Media Releases

Dave Smiley Announcement

Dave Smiley joins Ecclesiastical as COO

2021-05-18

Toronto, Ontario:  May 18, 2021.  We are delighted to announce that Dave Smiley, B.Sc., FCIP is joining Ecclesiastical Canada as Chief Operating Officer, effective July 1, 2021.  Reporting to David…

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UK Giving

Ecclesiastical ranked in the top four in UK’s charitable giving

2021-05-18

Toronto, ON:  May 18, 2021: Ecclesiastical Insurance Group has been named the fourth-largest corporate giver to charity in The Guide to UK Company Giving and was the top insurance company…

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The ROM

Insuring Heritage Buildings in Canada – new Risk Bulletin released by Ecclesiastical

2021-05-12

Toronto:  May 12, 2021:  We know that planning for the future of a strong, vibrant community requires knowledge of the past and an understanding of what we value in the…

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Boardroom Table

Colin Robertson – Ecclesiastical’s new Chief Underwriting Officer

2021-05-10

Toronto: May 10, 2021: We are delighted to announce that following a comprehensive recruitment process, Colin Robertson has been appointed Chief Underwriting Officer & Vice President, Risk Control, effective Monday May 3rd.

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Stay Social During COVID-19

Ecclesiastical launches Social Media Guidance

2021-04-28

Toronto:  April 28, 2021:  Ecclesiastical has launched two guides to help their brokers and customers with social media:  Using Social Media during COVID-19 – a Guide for brokers, and Safe…

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Value of One Power of Many

Ecclesiastical recognizes National Volunteer Week – April 18-24, 2021

2021-04-20

Ecclesiastical celebrates volunteers and the valuable work they do!  This week is National Volunteer Week and Ecclesiastical joins Volunteer Canada in recognizing the millions of volunteers who step up to…

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Doukhobor Living Book

Oral history project on Saskatchewan’s Doukhobors captures top history prize

2021-04-20

The Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Museums: History Alive! is presented by the Canadian Museums Association, sponsored by Ecclesiastical, and honours individuals or institutions that have made a significant…

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Ecclesiastical Logo

Ecclesiastical Insurance Unveils a New Visual Identity

2021-03-15

At Ecclesiastical Insurance, we’re excited to introduce our refreshed brand identity – a bold new chapter in our story. This new look represents a more modern insurance company – shaped…

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EIO Head office UK

New Ecclesiastical headquarters in Gloucester, UK

2021-03-10

After an 18-month construction project, work on Ecclesiastical Insurance’s new UK headquarters has been completed. Ecclesiastical has been based in Gloucester since the 1970s and has strong links to the…

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Group holding together

EIO Provides COVID-19 Grants to Charities Across Canada

2020-10-13

Recognizing the mounting challenges and diminishing resources that community-based charities are facing, Ecclesiastical made the decision to expand our national Community Impact Grant Program to include a COVID-19 component. Under the auspices of our owner, Allchurches Trust, we awarded grants to 38 registered charities across Canada. Among them are charities that provide shelter for the homeless; ensure a safe place for abused women and children; provide food to impoverished families; deliver meals to seniors and vulnerable people; and, provide solace and counselling.

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