General Re reviews

3.3

48% would recommend to a friend

(43 total reviews)
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Franklin (Tad) Montross

59% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

General Re has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 43 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The General Re employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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43 reviews
4.0
Feb 16, 2016

Reinsurance Innovator

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company has the following positive attributes: 1. Reinsurance innovator which strives to provide solutions for their clients 2. Great at building relationships 3. Fosters a productive and critical thinking work environment; great place for young and seasoned professionals 4. Management has an open door policy and regularly engages with its staff members 5. Employees have the potential work in various areas 6. Continuous technological improvements to drive efficiency 7. Stresses underwriting disciple and management of risks 8. Proactive yet responsive tone at the top; stresses the importance of integrity

Cons

The company has the following negative attributes: 1. Certain areas of the company can be more diverse from a gender and race view point 2. Management tend to be followers/slow movers in embracing some forms of change 3. Needs to develop career paths for associates

4.0
Jan 6, 2016

Underwriter

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The culture at Gen Re is second to none. You will be working with a great group of people.

Cons

Upward momentum is slow. Promotions seem to be based more on attrition rather than merit.

1.0
Aug 6, 2015

Underwriter

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very happy here. Chairman is fully accessible which I think is amazing. They hire really smart and nice people. Good work/life balance.

Cons

Bonus program is not transparent.

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