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

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Sep 16, 2025

Slow execution, 90% internal focus rather than focus on clients

Head, products

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great internal IP, amazing client reputation in re-insurance, good people

Cons

slow to no execution, lack of ownership and decision making, no innovation and lacking in product development

Swiss Re Response

7mo

We truly appreciate your candid feedback. It’s great to hear you value the internal expertise, strong client reputation, and the people at Swiss Re. We’re continuously working to strengthen areas like execution, ownership, and innovation, as they are key to delivering value to our clients and staying competitive. Your insights help us reflect and refine our approach, and we’re grateful for your contribution to that process.

2.0

Sep 15, 2025

Good company - too much internal politics

Consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Benefits, great office, great canteen

Cons

Too much internal politics and power hungry management. Reorganizations are happening all the time (5 in 4 years, at some point I lost track of my department's name) decreasing stability just because senior management cares more about their own power than company's goals.

Swiss Re Response

7mo

We really appreciate your honest and detailed feedback. It’s great to hear that you value the benefits, office environment, and canteen. At the same time, we understand that internal politics and frequent reorganizations can be challenging. That said, change is also an opportunity — it allows us to evolve, strengthen our alignment, and grow as a company. We’re committed to fostering greater stability and transparency, and to ensuring leadership decisions are clearly connected to our goals. Your perspective is important and helps us move forward.

4.0

Sep 13, 2025

Good company benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits with ample leave and flexibility. People are friendly and willing to help.

Cons

Large and complex company to navigate in.

Swiss Re Response

7mo

We're glad to hear you appreciate the generous benefits, flexibility, and supportive culture at Swiss Re. Thanks for being part of our team!

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Jobs at Swiss Re

Operations Team Lead- Central Property, Alpharetta (GA, US), Windsor (CT, US) and Kansas City (MO, US).

AVP, HR Generalist, US, Armonk (NY, US)

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