Everything about politics - Software Engineer Chubb Employee Review

2.0
Feb 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

A solid benefits package overall. Compensation is paid consistently and on time, as expected from a company of this size.

Cons

A massive technical debt driven by past management decisions that no one seems willing to reassess. It feels like a textbook sunk cost fallacy, where reversing course would mean someone taking accountability. On top of that, there is no real tech mindset. Engineering is treated as a service function rather than a strategic partner, and the overall approach is strongly cost-first, with developers absorbing the pressure through extra effort and overtime. There is heavy reliance on legacy technologies and proprietary, poorly documented internal frameworks. Engineering best practices are inconsistently applied, and many systems feel fragile, difficult and sometimes nearly impossible to evolve. Professional growth is limited due to the dependence on bespoke technologies and the constant need to firefight an ever-growing technical debt, while management’s primary focus remains on cost reduction. Compensation has largely stagnated over the past two years and annual reviews feel procedural, mainly explaining modest increases rather than rewarding impact. The hybrid model is rigid, with signs that additional office presence may be expected over time. Office facilities are average at best, offering limited amenities such as dining areas and parking.

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2.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Business side is smart and is superb at their product

Cons

The IT organization struggles with structural challenges that impact efficiency. The offshore-heavy model in India means US-based employees regularly work early hours to stay aligned, which is unsustainable long-term. The workforce is heavily weighted toward a high-headcount service model rather than investing in strong engineering talent — you need fewer, better engineers, not more bodies. Central tech functions are attempting to build platforms, but without a clear shared understanding of what a platform actually means, these initiatives remain incomplete. The result is heavy manual workarounds propping up half-finished solutions. Strategic direction shifts frequently, and ongoing layoff announcements make it difficult to plan or build momentum.

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