Living off its reputation - my advice is to avoid - Managing Director Swiss Re Employee Review

1.0
Jun 25, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Financially strong. A few people that know the business but they are being forced out by leadership who knows nothing about reinsurance or how to motivate others. If it is the only port in the storm take it but if you have a decent job elsewhere - STAY!

Cons

There are too many to list. Management and HR lies and the supports each others denial. Management will set you up to fail in order to reduce headcount. In the midst of a layoff. Targets older workers and uses whatever illusions it can to avoid being sued. Dishonest. Poor pay and bonus. Company run for the Senior Managers. You could perform a miracle but you manager will take credit and you will be ignored. On the other hand they could make a tremendous mistake but pass the responsibility to you. Revises performance reviews after discussions with employees. Uses a 360 review but ignores the many compliments and instead focuses on the negative. Swiss Centric - it is their ball and they make the rules People are against each other. Morale is very low and fading.

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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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