Is Howden a good company to work for as a Insurance Executive?

Insurance Executive professionals working at Howden have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 49 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Howden employees being 3.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Insurance Executive Jobs at Howden now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Insurance Executive interview questions at Howden .

Does Howden pay Insurance Executive employees well?

Insurance Executive professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Howden with 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 49 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Insurance Executive salaries at Howden.

How happy are Insurance Executive professionals working at Howden?

79% of Insurance Executive employees at Howden would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 31% in the past 12 months. Insurance Executive professionals have also rated Howden with a 3.4 rating for work-life-balance, 4.1 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.1 rating for culture and values and 3.3 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Howden?

Insurance Consultant (51) , Insurance Broker (29) , Account Executive (26) , Account Handler (25) , Commercial Account Executive (14) , Associate Director (12) , Branch Manager (12) , Associate (11) , Insurance Advisor (11) , Broker (9) , Consultant (8) , Intern (8) , Account Manager (7) , Assistant Manager (7) , Manager (7)

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

"People are great and pays well" ((in 53 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and are willing to guide you" ((in 28 reviews)); "Benefit is good" ((in 27 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 21 reviews)); "nice offices" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Management in my sector is poor and hours are long" ((in 30 reviews)); "Some managers have been promoted because they were good at their previous role, not because they are good at managing people." ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours and repetitiveness of job" ((in 9 reviews)); "The company support and no training" ((in 8 reviews)); "no commission love basics for what is expected" ((in 8 reviews))

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Howden Insurance Executive reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(49 total reviews)

David Howden

76% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Senior management

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

Insurance Executive employees have rated Howden with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 49 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Insurance Executive professionals have an excellent working experience there. Howden is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Insurance Executive professionals compared to other employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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49 reviews

4.0

Apr 8, 2025

I had a caring manager but the company isn't good anymore

Insurance broker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learn discipline Work with interesting people 1 on 1s all the time with branch manager for help or assistance. Health insurance benefits Pension contributions Lotteries and incentives to win

Cons

Too scripted Too anal over small things Over the top compliance which annoys clients Bad pay And takes long to get a pay rise even if your doing very well

4.0

Apr 3, 2025

Good benefits

Insurance agent

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and flexibility is okay

Cons

Pay could be better but it’s okay

3.0

Mar 25, 2025

Not great

Insurance broker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Local branches all over UK

Cons

No flexibility No progression No bonuses despite harsh targets

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