Does Swiss Re pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Swiss Re employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Swiss Re. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Swiss Re?

71% 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 3.3 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?

"Work life balance is good" ((in 302 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 214 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 187 reviews)); "Great people and place" ((in 153 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 82 reviews)); "very average to low salary" ((in 72 reviews)); "Rollercoaster management, lack of rigor in execution, many managers with insufficient in" ((in 45 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 33 reviews)); "poor senior management, does not have the skills required to lead an organisation of this size and is obsessed with investor "story" ((in 27 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

3.8

71% 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

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Swiss Re has an employee rating of 3.8 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

Jul 31, 2025

Just another number

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Yearly salary review Good benefits

Cons

Work-life imbalance Quotas w/ direct comparisons to peers

Swiss Re Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback—it’s clear you care deeply about the team’s well-being, and we appreciate your honesty. While we’re proud to offer competitive benefits and regular salary reviews, we also recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and evolving our performance expectations. Your comments help us reflect on how we can better support our people while staying true to our values.

3.0

Jun 11, 2025

Rubber stamp workforce

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

401k contribution and match is among highest in the business. Initial PTO is very generous. Despite an unpopular RTO policy in 2025, the work style remains fairly flexible.

Cons

If you are a minority in any way, especially one of thought, you will quickly be ostracized. Always express gratitude, never tell the emperor they have no clothes on, and never think you are irreplaceable. This company has a modern and lofty exterior, but is truly homogeneous inside. You can be POC, but only if you behave white. You can be queer, but only if you are traditional about it. The US is run by Europeans thousands of miles away who know nothing about our economy, society, or business world.

Swiss Re Response

11mo

Thank you for your detailed review. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our culture at Swiss Re. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and safe to voice concerns. If you believe something is not right, we encourage you to reach out through our confidential whistleblowing hotline at https://swissre.ethicspoint.com, where your concerns will be taken seriously and handled with care.

4.0

Jun 10, 2025

Good work/life balance

Operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worklife balance, vacation time, benefits, 401k, reward/recognition, bonus structure.

Cons

Constant change can be overwhelming. Creating more bureaucracy while promoting "streamlining", too many decision makers leading to lack of accountability and slow response time especially in technology. Lack of inclusion of North American leadership in key changes, leads to implementation of process and systems that don't work for the largest region.

Swiss Re Response

11mo

Thank you for your review and for sharing your thoughts with us. As we undergo changes, optimisation is only possible with feedback like yours. So thank you for helping us to develop further. You are a valued member of our team.

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