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

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.

4.0

Jun 10, 2025

Good Work Life Balance

Actuarial analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance; friendly work environment

Cons

Limited room for career development

Swiss Re Response

11mo

Thank you for your positive feedback. As a company, we are very proud of our efforts towards Own The Way You Work and are pleased to hear that you appreciate those efforts. Thank you for trusting us as your employer.

4.0

Jun 8, 2025

Solid place to work

Head of claims

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice working environment Decent perks and bonus scheme Focused without being cut throat Investment in tech

Cons

Can be slow to change Average performance accepted High cost base

Swiss Re Response

11mo

We appreciate your review and are glad to hear about your positive experiences. We are glad to have you as a valuable member of the Swiss Re team.

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