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 314 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 211 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 197 reviews)); "Great people and place" ((in 151 reviews)); "Strong company with lots of global opportunities.Managers and colleagues are nice to work with." ((in 96 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 73 reviews)); "everybody should have a good manager." ((in 45 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 33 reviews)); "poor senior management, does not have the skills required to lead an organisation of this size and is obsessed with investor "story" ((in 31 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

(2,293 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 2,293 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

5.0

Aug 5, 2025

Best company I had ever worked in my life.

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice work life balance. Gym in office. Insurance facilities. Flexibility in working hours.

Cons

Growing in career is difficult.

Swiss Re Response

10mo

We are thrilled to hear your positive feedback. Thank you for telling us what you like about working at Swiss Re. We are glad to have you as part of our team.

4.0

Aug 2, 2025

Good culture

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative culture, smart colleagues, global environment and always many initiatives on the go

Cons

Complex to navigate, staffing is too lean in some areas, undergoing transformation/ re-org

Swiss Re Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you value the culture and global environment. We continue working to simplify processes and address biases as we transform as a company. We value you as a part of our team.

3.0

Jul 31, 2025

Just another number

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Yearly salary review Good benefits

Cons

Work-life imbalance Quotas w/ direct comparisons to peers

Swiss Re Response

10mo

Thank you for your feedback—it’s clear you care deeply about the team’s well-being, and we appreciate your honesty. While we’re proud to offer competitive benefits and regular salary reviews, we also recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and evolving our performance expectations. Your comments help us reflect on how we can better support our people while staying true to our values.

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