Does Howden pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Howden employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Howden. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Howden?

66% of Howden employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Howden 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Howden?

Insurance Consultant (51) , Insurance Broker (28) , Account Executive (26) , Account Handler (25) , Associate Director (12) , Branch Manager (12) , Commercial Account Executive (12) , Associate (11) , Insurance Advisor (11) , Broker (9) , Consultant (8) , Intern (8) , Account Manager (7) , Assistant Manager (7) , Manager (7)

What are the pros of working at Howden according to real employee reviews?

"People are great and pays well" ((in 46 reviews)); "Benefit is good" ((in 29 reviews)); "Colleagues are nice and friendly" ((in 27 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 21 reviews)); "Salary is good for industry" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Howden according to real employee reviews?

"Management in my sector is poor and hours are long" ((in 27 reviews)); "Some managers have been promoted because they were good at their previous role, not because they are good at managing people." ((in 10 reviews)); "Pay is low and career progression is abit slow" ((in 5 reviews)); "Lack of leadership" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Howden locations?

New York , Fairfield , Maineville , Marysville , Miami , Boston , Westfield , Atlanta

Howden reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(587 total reviews)

David Howden

82% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Senior management

Howden has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 587 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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Reviews by job title

587 reviews

3.0

Jun 19, 2026

Overworked staff due to management issues after takeover

Insurance consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Profession manageable if your willing to work for it. Good staff members

Cons

Howden taking over destroyed the A-Plan employee first ethos and as such everyone is overworked and underpaid. Branch management have no idea how to sort the burn out and dissatisfaction of their staff.

5.0

Jun 11, 2026

Lean team offers great exposure, but long hours

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lean team lots of exposure

Cons

Long hours and sometimes did not have A/C on the weekends

4.0

Jun 3, 2026

Entrepreneurial culture offers broad industry exposure, but career paths vary

Executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Entrepreneurial and Less Bureaucratic Culture Compared to larger brokers such as Marsh, Aon, and WTW, Howden is generally known for having a more entrepreneurial culture. Employees often have greater autonomy, more direct access to leadership, and more opportunities to take ownership of projects. Benefits: * Faster decision-making * Greater visibility with senior management * Opportunities to contribute beyond your formal job description 2. Broad Exposure Across Industries Howden serves clients in a wide range of sectors, including: * Energy and Renewables * Oil & Gas * Mining * Construction * Manufacturing * Infrastructure This allows employees to gain diverse industry knowledge and develop a strong understanding of different risk profiles. Benefits: * Accelerated learning curve * Strong foundation in commercial risk management * Valuable exposure for future consulting or corporate risk roles

Cons

2. Less Structured Career Progression Compared to larger firms with clearly defined promotion pathways, career progression at Howden can depend more heavily on: * Business growth * Team size * Leadership changes * Available positions Potential challenge: A strong performer may still need to wait for organizational growth before advancing.

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