Some good and a lot of bad - Controller Swiss Re Employee Review

2.0
23 Oct 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible work environment, decent pay and benefits, most of the people working here are very intelligent

Cons

Very bureaucratic, way too many managers and not enough people to do the work, ridiculous expectations for employees at times, systems are complex, archaic and break down regularly (the worst that I have seen anywhere in my career), employees are just another number - offshoring initiatives require employees to train their replacements and then management wonders why morale is low. The company is about as inefficient as government. Employees are also bombarded with numerous politically correct initiatives and looked down upon when they don't participate. US employees are treated as second class citizens, while European employees are praised and have lavish benefits.

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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
Business outlook

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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