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Welcome to the Ecclesiastical Broker Download - your curated round‑up of news, expert insights, practical updates and stories from across our business.
Whether you’re looking for timely information or deeper industry understanding, this page brings everything together in one place to help you support your clients with confidence.
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A year defined by our people and the impact we make together
Richard Coleman shares his reflections on Ecclesiastical's 2025 results.
Why the Gracechurch Service Quality Marque matters
You may have noticed the wave of insurance organisations on LinkedIn this month proudly sharing their Gracechurch Service Quality Marque (SQM) achievements - us included. But what does the Gracechurch Service Quality Marque mean in practice? And why should it matter to you as a broker?
Meet the team
A behind‑the‑scenes look at how our Claims Relationship Manager works directly with brokers to make day‑to‑day claims handling smoother, faster and more collaborative.
A year defined by our people and the impact we make together
Richard Coleman shares his reflections on Ecclesiastical's 2025 results.
Meet the team
A behind‑the‑scenes look at how our Claims Relationship Manager works directly with brokers to make day‑to‑day claims handling smoother, faster and more collaborative.
Managing risks with solar panels
Solar panels can help reduce energy costs and cut carbon emissions. They only require daylight, rather than direct sunlight so they work even on a cloudy day.
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc announces results for the year ended 31 December 2025
Ecclesiastical (“Ecclesiastical” or “Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc”), the specialist insurance group*, today announces its full year results for 2025.
Why the Gracechurch Service Quality Marque matters
You may have noticed the wave of insurance organisations on LinkedIn this month proudly sharing their Gracechurch Service Quality Marque (SQM) achievements - us included. But what does the Gracechurch Service Quality Marque mean in practice? And why should it matter to you as a broker?
Claims team cracks down on fraudsters
Claims specialists at Ecclesiastical Insurance saved over £3million challenging fraudulent claims during 2025.
Ecclesiastical’s claims service makes it five in a row
Ecclesiastical has been recognised for excellence in claims handling by independent consultancy Gracechurch for the fifth year in a row.
Andy Levens joins Ecclesiastical from Allianz
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed Andy Levens as new Northern Regional Underwriting Manager.
Keeping historic and listed buildings well maintained
When it comes to historic and listed buildings, the importance of regular maintenance can’t be overstated.
Burst pipes warning as freezing weather bites
Ecclesiastical is urging customers to take steps to prevent burst pipes following Storm Goretti and subsequent yellow warnings from the MET Office for freezing weather.
Outbuildings are as important as the main property
Crime, theft, and targeted attack continue to be amongst the greatest concerns for high-net-worth clients.
David Hockey appointed Director of Schemes and Partnerships
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed David Hockey as its new Director of Schemes and Partnerships.
Neat profits or sour aftertaste? The whisky market un-casked
Whisky isn’t only a drink; it can also be seen as a lucrative investment opportunity. But is it easy to swallow, or could it leave a nasty aftertaste?
Festive underinsurance risk reminder
Ecclesiastical is urging high-net-worth individuals to make sure their collections aren’t underinsured.
Church security
It's important to understand the risks churches face and how best to secure them.
How to secure and manage a vacant property
Some simple steps can limit the risk of damage to unoccupied property.
Hire out your heritage building safely
Letting out your historic building for events can provide much-needed revenue, but it also introduces new risks. Careful planning can help you keep things safe and secure.
Firework safety warnings issued
Ahead of Bonfire Night, specialist insurer Ecclesiastical is warning the public to make sure they take steps to ensure a safe event.
Preventing burst pipes
The cost and inconvenience caused by a burst pipe can be considerable. A small fracture can release gallons of water, damaging your property and contents.
Heritage security - smash and grab attacks
Protect your property against smash-and-grab attacks.
Museums urged to take steps to prevent crime following Louvre theft
Ecclesiastical is encouraging museums to review their security precautions to protect valuables following the high-profile smash and grab theft from Paris’ Louvre Museum.
