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 298 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 213 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 192 reviews)); "Great people and place" ((in 157 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 84 reviews)); "Local managers biased" ((in 40 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 36 reviews)); "poor senior management, does not have the skills required to lead an organisation of this size and is obsessed with investor "story" ((in 30 reviews)); "For personal development, please find a good line manager." ((in 13 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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3.0

Jul 31, 2025

Just another number

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Yearly salary review Good benefits

Cons

Work-life imbalance Quotas w/ direct comparisons to peers

Swiss Re Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback—it’s clear you care deeply about the team’s well-being, and we appreciate your honesty. While we’re proud to offer competitive benefits and regular salary reviews, we also recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and evolving our performance expectations. Your comments help us reflect on how we can better support our people while staying true to our values.

5.0

Jul 9, 2025

Great place to grow

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Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture Good pay Helpful colleagues Good opportunity to grow

Cons

Leading reinsurer. You will get ample opportunities to grow here

Swiss Re Response

11mo

Thank you for your encouraging feedback. We’re happy to hear you’re finding opportunities to grow and thrive at Swiss Re. We remain committed to supporting career development and a positive work culture.

5.0

Jul 8, 2025

Excellent place to work in

Technology intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company culture is really good, flexible work hours and zero micro management.

Cons

Slow paced work so people who want too much agility might be dissapointed.

Swiss Re Response

11mo

We’re thrilled to hear you enjoy the culture, flexibility, and autonomy. We recognize that pace can vary across teams and strive to balance agility with thoughtful execution. Thank you for your support.

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