Swiss Re

Swiss Re Ltd is a leading Swiss multinational reinsurance company, founded in 1863 and headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. It is recognized as one of the largest reinsurers globally, employing around 14,000 to 15,000 people across approximately 70 to 80 offices in 29 countries. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and ranks among the top companies on the Forbes Global 2000 and Fortune Global 500. Swiss Re operates through three main business units: Property & Casualty Reinsurance, Life & Health Reinsurance, and Corporate Solutions. These units provide specialized reinsurance and risk transfer solutions, leveraging underwriting expertise and data analysis. The company focuses on a wide range of risks, including natural catastrophes, economic crises, and emerging threats like climate change and cybercrime. Swiss Re is committed to sustainability and has a strong financial position, emphasizing client centricity, agility, and integrity in its operations.

Insurance Zuerich, Switzerland Founded 1863 ~6,273 employees SIX: SREN.SW

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Employees
6,273
+1.1% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$7.5M
Revenue ~$46.8B
Stock
SREN.SW
SIX
12-month attrition
7.5%
Tech: 8.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
14
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Swiss Re went from 5,698 employees in Oct 2024 to 6,273 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 294 people joined, 124 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other2,749
Finance1,495
Engineering785
Operations678
Sales279
HR133
Marketing69
Success45

Salaries at Swiss Re

All salaries

45 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering30
Finance15
Operations9
Consulting5
Legal3

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 14 filings.

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Swiss Re FAQ

How many employees does Swiss Re have?

Swiss Re has about 6,273 employees, up 1.1% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Swiss Re sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Swiss Re filed 14 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. The largest group was Engineering roles.

What is Swiss Re's revenue per employee?

Swiss Re makes about $7.45M in revenue per employee, based on $46.76B annual revenue and 6,273 employees.

How much does Swiss Re pay?

6figr has 400 salary profiles for Swiss Re in India and 45 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Swiss Re salaries page. See Swiss Re salaries in India

Is Swiss Re a public company?

Yes. Swiss Re is publicly traded under the ticker SREN.SW on SIX.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.