Ecclesiastical Insurance Reviews 588

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Review summary

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Evaluating 162 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their kindness, helpfulness, and efficiency, noting that interactions are pleasant and productive. Many people highlight the exceptional customer service, appreciating the personalized and empathetic approach, especially when dealing with claims. The service provided is often described as top-class, with consumers noting the promptness and ease of the overall experience, particularly with claim handling. However, some people mentioned dissatisfaction with the pricing, finding it to be expensive or experiencing significant increases in renewal premiums. A few other people also felt that communication was poor or that their employment status was questioned, leading to difficulties in obtaining a quote or progressing with a claim.

What people talk about most

Staff

Users describe positive interactions with staff. Customers consistently praise the helpfulness,... See more

Claim

People report positive experiences with claims. Many customers praise the efficient and sympathetic handling... See more

Service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with service. Many reviewers praise the fast, professional,... See more

Customer service

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of customer service, praising the helpfulness, courtesy, and efficiency... See more

Price

Clients share ambiguous opinions on price. While some reviewers find prices fair, competitive, and even a... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

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

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

The ‘no extra charge for monthly premium payments’ is a game changer, as well as the £130 donation to a church or charity of our choice. There was no pressure from the associate on the phone: rather a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Their agent was very sympathetic and helpful -even went the second mile, so to say, when I got my maths wrong and under-represented our loss financially. The reimbursement came through quickly and wit... See more

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Company details

  1. #78 of 138 best companies in Insurance company
  2. #30 of 41 best companies in Business insurance company
  3. #16 of 20 best companies in Commercial Insurance Company
  4. #24 of 44 best companies in Home Insurance Agency
  5. #138 of 228 best companies in Insurance agency

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

4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

588 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear communication

Clear communication, ethically led and trustworthy when a claim is made.

20 June 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Hi Jason,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We’re delighted to hear how happy you are.

Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Fantastic service

7 July 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We're delighted to hear you are happy with our service.

Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good church insurance policy

Good church insurance policy. Very helpful and responsive to queries.

6 August 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Hi Jo,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're pleased to hear you are happy with our service.

Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Has the products that we need

Has the products that we need, with knowledge to go with it.

6 August 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We're pleased to hear you are happy with our service. Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A 22% hike in the renewal price

A 22% hike in the renewal price for combined buildings and contents insurance (no claim made) when typical market increases were said by analysts to be in single figures. It's not my idea of ethical and fair treatment of customers.
It looks to me like they are taking advantage of customers in order to meet an overly ambitious charitable donation target that they set themselves and published. Regardles of where the profits end up being directed it still amounts to profiteering.

The company touts itself as being 'ethical' but the Good Shopping Guide for ethical businesses says that it falls short.

1 July 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear you're disappointed with this year's premium. A member of our team will be in touch with you directly to discuss this further.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hassle Free

Hassle Free, Always Available, and Delivers Confidence when I needed to talk to them.

20 March 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Hi Graham,

We're happy to hear that our availability and support gave you confidence. Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive feedback.

Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service on the phone

Whoever you talk to on the phone is helpful, professional, friendly, patient and clear.

5 August 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Hi Katherine,

We appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words. We're so glad to hear you had a positive experience with our team!

Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Ecclesiastical

Ecclesiastical are approachable, always have time for you, answer your queries with helpful and rapid response times. just exactly what you need when dealing with insurance - a very trustworthy company.

5 August 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We're pleased to hear that our team is approachable and provides prompt, helpful responses. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really personal

5 August 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Hi Michael,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.

Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good survey service

Very good survey service with professional friendly staff who clearly know the business area well. Some good achievable suggestions negotiated.

1 April 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Hi Howard,

We're glad you found our staff to be professional and friendly. Thank you for your feedback!

Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

The Company paid a claim promptly and without argument

5 August 2024
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Hi Nicholas,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Smug overpriced and exploitative

Smug overpriced and exploitative
Use them as a last resort
Policy is unlikely to reflect your actual risks and the inflexibility is staggering

24 June 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We will treat this matter as a priority and will follow up with you directly once we've investigated further.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

honest and reliable

Approachable staff always helpful and respond quickly

5 August 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience.

Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this home insurance at all costs

The quotation process had already taken 45 minutes on the phone. The gentleman then started asking detailed questions about my and my family's employment status. Not one single insurance company of the many I have contacted have queried where I get the money from needed to pay the insurance premium on our home. I found the questions were intrusive and insulting. I said I no longer wanted to proceed and asked for all the data I had shared to be deleted. Apparently, it will take a while. Is this what "Ecclesiastical" means?

1 August 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We will treat this matter as a priority and will follow up with you directly once we've investigated further.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and good to deal with

I had to make two claims in a short time and both were dealt with professionally and quick with pleasant people and no voice machines! Brilliant and very happy relationship with you.

1 April 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Hi Richard,

We're happy to hear that our team handled your claims professionally and quickly. It's great to know you appreciate our personal service. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Like guardian angels in your corner.

It's hard to believe they are an insurance company. I can't put into words how happy I am with this company and the service I got when things went wrong. If I could only ever use one insurance company again for everything, I would, I would choose ecclesiastical.

6 May 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our services. It means a lot to us that you would choose us again. Thank you for your feedback.

Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

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