Does Guy Carpenter pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Guy Carpenter employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Guy Carpenter. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Guy Carpenter?

71% of Guy Carpenter employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Guy Carpenter 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Guy Carpenter?

Vice President (22) , Assistant Vice President (19) , Risk Analyst (18) , Carpenter (12) , Catastrophe Risk Analyst (12) , Actuarial Analyst (10) , Analyst (10) , Reinsurance Broker (10) , Broker (9) , Associate Broker (8) , Intern (8) , Managing Director (8) , Reinsurance Analyst (8) , Risk Analyst Intern (8) , Senior Reinsurance Technician (8)

What are the pros of working at Guy Carpenter according to real employee reviews?

"Great parties and people." ((in 40 reviews)); "Good benefits and other employee perks" ((in 27 reviews)); "Work life balance pretty good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great Culture, People and Brand" ((in 17 reviews)); "Great colleagues to work with" ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Guy Carpenter according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary is a problem" ((in 20 reviews)); "Poor management" ((in 19 reviews)); "Lots of nepotism." ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours and poor work–life balance." ((in 5 reviews)); "Workload unrealistic, compensation low, "merit" increases less than rise in cost of living" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Guy Carpenter layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Guy Carpenter layoffs and their outlook for job security at Guy Carpenter in 2026.

Guy Carpenter reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(406 total reviews)

Dean Klisura

87% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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Guy Carpenter has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 406 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Guy Carpenter employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Seguros industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

406 reviews

4.0

Apr 13, 2026

GC

Senior cat modeling analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly environment, different projects, exchanges

Cons

Too much work, not paid fairly

3.0

Mar 30, 2026

Guy Carpenter

Broker support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Guy Carpenter is a large organisation, and the overall experience can vary significantly depending on the team. I feel fortunate to have worked within a supportive and collaborative team, with a manager who trusts me to work independently while being supportive when needed. In this role, I’ve had the opportunity to grow and take on work that is interesting and challenging.

Cons

Compensation does not always reflect individual contribution, particularly in non-producing roles such as broker support. High-performing employees who remain in the same role for an extended period may find themselves taking on significantly increased responsibilities without a corresponding adjustment in salary, at times performing the workload of multiple roles while being compensated at a more junior level.

Guy Carpenter Response

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Thank you for sharing your concerns about pay. We understand that compensation is important for our colleagues, and we strive to provide fair and competitive compensation packages. We regularly evaluate our pay structures to ensure they are in line with industry standards. We value your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve our compensation practices. We encourage you to have a conversation with your manager or HR partner to discuss your specific concerns and explore potential solutions.

4.0

Mar 26, 2026

Flexible work environment but pay lags

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, nice benefits, good colleagues

Cons

Below average pay, work life balance

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