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

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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. Insurance Company
  2. Business Insurance Company
  3. Commercial Insurance Company
  4. Home Insurance Agency
  5. 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

A pleasure to deal with.....

It is always a pleasure to communicate with Ecclesiastical Insurance. Their staff are well trained, polite, helpful, sympathetic (if it calls for it!) and knowledgeable.
I cannot recommend this company highly enough.

February 28, 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

This is fantastic feedback and we're so pleased to hear it, thanks so much for taking the time to review us.
Best wishes,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I liked that they tried to repair my…

I liked that they tried to repair my sofa first as there is too much waste being generated. Unfortunately this wasn’t possible and my claim was quickly sorted out.

February 28, 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this feedback, we're really pleased to hear that you're happy with the service provided.
Best wishes,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

Great common-sense and friendly customer service, great prices, and nice to have a socially responsible company behind it. The sign-up process was really well managed by the agent - helping answer technical questions in a common-sense way and arriving at a good level of cover. I haven't had to make a claim on this policy but I did previously and had a good experience then too.

March 5, 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We value your feedback and are thrilled to hear about your experience.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good to know they are around

They are a reliable supplier of home insurance at a reasonable price. I have received excellent service. The only complaint I have is that their legal advice service and their home emergency services are long-winded waste of time.

December 4, 2024
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your review. A member of our team will be reaching out to you shortly to discuss your feedback further.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Good service, UK call centres, clear easy to read documentation.

March 4, 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ecclesiastical has fulfilled all of my…Expectations in every way.

Ecclesiastical has fulfilled all of my expectations in terms of reasonable fees, politeness, ease of navigating the website as well as the premium documents and filing claims when necessary.

February 13, 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We're delighted to hear that you are happy with your experience.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In my business and private lives I deal…

In my business and private lives I deal with several insurance companies for various types of insurance.
EIG's printed communications are always clear and readily understandable, telephone enquiries are quickly dealt with by knowledgeable staff. Premium increases are not unreasonable and they provide useful information about what avoidance measures to employ so as to avoid a future claim.

February 10, 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Hi Chris,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review, we really appreciate your feedback.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Experience of making a claim

The claims handler's knowledge and the efficient progress onward through to settlement.

January 14, 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Hi Eric,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ecclesiastical now for me

Ecclesiastical were pleasant and easy to communicate with. I also saved over £20 a month on my home insurance. Plus a generous donation (anonymously) to my local church fund. They answered my questions. No erm, ums and oh I don't know. I would recommend for home insurance.

December 4, 2024
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We're delighted to hear you were happy with your experience and appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Renewal information

Renewal information was provided in good time and the supporting information was clear to understand

January 11, 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Excellent website with useful information for obtaining a quotation.

January 1, 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review, we really appreciate your feedback.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple processes led to a prompt payout

In 2024 I had the unfortunate need to make a claim as a consequence of vandalism at our Church. The whole process was simple and efficiently handled, resulting in a prompt payout.

June 10, 2024
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We’re delighted to hear that you were pleased with our claims process.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

one of the best

One of the very best smaller and specialist insurers. They are empathetic, efficient and honest

January 6, 2025
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speed

Speed of acceptance of my claim

December 7, 2024
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Reply from Ecclesiastical Insurance

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review.
Many thanks,
Ecclesiastical

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