‘The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise and innovation power to enable the risk taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend.’
Rated the third best employer in the Top 100 Companies To Work For In 2015/2016, Swiss Reinsurance Company (also known as Swiss Re), employs around 50 grads per year to work in reinsurance & insurance positions across the world. With exceptional scores of 4.6 for international opportunities and 4.7 for training, the firm aims to be the preferred partner for clients through an unmatched level of service delivered by their 12,000 employees worldwide. The 18-month graduate program offered by Swiss Reinsurance Company includes extensive on-the-job training along with the opportunity to explore another area of the firm with a 16-20 week rotation!
The average working hours for graduates at Swiss Reinsurance Group come in at 8am – 6pm, with a strong rating of 4.5 for work/life balance, one graduate explained that ‘There are definitely some more busy periods, but in general I enjoy a really good work-life balance. This might change if you work in the finance department of the company.’ The average graduate salary came in at £59,000 – £61,000, with a Junior Client Manager explaining that ‘(employees receive a) bonus according to performance of company, your team and yourself’.
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