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      Swiss Re

      Engaged Employer

      Swiss Re reviews

      3.8

      71% would recommend to a friend

      (2,296 total reviews)
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      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 2,296 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
      4.0
      May 26, 2026

      Challenging work with smart colleagues, but slow corporate pace

      Analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Challenging work, smart colleagues, NYC location.

      Cons

      The corporate office at Swiss Re can be slow.

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      Swiss Re Response
      1mo
      It’s great to hear that the challenging nature of the work and the opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues stood out positively. In large international organizations, the pace can naturally feel slower at times, but we’re continuously working to simplify processes and enhance how teams operate.
      3.0
      May 6, 2026

      Smart co-workers and great benefits, but poor management direction

      Underwriter
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Internal mobility. Wonderful and wickedly smart co-workers. Great benefits.

      Cons

      Management and Senior Leaders - initiatives constantly changing before the company is able to see the result of the work. Competing priorities. Mixed messaging. Company makes too much money and throws it around at the next shiny object that grabs their attention....to the detriment of the employee's work/life balance.

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      Swiss Re Response
      1mo
      We appreciate you highlighting the positive aspects of your experience, and we take your areas of concern seriously. In a global organisation, priorities and initiatives can evolve differently across teams, and we are committed to finding an approach that respects and provides a fair and supportive work environment for everyone.
      4.0
      May 6, 2026

      Tech role was sometimes undervalued

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good benefit and work life balance. Work in a global team set up

      Cons

      Frequent restructuring in the recent years and change of leadership.

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      Swiss Re Response
      1mo
      It’s great to hear that benefits, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work in a global team stood out as positive aspects of your experience. Working in an international environment naturally brings periods of change, which contribute to the company’s continuous growth and development. We appreciate you taking the time to share how your role and the broader environment came across during your time with Swiss Re.
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