Swiss Re reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,291 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 2,291 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
2.0
May 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. 12% 401k match 2. Amazing co workers in the trenches but this is rapidly changing as people look for the exits.

Cons

1. Management - the new management team has a maximum personal bonus / profit only mindset. Cost cutting reigns. 2. Constant layoffs. No job is safe. 3. Company has offshored many jobs to India and is in a race to move key underwritering, engineering, claims functions to India as well. Overall, it feels more like a private equity gut job than a publicly traded company.

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Swiss Re Response
2w
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you valued your colleagues and some of the benefits of working at Swiss Re. We also take your concerns about change, stability and ways of working seriously, and we remain focused on ensuring a respectful and supportive environment across our global organisation.
3.0
May 30, 2026

Supportive team and good benefits, but slow promotions and heavy workload

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Own the Way You Work Supportive team Decent Pay/Great benefits Opportunity for Mentorship Job Rotations

Cons

They talk about promotions and it takes 2-3 years to happen, if ever. Very slow to hire & fill open positions Employees with bad attitudes are left unchecked Work load can be extremely heavy. Especially with some team members who don’t carry their weight.

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Swiss Re Response
3w
It’s great to see that the flexibility in how work is approached, along with supportive colleagues and strong benefits, made a positive difference. Opportunities like mentorship and internal mobility are also important parts of the experience. We understand that clarity around career paths and managing workload effectively are key, and we continue to refine how we support teams to keep the environment sustainable and rewarding.
3.0
May 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pension and private health care are amazing People are generally nice My manager was great

Cons

Swiss Re moves very slowly Work can seem boring and meaningless The attitude of some of the Zurich based employees towards their Asian colleagues can seem a bit disrespectful, particularly around timezone issues

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Swiss Re Response
3w
We appreciate you sharing such a detailed perspective on your experience. It’s great to hear that you valued the supportive benefits, your manager, and the positive interactions with colleagues. At the same time, we recognize that the pace of a large organization and the nature of certain roles may not always meet everyone’s expectations. We also take collaboration across regions seriously, and we focus on fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where teams can work effectively across time zones.
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