Good Compensation - Vice President Swiss Re Employee Review

4.0
Jan 20, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The compensation is fine, vacation is generous and the bonuses are generally good. There is even a stock program and they uplift by 30%. they contribute 12% to your 6% on the 401(k).

Cons

If you are not based in Switzerland management opportunities in IT are limited. Also the Swiss are quite nepotistic and money-centric. They promote each other and try to keep as much spending in Switzerland as possible. Even when traveling, Swiss (Air) is the 'preferred' airline. Our stock plan is hosted by UBS. It just kind of funny.

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5.0
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Pros

Great culture, people are helpful

Cons

Over-engineering in making decisions. Lots of hoops to jump through to get things done.

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Swiss Re Response
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We’re glad the culture and supportive colleagues have been meaningful in your experience. We know large organisations can sometimes feel complex, and we're constantly working to simplify decision making where possible. Thank you for your review.
2.0
May 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. 12% 401k match 2. Amazing co workers in the trenches but this is rapidly changing as people look for the exits.

Cons

1. Management - the new management team has a maximum personal bonus / profit only mindset. Cost cutting reigns. 2. Constant layoffs. No job is safe. 3. Company has offshored many jobs to India and is in a race to move key underwritering, engineering, claims functions to India as well. Overall, it feels more like a private equity gut job than a publicly traded company.

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