Swiss Re is ok but isn't what it used to be. - Vice President Swiss Re Employee Review

3.0
26 Aug 2012
Recommend
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Pros

* Good budgets * Good buildings and lunch * Sometimes a nice atmosphere between teams when pressure isn't at maximum * A pool of experts to consult (among weaker contributors). * A respected name across the insurance sector

Cons

* Your line manager's behaviour has a huge influence on the Swiss Re experience. Some are competent leaders. Some are control freaks and don't trust specialists with vast industry experience, but follow external views religiously. * If you aren't Swiss then your opinion carries less value. * Lack of pragmatism and dynamism amongst many Swiss hampers the work * Compensation is good for the dead wood but poor for high-achievers. * People are in danger of burn-out with shrinking headcount. * Cost cutting is reducing quality of services.

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5.0
7 Feb 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

They invest in their employees. good culture.

Cons

Things move slowly through upper mgmt

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Swiss Re Response
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It’s great to hear that the supportive environment and people‑focused culture resonated with you during your time at Swiss Re. We recognize that larger organizations can naturally move a bit slower, we’re continually working to make processes smoother for our employees. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
2.0
30 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. 12% 401k match 2. Amazing co workers in the trenches but this is rapidly changing as people look for the exits.

Cons

1. Management - the new management team has a maximum personal bonus / profit only mindset. Cost cutting reigns. 2. Constant layoffs. No job is safe. 3. Company has offshored many jobs to India and is in a race to move key underwritering, engineering, claims functions to India as well. Overall, it feels more like a private equity gut job than a publicly traded company.

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