It isn’t the same company I joined - Vice President Swiss Re Employee Review

2.0
22 Jan 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Large global company. Buildings are generally nice and modern. Some locations have nice lunch facilities. Some progressive working policies but see below

Cons

In some areas where I have worked recently there is poor management capabilities which leads to undue pressure being put on staff to deliver and stop the wheels coming off. Not a pleasant environment. I joined the company many years ago and it seems to be getting worse. It’s not the fantastic company I joined. Annual engagement survey process is a joke with staff being told to make sure the results are positive as the consequences in the following year will not be pleasant. There is a real mix of traditional line managers who do not embrace modern ways of working which the company is supposed to be promoting and others who do. You are really lucky to find one who does.

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5.0
7 Feb 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
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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