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.

1.0
Nov 27, 2024

No support

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None Worked from home Self help

Cons

No support from management Very sided No chances Asked for help and got none Lots of silent discrimination Sterling screening - absolutely shocking good luck to whoever deals with them

1.0
Aug 28, 2024

Avoid

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No hierarchy and not keen on job descriptions

Cons

Many contractors with their own agendas left to their own devices

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