Fire safety, fire risk assessments and arson defence
Prevent fires before they happen with help from our fire safety guidance.
Staying safe in cold weather
Winter brings its own unique risks and hazards, but careful maintenance and risk management can help prevent property damage and injury.
Risks and benefits - constructing contemporary school buildings
Watch our 10 minute videos with John Melbourne, Principal Risk Management Surveyor.
Electrical inspections and safety
Despite increasingly high standards, fires caused by faulty electrical wiring and equipment are still very common.
Electrical installations - high net worth homes
During the period, 2020-2025, around 32% of the domestic fire losses reported to Ecclesiastical were electrical in origin.
Broker wellbeing
Stress levels are at an all-time high, but brokers have tools to cope with everyday pressures
A guide to good tree management
Trees bring beauty, shade and natural diversity to any landscape, but they can also present hazards. Careful management is key.
Visits and outings
Keeping people safe during visits and outings.
Dry powder extinguishers
Caution is required when using dry powder extinguishers. In the wrong environment, they can cause unintended damage.
Work equipment
Generally, any equipment which is used by staff at work is considered to be work equipment.
Protect your school from metal theft
Metal on roofs, gates and pipes is a growing target for thieves. Here’s how to protect your school from metal theft.
Security
How to manage security risks.
The UK digital upgrade, are you prepared?
On 31 January 2027, the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) will be shut down, and landline telephone services will transition to a fully digital platform.
Work on wet systems
Work carried out on wet systems provides an additional hazard during building works, construction projects or routine maintenance.
E-scooters, electric bikes and hoverboards
E-scooters, electric bikes and hoverboards all come with rechargeable batteries.
Protecting public artwork and exhibits
Reduce the risk of damage by reviewing your security arrangements regularly and taking a few simple, sensible steps.
Protect your clients from underinsurance
As trusted advisors, brokers play a key role on protecting clients from underinsurance.
Hiring and letting of school buildings
Hiring out school buildings can provide a useful income stream, but it needs to be carefully managed.
Building works
Are your premises undergoing repairs, maintenance or an extension? Here’s what you need to know.
Protecting your property from water leaks
A water leak can cause a significant amount of damage to your property, especially if it goes unnoticed.
Bonfire and firework display safety
Public firework displays are enjoyable and spectacular events. However, organisers need to ensure that they are safe occasions too.
Lockdown procedures in schools
Serious threats are very rare, but when they do happen, they can be difficult to predict and hard to handle. A sensible lockdown plan can help your school prepare for the worst and minimise risk to students and staff.
ERM risk register template
Managing risk effectively means having the right tools in place. That’s why we’ve created a Risk Register Template - a practical, easy-to-use Excel spreadsheet designed to help you identify, assess, and manage potential threats.
Business continuity - Why it matters
Business continuity is all about keeping your organisation running smoothly when unexpected events occur.
How to form an ERM working group
Embedding ERM into your culture requires the right individuals driving the process.
Sprinkler systems
Sprinklers are a simple and effective part of fire protection systems in commercial and domestic buildings. Here’s what you need to know.
Legionella
Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases caused by legionella bacteria including the most serious Legionnaires’ disease.
Fire in heritage buildings
Heritage properties give us unique challenges when it comes to fire protection.
Accidents and first-aid
If someone becomes ill or is injured on your premises, immediate first-aid assistance must be provided. This can save lives and prevent minor injuries from becoming major ones.
How to manage rising energy costs and power cuts
High energy costs mean many individuals and organisations are looking to find cheaper ways to heat and light their properties.
Managing risks with living walls
Living walls, often referred to as green walls or vertical gardens, help create sustainable buildings and can be extremely attractive. But the possibility of increased fire risk needs to be considered.
Escape of water incidents
Ecclesiastical has found 60% of high-net-worth (HNW) property owners have experienced an escape of water incident in the last five years.
