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?

"Good work life balance throughout the company" ((in 303 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 203 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 189 reviews)); "Great people and place" ((in 157 reviews)); "The pay is good (maybe not compared to banking but you don't work banking hours)." ((in 55 reviews))

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

"poor management and implementations of new ideas" ((in 79 reviews)); "very average to low salary" ((in 71 reviews)); "Rollercoaster management, lack of rigor in execution, many managers with insufficient in" ((in 47 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 35 reviews)); "poor senior management, does not have the skills required to lead an organisation of this size and is obsessed with investor "story" ((in 28 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

May 31, 2025

Good working environment but industry low salary for actuaries

Actuarial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Good people -Office is a bit small compared to its other offices, but it's quite big. -Opportunity to work in international offices

Cons

-Really low salary -Cost cutting measures

Swiss Re Response

1y

Thanks for your feedback. We’re glad you value the people and international exposure. We’re commited to pay transparency and equal opportunities, we review renumeration regularly.

4.0

Feb 1, 2025

Growth opportunity

Product analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment Good mentor

Cons

Using excel for most of the work Not really tech

Swiss Re Response

1y

We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best for all your further career!

5.0

Oct 30, 2024

Good employer

Senior vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable work place with good people.

Cons

Opportunities for growth are here, but are somewhat limited as structure is very flat. Patience required.

Swiss Re Response

1y

We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you are enjoying your time at Swiss Re. Your insights are important as we strive to create a balanced and supportive work environment. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

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