Ecclesiastical News
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 20 to 24 October 2025
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NewsNew chairs appointed at Benefact Group and Benefact Trust
‘We’re all excited and energised to deliver more commercial success knowing that in doing so, we can give back even more to society,’ says new appointee
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NewsBroker stress levels at an all-time high
One broker commented their stress levels would be improved by ’an end to the constant pressure and deadlines from the FCA to complete endless forms and returns’
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NewsThree in five HNW property owners left high and dry by water damage – Ecclesiastical
’Even small leaks can lead to significant damage to walls, ceilings, floors, electrics and contents, especially if they go unnoticed – which can be a real issue in second homes,’ says art and private client business director
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NewsEcclesiastical posts £305.5m GWP in H1 2025 results
’Ecclesiastical has achieved an improved result in the first half of 2025, delivering sustainable, profitable growth despite the challenging economic environment,’ says group chief executive
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NewsEcclesiastical hires ex-Aspen leader as new operations director
New hire will help insurer drive ’excellence’ and ’push to the next level’, says UK managing director
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NewsTwo-thirds of regional brokers offer no climate risk guidance to clients – Ecclesiastical
‘There’s a clear disparity between the national brokers that are leading the way and smaller regional brokers,’ says managing director
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IT InterviewBiba 2025: Ecclesiastical sets sights on £500m GWP for UKGI arm
’There’s no specific timeframe, but we’re focusing on broadening our appetite and commerciality,’ says managing director
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NewsEcclesiastical to open new Glasgow office after surge in Scottish business
’We want to grow the business further and be the first choice for Scottish brokers in our target markets,’ says intermediary managing director
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NewsEcclesiastical joins emergency trust to strengthen UK disaster response
’We hope an emergency situation doesn’t arise, but when it does, we clearly want to play our part,’ says head of enterprise risk
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NewsEcclesiastical boosts underwriting profit in 2024 due to ‘low year for claims’
’We intend to keep up the momentum in 2025, delivering brilliant service, driving sales growth and continuing to invest in our capabilities,’ says chief executive
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NewsEcclesiastical appoints Allianz leader as new intermediary managing director
’I look forward to meeting the team and reconnecting with the market,’ says appointee
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NewsEcclesiastical detects more than £4m in false claims last year
’Our teams have been working hard to tackle this activity and help keep our premiums low,’ says claims director
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NewsInsurers awarded as London market claims performance at decade high – Gracechurch
’Many insurers are delivering what brokers and insureds need – responsiveness, expertise, with proactive communication,’ says managing director
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NewsMost brokers struggling to attract young talent – Ecclesiastical
’Most people seem to fall into a career in insurance, but the industry can’t rely on that anymore,’ says managing director
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NewsEcclesiastical hires ex-Aviva and HDI leader for senior UK role
’I look forward to working with the talented team to help drive Ecclesiastical’s growth ambitions forward,’ says appointee
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NewsBroker stress levels reach record high due to workloads and regulation
’There’s so much pressure to perform well and in a timely manner,’ says broker
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NewsEcclesiastical posts underwriting profit of £20.4m for H1 2024
Ecclesiastical put the improved profitability of its underwriting partially down to a ’more stable claims environment’
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NewsModern methods of construction could build premiums for independent schools – Ecclesiastical
’It is vital that when clients are considering a new school building or sustainability project, they consult all interested parties,’ says director
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NewsEx-Allianz leader snapped up by Ecclesiastical
New appointee is ’thrilled’ to join insurer and hopes to make ’positive contribution’
