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. These aren’t just words, it’s backed by being accredited as an ‘Investor in Diversity silver level' by the Irish Centre for Diversity, recognised as an 'outstanding’ employer by Best Companies, and excellent satisfaction ratings from our customers and brokers.
Ecclesiastical Ireland is proud to be one of 40 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.
Join us and you’ll discover supportive teams of world-class specialists, who work collaboratively to make a positive difference.
Ecclesiastical Ireland in numbers
- Colleagues at Ecclesiastical Ireland
- + Years we've been protecting people's assets
- Star level of employee engagement, according to Best Companies
Life at Ecclesiastical Ireland
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Development with purpose
Join us and you’ll enjoy all the support you need to gain professional qualifications including Cert CII, DIP and ACII, or other qualifications relevant to your job role. 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. We are proud to hold the Investors in Diversity Silver Accreditation, reflecting our ongoing commitment to an inclusive and respectful workplace, and to be a founding signatory to the AsIAm Accessible Employer Charter. Whatever your background or expertise, you’ll discover a welcoming and inclusive culture, where everyone’s voice is heard and wellbeing is a priority.
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Grow to give
At Ecclesiastical Insurance, Grow to Give reflects our purpose and that joining us means being part of something bigger. Colleagues directly shape the difference we make by giving personal grants to charities of their choice, company-matched fundraising and giving their time to volunteer. The more we grow, the more we can give.
Benefits at Ecclesiastical Ireland
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Discretionary annual bonus
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Hybrid working
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Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution
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Life assurance
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Private healthcare
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Income protection
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Annual leave starting from 25 days rising to 30 days with service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
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If required, full study support to gain professional qualifications
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Employee assistance programme
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Up to €250 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
Trusted specialists - awards and recognition
We are so proud of the external recognition we have received over the last few years:
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Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards, 2023
Shortlisted for Community Programme Award for our Movement For Good Programme
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Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards, 2024
Shortlisted for Partnership with Charity Award for our partnership with Depaul Ireland
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Business to Arts Awards, 2024
Awarded Judges’ Special Recognition for our support of projects with Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Wexford Festival Opera & Kid’s Own Publishing
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Business to Arts Awards, 2025
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Investors in Diversity, 2025
Silver accreditation
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Community Foundation Ireland Arts Philanthropy Awards, 2025
Highly Commended for Movement for Good
Hear from some of our Ecclesiastical colleagues
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.
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
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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.
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