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
Mar 1, 2026

Don't Bother

Recommend
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Pros

Lots of talking to client if thats what you like

Cons

Poor training and an unprofessional workplace culture made this one of the worst environments I’ve worked in. Staff turnover is extremely high, with many employees lasting less than a year, which says a lot about how the company is run. It was common to hear colleagues openly bad-mouthing both current and former staff, creating a toxic atmosphere. Management were rarely available or supportive when issues arose, particularly for new starters who were expected to figure things out for themselves. If your face doesn’t fit, it quickly becomes clear you’re not wanted. Anyone joining the company should be aware that job security and proper support appear to be lacking.

5.0
Feb 27, 2026

Great place to work

Recommend
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Pros

- Interesting work - Culture - Great work from home opportunity

Cons

- Salary increase was not as high as expected but good for paralegal job market

1.0
Feb 24, 2026

Avoid

Recommend
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Pros

They pay for CII provided you do exactly the ones they want

Cons

This role was like a glorified call centre. You were selling products priced far above alternatives and forced into hitting unrealistic sales targets. Interest in wider industry discouraged, movement within the company happens when someone above leaves and never any time else. Support minimal and the managers hold their roles due to pure tenure and very little else Also - full time in office with Saturdays worked

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