Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America is a leader in employer support efforts in Minnesota, Allianz has been honored with the 2005 Above and Beyond Award, and also honored with the 2006 Pro Patria Award, which is presented annually to only two employers per state. This 5-Star Supporter not only supports ESGR, but practices what it preaches. During the 18 months that Sgt. Nathan Willbanks was deployed to Iraq, his family receivedfull medical coverage and pay in addition to a company year·end bonus.