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?

74% 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, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Swiss Re?

Vice President (215) , Assistant Vice President (114) , Underwriter (64) , Technical Accountant (63) , Intern (61) , Associate (57) , Director (50) , Actuarial Analyst (45) , Analyst (38) , Business Analyst (33) , Data Scientist (27) , Actuary (24) , Senior Actuarial Analyst (24) , Senior Underwriter (23) , Internship (21)

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

"Good work life balance in the company" ((in 314 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 196 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 195 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 79 reviews)); "very average to low salary" ((in 67 reviews)); "Local managers biased" ((in 44 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 35 reviews)); "poor senior management, does not have the skills required to lead an organisation of this size and is obsessed with investor "story" ((in 31 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

74% would recommend to a friend

(2,278 total reviews)

Andreas Berger

72% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

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 2,278 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

2.0

Oct 18, 2025

Chaotic and lacking direction

Underwriting assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reputation for being a good employer based on the past, offering generous bonus package and development opportunities.

Cons

Crazy politics, lack of stability, downright insulting communication form top management insinuating that work from home isn't work. Chaotic process and bullying management.

Swiss Re Response

6mo

Thank you for your honest and detailed feedback. We're glad you appreciated the reputation, bonus package, and development opportunities. We take concerns about communication, leadership, and internal processes seriously and are committed to fostering a respectful and transparent work environment. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Oct 17, 2025

Good policy

Avp-analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everything, pay, management work location

Cons

Cost cutting in recent times

5.0

Oct 16, 2025

Good brand but many internal work

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great brand, tons of resources, surrounded by smart people

Cons

Many internal work, work could be overwhelmed

Swiss Re Response

6mo

We’re glad to hear you appreciate the strength of the brand, the abundance of resources, and the opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues. Your input is valuable and we are very thankful you found the time to share it.

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