Ecclesiastical bids to double revenue

Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical Insurance is looking to double the size of its business in Ireland and grow its market share over the next five years — identifying such developments as the Government’s plans to further lessen the Roman Catholic Church’s influence on the schooling system as opportunities.

The company — seen by many as a provider of cover for religious activities, mainly focused on Anglican parishes — has been trading in Ireland for 32 years and is currently celebrating its 125th year as an international business spanning three continents.

Nearly two years ago, the Ecclesiastical group’s Gloucester-headquartered management team committed to invest further in its Irish operations.