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?

73% 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 (45) , 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?

"Work life balance is good" ((in 297 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 211 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 198 reviews)); "Great people and place" ((in 153 reviews)); "Strong company with lots of global opportunities.Managers and colleagues are nice to work with." ((in 83 reviews))

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

"poor management and implementations of new ideas" ((in 79 reviews)); "very average to low salary" ((in 74 reviews)); "Rollercoaster management, lack of rigor in execution, many managers with insufficient in" ((in 42 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 33 reviews)); "lack of clarity from senior management on direction" ((in 30 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

73% would recommend to a friend

(2,288 total reviews)

Andreas Berger

71% 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 2,288 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

Dec 3, 2024

Big player in Reinsurance

Head subledger accounting

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

history shows it is stable and respected partner

Cons

long history brings also a lot of hierarchical heritage

Swiss Re Response

We appreciate your feedback and value your perspective, insights like yours help us strive for a more balanced and efficient organization. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Nov 28, 2024

Great company

Senior digital transformation manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Smart people - work collaboratively, passionate.

Cons

Restructuring and cutting back on staff in Switzerland to nearshore insttead

1.0

Nov 26, 2024

Low salary, Limited growth

Actuary

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, people are nice. Good technology support.

Cons

The current salary is insufficient to cover basic living expenses, including rent, or to qualify for a mortgage

Swiss Re Response

Thank you for your feedback. Swiss Re strives to foster an environment where everyone feels comfortable speaking up if they believe something is not right. Based on your feedback we encourage you to get in touch with our whistleblowing hotline at swissre.ethicspoint.com or the HR department. Thank you.

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