Howden reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(588 total reviews)

David Howden

82% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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
1.0
Apr 8, 2026

Toxic

Recommend
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Pros

None I was only there for a few months after spending years with another employer I made the leap of faith and regretted it.

Cons

Toxic management in health sales in Gloucester Oliver and Tara come across nice in interview stage but avoid like the plague, wish I had listened to several people who messaged me on teams once starting warning me about them.

2.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Recognised name on a CV and early exposure to large accounts.

Cons

Toxic and, at times, deeply inappropriate culture. I experienced behaviour that felt misogynistic, including at senior level, which did not reflect a professional workplace. When concerns were raised, they were dismissed or minimised. This created a hostile environment where speaking up felt discouraged rather than supported. The impact on wellbeing was significant. I required external support as a result, and I was not alone—other junior women were also visibly affected, with some leaving under difficult circumstances.

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