Ecclesiastical
Brokers must priortise staff engagement as the 'great resignation' continues to bite in 2023
Brokers have stressed the need to keep staff engaged as resignations and recruitment struggles don't look to be going away any time soon. Sophie Locke-Cooper details how the post-pandemic period of reflection is still being felt today.
Broker praise leads to claims recognition for Allianz, Chubb and Ecclesiastical
Insurance consultancy, Gracechurch, has awarded its Service Quality Marque to Allianz, Chubb and Ecclesiastical.
FCA calls for firms to do more on ESG
The Financial Conduct Authority has stressed that businesses must continue to adapt their priorities to meet the changing environmental needs for a more sustainable world.
Ecclesiastical calls on brokers as heritage sector faces “unprecedented” challenge
Ecclesiastical has launched its latest Heritage Risk Barometer to help brokers talk to heritage clients about the biggest risks they face in the short, medium and long-term.
Shock survey results reveal broker ignorance on Consumer Duty is ‘a big concern’
The findings of a survey, which revealed that nearly half of brokers interviewed were not aware of the Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty rules, is a ‘big concern’, according to compliance experts.
Ecclesiastical survey finds half of brokers aren’t aware of FCA’s Consumer Duty rules
A survey of 250 brokers has found that only just over half (53%) are aware of the FCA’s new Consumer Duty rules. This raises concerns that a significant number of brokers are behind schedule with plans to implement them, Insurance Age can reveal.
Brokerbility strikes first schemes deal with Ecclesiastical
Ecclesiastical has become the new insurance partner for Brokerbility’s bricks and mortar scheme, taking over from Aviva.
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BMS offsets backdated greenhouse gas emissions
BMS Group has moved to offset backdated greenhouse gas emissions arising from energy consumption in its offices, by its employees working from home, and through business travel and hotel stays for the past four years.
Beazley teams up with fintech provider to expand broker schemes
Beazley plans to expand its schemes business with brokers using a fintech platform.
Ecclesiastical survey finds stress is still major issue for brokers
According to Ecclesiastical’s latest Broker Wellbeing Survey, attitudes towards mental health are improving but stress continues to be a major issue for brokers.
Ecclesiastical swings to half year loss on investment returns
Ecclesiastical Insurance has reported a pre-tax loss of £27.3m for the first half of the year compared to a profit of £46.5m in the same period of 2021.
News analysis: HNW - will Aviva’s play for market dominance pay off?
Rachel Gordon explores how the insurer’s move to buy Azur, and its acquisition of the Axa XL team, has shifted the prestige insurance market
Ecclesiastical adds to HNW offering
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has launched a new enhanced Art and Private Client policy to the market.
Brokers urged to do more on carbon neutrality
Vista Insurance Brokers CEO Gavin Ruben has encouraged the industry to up its game as the firm continues along the path to carbon neutrality.
Claims experts urge brokers to be more transparent and interactive with clients
A panel of claims experts at the Managing General Agents’ Association conference 2022 has called on brokers to be more transparent and interactive with clients.
Action group vows to pursue broker Pound Gates after BI policies fail to pay out
A group of nurseries is banding together to sue broker Pound Gates for an estimated £10m after it recommended business interruption insurance policies that failed to pay out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In Depth: The impact of flooding on HNW clients
Sam Barrett examines the future for flood insurance in the high-net-worth space
Two-thirds of schemes brokers not satisfied with compliance support from insurers
Only 34% of schemes brokers are satisfied with the support they receive from their insurers in dealing with compliance matters, according to research from Ecclesiastical.
Regional brokers spy growth in real estate
The regional real estate market is in rude health, with six in 10 brokers (56%) reporting growth over the past 12 months, and one in six (16%) reporting significant growth, according to Ecclesiastical.
SEIB adds Lloyd & Whyte CEO to board
Matthew Pyke has become a non-executive director for SEIB, which is owned by Ecclesiastical's parent firm. Lloyd & Whyte is also 20% owned by the Benefact Group
Brokers shy away from net zero targets
According to research by Ecclesiastical only 5% of regional brokers have set a net zero target, Insurance Age can reveal.
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