Munich Re reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(885 total reviews)

Christoph Jurecka

100% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

Munich Re has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 885 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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885 reviews
4.0
Sep 18, 2025

Review

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule and internal training

Cons

Male heavy executive team management

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Munich Re Response
8mo
Dear colleague, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are glad to hear that you appreciate the flexibility and training opportunities available at Munich Re. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding the composition of our executive team. Diversity, Equity and inclusion are important to us, and your feedback helps us remain mindful of the areas where we can continue to improve. Should you wish to discuss your thoughts in more detail, please feel free to reach out to your HR Business Partner. We truly appreciate your contributions and are glad to have you as part of the Munich Re team. Kind regards, Munich Re
4.0
Sep 14, 2025

Excellent work-life balance

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Munich Re is renowned for its superb work-life balance, a highly valued benefit. This corporate culture is a significant draw for potential hires.

Cons

However, it's important to have realistic expectations regarding compensation. There are no performance-based bonuses, and the budget for salary increases is just 0.5% per year. Therefore, your initial salary negotiation is the most critical factor in determining your long-term earnings, as even top-level individual performance does not result in meaningful financial reward.

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Munich Re Response
8mo
Dear colleague, Thank you for your thoughtful review and for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you value the corporate culture and work-life balance that Munich Re provides. We also take note of your concerns regarding compensation and salary progression. Please know that we take your input seriously. Feedback like yours is important, as it helps us understand how we can further improve as an employer and create an environment that benefits all employees in the long-term. If you want to share more details, feel free to reach out to your designated HR-Business-Partner at your convenience. We appreciate your commitment of more than 10 years and are grateful for the contributions you have made to our company. Kind regards, Munich Re
3.0
Sep 12, 2025

Review

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse environment with a wide range of individuals

Cons

Company comes first as opposed to the individual

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Munich Re Response
8mo
Dear former colleague, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the diverse environment and the wide range of colleagues you worked with. We also acknowledge your perspective that company priorities can sometimes feel as though they outweigh individual needs. This is not the experience we aim to create, and your input helps us see where we can do better. We truly appreciate your many years of contribution to Munich Re and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Kind regards, Munich Re
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