Does Swiss Re pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Swiss Re employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Swiss Re. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Swiss Re?

72% of Swiss Re employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Swiss Re 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Swiss Re?

Vice President (216) , Assistant Vice President (114) , Underwriter (64) , Technical Accountant (63) , Intern (61) , Associate (58) , Director (50) , Actuarial Analyst (46) , Analyst (38) , Business Analyst (34) , Data Scientist (27) , Actuary (25) , Senior Actuarial Analyst (24) , Senior Underwriter (23) , Internship (21)

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

"Good work life balance throughout the company" ((in 299 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 210 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 200 reviews)); "Great people and place" ((in 155 reviews)); "Strong company with lots of global opportunities.Managers and colleagues are nice to work with." ((in 92 reviews))

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

"poor management and implementations of new ideas" ((in 80 reviews)); "very average to low salary" ((in 71 reviews)); "Local managers biased" ((in 44 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 33 reviews)); "lack of clarity from senior management on direction" ((in 31 reviews))

What are employees saying about Swiss Re layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,291 total reviews)

Andreas Berger

69% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Swiss Re has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,291 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Swiss 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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2K reviews

4.0

Aug 16, 2024

Stable employer without big surprises

Senior reporting analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Responsibility - Networking - Modern work environment

Cons

- Promotions dependent on sympathy aspects and not hard work - No compas on how to navigate the future

Swiss Re Response

We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you value the responsibility, networking, and modern work environment. We are always working to improve the career and talent development. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for being part of our team.

5.0

Aug 16, 2024

good

Technical support engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

worklife balance. Good culture and friendly collegues good working environment

Cons

there is no cons. Leave is less

Swiss Re Response

'Your positive feedback about Swiss Re is greatly appreciated! We're glad to know you're enjoying your time with us. Thank you for being a valued member of our team!

3.0

Aug 13, 2024

Good place to settle down

Senior financial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good office, Employee care and flexibility

Cons

reduced scope for learning, monotonous work, improper work distribution between the onshore and the offshore.

Swiss Re Response

We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the office environment, employee care, and flexibility at Swiss Re. Your advice to our management is important, and we will consider it as we strive to create a more fulfilling work experience for all team members across regions. Thank you for your insights and for being part of our team

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