Pros
I have worked for a number of years in Allianz and in a number of companies before Allianz. I find it a great place to work, with great learning and development opportunities, great people and a great environment. The reason I felt the need to write this review is because I've seen some of the comments on here and I think it's nothing short of bullying. The comments seem to be directed at a few people (mostly managers) and I think it's really unfair and just plain mean. How is it OK to hurt people like that? Nobody really likes their manager (lol) but that doesn't stop most people getting on and doing a good job - just respect each other and get on with the task at hand. I note that many comments are left by people that still work in Allianz. If you hate it that much then why not leave? If the culture isn't for you then find somewhere that's a fit for you - like everybody else does in their working life! It would turn someone away to read all these comments and I can honestly say that they do not reflect my experience of working with this company. I think management are generally open and listen to concerns and do try to address them. I think generally speaking they try hard to do a good job. I've raised stuff in the past I do believe they tried to make things better. I understand that everyone's experience is different (and different departments have different sub-cultures) but as I said, if you don't like it then don't stay. Why stay and come onto an anonymous site to complain and moan about it - how is that going to help anyone? Why not have an open and honest conversation with your manager or their manager or HR? I know I'm on a bit of a rant here but it really annoys me when people moan over every little thing and how companies aren't living up to their expectations.... my expectation is that I turn up, do a good job, get paid and go home! I expect nothing more - and that fact that Allianz provides more (like Sports and Social clubs, health and well-being programs, paid insurance, EAP etc etc...) is just a bonus, and a good bonus at that! I'd say the problem with half the ones complaining on here is that they aren't doing a good job - maybe that's why your manager and/or colleagues aren't so happy with you... ever think of that? FYI I don't work for HR - clearly as I'm sure I wouldn't be allowed say half of that if I did... :-)
Cons
The location might be an issue for some people as public transport is only OK to the area but I always laugh when I hear people complaining about it... as if they didn't know where they came for an interview. But something to consider if you're thinking of moving to Allianz and don't have a car.