My Job: Underwriting our historic, fine art and religious artefacts

David Lane heads specialist underwriting firm Ecclesiastical Insurance, the only company in the world that gives a substantial share of its profits to charities and good causes

David Lane, Managing Director, Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland. "We are owned by a charity and we aim to deliver a substantial share of our profits back to charities and good causes in order to transform lives and communities."

For over 135 years, Ecclesiastical Insurance has provided specialist insurance backed by in-house underwriting, claims and risk management teams. 

Originally founded in 1887 as the Ecclesiastical Buildings Fire Office to protect Anglican churches and church buildings against the risk of fire, the name Ecclesiastical has remained while the company has grown to offer insurance across a broad range, including faith, charity, heritage, education and real estate across Ireland, Canada, Australia and the UK.