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      A shadow of its former self - Director Swiss Re Employee Review

      2.0
      23 Feb 2026
      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Salary and benefits, nice offices.

      Cons

      It’s sad to see how far Swiss Re has fallen, especially since the current CEO has taken over. Consistent lay-offs, lack of opportunities, and an abundance of offshoring to cheaper geographies has left SwissRe hollow. Continued poor management in favour of “closing the gap to number 1” are starving this once great place to work its greatest asset; its people. What a sad state of affairs this once great employer has become.

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      Swiss Re Response
      3mo
      It’s disappointing to hear that your time with us left you feeling unheard, especially during moments of change. We understand that restructuring and shifts in focus can impact people differently, and your perspective is an important reminder of that. While our strategy continues to evolve, our commitment to developing and supporting our people remains central to who we are.

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      5.0
      10 Mar 2026
      Associate client underwriter
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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
      3w
      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
      30 May 2026
      Corso - property underwriter
      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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