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Levens joins the specialist insurer from Allianz where he had been most recently Property and Casualty Manager, having progressed through the business in a variety of underwriting roles after joining as a graduate.
He takes over from Andy Pearce, who retires in April after 25 years of service with Ecclesiastical during which time he helped to significantly grow the company’s property and casualty portfolio.
Levens’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the specialist insurer, with his appointment set to support Ecclesiastical growth ambitions and vision to become the UK’s most successful, trusted, and admired specialist insurer.
“I’m really looking forward to getting started with Ecclesiastical, to put what I’ve learned in my career to date to the test and to develop further in this role.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity, and I was drawn in by the company's heritage and ambitions, along with the great people I’ve met so far. I'm looking forward to re-establishing all those relationships with key partners in the market and learning more about all the industries that Ecclesiastical specialise in.”
Levens’s appointment reflects Ecclesiastical’s commitment to building a world-class team, as demonstrated by its market-leading employee engagement scores in independently run B-Heard employee engagement surveys.
Ecclesiastical, as part of the Benefact Group, achieved a UK three-star ‘world-class’ engagement accreditation in 2025. Alongside its parent company, Benefact Group, it was ranked number 4 in the ‘Best Big Companies to Work For’ category and secured second place in the Insurance sector category.
As a charity-owned business with a unique purpose to contribute to the greater good, Ecclesiastical continues to attract top talent seeking both a rewarding career and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Recent high-profile hires, including Anna Stratton from Allianz Partners joining as UKGI finance director, Neil McGeachie joining as UK Operations Director from Aspen Insurance Group and David Hockey Director of Schemes and Partnerships from Admiral, reflect this appeal. The organisation’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment ensures colleagues feel valued and respected, contributing to its strong Net Promoter Scores (NPS) and reputation for excellent service.
Ecclesiastical’s mission is to grow its business in order to give more to good causes. By providing life-changing careers that change lives, the company reinforces its status as a destination employer where talented professionals come together to make a difference. challenging what it means to work in financial services through our unique purpose.
“I’m delighted that we are welcoming Andy Levens to our team as our new Regional Underwriting Manager. From the moment I met him, it was clear that he’ll not only bring exceptional technical expertise, but also the kind of energy, challenge and commerciality that elevates everyone around him.
“He brings a wealth of experience having climbed the ranks within Allianz in a variety of P&C underwriting roles and I am looking forward to seeing the role he plays in driving our next chapter of growth.”
Speaking on Andy Pearce’s retirement, Williamson added: “I want to place on record my sincere thanks to Andy Pearce ahead of his retirement in April.
“He’s had an exceptional and very successful 25 years of service with Ecclesiastical and leaves our growing P&C portfolio in great shape. We’d all like to wish him many happy years ahead as he enjoys his well-earned retirement.”