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News

Ecclesiastical tops Fairer Finance table for 22nd time

Ecclesiastical has retained its top spot in the Fairer Finance Home Insurance league table for a record twenty-second time and remains the UK’s most trusted home insurance provider.

Health & safety and protecting people

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.

Fire safety

E-scooters, electric bikes and hoverboards

E-scooters, electric bikes and hoverboards all come with rechargeable batteries.

Home insurance

Protect your home in winter

Reduce the risk of damage from cold and wet weather with some simple home maintenance checks.

Building services

Protecting your property from water leaks

A water leak can cause a significant amount of damage to your property, especially if it goes unnoticed.

Home insurance

Fire safety advice in the home

Knowing your home’s fire risks and taking a few simple precautions can greatly reduce the likelihood and impact of a fire.

Environmental & weather

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.

Environmental & weather

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.

Environmental & weather

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

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.

News

Ecclesiastical - Which? Best Buy 2025

Leading consumer magazine Which? has again named Ecclesiastical’s Home Insurance as a Best Buy for the third year in a row.

Building services

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.