are hoping to help Filipinos achieve both.” ~Alexander Grenz, Allianz PNB Life President, and CEO

Allianz PNB Life Partners with reach52 to Address Protection Gap in PH

To help address the protection gap in the country, Allianz PNB Life is partnering with  reach52 – an award-winning social enterprise that has made healthcare more accessible to rural communities in the Philippines, Cambodia, and India.

According to the Insurance Commission (IC),  insurance penetration remains low in the Philippines at only 1.69 percent as of September 2019. 

Through this partnership, both Allianz and reach52 will work together to help close the protection gap and bring physical and financial health to more Filipinos.

Allianz PNB Life is seeking to help address the protection gap in the Philippines by partnering with reach52, an award-winning social enterprise that has made healthcare more accessible to rural communities.

In June, the Insurance Commission (IC) released the results of an industry survey designed to assess the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and determine how the insurance industry responded to claims. The classification of the claims included medical benefits, death benefits, or other benefits, such as travel inconvenience, travel cancellations and delays, and cash assistance, among others.

The IC survey revealed that the total Covid-19 related claims paid by the industry amounted to P326.95 million, with medical benefits comprising the bulk of the amount at P258.8 million.

Allianz PNB Life Partners with reach52 to Address Protection Gap in PH

According to the IC, insurance penetration remains low in the country at only 1.69 percent as of September 2019. Currently, reach52 operates its on-the-ground services for over 500 communities in the Philippines, Cambodia, and India, with further countries in the pipeline, and have partnerships with over 20 leading global and regional organizations.

“Fifty-two percent of the world’s population still don’t have access to healthcare, and reach52 has been constantly working in finding solutions to help address this. In the Phil-ippines, we are glad to have found a partner in Allianz. With our companies’ combined expertise, we are confident we can achieve a lot to help close the protection gap in the country.” ~Edward Booty, reach52 Founder and CEO

They deliver screening, health worker training, and affordable medicines, insurance, diagnostics, and consumer health products in rural regions that existing services don’t reach. This is achieved through establishing health systems and services in these under-served areas, powered by their mobile apps and tech platforms, community-based workforce, and partnerships with the public and private sector.

Allianz and reach52 will be holding an online media press conference, where both companies are expected to announce the beginning of this major undertaking. Early on, Allianz is already looking into expanding its portfolio to include more microinsurance products.

About Allianz in Asia

Asia is one of the core growth regions for Allianz, characterized by a rich diversity of cultures, languages, and customs. Allianz has been present in the region since 1910 when it first provided fire and marine insurance in the coastal cities of China. Today, Allianz is active in 14 markets in the region, offering its core businesses of property and casualty insurance, life, protection, and health solutions, as well as asset management. With its more than 32,000 staff, Allianz serves the needs of over 18 million customers in the region across multiple distribution channels and digital platforms.

About Allianz

The Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers with more than 92 million retail and corporate customers. Allianz customers benefit from a broad range of personal and corporate insurance services, ranging from property, life, and health insurance to assistance services to credit insurance and global business insurance. Allianz is one of the world’s largest investors, managing around 673 billion euros on behalf of its insurance customers. Furthermore, our asset managers PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors manage more than 1.4 trillion euros of third-party assets. Thanks to our systematic integration of ecological and social criteria in our business processes and investment decisions, we hold the leading position for insurers in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2018, over 142,000 employees in more than 80 countries achieved total revenues of 131 billion euros and an operating profit of 11.5 billion euros for the group. These assessments are, as always, subject to the disclaimer provided below.

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