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?

"work life balance is good" ((in 307 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 204 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 195 reviews)); "Great people and place" ((in 143 reviews)); "Strong company with lots of global opportunities.Managers and colleagues are nice to work with." ((in 95 reviews))

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

"poor management and implementations of new ideas" ((in 82 reviews)); "very average to low salary" ((in 70 reviews)); "Local managers biased" ((in 44 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 34 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

(2,277 total reviews)

Andreas Berger

72% approve of CEO

64% 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

3.3

Senior management

Swiss Re has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,277 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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5.0

May 4, 2026

Great place to work, but slow growth opportunities

Credit product manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great place to work, nice work-life balance

Cons

growth seems to be slow

Swiss Re Response

We’re glad you’re enjoying the overall environment and the work–life balance. Creating a place where people can work effectively and sustainably is important to us. Career paths can develop in different ways depending on role and timing, and we continue to support learning and internal mobility across the organization. Your feedback is appreciated.

3.0

May 1, 2026

Great global culture overshadowed by biased Indian management

Assistant vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good organization. Global work culture is great

Cons

Indian team leaders and managers are biased and casteists

Swiss Re Response

Thank you for your feedback which take very seriously. It’s good to know that our global culture and the broader organization made a positive impression during your time with us. Swiss Re places strong emphasis on respect, fairness, and an inclusive culture across all locations, and these principles guide how we work together worldwide.

5.0

Apr 30, 2026

Great benefits in a luxury office, but slow growth

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good employer benefits care luxury office

Cons

Growth pay politics lethargic slow

Swiss Re Response

It’s great to know that our benefits and work environment make a positive impression. We also appreciate you sharing your opinion on topics like growth and pace, as perspectives naturally differ across roles and teams. Feedback like this helps us better understand what matters to our people while continuing to focus on providing a strong and well‑rounded employee experience.

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