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
5.0
Apr 9, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Supportive work environment: The company fosters a positive and supportive atmosphere, encouraging collaboration and teamwork among employees. - Learning and development opportunities: Howden Insurance Brokers Limited invests in employee development, offering training programs and opportunities for growth through CII certification. - Diverse tasks and responsibilities: The role of Market Security and Counterparty Administrator provides a wide range of responsibilities, ensuring that daily tasks are engaging and challenging. - Industry reputation: Howden Insurance Brokers Limited is a well-respected company within the insurance industry, making it a valuable addition to any professional's resume.

Cons

As a remote job there is not a lot of scope to go into the office as often as one would like.

5.0
Apr 9, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Key focus on development of staff

Cons

High pressure to perform and win business

4.0
Apr 4, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Working within a great team of people, all lovely and welcoming, you feel like you’re working with friends - Good opportunity for personal/professional development through Chartered Insurance Institute exams - Pay reviews to reflect progression -Encouraging, friendly management particularly within the Taxi team

Cons

-Inbound call system introduced can feel a bit like a call centre - Limited scope for in-branch progression post sales roles

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Howden Response
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Thank you for leaving a review. As a rapidly growing organisation the opportunities for our branch network are increasing each month. A-Plan is progressive in its way of working and supports the entrepreneur to explore new ways of working. If you haven't been able to talk to your team about the ideas you have, I would be happy to hear them. Please send me a message - paul.sissons@aplan.co.uk
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