Insurance for schools

Specialist insurance for schools, including independent schools, voluntary aided/community schools, foundation schools, free schools, faith schools and academies.

We have been providing specialist school insurance for over 65 years. This experience allows us to offer a comprehensive proposition for schools to provide you with the right protection and support. We offer a multitude of tools and resources to help your school in maintaining a safe and secure environment, so you can concentrate on what’s really important to you, providing an excellent education for your pupils.

What's covered?

Buildings and contents cover

All risks buildings cover, which includes the costs of repair or reinstatement of damaged buildings.

Liability covers

Including Governors’, Trustees’, and Management liability, and Hirers’ liability.

Business interruption

Flexible claims settlement means we can pay gross revenue, additional expenditure, and increased costs of working, or a combination of them.

Fine art cover

Including new acquisitions and temporary removal.

Why choose Ecclesiastical?

Practical guidance from our risk team - including help with building valuations, access to a comprehensive library of resources, and a dedicated risk helpline.
Personalised claims support - direct contact with the specialist handling your case, for clear communication and a smoother experience.
We believe that better business can better lives - we're proudly part of the Benefact Group and donate our available profits to good causes.

Need a quote?

Our insurance products are only available through a broker.

24-hour helplines

As part of our college insurance packages, you and your organisation will be given access to 24-hour helplines for emergency glass replacement, employee counselling, business assistance, legal and tax advice.

Helplines

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