Best place to work - Vice President Swiss Re Employee Review

1.0
Jan 16, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You must experience a> reservation and special treatments for few especially if you represent a particular community b> snail paced decision making c> work with leaders (including location head) who can't make binary decisions d> this is how democracy fails e> policies that are optional, it's ok to breach occassionally, but learn from mistakes (unless you have offended someone by asking right question or doing right thing) f> unlimited money to spend on events but no travel, no hike, no bonus (API) g> fancy designations, janiators here are called head of corridor cleaning services (AVP), head restroom upkeep (VP), maintenance, head plumbing services (SVP) etc. h> how equality is created by empowering and trusting external employees more than internals. Once upon a time I was reporting to an external. i> gaining some extra kgs by over eating and buring them at the gym. No no, work doesn't matter

Cons

Oh come on, a leased building where one has spent over a BILLION rupees on furniture and beautification, what could be the con?

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5.0
Mar 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great culture, people are helpful

Cons

Over-engineering in making decisions. Lots of hoops to jump through to get things done.

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Swiss Re Response
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We’re glad the culture and supportive colleagues have been meaningful in your experience. We know large organisations can sometimes feel complex, and we're constantly working to simplify decision making where possible. Thank you for your review.
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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