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

Jan 23, 2026

MIxed

Catastrophe risk analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Culture is positive, collaborative, and very social (great for 20s & 30s) -Little micromanagement -Generous PTO

Cons

-Upper management has changed and is very disconnected from staff -No negotiation with pay and no transparency -New corporate initiatives are not working and failure is pushed onto rank and file staff instead of management

Guy Carpenter Response

1w

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take these concerns seriously and understand the importance of effective leadership. We are committed to creating a positive work environment and providing our colleagues with the support they need. We encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR partner to discuss your specific concerns further.

3.0

Jan 16, 2026

Okay

Senior reinsurance technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Local and very good flexibility for work life balance

Cons

Despite targets being hit bonuses not given, when previous years bonus was paid without hitting targets

Guy Carpenter Response

1w

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

Jan 9, 2026

Benefits are good

Technical account assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee benefits and welfare are good.

Cons

The relationships among colleagues are relatively distant.

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