Ecclesiastical increases profit before tax to £84.6m in 2025

Ecclesiastical secured a profit before tax of £84.6m in 2025 after increasing gross written premiums (GWP) by 2.1% year-on-year.

In a trading update published today (20 March 2026), the specialist insurer said it secured £653.7m in GWP in the year to 31 December 2025, up from £640.3m in 2024.

The increase was driven by new business growth in the UK and retention across specialist segments. In turn, profit before tax increased from £82.5m in 2024 to £84.6m in 2025.

Underwriting profit also rose from £47.6m to £62.2m year-on-year.

Mark Hews, group chief executive, said: ”Our general insurance business delivered an underwriting profit of £62.2m, an increase on last year, supported by unusually benign weather conditions and the absence of major losses. While this is a welcome result, it is important to recognise the inherent volatility of our specialist markets.

”As the insurer of many iconic, historic and irreplaceable buildings, we are acutely aware of the responsibility we carry and the potential for significant losses. In recent years we have supported customers through devastating fires, floods and storms and these events remain a powerful reminder of why our long-term, disciplined approach is so essential.

“We remain committed to delivering good value and uniquely specialist propositions to our customers, ensuring we are there for them when they need us most. I congratulate my colleagues on their simultaneous recognition as one of the most trusted insurers in the UK, one of the best employers and one of the largest corporate donors. These achievements provide an excellent foundation upon which we can both grow our business and grow our giving.”

Charity donations

During 2025, Ecclesiastical also donated over £28m to charity and  good causes.

This brings total giving since 2014 to over £275m, further advancing the ambition of parent Benefact Group to contribute meaningfully to communities and good causes across the UK and beyond.

Hews said: “Thanks to our strong financial performance, we have been able to donate over £28m to good causes this year. This contribution will support vital projects for those facing the greatest challenges in society.

“Having now donated over £275m since 2014, we have now surpassed our target to give £250m and have become one of the largest corporate donors to charity in the UK.”