Great company for career growth - Assistant Vice President, Underwriter Swiss Re Employee Review

5.0
10 Mar 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Global company that places high emphasis on exploring different areas of the company through local/regional/international rotations. This company has a wealth of knowledge and is really trying to figure out how to disseminate knowledge. Though at some times the processes can be cumbersome they are investing lots of money in improving their internal systems. Ironically, it seems like the best systems at SR are the ones designed internally versus purchased from a third party vendor. The pay is competitive and the bonus is larger here than any other large insurance carrier (15-30% of annual salary). The benefits, 6% match and 6% contribution are great! You have the option of a high deductible plan with company HSA contribution or a traditional plan. Long story short, this is a company worth being at. Currently the commercial insurance market is a difficult environment but SR is navigating the seas better than most while still taking care of their employees both internationally and in the US.

Cons

Seriously, it's a great place to work. They're flexible with hours, working from home, etc. the only complaint is that change is constant at SR. sometimes if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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5.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The people you work with are amazing. The benefits are wonderful. I appreciate the bonus structure and the growth I've experienced with the organization.

Cons

Leadership's strategy and vision are severely lacking and self-serving. There's a lot of favoritism with the same people being included in decision-making without consideration for their ability to actually deliver results. In turn, the lower-level employees are left to clean up the disaster. I see that Swiss is on here making comments on employee reviews - hopefully they take note of how many people in the last 90 days said the same thing about the leadership strategy. We're not on glassdoor because we like reviewing our company - we're here looking for outside opportunities because of the way the company is currently operating. We're bleeding good talent because they no longer align with the corporate strategy.

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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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Swiss Re Response
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Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you valued your colleagues and some of the benefits of working at Swiss Re. We also take your concerns about change, stability and ways of working seriously, and we remain focused on ensuring a respectful and supportive environment across our global organisation.
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