Excellent work environment, but heavy work load. - EN UWter Swiss Re Employee Review

4.0
6 July 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

the company provides employees one of very best class working environment all around the world; but work load is very high. They expect a lot from you to generate business, as well as contribution, ie) sharing Underwriting experience with colleagues, and knowledge sharing.

Cons

Work life balance, depends on line of business you are involved, or markets (ie. High growth market). Leadership of the company is good and fair, at least, but hard to satisfy all.

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5.0
10 Mar 2026
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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
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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