Ecclesiastical Insurance Reviews 580

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, kindness, and efficiency, noting their professional and knowledgeable approach. The claims process is frequently highlighted as excellent, with many people appreciating the prompt, smooth, and hassle-free resolution of their claims, often with personal updates and sympathetic handling. Reviewers also value the clear communication and the overall efficient service provided. However, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with the pricing, finding it to be expensive or experiencing significant premium increases. A few people also reported issues with communication, including unresponsiveness, being hung up on, or receiving conflicting information regarding their employment status or claim details.

What people talk about most

Staff

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Claim

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Service

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Customer service

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Price

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Based on these reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Home Insurance policy, recommended by Fairer Finance, is comprehensive and totally meets my needs. Not the cheapest but prices are fair. They excel at customer service, speaking as a purchaser and cla... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I didn't contact the broker but went directly to Ecclesiastal as I had dealt with them on a previous occasion. I submitted a full explanation of how the accident occurred. I provided the receipt bea... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot recommend this company enough - and for many years have been doing so! On contacting them you are almost immediately speaking to a warm and empathetic real human being! They follow throu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You won't get "we can't cover that because you didn't do x, y, z" -- because they actually meet with you and make sure you're doing all the things you're meant to do to keep your building safe and pro... See more

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Company details

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About Ecclesiastical Insurance

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The home of specialist insurance

Our mission is to protect what matters most to people, with specialist insurance, dedicated expertise and award winning service*.

Ecclesiastical offers insurance products and risk management services to customers in the faith, heritage, leisure, professions, charity, education and real estate markets. We also provide a range of specialist policies for individuals including home insurance, clergy home insurance and high net worth insurance. Find out more by visiting our website.

We are proudly part of the Benefact Group – a charity-owned family of financial services companies that exist to donate available profits to good causes. This has helped us become the 3rd largest corporate donors in the UK, listed on the DSC UK Guide to Company Giving 2023/24.

Together, we are building a Movement for Good.

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Contact info

  • Benefact House, 2000 Pioneer Avenue, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, GL3 4AW, Gloucester, United Kingdom

  • www.ecclesiastical.com

4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

580 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very prompt and helpful team.

Very prompt and helpful response to a report of storm damage. Understood the need to act swiftly to avoid further damage to an old building. No fuss with the ensuing claim. Top class service.

5 December 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

The claim was handled sympathetically and efficiently. I was communicated with throughout the process and the evidence required was fair. They checked with me about my renewal premium to see if the claim was worthwhile.

17 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service, good coverage

Absolutely lovely and helpful customer service. Very kind and professional throughout. Great cover. Would recommend.

15 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We're happy to hear that you had a lovely experience with our customer service! We appreciate your kind words and are so glad you like the cover. Thanks for your recommendation!

Best wishes,
The Ecclesiastical Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A truly wonderful insurance company

Just renewed our policy, which prompted me to review Ecclesiastical again. They are so helpful with providing guides and advice and there is always someone kind and helpful at the end of the phone when we have questions.
Happily, we didn't need to claim this year, but in the past when we have done, they've been incredibly helpful and fair.

25 March 2026
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We appreciate you taking the time to review our services. We're happy to hear that you find our guides and phone support helpful. It's great to know that our claims service has been beneficial and fair when you needed it. Thank you for your continued custom.

Best wishes,
The Ecclesiastical Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to renew with a choice of…

Easy to renew with a choice of different means- online, phone etc. Employees are always helpful on the phone. Feel comfortable with a company I've used for some time and would recommend you to new clergy.

12 March 2026
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We're happy to hear that you find our renewal process easy and our employees helpful. We appreciate your long-term trust in our company and your recommendation!

Best wishes,
The Ecclesiastical Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

First impressions

As I have only been treasurer for a year I have little experince of Ecclesiastical. What I have had has been good.

8 April 2026
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We appreciate your feedback. We're glad your experience has been positive so far and we hope we continue to impress you.
Best wishes,
The Ecclesiastical Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Home Insurance policy - Excellent customer service

Home Insurance policy, recommended by Fairer Finance, is comprehensive and totally meets my needs. Not the cheapest but prices are fair. They excel at customer service, speaking as a purchaser and claimant.

8 April 2026
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We're happy to hear that our home insurance policy meets your needs and that you're satisfied with our customer service. Thank you for sharing your experience, we appreciate your feedback.
Best wishes,
The Ecclesiastical Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A specialist and knowledgeable organisation

An easy company to deal with that has knowledgeable and friendly staff. When the insurance contact was last tendered they were competitively priced too.

