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 (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 296 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 221 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 192 reviews)); "Great people and place" ((in 150 reviews)); "Strong company with lots of global opportunities.Managers and colleagues are nice to work with." ((in 87 reviews))

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

"poor management and implementations of new ideas" ((in 80 reviews)); "everybody should have a good manager." ((in 46 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 35 reviews)); "lack of clarity from senior management on direction" ((in 27 reviews)); "Still good career opportunities for the determined and agile, but beware." ((in 14 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.

What are the top reviewed Swiss Re locations?

Ciudad de México , Tlalnepantla

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3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,285 total reviews)

Andreas Berger

70% 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 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,285 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

Jun 8, 2026

Good coworkers but disappointing raises this year

Underwriting analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not micromanaged and great coworkers

Cons

Raise was bad this year.

Swiss Re Response

It’s great to hear that the trust and autonomy in how work is approached, along with supportive colleagues, made a positive impact. We understand that compensation outcomes can feel different year to year as they reflect a range of factors as part of our broader approach to rewarding employees.

4.0

Jun 4, 2026

Retirement job

Assistant vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair and transparent pay. Very good benefits (make you want to work here till retirement). Friendly and knowledgeable colleagues. Good knowledge sharing culture.

Cons

Internal reorganization is too frequent. Many management decisions are not thought through before implementation. Slow in growth even if you outperform.

Swiss Re Response

Thank you for your review. It’s great to hear that fair and transparent pay, strong benefits, and a collaborative culture made a positive impression, along with the knowledge sharing across teams. We also recognize that periods of change and career progression can feel challenging at times, but these are areas that help us grow and adapt as an organization while creating better opportunities for our employees.

4.0

May 6, 2026

Opportunities to move internally, but slow progression and pay

Assistant vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ability to move within company

Cons

Slow progression Lower pay than competitors

Swiss Re Response

It’s good to hear that you see value in the ability to move internally and explore different opportunities within Swiss Re. We also recognize that experiences around progression and compensation can vary depending on role, market, and timing. We appreciate you sharing your perspective.

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