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?

72% 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, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Swiss Re?

Vice President (216) , Assistant Vice President (114) , Underwriter (64) , Technical Accountant (63) , Intern (61) , Associate (58) , Director (50) , Actuarial Analyst (46) , Analyst (38) , Business Analyst (34) , Data Scientist (27) , Actuary (25) , 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 here" ((in 299 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 220 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 187 reviews)); "Great people and teams" ((in 152 reviews)); "Strong company with lots of global opportunities.Managers and colleagues are nice to work with." ((in 89 reviews))

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

"poor management and implementations of new ideas" ((in 81 reviews)); "very average to low salary" ((in 73 reviews)); "Rollercoaster management, lack of rigor in execution, many managers with insufficient in" ((in 44 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 37 reviews)); "poor senior management, does not have the skills required to lead an organisation of this size and is obsessed with investor "story" ((in 29 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.

What are the top reviewed Swiss Re locations?

New York , Armonk , Kansas City , Fort Wayne , Overland Park , Chicago , Schaumburg , Alpharetta , San Francisco , Miami , Atlanta , Zurich , White Plains , Dallas , Los Angeles , Westlake Village , Windsor , Boston , Dallas-Fort Worth , Kansas , Naperville , Saint Louis , Wappingers Falls , Madison , Kearney , Houston , Nashville , Berne , Calabasas , Shelton

Swiss Re reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,292 total reviews)

Andreas Berger

69% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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Swiss Re has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,292 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 Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Oct 22, 2025

Great people and collaborative environment

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team spirit, collaborative culture

Cons

Cultural change leading to silos and lack of cohesiveness

Swiss Re Response

7mo

We truly appreciate your feedback — it’s great to hear that the team spirit and collaborative culture resonate with you. Fostering strong cross-functional collaboration remains a key priority for us, and your input plays an important role in helping us move forward. We wish you all the best in your future career steps.

5.0

Oct 19, 2025

Good culture and intellectually curious environment

Senior vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good management and opportunity to learn a lot

Cons

lot of friction to move up. Takes patience

Swiss Re Response

7mo

It’s great to hear that you value the culture, management, and learning opportunities here. Your input is valuable—thank you for sharing it. Happy that you are part of our team!

2.0

Oct 18, 2025

Chaotic and lacking direction

Underwriting assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reputation for being a good employer based on the past, offering generous bonus package and development opportunities.

Cons

Crazy politics, lack of stability, downright insulting communication form top management insinuating that work from home isn't work. Chaotic process and bullying management.

Swiss Re Response

7mo

Thank you for your honest and detailed feedback. We're glad you appreciated the reputation, bonus package, and development opportunities. We take concerns about communication, leadership, and internal processes seriously and are committed to fostering a respectful and transparent work environment. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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