8 April 2026
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We're happy to hear that you had an easy experience with our team. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Best wishes,
The Ecclesiastical Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Church Insurance

A reliable and professional organisation, deal with claims fairly, specialist in Church insurance

7 April 2026
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience. We appreciate your recognition of our reliability, professionalism and fairness.
Best wishes,
The Ecclesiastical Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reputable Insurance Company that Cares

Caring Insurance Company with expertise and excellent reputation.

7 April 2026
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We appreciate your kind words! We're happy to hear that you value our expertise and caring service. Thank you for your positive feedback.
Best wishes,
The Ecclesiastical Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service and reputation

7 April 2026
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We are glad you had a great experience. Thank you for your positive feedback.
Best wishes,
The Ecclesiastical Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ignorant and unresponsive.

Ignorant and unresponsive.

My policy was transferred by my landlord to this group.

The policy cost tripled and insured amount fell. As a result, I called to cancel the policy immediately.

Lady I spoke to assured me it was closed down and I would receive a letter in the post confirming this. I asked for an email confirmation but was told this was not their policy.

Again, I was reassured it was closed and to await letter confirmation.

This did not happen.

I phoned selecting option 2 for customer services but got passed to the claim department which is option 3. Had to go through the automated message again for the same problem to happen again.

Decided to email instead and again got no response.

I am now trying to phone for a 4th time and they are refusing to answer the call (42 mins). Dreadful company who cannot be trusted to protect your assets.

Avoid this company.

1 April 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We have contacted URIS, the administrator of tenants' contents insurance and they have confirmed to us your policy was cancelled/lapsed on 11/03/2026. A letter was sent to you confirming this on the same day, we're sorry you didn't receive this.
The URIS Team have tried to contact you by phone over the last few days but unfortunately have not been able to reach you. They have sent an email which includes more details, please check your inbox. If you haven’t seen it yet, it might be worth checking your spam or junk folder too.

We hope this resolves any concerns.

Best wishes,
The Ecclesiastical Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy claims procedure

Easy claims procedure. Phoned to check details of accident (I cracked my mobile screen.) Quick deposit after verififying details.

2 February 2026
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We're happy to hear that our claims procedure was easy to use! It's great to know that we could quickly verify the accident details and provide a prompt deposit. Thanks for your feedback.
Best wishes,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt acceptance of our claim and speedy resolution.

Prompt acceptance of our claim and speedy rectification of the damage incurred.

21 November 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We're happy to hear that our claim process and swift resolution met your expectations. Thank you for your positive feedback!
Best wishes,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Proactive and empathetic

Ecclesiastical were very proactive and empathetic at a time when I was very upset about what had happened

22 January 2026
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We appreciate your feedback and are so glad to hear that our team was supportive at a difficult time for you.
Best wishes,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to complete

Easy to complete asked relevant questions

15 March 2026
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you for taking the time to feedback, we appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Assisted claim by Graham…

Assisted uninvoiced claim by Graham Rattray funeral directors.
After my fathers passing to which was paid in full to the ecclesiastical funeral plan I awaited an invoice from the funeral director Graham Rattray. The funeral director sent me an email advising of a part invoice of £518 for council dispersment services. I requested a full breakdown invoice for all services provided and claimed for from the funeral plan as to my father paying just under £4000. I had no response. 4 months later and I still have not received any invoice for the claim made by the funeral director to my fathers ecclesiastical plan. I therefore contacted ecclestiastical for a full breakdown of what has been claimed by Graham Rattray funeral directors and for what services he claimed for due to them not providing any invoices or breakdown of costs as to claiming a further £518 outstanding above the already paid £4000 + 5 years interest for a previously predicted full family funeral with family cars and church service etc to which was no longer required and changed to a basic graveside burial service. I contacted ecclesiastical to help provide me with an invoice for Graham Rattrays claim of which they fail to provide and failed to respond to an invoice request 4 months ago. Ecclesiastical have now provided a rattrays partial invoice for £1495?? They also advise for me to pay £518 outstanding without providing any full breakdown of services provided and claimed for to ecclesiastical by the funeral director to which was a basic service compared to the originally predicted full package funeral that was originally paid for. This has been a cloak and dagger experience from the funeral director but now being assisted by ecclestiastical! I will now be seeking legal advice and contacting the financial ombudsman service.

17/3/26

I today called ecclestiastical to challenge the £1495 invoice from the funeral directors that they paid £3894.79 to from my dads funeral plan. The advisers hung up on me on the 2 calls I made to them! I have now emailed them and await a response to this incompetent experience created by them.

14 March 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you for leaving a review. The service you are referring to is from Ecclesiastical Planning Services, which is also part of the Benefact Group. We understand how this can be mistaken, and why you reached out. We understand their team have already been in touch to help resolve your query, but if you do have any further questions, please contact them directly using the details they have shared.
Best wishes,
Ecclesiastical

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