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc announces results for the half year ended 30 June 2025
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc (“Ecclesiastical”), the specialist insurance group*, today announces its 2025 interim results.
Staying safe in a storm
With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, it’s important to know what to do before, during and after a storm.
Reducing the risks of flooding
Flooding can be caused by swollen rivers, overflowing drains or tidal surges. As the world warms, flooding is becoming more frequent, and the annual cost to the UK is rising.
Fire safety in kitchens
Fires in kitchen and cooking areas are common, often resulting in extensive damage to the premises and disruption to the business.
Electric bikes
There has been a significant increase in fires linked to battery charging, resulting in damage to homes, serious injury and sadly some fatalities.
Managing risks with green roofs
The risks associated with green roofs and how to reduce them.
Battery charging safety guidance
Advances in technology, changes in behaviour, convenience, and environmental concerns, have caused an increase in demand for battery powered vehicles, tools, equipment and devices.
Asbestos management
Managing the asbestos risk to protect those around you.
Everyday Strategic Risk - ERM toolkit summary
The pandemic showed us how quickly unexpected events can disrupt everything. But not all risks are global emergencies.
Heritage open days
Heritage Open Days bring opportunities to explore hidden gems.
Ecclesiastical urges property owners to take precautions ahead of storm season
Ecclesiastical Insurance is urging customers to take precautions to help prevent property damage ahead of the coming storm season.
Swedish church move a spectacle
The Swedish church move is a spectacle, but it serves as a reminder of subsidence risks.
Crime concerns drive purchases of copies
Ecclesiastical reveals a surge in the purchase of replica items as anxious collectors worry about being targeted by criminals.
From festival fields to city centre stadiums
Why Martyn's Law matters to your clients
Neil McGeachie appointed Operations Director
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed Neil McGeachie as its new UK Operations Director for an initial period of a year.
Insurer sounds alarm on growing property risks amid prolonged dry conditions
Ecclesiastical Insurance is urging property owners to take precautions as the risk of subsidence and wildfires rises following an extended dry spell.
Britain’s heritage attractions urged to take steps to prevent crime
Specialist insurer recommends heritage property owners take security steps this summer.
Brokers step up to drive climate action
Brokers are taking a more active role in supporting clients to reduce their climate impact, according to new research* from Ecclesiastical.
New office opens in Scotland
Ecclesiastical Insurance has opened a regional office in Glasgow to strengthen its presence in the Scottish market.
Counter terrorism guidance
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (also known as Martyn’s Law) recently received Royal Assent. This legislation was developed in response to the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing.
Risk assessment
Risk assessments can help you decide if reasonable precautions are in place to protect your employees and others who may be affected by your activities.
Managing slips and trips
Slips and trips are one of the most common causes of injury in many workplaces. Whilst most of these are minor, others can be severe and cause disruption to your organisation.
School sports and concussion
Whilst rare, serious injury can happen. Having the right procedures in place and knowing what to do can reduce the risks.
Trustees are a million strong army
Britain's charities are a true jewel in our nation's crown.
Heritage Heroes 2024
Celebrating the volunteers who keep our history alive.
Heritage properties urged to take precautions as Blenheim Palace toilet theft trial takes place
Specialist heritage insurer Ecclesiastical is reminding historical properties to take security precautions to protect valuable artworks as the trial of individuals accused of stealing a £2.8m gold toilet takes place.
Ecclesiastical cracks down on fraudsters
Claims specialists at Ecclesiastical Insurance saved over £4million challenging fraudulent claims during 2024 – almost £1million more than in 2023.
Ecclesiastical’s claims service makes it four in a row
Ecclesiastical has been recognised for excellence in claims handling by independent consultancy Gracechurch for the fourth year in a row.
Two-thirds of brokers want to attract younger talent
New research has revealed two-thirds of brokers (64%) say recruiting young talent is a strategic challenge for their business.
