Skip to contentSkip to footer
      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      Howden

      Is this your company?

      Howden reviews

      3.8

      66% would recommend to a friend

      (592 total reviews)

      David Howden

      79% approve of CEO

      62% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Howden has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 592 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 Seguros industry (3.6 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      592 reviews
      1.0
      Oct 10, 2021

      Not what is says on the tin

      Consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Was presented as an interesting piece of work in interviews, thought of working in an ‘insure tech’ was attractive.

      Cons

      Became quite obvious there wasn’t much of a plan and the company focuses on messaging and presentation. Proposals to fix issues fell on deaf ears because did not fit with the messaging. Bizarre culture where nobody dares speak up, like stepping back to the 1980s.

      3.0
      Jul 30, 2021

      A-Plan life

      Insurance consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good for young people, usually employ young people you can mix with. Everyone has been really helpful and will always be willing to help.

      Cons

      Not a lot of options for progression. An industry very male dominated. Only 45mins lunch break, sick pay not paid.

      avatar
      Howden Response
      4y
      Thank you for your comments around the mix and helpfulness of the team. The comments around progression are difficult to understand given we have significant growth opportunities in all regions and all parts of our business (Commercial, Rural, High Net Worth, Personal Lines, Functions). These are advertised internally and we encourage individuals to participate in our regular talent assessments if they wish to progress. The industry is male dominated but within A-Plan we have a good split of male:female at Branch Advisor level and significant female representation at Board and Senior leadership levels. Just to provide some clarity on your last point - company sick pay is at management discretion as opposed to "not paid." Do speak to your Branch Manager if you have any queries around any of the points raised.
      2.0
      Apr 7, 2026

      Good on paper, difficult in practice

      Broker
      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.

      Viewing 37 - 39 of 592 Reviews
      Related searches: Howden jobs | Howden salaries | Howden benefits | Howden interviews
      ReviewsHowden reviews

      Glassdoor has 708 Howden reviews submitted anonymously by Howden employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Howden is right for you.