Howden reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(590 total reviews)

David Howden

79% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Howden has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 590 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Howden 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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590 reviews
4.0
Oct 28, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lovely staff and caring management

Cons

The workload is very demanding

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Howden Response
2y
Thank-you for leaving feedback, it's great to read a positive review and we couldn't agree more about the teams. The teams are what make our culture and are the only reason for our long-standing success. We understand the workloads can be challenging, particularly in a hardening market but we are working collectively to improve.
3.0
Oct 9, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Perk Box rewards and ok salary

Cons

No training Overly compliant so they counteract the bad training Bullying culture in some branches Uniform is restrictive and dated Poor holiday allowance

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Howden Response
2y
Thank you for leaving a review. As part of a regulated industry, we take our responsibilities to our Clients and the FCA very seriously. It is important to us that our standing within the insurance community is based on a high standard of competence, building trust with our insurer partners. For that reason, we invest in our teams both in terms of their training and their benefits. Over the last few years, we have improved our employee offering, including holiday entitlements to ensure they are competitive and meet the needs of our people. In relation to a bullying culture, I would be very grateful if you would contact me directly to share some examples – paul.sissons@howdeninsurance.co,uk
3.0
Sep 27, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Kickstart for future career in business

Cons

procedures, to many procedures and guidelines

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Howden Response
2y
Thank you for leaving a review. It’s great to hear that you are benefiting from your time with us and turning it into a career, I hope we can be a part of your long-term career journey! As a regulated industry, we are held to a higher standard to protect our clients and ensure we are giving the best levels of service. The necessary governance is often met through process and procedures. If you have any questions or suggestions that you want to make, please contact me directly – paul.sissons@howdeninsurance.co.uk.
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