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

3.0

Mar 5, 2026

Workload

Head security

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not many positives to say

Cons

Workload is not fairly balanced and rewarded

Swiss Re Response

1mo

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the workload and role clarity. We know how important it is for responsibilities to feel balanced and clearly outlined. Ensuring work is distributed fairly and roles are clearly defined is important to us. Thank you for your feedback.

3.0

Jan 22, 2026

Great place to work but poor leadership

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Its got all the facilities you could ask for best office space ive ever seen

Cons

leadership is very poor. Very slow to make decisions

Swiss Re Response

2mo

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We’re glad to hear that the office space and facilities make a positive difference for you. The Top Employer award is a recognition we value, but it matters most when it reflects the real experience of our people. Thanks again for taking the time to share your perspective.

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.

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