James Medlicott appointed as UK Casualty Director
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed James Medlicott as its new UK Casualty Director, to join in March 2025.
Ecclesiastical clears way for new schemes partnership
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has welcomed local council insurance providers Clear Councils to its schemes book.
Protect Duty
The implications of the Terrorism Bill, including current guidance and practical case studies.
Growing your business
with Richard Coleman from Ecclesiastical
Proactive strategies to protect high net worth individuals from crime
Tom Tahany from Blackstone Consultancy discusses evolving security challenges and the criticality of robust security measures.
Charities need to embrace Gen Z’s willingness to become a trustee
Young people are more willing to become charity trustees today than five years ago, according to new research by Ecclesiastical.
The art of being brilliant
Unlock the secrets of positive psychology.
How to take the sting out of the BUG!
Any broker with delegated authority will be familiar with the importance of a Broker Underwriting Guide, and how at times, it can be a bit confusing!
What’s the value of Fair Value Assessments?
Is product oversight and governance regulation worth it?
Broker wellbeing: Firms making progress but brokers still feeling the strain
Ecclesiastical survey finds stress levels have risen to their highest levels since 2019.
Protecting art and collections for high net worth clients
Three quarters of high net worth clients believe they need to do more to protect their art and collections.
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc announces results for the half year ended 30 June 2024
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc (“Ecclesiastical”), the specialist insurance group*, today announces its 2024 interim results.
Independent schools repair and maintenance concerns
Independent schools are more concerned about repair and maintenance than ever before.
How to develop new products and propositions
with Laura Carter from Ecclesiastical
Stuck on repeat?
How old tech is holding schemes brokers back… and what happens next.
Independent schools under construction
Research finds investments in new and sustainable buildings remains at high levels.
Dave Carey appointed as Managing Director of Intermediary
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed Dave Carey as its new Managing Director of its Intermediary business, to join in February 2025.
Britain’s heritage attractions suffer increase in crime
New research has revealed a rise in crime at Britain’s heritage sites.
Latest press releases
View our latest press releases below.
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc announces results for the year ended 31 December 2025
Ecclesiastical (“Ecclesiastical” or “Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc”), the specialist insurance group*, today announces its full year results for 2025.
Claims team cracks down on fraudsters
Claims specialists at Ecclesiastical Insurance saved over £3million challenging fraudulent claims during 2025.
Ecclesiastical’s claims service makes it five in a row
Ecclesiastical has been recognised for excellence in claims handling by independent consultancy Gracechurch for the fifth year in a row.
Andy Levens joins Ecclesiastical from Allianz
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed Andy Levens as new Northern Regional Underwriting Manager.
Burst pipes warning as freezing weather bites
Ecclesiastical is urging customers to take steps to prevent burst pipes following Storm Goretti and subsequent yellow warnings from the MET Office for freezing weather.
David Hockey appointed Director of Schemes and Partnerships
Ecclesiastical Insurance has appointed David Hockey as its new Director of Schemes and Partnerships.
Festive underinsurance risk reminder
Ecclesiastical is urging high-net-worth individuals to make sure their collections aren’t underinsured.
Firework safety warnings issued
Ahead of Bonfire Night, specialist insurer Ecclesiastical is warning the public to make sure they take steps to ensure a safe event.
Museums urged to take steps to prevent crime following Louvre theft
Ecclesiastical is encouraging museums to review their security precautions to protect valuables following the high-profile smash and grab theft from Paris’ Louvre Museum.
Broker wellbeing
Stress levels are at an all-time high, but brokers have tools to cope with everyday pressures
Escape of water incidents
Ecclesiastical has found 60% of high-net-worth (HNW) property owners have experienced an escape of water incident in the last five years.
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc announces results for the half year ended 30 June 2025
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc (“Ecclesiastical”), the specialist insurance group*, today announces its 2025 interim results.