Hierarchical structure in which management and employees are at odds - Anonymous employee Swiss Re Employee Review

2.0
14 Mar 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. good 401k match 2. smart people 3. pleasant working facility

Cons

1. The office is controlled by a handful of people and you wouldn't be able to hear voice from other people and different opinions are not welcome. 2. Very old fashion management style, hierarchical structure and leadership has the absolutely unchallengeable authority. 3. Leadership has a short-term focus and zero loyalty, only focus on current results and care less about what you have done and your level of commitment to the organization. 4. Performance goals are only individually-based with no emphasis on team results collaboration or other contributions to the broader organization.

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Pros

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Cons

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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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