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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4.0

Jan 20, 2026

Good

Research analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People in the company are chill

Cons

Workloads is heavy sometimes. But I love it

Swiss Re Response

3mo

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the people and the relaxed atmosphere. We also hear your point about the workload getting heavy at times, and it’s nice to know the work still felt rewarding for you. We appreciate you taking the time to leave this feedback.

5.0

Jan 19, 2026

ok

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good place to learn and grow

Cons

very turbulent in current times

Swiss Re Response

3mo

Thanks for your feedback. It’s good to hear that the role has offered you room to develop. We’ve also noted your comment on the current instability. Periods of change can create that impression, and we continue working to improve stability and clarity across the organization.

5.0

Jan 15, 2026

A progressive place to work in

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very progressive in terms of culture and values. Equality is key here.

Cons

Frequent a changes to organisation and infrastructure. Does not have a great cafeteria.

Swiss Re Response

3mo

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re really glad to hear that our culture and focus on equality resonate with you — it’s something we work hard to uphold every day. We recognize that the frequent changes may feel unsettling at times and while they can feel disruptive, these shifts are focused on long‑term improvements.

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