Vice president - Vice President - Technology Swiss Re Employee Review

1.0
Jun 19, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Good base salary Nice colleagues Some interesting projects

Cons

As part of cost savings, most if not all employee benefits are removed. People are fired but work does not go away, so the the ones left are under water. Swissre has really downgraded itself from one of best employees to worst in just few years. High management only cares anout their prestige projects like wine cellars or art collections. Middle management is fighting for the few positions left and acts like its kindergarden. Most of them should have retired centuries ago.

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5.0
Mar 10, 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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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
May 30, 2026
Recommend
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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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