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 (39) , 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?

"work life balance is good" ((in 303 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 216 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 194 reviews)); "Great people and place" ((in 146 reviews)); "The pay is good (maybe not compared to banking but you don't work banking hours)." ((in 54 reviews))

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

"poor management and implementations of new ideas" ((in 84 reviews)); "very average to low salary" ((in 79 reviews)); "Local managers biased" ((in 45 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 34 reviews)); "poor senior management, does not have the skills required to lead an organisation of this size and is obsessed with investor "story" ((in 29 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

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3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(2,296 total reviews)

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

3.0

Aug 7, 2025

“Structured Reinsurance Experience with Global Impact

Investment accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to global investment portfolios Collaborative team with professional standards

Cons

Limited flexibility in work hours Management communication can be inconsistent. Documentation is thorough but sometimes outdated. Few opportunities for cross-functional mobility Rigid processes with little room for innovation

Swiss Re Response

10mo

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re glad you value the global exposure and collaboration. Your suggestions are helpful and align with our ongoing improvements.

5.0

Aug 7, 2025

Great work culture and environment

Devops engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work culture. Good salaries compared to market standards Great 401k benifits

Cons

Slow decision-making and too many layers of approval.

Swiss Re Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing. We’re proud of our culture and benefits and are focused on making decisions faster and more efficient.

4.0

Jun 29, 2025

1

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Company for WLB and comp

Cons

CEO is behind saving money.

Swiss Re Response

Thanks for your feedback. We're glad you appreciate the work-life balance and compensation. We understand the importance of transparency and are working to align our goals with employee expectations.

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