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 usually" ((in 302 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 209 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 194 reviews)); "Great people and place" ((in 151 reviews)); "Strong company with lots of global opportunities.Managers and colleagues are nice to work with." ((in 84 reviews))

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

"poor management and implementations of new ideas" ((in 84 reviews)); "very average to low salary" ((in 76 reviews)); "Local managers biased" ((in 44 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 32 reviews)); "lack of clarity from senior management on direction" ((in 28 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

(2,292 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 2,292 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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4.0

Jun 5, 2024

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It senior business analyst

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and healthy culture

Cons

constant changes in structure and teams

Swiss Re Response

We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that you value the positive aspects of your experience at Swiss Re! We are continually working to improve stability while adapting to the evolving needs of our business and industry.

5.0

Jun 3, 2024

Outstanding company to work for

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Own the way you work, great culture, employs experts in their fields, clear vision & excellent management.

Cons

Absolutely None what so ever.

Swiss Re Response

Thank you for your positive feedback about Swiss Re! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your experience with us. Your contribution to the Swiss Re team is highly valued!

4.0

Jun 2, 2024

Underwriting Analyst

Underwriting associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work arrangements and good management

Cons

Heavy workloads and overtime required

Swiss Re Response

Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the positive aspects of your experience at Swiss Re! We're glad to hear that you appreciate our flexible work arrangements and good management. We understand your concerns about heavy workloads and overtime. Your input is invaluable as we work towards improving the balance for our team. We're grateful for your dedication and your hard work.

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