Specialist insurance for you and your church

From caring for your congregation to the heritage hidden in your vestry, churches are so much more than simple buildings. That’s why you need a specialist insurer with the expert knowledge and understanding to help you protect your church and its community, and be there should the unthinkable happen.

Church insurance made simple

Insurance can appear complex, which is why we've created a series of made simple guides. Providing easy-to-understand, up-to-date information on the issues we are asked about the most, from events to building works, outreach to legal expenses.

Our specialists make us who we are

We don’t just insure your church, we help you protect it too

Our website is full of useful videos and information about managing the risks around your church. And our specialist experts are ready to help you on our Risk management advice line.

We make sure your cover fits your individual needs

At Ecclesiastical, we understand that no two churches are the same. That’s why we provide a comprehensive valuation survey for every church we insure, including expertly assessed repair and restoration costs to give you peace of mind.

We’re here for you when you need us most

Should the unthinkable happen, we want you to rest assured that you’re in safe hands. Our church claims team has 98% customer satisfaction, and will work swiftly to deal with your claim while keeping you updated every step of the way.

We're just a phone call away

Our dedicated church customer service team has a deep understanding of your specialist needs, and friendly and knowledgeable experts are ready to help with your queries, no matter how big or small.

You can call us on 0345 777 3322.

What makes us unique?

We don’t just believe in giving the best service, we also believe in giving back. We donate over 30% of our profits to good causes, directly and via our charitable owner, Benefact Trust.

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A twice-yearly newsletter from Ecclesiastical for all our customers, PCC members and friends.

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Our Charitable Purpose

As part of the Benefact Group, all our available profits go to churches, charities and other good causes, with £200 million donated over the past 10 years.

Get involved today, by nominating your favourite charity to win a £1,000 award through our Movement for Good Awards.

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Why choose a specialist?

We’re proud to be a specialist insurance provider that offers depth of cover and expertise across a wide range of specialisms – from charity, education and heritage, to faith, real estate, private clients and schemes.

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