Living off its reputation - my advice is to avoid - Managing Director Swiss Re Employee Review

1.0
Jun 25, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Financially strong. A few people that know the business but they are being forced out by leadership who knows nothing about reinsurance or how to motivate others. If it is the only port in the storm take it but if you have a decent job elsewhere - STAY!

Cons

There are too many to list. Management and HR lies and the supports each others denial. Management will set you up to fail in order to reduce headcount. In the midst of a layoff. Targets older workers and uses whatever illusions it can to avoid being sued. Dishonest. Poor pay and bonus. Company run for the Senior Managers. You could perform a miracle but you manager will take credit and you will be ignored. On the other hand they could make a tremendous mistake but pass the responsibility to you. Revises performance reviews after discussions with employees. Uses a 360 review but ignores the many compliments and instead focuses on the negative. Swiss Centric - it is their ball and they make the rules People are against each other. Morale is very low and fading.

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5.0
Mar 10, 2026
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Pros

Great culture, people are helpful

Cons

Over-engineering in making decisions. Lots of hoops to jump through to get things done.

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Swiss Re Response
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We’re glad the culture and supportive colleagues have been meaningful in your experience. We know large organisations can sometimes feel complex, and we're constantly working to simplify decision making where possible. Thank you for your review.
2.0
May 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. 12% 401k match 2. Amazing co workers in the trenches but this is rapidly changing as people look for the exits.

Cons

1. Management - the new management team has a maximum personal bonus / profit only mindset. Cost cutting reigns. 2. Constant layoffs. No job is safe. 3. Company has offshored many jobs to India and is in a race to move key underwritering, engineering, claims functions to India as well. Overall, it feels more like a private equity gut job than a publicly traded company.

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