AAM Insurance Investment Management Recognized in P&I as a BEST PLACE TO WORK

NEW YORK - Dec. 19, 2017 - PRLog -- AAM Insurance Investment Management has been recognized as one of the 2017 Best Places to Work in Money Management as announced by Pensions & Investments today.

Presented by Pensions & Investments, the global news source of money management, sixth-annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the money management industry.

Throughout its 35 year history AAM has strived to create an appealing work environment focused on rewarding employees' performance and for providing exceptional customer service while giving back to those less fortunate.  Key incentives include an attractive compensation and bonus structure, generous benefits and PTO and an employee ownership program that promotes longevity and partnership among members.

Moreover, the company encourages employees to give back to the community through programs coordinated with the United Way and other local organizations.  Employees volunteer to work at a local foodbank warehouse, mentor students at an inner city high school and sponsor less fortunate families during the holidays.

"Clearly, management at AAM cares about employees as individuals and values everyone's contributions. They are concerned about our well-being and that of our families and the company encourages all of the staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance," said Tyra Lydon, Settlements Associate who has been at AAM for 34 years.  "Of course everyone works hard but we keep priorities in perspective and we are encouraged to pursue challenges that will help advance our careers."

Camaraderie is built through the charitable endeavors along with fun activities that help employees relieve stress and blow off steam including an annual golf outing referred to as the AAM Ryder Cup, Friday "Jeans" days rewarded for significant accomplishments, summer hours, frequent pizza lunches, early dismissal prior to holidays, yearly bring your kids to work days and an annual holiday season party.

"All of the firms being recognized this year are leaders when it comes to creating a great place to work," said P&I Editor Amy Resnick. "It was great to see reflected in the survey comments how significant it is for employees to feel valued by their employer. It shows what really makes a company a best place to work."

"Employees at these top-ranked firms most often cited their colleagues, the firm's culture and the benefits as the things that make it a great place to work."

Pensions & Investments partnered with Best Companies Group, an independent research firm specializing in identifying great places to work, to conduct a two-part survey process of employers and their employees.

The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies. For a complete list of the 2017 Pensions & Investments' Best Places to Work in Money Management winners and write-ups, go to www.pionline.com/BPTW2017.

About AAM

Chicago-based AAM Insurance Investment Management is a registered investment advisor with the SEC founded in 1982 to provide insurance companies with expertise in insurance asset management and practical knowledge of the regulatory and competitive environment. AAM is dedicated to meeting insurance company needs, with expertise across asset classes. As of September 30, 2017, AAM managed $19.4 billion in assets for insurance company clients across all segments of the industry.  The firm is owned by a group of AAM employees and by Minneapolis-based Securian Financial. Visit us at http://www.aamcompany.com


About Pensions & Investments

Pensions & Investments, owned by Crain Communications Inc., is the 44-year-old global source for news and information of money management. P&I is written for executives at defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, endowments, foundations and sovereign wealth funds, as well as those at investment management and other investment-related firms. Pensions & Investments provides timely and incisive coverage of events affecting the money management and retirement businesses. Visit us at www.pionline.com