Does Howden pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Howden employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Howden. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Howden?

66% of Howden employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Howden 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Howden?

Insurance Consultant (51) , Insurance Broker (28) , Account Executive (26) , Account Handler (25) , Associate Director (12) , Branch Manager (12) , Commercial Account Executive (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?

"Nice people and the ability to make an impact from within thanks to rapid growth." ((in 45 reviews)); "Colleagues are nice and friendly" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good benefits and growing company with strong share options" ((in 28 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 22 reviews)); "Independent Dynamic Great offices Supports great charities" ((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 26 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 8 reviews)); "Pay is low and career progression is abit slow" ((in 6 reviews)); "No bonus or incentives to earn more money other than salary" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Howden locations?

New York , Fairfield , Maineville , Marysville , Miami , Boston , Westfield , Atlanta

Howden reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(589 total reviews)

David Howden

79% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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Howden has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 589 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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589 reviews

2.0

Aug 2, 2022

Not what they promise. Be careful.

Sales adviser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lovely people, great team, flexible working hours.

Cons

Very keen to deduct your pay at any opportunity - ALL rewards for doing well appear to be in voucher / chocolate / booze form - Very keen to not pay you if they can avoid it - Toilet breaks are timed - (everything is) - Targets very high with poor incentives and poor commission.

5.0

Aug 2, 2022

Excellent company culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent company with a great culture

Cons

No cons to the company

5.0

Aug 1, 2022

Good place to work

Personal lines insurance broker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

We get lots of shopping vouchers that are good with day outs and food shopping and even hotels

Cons

You have to work Saturdays not every branch does a one-hour lunch break

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