Ecclesiastical
Shire Insurance returns to Ecclesiastical for vet schemes
Veterinary sector specialist broker Shire Insurance has teamed up again with Ecclesiastical on all schemes business after a two-year hiatus.
Gracechurch awards regional claims Service Quality Marque to insurer trio
Independent insurance research consultancy Gracechurch has awarded its Service Quality Marque to Allianz, Chubb and Ecclesiastical for UK regional claims.
Ecclesiastical powers up pet in schemes push
Ecclesiastical Insurance has partnered with Brooks Braithwaite, part of the Petcover Group, to deliver a new scheme aimed at pet professionals.
Ecclesiastical urges brokers to highlight risks heritage clients face
Research by Ecclesiastical has found 90% of heritage clients experienced a crime in the past 12 months with graffiti and anti-social behaviour worsening.
Review of the Year 2023: Iprism’s Ian Lloyd
Ian Lloyd, CEO of Iprism, reflects on a major M&A deal he did not see coming, and how he could turn childhood promise in shooting/archery into an Olympic podium finish in 2024.
Ecclesiastical strikes third scheme deal of 2023 with Towergate Care
Ecclesiastical has continued its expansion into the scheme space by partnering with Towergate Care to offer property capacity for larger care home providers.
Cliverton plans to double business – again – in five years
Cliverton is aiming to double the size of the business in the next five years, having achieved the same feat in the past five years, according to Lynne Fisher, associate director at the Norfolk-based broker.
Ecclesiastical calls on brokers to speak to HNW clients on underinsurance
Three out of five (62%) high net worth collectors are worried that their collections and art are underinsured, according to insurer Ecclesiastical.
HNW market seeking more guidance, says Ecclesiastical
Some 67% of high-net-worth collectors want more art and collections risk guidance from their insurer or insurance broker, which presents an opportunity for brokers, according to research by Ecclesiastical.
Ecclesiastical teams up with Iprism on digital platform for brokers
Ecclesiastical and managing general agent Iprism have launched a digital platform providing cover for smaller not-for-profit organisations operating in the charity, education and faith sectors.
Regulation and heavy workloads causing rising broker stress, survey finds
According to the latest Broker Wellbeing Survey, published to coincide with World Mental Health Day, almost four out of five brokers have felt stressed at work in the past year.
Ecclesiastical UK & Ireland COR balloons to 106.6%
Ecclesiastical Insurance’s combined operating ratio in the UK and Ireland shot up to 106.6% in the first half of 2023 from 94.5% in the same period of 2022.
Barry Fehler - 60 years on the broking frontline
SEIB founder Barry Fehler reflects on his six decades in broking, covering everything from regulation to consolidation, as well as his support for the Institute of Insurance Brokers and the decline in market personalities. David Worsfold was there to…
Interview: Chris Withers, Ecclesiastical
There is disruption in the schemes market and Ecclesiastical is taking advantage, says Chris Withers. Investment is being ploughed into its schemes, an important part of the insurer’s growth plans.
Lloyd & Whyte confirms 2022 deals spend
Lloyd & Whyte struck six deals in 2022 as turnover grew to £28.4m.
Withers replaces Fletcher as Ecclesiastical schemes boss
Chris Withers is to head up Ecclesiastical Insurance’s schemes business following the retirement of Tony Fletcher, the insurer has announced.
Ecclesiastical targets leisure venues in growth drive
Ecclesiastical is launching a new leisure product as part of its plans to double the size of the business.
HNW underinsurance an increasing concern for brokers
Research by Ecclesiastical has revealed that a growing number of brokers believe there is a problem with underinsurance in the high-net-worth market.
The stats: Q1 2023: Onwards and upwards – commercial rates continue to rise
Insurance rates increased year-on-year by 4.5% in the first quarter of 2023 with property being the key driver according to research from Acturis. Rachel Gordon digs into the data.
Turnover ticks up but profits down at SEIB in 2022
SEIB Insurance Brokers grew revenue by 1% to £12.4m in 2022, a year that concluded with it becoming part of Lloyd & Whyte.
Soaring property owners’ premiums hit record high
Property owners’ premiums rose by 9.3%, according to recent figures for the first quarter of 2023 from Acturis, which will be published by Insurance Age on Monday 12 June.