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      Howden

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      Howden reviews

      3.8

      66% would recommend to a friend

      (588 total reviews)

      David Howden

      79% approve of CEO

      62% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.6

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.3

      Compensation and benefits

      3.2

      Senior management

      Howden has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 588 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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      588 reviews
      5.0
      Oct 8, 2021

      A proper career

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Amazing place to work. Feel like I've really thrived here over the years thanks to supportive people.

      Cons

      Can be longer hours if required to support clients

      1.0
      Oct 2, 2021

      Not a particularly enjoyable experience

      Project manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Office is in a good location next to the Gherkin. -Lots of contractors. -“War-like” camaraderie in some teams.

      Cons

      -Macho culture where everything has to be done “yesterday”. -Some very poor decisions have put massive strain on staff. -Ok comp for contractors but perms underpaid. -Long hours and stressed people throughout the company. -Not a lot of honesty - it’s each for their own. -Very political -Seems like a short-term operation

      1.0
      Sep 24, 2021

      A missed opportunity

      Anonymous
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      So much potential in an industry under change, on paper ought be a vibrant place to work.

      Cons

      Management don't walk the talk and are stuck in the old-boys-network behaviours of insurance broking. This translates into a direct lack of strategy, competence and experience, especially in the management of technology and data. High levels of tension, staff turnover, and workplace stress are endemic as a result.

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