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      3.8

      66% would recommend to a friend

      (588 total reviews)

      David Howden

      82% approve of CEO

      61% positive business outlook

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      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
      Sep 24, 2021

      A missed opportunity

      Anonymous
      Recommend
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      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.

      2.0
      Jun 13, 2023

      all in all love the people you make it barrable. But I aplan mentally drained and exhausted from it

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      staff are ace. make it worth working here. my team manager is amazing and they can't do enough for me/us. they constantly fight the teams corner and have our backs.

      Cons

      The treatment of employees is awful. Mental health is not a focus, it's all about how much you can milk out of one person. Promotion is not fairly displayed it's just given to the person the managers likes the most. The dress code is so old fashioned for men! Shirt tie black trousers even in 30 degree heat! I have seen colleagues in tears because of how they are treated. The turn over is ridiculous, I have been here 5 years and seen at least 25 people leave.... that is not normal. being severely under staffed during a very busy period has clearly taken its toll and I have watched people's passion/desire for the job die. I loved this job when I first joined. I learnt so much and progressed through my own hard work and determination! this place has mentally drained me and making that journey in every day is a constant battle! I know this review will be overlooked and responded with we take mental health very seriously and career progression happens all the time. I'm telling you from my perspective it does not! I really hope this review helps in someway or someone. please do better

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      Howden Response
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      Thank you for leaving feedback. This is not the experience we would expect our colleagues to be going through. We would appreciate if you could get in touch to share more of your perspective so we can understand what we need to improve on. Please message me on paul.sissons@aplan.co.uk
      1.0
      May 23, 2023

      Risk Analyst

      Risk analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      No pros that I can think of.

      Cons

      Very unprofessional company and rude attitude toward ifs employees at all levels. Culture of Managerialism and micromanaging every each employee.

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