Howden reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(18 total reviews)

David Howden

80% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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4.0
Jul 10, 2026

Exciting growth opportunities!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Growth opportunities, excitement and autonomy around growing the business, global resources, flexible, great pay and benefits

Cons

Some processes are slow due to fast-paced growth and needing to hire more people

4.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

1. Entrepreneurial and Less Bureaucratic Culture Compared to larger brokers such as Marsh, Aon, and WTW, Howden is generally known for having a more entrepreneurial culture. Employees often have greater autonomy, more direct access to leadership, and more opportunities to take ownership of projects. Benefits: * Faster decision-making * Greater visibility with senior management * Opportunities to contribute beyond your formal job description 2. Broad Exposure Across Industries Howden serves clients in a wide range of sectors, including: * Energy and Renewables * Oil & Gas * Mining * Construction * Manufacturing * Infrastructure This allows employees to gain diverse industry knowledge and develop a strong understanding of different risk profiles. Benefits: * Accelerated learning curve * Strong foundation in commercial risk management * Valuable exposure for future consulting or corporate risk roles

Cons

2. Less Structured Career Progression Compared to larger firms with clearly defined promotion pathways, career progression at Howden can depend more heavily on: * Business growth * Team size * Leadership changes * Available positions Potential challenge: A strong performer may still need to wait for organizational growth before advancing.

2.0
May 22, 2026

Management needs work

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Competitive salary for the industry

Cons

Management severely lacks any form of transparency even when it comes to interdepartmental job functions

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