Be our difference
A career at Ecclesiastical Ireland is very different. We insure some of Ireland’s best-known national treasures have big ambitions to keep growing. We welcome new ideas, embrace innovative thinking, and encourage knowledge-sharing. Join us and you’ll discover supportive teams of world-class specialists, who work collaboratively to make a positive difference.
Ecclesiastical Ireland is proud to be one of 30 plus financial services businesses that make up the Benefact Group. Operating over three continents, we’re a Group with a difference – we give all available profits to charity and good causes. When you work for one of our companies, you know that every single day, everything you do helps make a positive change in the lives of people and communities.
Ecclesiastical Ireland in numbers
Colleagues at Ecclesiastical Ireland
+ Years we've been protecting people's assets
Life at Ecclesiastical Ireland
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Development with purpose
Join us and you’ll enjoy all the support you need to develop and realise your career ambitions with us including support to gain relevant professional qualifications as well as technical and business skills development. You’ll find a collaborative environment where you gain knowledge and insights from the colleagues around you, so you can give our customers the quality support they deserve.
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Where you belong
We believe our diversity makes us stronger. That’s why we’re a founding signatory of the Women in Finance Charter, committed to a better gender balance in the Irish financial services sector. Whatever your background or expertise, you’ll discover a welcoming and inclusive culture, where everyone’s voice is heard and well-being is a priority.
Benefits at Ecclesiastical Ireland
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Generous bonus scheme
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Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution
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Private medical insurance, life insurance and income protection cover
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Sponsorship for industry professional qualifications
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Hybrid working
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Annual holiday - at least 25 days a year
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Employee assistance programme
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Up to €450 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
Awards and recognition
We’re so proud when our work is recognised:
Business to Arts Awards, 2023 – Highly commended in the Irish Times Long-Term Partnership Award for our work with Wexford Festival Opera’s Volunteer Programme
Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards, 2023 – Shortlisted for Community Programme Award for our Movement For Good Programme
Investors in Diversity Awards, 2024 – Bronze Award
Meet some of our team
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The business is very supportive and understanding around the family dynamic. There’s great flexibility, with home-working opportunities and the ability to work around my personal commitments.
Roisin Burns
Technical Claims Specialist
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I’ve had a lot of support from the business to develop my skills and my career. I also work with a lot of very knowledgeable people who often provide upskilling training, which helps to grow my expertise.
Emma Fitzpatrick
Underwriter
Hear from colleagues across the Group
Our teams
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Underwriting
In this team, as well as underwriting a wide range of new and existing business, we develop commercial products and manage portfolios. Join us and you’ll build strong working relationships with colleagues across our business development, claims and risk management teams.
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Business Development
In Business Development we manage the company’s distribution channels. Join us and you’ll be using our brand and charitable purpose to position Ecclesiastical Ireland as a market leading, specialist insurer working with brokers and sector partners.
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Claims
In this team, we offer a market-leading claims service, dealing with customers at times of genuine need. Join us and you’ll guide customers sensitively through the claims process, while giving them the best quality service.
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Risk Management
In Risk Management, we work with customers to help them identify risks and hazards, and develop programmes to prevent and manage those risks. Join us and you’ll enjoy a variety of interesting and challenging work, using your expertise to offer long-term protection for people and property.
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Compliance
In this team, we keep colleagues informed about their regulatory and legal requirements and make sure they abide by them. At the same time, we manage and monitor our internal risk controls. Join us and you’ll help maintain our reputation as a world-class insurer.
Dublin Office
Our Dublin office is in EastPoint Business Park, close to the city centre. Set in 40 acres of landscaped gardens, the park includes a coastal walk, with stunning sea views. You’ll also find good transport connections, with a free shuttle bus to Contarf train station and the Point Village stop on the Luas Red Line.
