Does Swiss Re pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Swiss Re employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Swiss Re. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Swiss Re?

72% 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 3.4 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 310 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 203 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 196 reviews)); "Great people and place" ((in 163 reviews)); "Strong company with lots of global opportunities.Managers and colleagues are nice to work with." ((in 89 reviews))

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

"poor management and implementations of new ideas" ((in 80 reviews)); "very average to low salary" ((in 73 reviews)); "Local managers biased" ((in 47 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 32 reviews)); "poor senior management, does not have the skills required to lead an organisation of this size and is obsessed with investor "story" ((in 30 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

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(2,292 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

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Swiss Re has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,292 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

May 27, 2026

Brief stint at Swiss Re

Vice president

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

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.

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.

Swiss Re Response

3w

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 21, 2026

Good company but lacks clear direction

Senior data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Company to work for

Cons

Lack of direction from management

Swiss Re Response

1mo

We appreciate your perspective and value your recognition of Swiss Re as a good place to work. In a global organization, insights around communication and alignment are important, and we continue to foster clear and consistent engagement to support our employees.

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