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Ecclesiastical’s spokespeople are happy to comment and give interviews on topical issues. Our experts are happy to share their views and opinions on a number of issues, ranging from specialist insurance advice for care homes and risk management for charities to fine art, ethical investment and protection of heritage properties. To arrange an interview or request a quote from any of our spokespeople, please contact the press office .

  • Michael Tripp Group Chief Executive  

    Michael Tripp - Group Chief Executive

    Michael joined Ecclesiastical at the beginning of 2007 from global professional services practice, Ernst and Young, where he was responsible for the firm’s Property and Casualty Actuarial team for the UK company market. A qualified actuary, he has more than 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Prior to joining the consultancy profession in 1999, Michael held director level appointments at Guardian Royal Exchange in its UK general insurance business as well as strategic planning and business development, including the establishment of Guardian Health.

    Michael now oversees Ecclesiastical’s UK and international businesses and is responsible for over 1,000 staff.

  • Steve Wood, Managing Director, UK and Ireland  

    Steve Wood - Managing Director, UK and Ireland

    Steve has over 25 years’ experience in general insurance, and has spent most of his career with Royal & Sun Alliance. Latterly he was Managing Director at the healthcare provider FirstAssist, joining Ecclesiastical in September 2005.

    Steve is a main board director and is responsible for all of Ecclesiastical’s general insurance business in UK and Ireland, focusing on commercial insurance for the charity, care, education, faith and heritage sectors. He also oversees a busy schemes department, is heavily involved in community activities (including with The Children's Society) and is executive sponsor for Ecclesiastical's environmental policy

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Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc. (EIO) Reg. No. 24869. Ecclesiastical Insurance Group plc. (EIG) Reg. No. 1718196. Ecclesiastical Life Ltd. (ELL) Reg. No. 243111. Ecclesiastical Investment Management Ltd (EIM) Reg. No. 2519319. Ecclesiastical Financial Advisory Services Ltd. (EFAS) Reg. No. 2046087. Ecclesiastical Services Ltd. (ES) Reg. No. 1811698. E.I.O. Trustee Ltd Reg. No. 941199. All companies are registered in England at Beaufort House, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1JZ, UK. EIO, ELL, EIM & EFAS are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and are members of the Financial Ombudsman Service. EIO & ELL are members of the Association of British Insurers and EIM is a member of the Investment Management Association.