Allianz Olympic & Paralympic Partnership
Let’s care for tomorrow. For a better and more inclusive world through sports.
Allianz got behind the Olympic & Paralympic Movements as the Worldwide Insurance Partner. Sharing the Olympic and Paralympic values, this partnership inspires us to provide confidence in tomorrow - for our customers, athletes and our employees.
Allianz officially began its eight-year worldwide partnership with the Olympic and Paralympic Movements in 2021, building on a collaboration with the Paralympic Movement that began in 2006.
We’re proud to support the Olympic and Paralympic Movements and their athletes, teams, volunteers, and fans as a Top Partner of the International Olympic Committee and International Paralympic Committee.
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Team Allianz’ Olympians and Paralympians
We care for athletes’ and Para athletes’ tomorrow by offering job opportunities to talents who have proven to be exceptional performers, thanks to their mindset and skills. Our colleagues share how their life as sport professionals comes together with a career within Allianz.
Djamal Hamache – Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball Player
“Don’t give up on your dreams.”
Djamal proudly represented the Algerian national wheelchair basketball team as team captain at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games – a memorable highlight to finish his career in sports.
Click to read more about Djamal’s job at Allianz, his experience in combining sports and work, and his number one career advice.
Ian Philip Seidenfeld U.S. Paralympian – Para Table Tennis
"Take a moment to breathe before the chaos of a stressful situation begins”
Ian's triumph in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games was particularly meaningful to him as his father had been his coach throughout his journey to win the gold medal.
Click to read more about Ian’s role at Allianz and his number one career advice.
Gündem Emine Intepe – Para fencer and swimmer
“Prioritize self-discovery to understand your aims and goals.”
Gündem is the first female Para athlete who swam across the Bosphorus. Next to swimming, she also competes in the Turkish national team of wheelchair fencers. She believes true loss occurs when one fails to learn from mistakes rather than simply experiencing defeat.
Click to learn more about Gündem's role at Allianz and discover her top career advice.
Athletes welcome!
We support Para athletes and athletes in finding new career opportunities. Join our athlete talent pool.
Mental Well-being Coaching by Allianz athletes
Allianz recognizes that mental health is important. In the lives of our athletes, but also the lives of our employees. We asked three of our colleagues who are familiar with both worlds for their tips to prepare for mentally demanding situations.
Learn from their experiences:
“Coping with new situations” with Georg Kreiter, Paralympian
Georg Kreiter is a retired Paralympic mono skier who now works as a graphic designer for Allianz Germany. He discusses the difficulties he faced following his fatal accident and how he was able to refocus twice: becoming a successful Para athlete and transitioning to a career at Allianz.
“A sense of mental wellbeing is simply more important than material things.” - Georg Kreiter
“Gaining confidence” with Lobke Berkhout, Olympian
Lobke Berkhout, a retired Dutch Olympic sailor, and Allianz Benelux brand ambassador shares her success story with us. Despite the great disappointment of not winning an Olympic gold medal, which was always her goal, Lobke never lost confidence.
“Preparation is key to good performance.” - Lobke Berkhout
“Preparing for mental challenges” with Anja Habermacher, competitive athlete
Anja Habermacher, a competitive dancer and Business Analyst at Allianz Trade, discusses how to mentally prepare for challenges. She discusses her stress-reduction techniques, which enable her to balance her athlete and business careers.
“I take confidence from knowing the deep reasons why I do things because it makes decisions easier.” - Anja Habermacher
Mutual learning with athletes
The Allianz Buddy Program gives our employees the opportunity to be mentored by an athlete and discuss topics like resilience, stress management and mental well-being in small groups. We bring our promise of caring for the career of our employees and athletes to life.
Hear about our employees' take-aways as mentees of the buddy program
"Facing challenges and navigating one's way through builds resilience. Knowing that one can overcome obstacles lays a solid foundation for success in later life."
Diana Seibold, Functional People Engagement Lead, Allianz SE
"It is interesting to learn about our buddy’s way of defining goals, setting targets and dealing with setbacks - it is helpful for my work at Allianz and my passion for cycling."
Marc van den Hoonaard, Global Business Development Manager, Allianz Partners
"Success involves facing challenges and setbacks, but it´s essential to stay focused on the goal and enjoy the process.”
Tanja Boog, Senior Employer Branding Manager, Allianz Suisse
Mentoring also happens the other way round
Our colleagues become mentors for athletes. Explore the tips that mentors from Allianz share with athletes.
"Make use of your current network to receive career orientation and advice. Your contacts can help you navigate your career journey."
Nick Green, Olympic & Paralympic Partnership
“Seeking diverse perspectives fosters a deeper understanding and informed decision-making.”
Ana Queenan Shapiro, Olympic & Paralympic Partnership
"When applying for a job, leverage your strenghts. Showcase alignment with your passions and the capabilities you bring as an athlete."
Marleen Wernstedt, Olympic & Paralympic Partnership
Insights from the Olympic & Paralympic Partnership Team
Working for the Olympic & Paralympic Partnership program represents an unexpected job opportunity for our worldwide marketing, communication, HR, sales, and distribution colleagues. Together, they work on our ambitions relating to "People," "Business," and "Brand."
Hover over their pictures to learn more.
"We prepare ourselves for Paris 2024 by working together with athletes to organize engaging activities for employees and decorating our offices. I am thrilled to see the emerging excitement internally and how this unites us."
Caroline Hirtzberger, Allianz Trade
"I assess risks and identify insurance needs in the context of the Olympic & Paralympic partnership and sports ecosystem. From athletes to spectators to the organizing parties - our goal is to provide attractive insurance offers. Being a part of this initiative fills me with pride and motivation."
Michael Furtschegger, Allianz Commercial
“As part of the Olympic and Paralympic Partnership, I have set up programs for children where we collaborate with local sports clubs to introduce track athletics to them.“
Frank Burghout, Allianz Benelux
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