Is Guy Carpenter a good company to work for?

Guy Carpenter has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 495 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at Guy Carpenter to a friend and 54% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Guy Carpenter have been left by employees working as Catastrophe Risk Analyst , Risk Analyst and Assistant Vice President .

Does Guy Carpenter pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Guy Carpenter employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Guy Carpenter. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Guy Carpenter?

71% of Guy Carpenter employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Guy Carpenter 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Guy Carpenter?

Vice President (22) , Assistant Vice President (19) , Risk Analyst (18) , Carpenter (12) , Catastrophe Risk Analyst (12) , Actuarial Analyst (10) , Analyst (10) , Reinsurance Broker (10) , Broker (9) , Associate Broker (8) , Intern (8) , Managing Director (8) , Reinsurance Analyst (8) , Risk Analyst Intern (8) , Senior Reinsurance Technician (8)

What are the pros of working at Guy Carpenter according to real employee reviews?

"Great parties and people." ((in 38 reviews)); "Work life balance pretty good" ((in 23 reviews)); "Bright, engaging colleagues" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great Culture, People and Brand" ((in 14 reviews)); "• Good pay" ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Guy Carpenter according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 21 reviews)); "Low salary is a problem" ((in 18 reviews)); "no training provided u just do because rmb u r there not to learn but to be a minion." ((in 9 reviews)); "No bonuses below Associate level." ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours and poor work–life balance." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Guy Carpenter layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Guy Carpenter layoffs and their outlook for job security at Guy Carpenter in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Guy Carpenter locations?

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Guy Carpenter

Part of Marsh

Guy Carpenter reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(406 total reviews)

Dean Klisura

87% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

Guy Carpenter has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 406 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Guy Carpenter 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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Reviews by job title

406 reviews

3.0

Mar 11, 2026

Okay Place to Work

Associate broker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fairly competitive pay for employees.

Cons

Lots of behind closed door conversations and singling out.

Guy Carpenter Response

1mo

We value your feedback and have an open-door policy to encourage transparent communication. You can always reach out to your manager or your HR partner to discuss any specific concerns. In addition, we have avenues for voicing anonymous concerns as outlined in our code of conduct, The Greater Good. We are committed to addressing colleague concerns and fostering a positive work environment.

4.0

Jan 26, 2026

Good place to work overall

Catastrophe risk analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company work culture, opportunities for networking and horizontal career progression

Cons

Slow moving at times, and somewhat opaque in terms of career advancement

Guy Carpenter Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience at Marsh. We agree that our colleagues make us who we are, and we are committed to providing an environment where people be their best and thrive.

4.0

Jan 23, 2026

MIxed

Catastrophe risk analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Culture is positive, collaborative, and very social (great for 20s & 30s) -Little micromanagement -Generous PTO

Cons

-Upper management has changed and is very disconnected from staff -No negotiation with pay and no transparency -New corporate initiatives are not working and failure is pushed onto rank and file staff instead of management

Guy Carpenter Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take these concerns seriously and understand the importance of effective leadership. We are committed to creating a positive work environment and providing our colleagues with the support they need. We encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR partner to discuss your specific concerns further.

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