Howden Insurance Reviews 

72,564
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 9,783 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers often mention the knowledgeable, polite, and friendly team members who handle inquiries promptly and explain policies in great detail. Clients emphasize that dealing directly with a real person provides genuine peace of mind and reliable guidance for annual renewals. Buyers are consistently pleased by the competitive pricing and comprehensive coverage options tailored perfectly to individual budgets. Some reviewers were not happy with unexpected costs, mentioning that final quotes were higher than expected or that service charges lacked flexibility. A few individuals also noted occasional difficulties with communication or automated systems when trying to reach support.

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Service

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Customer service

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Price

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had my car & home insurance with Howden for many years. They always answer calls, problems etc with informed solutions & advice. Knowledgeable & friendly the agents will always suggest the direct... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good to talk to Mike who understood the Insurance and was able to come back quickly with any answers to queries - knew who to ask. Phoned back later 30th July with a query, answered by Ali who said... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have used Howdens for 4 years for our car insurance & recently our house insurance. Every customer service person we have dealt with has been very professional & helpful in helping us find the right... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Howden are easy to contact and you don’t have to wait ages at the end of a phone! When you get through they ensure you’re through to the right person / department and they deliver with your query / re... See more


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  1. Insurance Broker

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Howden is the new name for A-Plan. We do insurance differently. With more than 100 insurance products available, at over 100 branches across the country, our friendly branch teams are dedicated to finding you the right policy at the right price. From car, home or van insurance to horsebox, commercial cover to kit cars; we have access to a range of mainstream and niche insurers, who offer the full breadth of policies to cover your every specialist requirement.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personal service, no stress.

My vehicle insurance requirements are not straightforward but this was not a problem for Howden. Friendly staff, not pushy and so much easier than spending hours on line.

7 August 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Really good company

Really good company, seem to get good deals and you do speak to a human which is nice. Contact outside office hours is difficult but they were really good with helping me with a windscreen claim I made.

7 August 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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Generally a good service, there could be an advantage in expanding your insurer base. A bit more flexibility on your commission charges would be good for customers.

7 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service provided by Rob Moore

Great service provided by Rob Moore. Having not used an insurance broker for years and just relying on comparison sites, I was recommended to Howden and was very happy with the service provided and price. I'll now happily use them for all my insurance renewals in the fut.

14 August 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Every single time your ring them there…

Every single time your ring them there is nobody to take your call after the receptionist puts you through ,since mid July this year I have rung howdens for a renewal of my policy ,I made a total of 9 calls in a week be ause they say when someone is free they will ring and they never do ,i was actually considering taking my business somewhere else as the price wasn't that different, but I was offered a discount because of the lack of communication, so I'm not sure if these people work from home or not if they do, then there lies the problem ,if they don't then they need a call diary to ensure they ring you back so you don't have to keep chasing them ,all in all a very disappointing customer service from .y veiw

14 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have dealt with Howden Insurance for…

I have dealt with Howden Insurance for a number of years and they contact me when the renewal of the policy is due which I find very helpful as I sometimes forget the dates to renew and the process is always very straightforward and everyone gives me confidence that I am dealing with a company that will get me the best deal to fit my circumstances.

14 August 2026

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