Neil McGeachie appointed Operations Director

Neil joins the business from Aspen Insurance Group where he has been UK Chief Operating Officer.

He brings a wealth of experience to the business, having worked for 30 years in the industry, starting his career Royal & Sun Alliance and thereafter Chubb, QBE and Lloyd’s.

Neil joins the specialist insurer during an ambitious growth phase, with his appointment set to support Ecclesiastical’s drive for increased operational excellence to help sustain its strong growth trajectory. As part of the Benefact Group, the specialist insurer aims to double its business to increase its charitable giving.

Richard Coleman, Managing Director at Ecclesiastical, said: “I’m pleased to welcome Neil to the business.

“We have ambitious plans for the future, and to help us achieve those targets, we’ve been bringing in quality people with extensive experience to drive that – Neil is the latest addition to that group.

“We want to be doing better, providing the best possible outcomes for our customers and broker partners – and driving excellence in everything we do. Neil’s arrival will help push that to the next level.”

Neil said: “I am thrilled to be joining Ecclesiastical during this dynamic phase of its journey.  The company’s strong focus on growth, paired with its distinctive charitable mission, truly sets it apart in the industry and was a major factor in drawing me to the role.” 

“I am excited to work alongside such a talented team as we drive Ecclesiastical’s growth ambitions forward and continue to deliver an outstanding proposition to clients and brokers.

Neil’s appointment reflects Ecclesiastical’s commitment to building a world-class team, as demonstrated by its market-leading employee engagement scores in the independently run B-Heard surveys.

The company recently achieved a three-star ‘world-class’ engagement rating, with Benefact Group ranking among the Top 50 large companies to work for in the UK, moving from 47th to 41st place.

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 Marc Lewis and Adam Wright from Aviva, Dave Carey from Allianz, Lara Bealing from Canada Life, and James Medlicott from HDI Global 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 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.