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?

74% 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, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Swiss Re?

Vice President (215) , Assistant Vice President (114) , Underwriter (64) , Technical Accountant (63) , Intern (61) , Associate (57) , Director (50) , Actuarial Analyst (45) , Analyst (38) , Business Analyst (33) , Data Scientist (27) , Actuary (24) , Senior Actuarial Analyst (24) , Senior Underwriter (23) , Internship (21)

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

"work life balance is good" ((in 307 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 204 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 195 reviews)); "Great people and place" ((in 143 reviews)); "Strong company with lots of global opportunities.Managers and colleagues are nice to work with." ((in 95 reviews))

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

"poor management and implementations of new ideas" ((in 82 reviews)); "very average to low salary" ((in 70 reviews)); "Local managers biased" ((in 44 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 34 reviews)); "poor senior management, does not have the skills required to lead an organisation of this size and is obsessed with investor "story" ((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

74% would recommend to a friend

(2,277 total reviews)

Andreas Berger

72% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Swiss Re has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,277 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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1.0

Feb 23, 2026

Worst culture CTCo people is Horrible

Senior application architecture

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Pros

Salary on time Free lunch and fruit Laptop Excellent gym and play area. Great collogue Great office location

Cons

No learning and development opportunities Full of micro management No job security HR is just pet of director Don't have any employee friendly policy Unrealistic expectations Lot of work pressure No transport

Swiss Re Response

3mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective with us. We’re glad pay, lunch options, and office environment have been positives for you. At the same time, the concerns you’ve raised around learning opportunities, management style, and workload are important. Feedback like yours matters to us because we strive to create an environment where people feel supported, able to grow, and have the right balance in their day-to-day.

4.0

Feb 13, 2026

Good work life balance

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work Culture Exposure Work Life Balance

Cons

Internal Politics Limited Growth in India

Swiss Re Response

3mo

Thanks for sharing your perspective. It’s great to hear that the work culture, the exposure you gained, and the balance you experienced were meaningful parts of your time at Swiss Re. We also appreciate you highlighting where things felt more challenging. Navigating growth opportunities across regions can sometimes feel complex. Feedback like yours is valuable as we continue working toward a more consistent and supportive environment for career development.

5.0

Feb 10, 2026

Swiss Re Hyderabad

Solutions architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture to work in Swiss Re

Cons

I don't have any cons

Swiss Re Response

2mo

Thanks for sharing your feedback. It’s great to hear that you’ve enjoyed the culture at Swiss Re we truly value creating an environment where people feel supported and able to do their best work.

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