Ecclesiastical
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.
Backpage: April 2022
Charity corner, our pet of the month and the light side of insurance
Ecclesiastical Group moves into profit
The business made a loss in 2020 but is back in the black driven by investment returns, improving market conditions and a good current year underwriting performance.
Ecclesiastical Insurance’s parent rebrands as Benefact Group
Ecclesiastical Insurance and all of the group’s other trading brands including brokers SEIB, Lycetts and Lloyd & White will continue to operate under their own names.
Ecclesiastical to expand schemes book with new hire
The Gloucester-based insurer boosted its schemes team with the appointment of Simon McGill.
Blog: The key to rebuilding trust
Ecclesiastical’s Adrian Saunders considers how the insurance industry can win back customer faith.
And finally – February 2022
The lighter side of the broking world including, the cartoon, pet of the month and the industry's charity endeavours.
Covid BI claims payments now at £1.3bn
FCA data shows providers have now made initial payments worth £329.4m and final settlements of £967.9m.
Blog: Industry trends to look out for in 2022
Adrian Saunders, commercial director at Ecclesiastical Insurance, shares his predictions for the broker market in 2022.
Covid BI claims payments reach £1.2bn
FCA data reveals providers have now made initial payments worth £308.4m and final settlements of £916.7m.
People Moves: 6-10 December 2021
Keep up to the date with the latest industry moves.
Interview: Adrian Saunders, Ecclesiastical
The commercial director tells Insurance Age about the insurer's developments, its relationship with brokers throughout the pandemic, and its plans for the coming year.
More than half of brokers suffer from mental health issues linked to work
Research from Ecclesiastical shows 61% of brokers experience work-related stress, while only 43% feel comfortable talking to their manager about their mental health issues.