Good but not for everyone, should re-consider how it spends its money - Team Leader Swiss Re Employee Review

4.0
Apr 13, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- work life balance is real in most departments. there are a few exceptions depending on the job type - company operates from a place where it trusts its employees first - good systems that don't leave employees struggling. this sounds small but after working at MANY companies, this is a big luxury.

Cons

- considers itself a knowledge company, but all that knowledge slows down processes, decision making, and eventually impacts the client. not a good environment for "movers and shakers" - salaries are reviewed only on a yearly basis and are hardly competitive for the Bratislava market. Relies too much on work life balance for being a reason to have people stay.

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5.0
Feb 7, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
May 30, 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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