Allianz PNB Life Opens Revitalized Agency Hub in Pampanga

Allianz PNB Life Opens Revitalized Agency Hub in Pampanga

(From left) Allianz PNB Life CEO Joe Gross, Subiccon Corporation CEO Alfredo I. Viacrusis Jr.,

and Allianz PNB Life Chief Agency Officer Jun Marasigan lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony during the

inauguration of the Allianz Pampanga office.

San Fernando, Pampanga – Allianz PNB Life (Allianz) proudly announces the opening of its Agency Office in San Fernando, Pampanga, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its local footprint in the Philippines. This newly refurbished business center marks a strategic step to strengthen customer growth through superior service delivery across its nationwide distribution network.

Currently, Pampanga serves 4,321 customers through 161 dedicated Life Changers from the D-One District One Financials agency team. With the new hub, Allianz also looks forward to further expanding its customer base and building a stronger community of Life Changers in the region.

Since establishing operations in the Philippines in 2016, Allianz has grown its presence to 26 business centers in key cities nationwide. The revitalized Pampanga Agency Office will serve as a welcoming hub where customers can access essential financial services, making life insurance more accessible to Filipinos. It also provides a supportive environment for financial advisors, known as Allianz Life Changers, equipping them with the tools and space they need to deliver quality service to their clients.

(From left) Allianz PNB Life Managing Partner Rachelle Ann Samson, Allianz PNB Life Agency Leader Ener

Payabyab, Subiccon Corporation CEO Alfredo I. Viacrusis Jr., Allianz PNB Life CEO Joe Gross,

Allianz PNB Life Agency Managing Director Nelly Gado, and Allianz PNB Life Chief Agency Officer Jun Marasigan

at the inauguration of the Allianz Pampanga office.

District One (D1) Team Managing Director Nelly Gado shared, “District One started with a vision to protect and serve more lives, guided by our values. This new office is not just proof of our growth, but a testament to our commitment to Pampanga. With humility, gratitude, and servitude, we are turning our vision into reality—and we are ready to grow even more customers and Life Changers in the years to come.”

Allianz Chief Agency Officer Floro ‘Jun’ Marasigan added, “The opening of our Agency Office in San Fernando significantly enhances our reach in one of North Luzon’s fastest-growing business districts. It strengthens our efforts to promote financial inclusion by educating and empowering more Filipinos, while also contributing to nation-building through careers that help secure the future of Filipino families. We are also excited to expand our customer base and Life Changer network in the region, ensuring more Pampangueños have access to world-class financial protection.”

He emphasized that the new office also supports Allianz’s ambition to become the Home of MDRTs (Million Dollar Round Table members)—a global benchmark of excellence in the insurance industry.

“Our Life Changers are building careers founded on excellence. By supporting their journey to become MDRTs, we empower them to uplift themselves, serve clients better, and establish Allianz as the most admired agency force in the industry.”

People-First Employer of Choice

Beyond its agency expansion, Allianz PNB Life has been consistently recognized for excellence in corporate governance, employee engagement, sustainability, and marketing communications.

The company has been certified as a Great Place To Work® for three consecutive years and recently earned multiple accolades at the 2025 HR and Marketing Excellence Awards, including:

• Gold Excellence in Crisis Recovery
• Gold Excellence in Multilingual Marketing
• Silver Excellence in Crisis Preparedness
• Silver Excellence in Women Empowerment Strategy
• Silver Excellence in Data Privacy and Security Marketing
• Bronze Excellence in Customer Data Privacy Assurance

Subiccon Corporation CEO Alfredo I. Viacrusis Jr. (9th from left), Allianz PNB Life CEO Joe Gross (10th from left), and Allianz PNB Life Chief Agency Officer Jun Marasigan (12th from left) join the D-One District One Financials agency team during the inauguration of the Allianz Pampanga office.

It was also honored with Technology Initiative of the Year by the Insurance Asia Awards 2025.

Allianz PNB Life President and CEO, Joe Gross adds, “These recognitions reinforce Allianz’s dedication to building a customer-centric and people-first organization. They exemplify our mission to safeguard the future of our customers while remaining the insurer and employer of choice. Allianz will be here forever because our clients are here. We are here because of you—our customers and distributors. When you buy protection for yourself and your family, that is a declaration of love. And that declaration of love is matched by our company’s commitment to our clients.”

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ALLIANZ PNB LIFE INSURANCE, INC.

 

Allianz PNB Life, Inc. (AZPNBL) was established in 2016 through a joint venture between German-based Allianz Group and the Philippine National Bank (PNB).

Allianz ranked as the top insurance brand and 29th overall in the 2024 Interbrand global rankings, and it is one of the most sustainable global insurers according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Locally, AZPNBL is certified Great Place To Work and is recognized by the Insurance Business Asia as a Top Insurance Employer in 2024. The company plays an active role in the community, creating a better tomorrow through sustainability advocacies such as food rescue, financial inclusion, and youth empowerment.

 

AZPNBL currently operates 25 business centers in key cities in the Philippines, with over 400 financial advisors serving customers of its bancassurance partner PNB, and 2,0000 active LifeChangers™ catering to its agency clientele nationwide. AZPNBL also has an exclusive distributorship arrangement with HSBC Insurance Brokers Philippines, offering insurance propositions to HSBC Wealth clients.

 

AZPNBL LifeChangers™ are committed to the purpose of securing the future of Filipinos in their lifetime financial planning, wealth accumulation, and well-being aspirations, by offering a wide range of life and health insurance products catering to specific needs.