Munich Re reviews

4.1

85% would recommend to a friend

(887 total reviews)

Christoph Jurecka

100% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Munich Re has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 887 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Munich Re employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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887 reviews
2.0
Aug 5, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They overpay, that's it really.

Cons

MRSI- the specialty insurance arm, is to be avoided at all costs. This is NOT the Munich Re you were hoping to join. Management is cold and uncaring of their employees. You are absolutely replaceable and they'll remind you repeatedly. MRSI is hyper focused on growth over underwriting results. Don't come here hoping to underwrite...grow grow grow In all of MunichRe - promotions are reserved for Risk Analysts (the internal training program where drones are made and fast tracked over experienced hires). Do not bother coming here as an experienced hire...you won't be appreciated compared to the drones they produce- even with years more experience. The most political company you'll ever work. "yes" men and women throughout- individual thought is NOT rewarded. Complete lip service to diversity and inclusion. Good luck looking for diversity in management ranks....

1.0
Sep 15, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Campus, cafeteria, makes money despite itself.

Cons

Cuts and more cuts to benefits. leadership is stale. seems stuck in the past, claims to be innovative but with staff that has been there for 20 to 30 years on average, it's just a ploy to get customers from a dry pool. Median age of employee is in the low 50s. Sightings of Millennials is rare. Closely networked employees are the only ones who get promos, gridlocked organization due to legacy/older employees.

1.0
Aug 1, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Starbucks at cafe. Cafeteria serves lunch High school style at Princeton prices.

Cons

MR US CEO is arrogant, condescending and egocentric. His direct reports do not bother advising him as he is German and knows everything. They just follow orders. Authorities are words on paper but none in reality. Everyone is micro managed. Different rules for different people. Accelerated career ladders for friends. Interviews are a farce as most often “special people” will get coached for interview by the interviewers. Office politics is overwhelming. Compensation is stagnant and not competitive. Bonus tied to lack of worldwide catastrophes. No bonuses were paid during Covid. Supplies were on the employees dime. pricing tools are antiquated. Layers of work arounds and multiple excel based tools. Blame shifting, managing out vs managing up employees and bullying/ fear tactics best describes management style -driven by CEO. Strategy changes at a whim. Communication is poor. Goals are vague. Careers are capped unless you are German, Risk trainee, or have a friend on BOD mgmt that will send a recommendation.

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