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

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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2K reviews
3.0
Jan 4, 2026

Work life balance

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good options for work/life balance for employees including remote work.

Cons

Management’s inability to obtain approval to backfill positions after an employee leaves impacts workload and work/life balance.

5.0
Dec 17, 2025

Incredibly smart, driven and kind culture

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some of the smartest people you will ever meet work here.

Cons

Based in Switzerland, so the company brand in the US is less well known.

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Swiss Re Response
5mo
We’re delighted to hear that you value the culture and the opportunity to work with our talented and driven colleagues — our people make the world more resilient. We also acknowledge your note about brand recognition in the US. While our roots are in Switzerland, we continue to strengthen our global presence, especially in the US market, and insights like yours help guide that journey. Thank you for sharing your perspective, and we wish you all the best on your continued career journey.
4.0
Nov 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good Paid time off policy

Cons

No room for growth or promotion

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Swiss Re Response
7mo
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you found some positive aspects in your experience. We recognize the importance of growth opportunities and are continuously working to support career development.
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