Interesting, but not exciting. - Project Manager Swiss Re Employee Review

3.0
Jan 23, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Swiss Re has a decent name recognition, the compensation and benefits are excellent, it is a global company that facilitates movement across continents, and there is an incredible number of very smart and well-educated people to meet.

Cons

The senior management in my department was not good, most of the senior managers lacked basic social skills and were not people I could see myself have a beer with after work. Career advancement seemed to be largely based on nepotism instead of merit.

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5.0
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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
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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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