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2019 – a year of change
2019 is likely to go down as one of continued focus on culture within regulated firms, but there's still more work to be done.
Trust us to do the right thing for you and your clients
We insure amazing people, places and treasures. From iconic buildings to art collections to volunteers in local charities, we draw on over 130 years of experience and work with you and your client to provide the cover they need.
More than just insurance
We give you and your clients access to specialist knowledge, guidance and market information generated from research and projects conducted with our partners. We also offer risk management advice, building surveys and tools to give your client everything they need to manage risk well and to help you to build long-lasting relationships with them.
Specialist niches
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FAQs
What is Ecclesiastical’s financial rating?
Rating agencies use different terms to describe their rating categories. Our rating from S&P is in their A- “strong” category and our rating from AM Best is in their A “excellent” category.
A financial strength rating from a credit rating agency is an independent opinion of an insurer's financial strength and ability to meet its ongoing insurance policy and contract obligations. They are based on a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative evaluation of a company's balance sheet strength, operating performance and business profile.
Ecclesiastical Insurance Group plc maintains an interactive relationship with credit rating agencies Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and AM Best.
Does Ecclesiastical offer schemes?
We have been offering schemes for over 30 years and are happy to hear new propositions. We aim to complement your specialist knowledge with our skills and experience to deliver profitable and innovative solution for your customers.
Will my client get a free building valuation?
Depending on your client’s individual circumstances, we may require a building valuation. We have our own team of professional surveyors who will be able to assist with this at no additional cost to your client.
We offer:
• Site surveys
• Desktop assessments
• Self-assessment surveys.
Once we’ve completed your buildings valuation, we’ll confirm the amount to you in a written report. If your client then takes the cover based on our valuation, they can be confident that they are insured for the right amount and there will be no surprises if they need to claim. Please note - the liability of the company however is always limited to the sum insured.
Where can I find Ecclesiastical’s risk appetite?
You can find all of our risk appetite guides in the documents section of our website.
Where can I get risk advice for my client?
We have a risk advice line which is open to brokers and our customers. You can call us about anything from building works to contingency planning on 0345 600 7531.
Lines open 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Alternatively please email risk.advice@ecclesiastical.com and one of our experts will call you back within 24 hours.
Which regional office should I contact?
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Why choose Ecclesiastical?
At Ecclesiastical we are a different kind of business. You can discover more about the difference we make for you, your clients and the wider community in our brochure.