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Hastings Direct reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(937 total reviews)
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Toby van der Meer

89% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Hastings Direct has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 937 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hastings Direct 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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937 reviews
5.0
Apr 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hastings Direct may be a large organisation, but it genuinely maintains a close‑knit, family‑style atmosphere. You’re encouraged to show up as your authentic self, and there’s strong support for personal and professional growth. The company invests in development through self‑learning resources, recognised qualifications, apprenticeships, and access to LinkedIn Learning. Colleagues and managers alike are friendly, approachable, and always willing to help.

Cons

One challenge is the limited availability of electric vehicle charging points on-site, which can be inconvenient given the company’s EV scheme.

1.0
Apr 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay for positions Benefits package

Cons

Unbelievable expectations of perfection and impossible workloads. No connection to reason, and an inability to care for employees, treated as a simple drone. Borderline illegal practices regards to workplace bullying, and an HR department which is fully controlled by superiors.

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