Does Munich Re pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Munich Re employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Munich Re. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Munich Re?

84% of Munich Re employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Munich Re 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Munich Re?

Intern (77) , Underwriter (55) , Actuarial Analyst (28) , Internship (26) , Actuary (25) , Actuarial Intern (19) , Business Analyst (17) , Data Scientist (17) , Analyst (14) , Data Analyst (13) , Praktikant/in (13) , Senior Underwriter (12) , Consultant (11) , Manager (10) , Technical Accountant (10)

What are the pros of working at Munich Re according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and group look after staff" ((in 102 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 86 reviews)); "Good work life balance and some people travel v frequently with no budget constraints" ((in 84 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly" ((in 43 reviews)); "The average salary is good" ((in 23 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Munich Re according to real employee reviews?

"bad leadership and working environment" ((in 11 reviews)); "long hours and demanding projects" ((in 10 reviews)); "Office politics can be overwhelming" ((in 10 reviews)); "There is no clear career development." ((in 7 reviews)); "Not enough females in senior management" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Munich Re layoffs in 2026?

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

Munich Re reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(885 total reviews)

Christoph Jurecka

100% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

Munich Re has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 885 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Munich Re 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

885 reviews

4.0

Sep 9, 2025

Underwriter

Senior property underwriter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are always willing to help a lending hand if you need further assistance

Cons

Systems are outdated and are the job more difficult

Munich Re Response

8mo

Dear former colleague, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and reflections on your experience with Munich Re. We’re pleased to hear that you found the environment supportive and that your overall experience was positive. We also appreciate your honest comments regarding our systems and your advice to management. Please know that we are continuously working to enhance our processes and tools, and feedback like yours is invaluable in guiding these improvements. If you’re open to sharing more details, we would welcome your insights via email at HRcareers@munichre.com. We’re grateful for the contributions you made during your time here and wish you continued success in your future endeavors. Kind regards, Munich Re

4.0

Sep 8, 2025

Love it

Data scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company, great people, great benefits, great work life balance.

Cons

Working with uninteresting data, the job is boring.

Munich Re Response

8mo

Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you value the company culture, the people, the benefits, and the work-life balance we strive to provide. We also take note of your comments regarding the data and the nature of the work. Your perspective is important, and we recognize the need to keep tasks engaging and aligned with our employees’ interests. We truly appreciate your contributions and are glad to have you as part of the Munich Re team. Kind regards, Munich Re

3.0

Sep 5, 2025

Grass is Greener at Munich Re

Underwriting operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big company name recognition, learning resources, young employees get lifted up to management.

Cons

Most puppyManagement doesn’t know the trenches therefore overload on work is usual. No actual job reviews. Very clique like culture. Upper management always hires family and friends. You have to have a certain look or be o certain age to be promoted with a title.

Munich Re Response

9mo

Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you value the learning resources and development opportunities at Munich Re, especially as a long-standing colleague. At the same time, we take your concerns seriously and appreciate your input in helping us improve the work environment. We encourage you to discuss your observations with your HR Business Partner, who can best support you further. We’re grateful for your dedication and glad to have you as part of our team. Kind regards, Munich Re

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