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 throughout the company" ((in 292 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 203 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 186 reviews)); "Great people and teams" ((in 148 reviews)); "Strong company with lots of global opportunities.Managers and colleagues are nice to work with." ((in 91 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 68 reviews)); "Local managers biased" ((in 45 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 36 reviews)); "lack of clarity from senior management on direction" ((in 27 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

(2,279 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 2,279 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

Aug 7, 2025

“Structured Reinsurance Experience with Global Impact

Investment accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to global investment portfolios Collaborative team with professional standards

Cons

Limited flexibility in work hours Management communication can be inconsistent. Documentation is thorough but sometimes outdated. Few opportunities for cross-functional mobility Rigid processes with little room for innovation

Swiss Re Response

9mo

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re glad you value the global exposure and collaboration. Your suggestions are helpful and align with our ongoing improvements.

5.0

Aug 7, 2025

Great work culture and environment

Devops engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work culture. Good salaries compared to market standards Great 401k benifits

Cons

Slow decision-making and too many layers of approval.

Swiss Re Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing. We’re proud of our culture and benefits and are focused on making decisions faster and more efficient.

4.0

Aug 5, 2025

Great lunches

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reputation, office and working environment, work life balance

Cons

Politics, limited career progression opportunities, defensive mentality (prone to protecting self and individuals)

Swiss Re Response

9mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience. We wish you all the best for your future endeavours.

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