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Overseas branches and subsidiary companies

Over the years Ecclesiastical has developed and extended its reputation for professionalism, expertise and customer care. Today Ecclesiastical operates outside the United Kingdom through branches in Canada and Ireland and through subsidiary companies under the Ansvar brand in Australia and New Zealand. In addition, a specialist subsidiary, Ecclesiastical Underwriting Management Limited, writes worldwide property risks in the London Market.

UK

Find out more about our operations in the UK.

Canada

In Canada a branch was opened in 1972 and Ecclesiastical is now the countrys leading insurer of places of worship for all faiths. The company also offers specialist insurance, valuation and risk management services for care homes, retirement living communities, schools and community organisations. Its licensed in all provinces with offices in Toronto, Halifax, Calgary and Vancouver.

The southern hemisphere

A key element in the groups diversification was the acquisition in 1998 of the Ansvar subsidiaries in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. In the Southern hemisphere we trade as Ansvar Limited with the headquarters in Melbourne.

Ansvar is Australia's leading insurer of places of worship and community groups including care homes, retirement villages and not for profit organisations. It has offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney. The office in New Zealand is based in Auckland.

A proportion of profits is allocated each year to dedicated community education programs with a special emphasis in assisting young Australians to develop a positive attitude to life.

Ansvar UK

Ansvar Insurance Limited has developed a distinctive presence in the UK market from its Eastbourne base. It deals primarily with specialist brokers who focus on the insurance needs of the not for profit sector including churches, charities and voluntary organisations. The company also meets the personal insurance needs of individuals associated with the not for profit sector. It allocates part of its profits to charities that encourage positive lifestyles and is a key supporter of the UK Charity Awards.