Swiss Re reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,292 total reviews)
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Andreas Berger

69% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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).

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2K reviews
3.0
Sep 29, 2025

Good enough

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice colleagues Great lunch restaurant No micro management

Cons

Lack of clear direction Confusing work environment Too many dinosaurs working there

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Swiss Re Response
7mo
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. It’s great to hear that you enjoy working with your colleagues, appreciate the lunch options, and value the autonomy in your role. At the same time, we recognize the importance of having clear direction and a well-structured work environment. Reorganizations are part of how we adapt, innovate, and grow — and we’re focused on ensuring they lead to better clarity and collaboration across teams. Your feedback helps us identify where we can do better, and we truly appreciate your honesty.
3.0
Sep 24, 2025

Risk Engineering

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good team culture and employee benefits.

Cons

Poor work life balance with stagnant growth.

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Swiss Re Response
7mo
We are thankful for your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoy the team culture and the employee benefits we offer. As part of our Own The Way You Work programme, we aim to enable a better work-life balance. By you pointing this out, we can focus even more on this aspect. Thank you for sharing your experience.
2.0
Sep 17, 2025

Up & Down

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Smart and nice people. Good for retirement.

Cons

Layoffs are so frequent that it is hard to do your job. It is full of smart and experienced people and there is no upward mobility.

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Swiss Re Response
7mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you value the smart and supportive colleagues, as well as the long-term benefits Swiss Re offers. While frequent organizational changes can be challenging, they also play a key role in helping us adapt, innovate, and grow as a company. Your input is appreciated and helps guide our efforts forward.
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