UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: May 1, 2018
Accession Number: 0000072499-18-000008
Submission Type: POS AM
CIK: 0000072499
Company Name: ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE CO OF NORTH AMERICA
File Number: 333-215103