Lots of talk, no real action... - Anonymous employee Swiss Re Employee Review

2.0
24 Jul 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good reputation for CV Slow paced - good work life balance Some very knowledgeable nice people Traditional strong company with good benefits

Cons

Not willing to do things differently - Change is still a concept and not reality The bureaucracy can be a hindrance No excitement and dynamism - no encouragement of entrepreneurial spirit Not as diverse as they like to think they are

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Cons

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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
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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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