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?

74% 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, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Swiss Re?

Vice President (215) , Assistant Vice President (114) , Underwriter (64) , Technical Accountant (63) , Intern (61) , Associate (57) , Director (50) , Actuarial Analyst (45) , Analyst (38) , Business Analyst (33) , Data Scientist (27) , Actuary (24) , 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 295 reviews)); "Benefits are good and co" ((in 204 reviews)); "Good culture and very inclusive" ((in 199 reviews)); "Great people and place" ((in 143 reviews)); "Strong company with lots of global opportunities.Managers and colleagues are nice to work with." ((in 88 reviews))

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

"poor management and implementations of new ideas" ((in 81 reviews)); "Local managers biased" ((in 45 reviews)); "poor leadership which is also reflected in employee surveys." ((in 32 reviews)); "lack of clarity from senior management on direction" ((in 29 reviews)); "limited upward career opportunity, Zurich driven decison making," ((in 13 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.

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3.9

74% would recommend to a friend

(2,277 total reviews)

Andreas Berger

72% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

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 2,277 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

5.0

Jan 15, 2026

A progressive place to work in

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very progressive in terms of culture and values. Equality is key here.

Cons

Frequent a changes to organisation and infrastructure. Does not have a great cafeteria.

Swiss Re Response

3mo

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re really glad to hear that our culture and focus on equality resonate with you — it’s something we work hard to uphold every day. We recognize that the frequent changes may feel unsettling at times and while they can feel disruptive, these shifts are focused on long‑term improvements.

5.0

Oct 11, 2025

Great colleagues

Actuary

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture Plenty learning opportunities

Cons

Limited internal progression opportunities Bureaucracy

Swiss Re Response

6mo

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It´s amazing to hear you appreciate the great colleagues, strong culture, and the many learning opportunities available. These are key pillars of our work environment, and it’s great to see them reflected in your experience. We are happy that you are part of our team!

5.0

Sep 1, 2025

Great

Acountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company. Great people and place

Cons

Not many cons we can see

Swiss Re Response

7mo

Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you had a great experience with the company, the people, and the workplace. We appreciate your positive feedback and are happy to have had you as part of the Swiss Re team.

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