From our global parent...

We are part of Allianz SE, one of the world’s largest integrated financial services organizations. Founded in 1890 in Germany. Allianz SE has more than 80 million customers in about 70 countries, and is the world’s 14th largest company and 3rd largest money manager.

... to our American family.

As a leading provider of annuities, life insurance, and long term care insurance, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz) has over 1.2 million customers and has been rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best.³

We're proud to be associated with the other Allianz SE companies in North America, including Fireman's Fund® and Allianz Global Investors. Fireman's Fund has been selling insurance for more than 140 years, and Allianz Global Investors is a network of companies that includes: PIMCO, Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management, and Oppenheimer Capital.

Guarantees are backed solely by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, the issuing company.

1. Forbes Global 2000," Forbes, April 21,2008. Forbes' ranking is based on a composite of sales, profits, assets, and market value.

2. The P&l/Watson Wyatt 500: World's Largest Managers," Pensions & Investments, October 13,2008 (www.pionline.com).

3. The A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent) is the 3^rd highest out of 16 possible ratings, and is effective as of December 2008. These independent agency ratings are based on an analysis of financial results and evaluation of management objectives and strategies. The ratings do not indicate approval by the analysts and are subject to change.

Other information is accurate as of December 8,2008.