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Building specialist knowledge
As a specialist insurer providing solutions to Charity, Heritage and Education organisations, we make it our business to understand what keeps your commercial clients awake at night.
Through our data-driven insight and guidance from leading experts, we aim to highlight sector challenges and provide solutions to help your clients manage their risks.
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Independent Schools Risk Barometer – key sector challenges and opportunities
Explore the key findings from our Independent Schools Risk Barometer and how to support your clients.
Independent Schools Risk Barometer 2024
Safeguarding the future: independent schools push ahead despite financial challenges.
Underinsurance – the underestimated problem
Picture the scene: a family safe, their property damaged, the chances of salvaging anything, limited. Is this the time to learn about underinsurance?
Charity Risk Barometer – Challenges of a changing climate
What are the biggest climate impact concerns for charities?
What’s the value of a valuation?
Insurers and brokers talk a lot about valuations and how important they are. But why is this and what does it mean?
Charity risk barometer 2023
The charity sector faces many challenges, the financial crisis being a key factor, but it does so from a position of strength and resilience.
Schools are a growing target for crime
New Ecclesiastical research shows a leap in crime targeted at schools and rocketing costs for those affected.
Avoid the copyright web
With potential fines running into thousands of pounds, that 'free' online image or graphic could be anything but.
Are lab-grown diamonds our new best friend?
Jewellery expert Mary Collins from Mappin & Webb tells us about laboratory-grown diamonds; their increase in popularity, how they differ from natural diamonds and what you and your clients should be aware of.
How museums and galleries can protect portable exhibits from theft
Dr James Lindow, Art and Private Client Underwriting Director at Ecclesiastical, explains how museums, galleries and attractions can protect cultural collections while still ensuring they are accessible to the public.
Cladding and MMC: Key considerations for brokers
John Melbourne, Principal Risk Management Surveyor at Ecclesiastical, explains why cladding systems need careful consideration and what brokers should discuss with clients early in the planning process.
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc announces its 2026 interim results
Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc (“Ecclesiastical”), the specialist insurance group*, today announces its 2026 interim results.
Why stress doesn't look the same for everyone
While understanding the causes of stress remains important, another question is worth exploring: why do different people respond so differently to the same pressures?
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.
Art Market Review 2025
According to the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report, sales in the international art market during 2025 increased by 4% to an estimated $59.6bn, up from $57.5bn twelve months earlier.
The impact of rising building costs on insurance
Claire Attenborough, Principal Risk Management Surveyor at Ecclesiastical, describes how global challenges are causing building costs to continue to rise and how this is impacting levels of underinsurance.
The rise of urbex – from vacant building to viral destination
David Parkinson, Risk Management Technical Services Manager at Ecclesiastical, discusses the rise of urban exploring and how property risks are increasingly being shaped by social behaviour and digital exposure.
Brokers report less stress
Industry faces growing wellbeing divide and generational shift.
Meet Andy Henner, Interim Claims Director
Find out more about his role and his relationship with brokers.
The real cost of a bad day in the leisure sector
David Hounsell, Principal Risk Management Consultant at Ecclesiastical, explains the leading causes of casualty claims in the sector and outlines the steps business owners can take to help prevent incidents.
Leadership changes at Ecclesiastical Insurance
Senior leadership changes within its UK General Insurance business, reflect the group's continued commitment to developing talent from within and strengthening its specialist expertise.