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.

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Guy Carpenter

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Guy Carpenter reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(406 total reviews)

Dean Klisura

87% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

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).

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Reviews by job title

406 reviews

3.0

Mar 13, 2026

First Role

Reinsurance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

For a first role out of college it is good

Cons

Ceiling for growth in the role is low

Guy Carpenter Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback about career growth and development at our company. We understand the importance of professional growth and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. If you are seeking guidance or support in your career development, we have resources available to help. Your HR partner team can provide information on internal job postings, career counseling, and guidance on skill development. We encourage you to reach out for assistance.

3.0

Mar 11, 2026

Okay Place to Work

Associate broker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fairly competitive pay for employees.

Cons

Lots of behind closed door conversations and singling out.

Guy Carpenter Response

We value your feedback and have an open-door policy to encourage transparent communication. You can always reach out to your manager or your HR partner to discuss any specific concerns. In addition, we have avenues for voicing anonymous concerns as outlined in our code of conduct, The Greater Good. We are committed to addressing colleague concerns and fostering a positive work environment.

4.0

Jan 26, 2026

Good place to work overall

Catastrophe risk analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company work culture, opportunities for networking and horizontal career progression

Cons

Slow moving at times, and somewhat opaque in terms of career advancement

Guy Carpenter Response

Thank you for sharing your experience at Marsh. We agree that our colleagues make us who we are, and we are committed to providing an environment where people be their best and thrive.

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