Does Munich Re pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Munich Re employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Munich Re. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Munich Re?

84% of Munich Re employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Munich Re 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Munich Re?

Intern (77) , Underwriter (55) , Actuarial Analyst (28) , Internship (26) , Actuary (25) , Actuarial Intern (19) , Business Analyst (17) , Data Scientist (17) , Analyst (14) , Data Analyst (13) , Praktikant/in (13) , Senior Underwriter (12) , Consultant (11) , Manager (10) , Technical Accountant (10)

What are the pros of working at Munich Re according to real employee reviews?

"Great people outside of dept" ((in 94 reviews)); "Benefits are good and group look after staff" ((in 93 reviews)); "Good work life balance and some people travel v frequently with no budget constraints" ((in 82 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly" ((in 48 reviews)); "The average salary is good" ((in 28 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Munich Re according to real employee reviews?

"Poor Management and corporate environment" ((in 21 reviews)); "Office politics can be overwhelming" ((in 10 reviews)); "Astonishingly bad leadership , completely absent in a time of crisis with an inability to communicate effectively (month long gaps between comms on staff reduction)." ((in 9 reviews)); "long hours and demanding projects" ((in 8 reviews)); "Not enough females in senior management" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Munich Re layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Munich Re layoffs and their outlook for job security at Munich Re in 2026.

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4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(886 total reviews)

Christoph Jurecka

100% approve of CEO

84% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

Munich Re has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 886 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 Versicherungswesen industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

886 reviews

5.0

Jun 8, 2026

Great CVC team in an interesting field

Portfolio development manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team culture and great benefits

Cons

Corporate venture capital can move a little slower than typical VC

4.0

Jun 3, 2026

Generous benefits overshadowed by frequent redundancies

Test specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A rich company that support staff with world class benefits

Cons

Okay to make redundancies despite having billions in the bank

Munich Re Response

Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you value the benefits offered at Munich Re. At the same time, we take your comments regarding workforce adjustments seriously. We understand that such decisions can be challenging and are experienced differently across the organization. We remain committed to handling such situations responsibly and with care, while continuing to support our employees in the best possible way. Kind regards, Munich Re

4.0

Jun 2, 2026

Great benefits offset by company politics

Technical lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great bonus and great health and commuter benefits

Cons

A lot of company politics

Munich Re Response

Dear colleague, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you value our benefits, in particular the bonus structure as well as our health and commuter offerings at Munich Re. We also appreciate your perspective regarding the company politics. We understand this is a broad term that can reflect very different individual experiences. If you would like to share more specific insights or examples, we would welcome you to reach out directly via e-mail to HRcareers@munichre.com. Thank you for your contribution during your time with us. Kind regards,

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