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We’ve travelled so far since opening our first office in 1994.

We’re still locals, we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we’re locals all over the world.

Howden is the 5th largest employee-owned business in the UK, and one of the largest insurance groups in the world. We manage premiums on behalf of millions of clients spanning 100 countries, with 20,000 colleagues. Everyone deserves great service.

Our people make it possible

Find out more about how insurance, and our people, make the world go round.

From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it.

Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been the key to our success. People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market.

Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. Within early careers we offer a range of programs such as apprenticeships, internships and early career programs helping young candidates start their journey into insurance.

Perks and benefits

  • Bonus and reward scheme

  • Cycle scheme

  • Employee assistance

  • Flexible working

  • Generous parental leave

  • Gym membership

  • Health cover

  • Learning and development

  • Pension

  • Remote working

  • Rewards and benefits

  • Wellbeing scheme

Howden

One Creechurch Place, London, United Kingdom, EC3A 5AF

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Company information

Headquarters:
London

Locations

London

One Creechurch Place, London, United Kingdom, EC3A 5AF

Milton Keynes

The Avebury, Avebury Boulevard Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK9 1AU, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, MK9 1AU

Birmingham

45 Church Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B3 2RT

Manchester

Howden House, 197-203 Chapel Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M3 5EQ

Testimonials

What makes Howden a great place to work?

For me, I think it is the people. Since my first day joining the team I have felt really welcomed and supported, while also feeling like my team counts on me and trusts me with important tasks.

How does your role challenge and inspire you?

Working on a transaction puts you in direct contact with some of the brightest minds in insurance: within the team, insurance underwriters, deal lawyers, and the corporate client. Everyone will constantly inspire and encourage your passion for the industry.

Culture

Employee ownership means independence and empowerment. We have always been an employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Our business succeeds by allowing our people to mark In the areas they come most about: personal development, volunteering and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges. Starting and building a career in insurance is hugely rewarding. And at Howden, we put our people first in everything we do.

Values

Big on inclusion - We’ve always been committed to the idea that everyone’s voice should be heard. Every employee should feel valued and respected. We want everyone to feel that they belong. Inclusion is something Howden people genuinely care about and support. Respect at Howden - RESPECT is a large group of employee volunteers who are passionate about nurturing and developing Howden’s inclusive culture. It is an employee-led initiative - this is highly unusual in a large company, so we are told - and it goes far beyond box ticking.

Awards

Insurance Broker of the Decade (British Insurance Awards)

2024

Broker Diversity & Inclusion Champion (UK Broker Awards)

2024

Broker of the Year (Insurance Insider)

2022