Life at Swiss Re

Swiss Re's culture shapes how we work and grow together.

Our people bring curiosity, expertise and a collaborative spirit to everything we do, creating a space where performance and purpose go hand in hand.

With a culture and community that truly cares, we're united by our commitment to make the world more resilient.

Our people Life at Swiss Re

Our purpose, collaborative culture and innovation drive everything we do.
  • Purpose driven

    Our work has true meaning and purpose: to make the world more resilient​

  • Guided by accountability

    With a global community of passionate experts, we take accountability and tackle key risk challenges at speed, always striving to power progress. ​

  • Dedicated to clients

    As an industry leader that never stops evolving, we’re dedicated to creating client value and driving business performance. ​

Our purpose is clear: stand beside our clients and the communities we help insure through crises like the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
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Monica Ningen, CEO P&C Reinsurance US

Our culture drives us forward

Our culture powers our performance, creates client impact, and gives us a sense of belonging. It’s how we work, lead, and succeed together.

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Business Drive

Our people demonstrate personal accountability to deliver impactful outcomes. We prioritise client value and take individual ownership for decisions and move forward with confidence, making timely, well-judged decisions to accelerate progress.

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Execution Power

We execute with discipline, speed, and clarity to deliver high-quality results. This means simplifying processes and ensuring compliance with essential standards and good decision -making while maintaining a sharp focus on delivery and accountability.

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Applied Intellect

When clients come to us we apply curiosity and critical thinking. We boldly experiment to quickly learn what works – and what doesn't – while employing professional scepticism to continuously challenge the status quo.

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Swiss Re Spirit

We act with a united, winning mindset rooted in trust, inclusion, and mutual respect. Swiss Re is a place where all voices are heard and varied perspectives lead to collaborative success and better outcomes for clients.

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Flexible working

Our "Own the Way You Work" approach delivers real choice and flexibility when it comes to where and how our employees work. To complement this flexibility, we use cutting edge technology and innovative workplace solutions to find the right balance for each individual.

Built to Lead

Swiss Re's ambition is to make the world more resilient, ready to advance our industry by defining its future and creating lasting value. By amplifying our core, advancing re/insurance and achieving more together, we are built to lead.

Inclusive culture Inclusion at Swiss Re 

Inclusion is an essential element of our culture and the Swiss Re spirit. It enables better decisions, fosters trust and engagement, and underpins our success. Across borders and backgrounds, we collaborate to deliver on Swiss Re's shared purpose: to make the world more resilient.

Swiss Re Careers

Make a real and meaningful difference to society by helping to prepare and protect people, businesses and communities against the world’s biggest risks.

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Contemporary Art at Swiss Re

We maintain a distinguished contemporary art collection across our global offices. The collection enhances our work environment and reflects our commitment to cultural responsibility, constructive dialogue, and innovation.

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