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Church Insurance

You're choosing real people who really care and are uniquely familiar with the pressure churches face.

What does your church insurance policy cover

Combine policies

The option to insure your church, hall and rectory on one policy, reducing paperwork and saving you time.

Your contents 

Public liability

Cover up to €13million.

Your consequential losses

Your money

Your losses following theft by officials

Your legal liabilities towards employees, authorised volunteers or members of the public following an accident

Personal liability of trustees, officers, members or employees of the church committee arising from their wrongful acts when carrying out the duties of a trustee.

The repair or replacement of equipment which breaks down. This includes lifts, central heating, air conditioning, office equipment, computer equipment and retail equipment such as credit card payment systems

Contact us

For more information please contact us on:

01 619 0300

Lines are open 9am -5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

Contact us

Fundraising support for your church

Resources to help you meet your day-to-day funding needs.

Visit the fundraising hub

Church Guidance Risk Appetite

Risk support, templates, guides and checklist to help your church manage risk well.

Church risk support

Make a claim

To discuss an existing claim or to make a new one, please call:

01 619 0300

Lines are open 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)

Out of hours please use our claims hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week by telephoning 01 619 0325 from the Republic of Ireland.

Email us:

Ireland_claims@ecclesiastical.com

Church Related Articles

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Church events

Responsibilities, planning and frequently asked questions.

Security

Church security

Every year, one in four churches suffer from theft, vandalism or arson. Insurance provides monetary compensation, but can't compensate for the loss of a church's history.

Health & Safety and protecting people

Working at height advice for churches

Tips and advice on preventing falls when working at height.

Fire Safety

Church fire risk assessment

Reduce the risk of fire at your church with help from our fire risk assessment template and supporting guides.

Environmental & Weather

Church cold weather advice

The onset of cold weather will bring the usual related problems for churches and associated properties. This risk guidance offers you practical advice for some of the most common issues.

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Church ladders

Ladders and stepladders are commonly used in churches. They are a practical option for low-risk tasks and there is no ban on their use. However, they must be used with caution.

Bouncy castle safety

Bouncy castles are a great way to fundraise as part of an event. However, if they are not properly managed they can cause accidents resulting in injuries to children.

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Slips and trips in churches

Slips and trips are the most common causes of injury in church properties. While most of these are minor, others can be quite severe and, in some cases, disabling.

Health & Safety And Protecting People

Church Safety Statement

A Safety Statement sets out how you will protect employees and visitors who use your church.

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