Jacinta Whyte Jacinta Whyte and Tina B.

What makes Ecclesiastical unique?

Message from Jacinta Whyte, CEO

As the proud leader of Ecclesiastical Insurance in Canada, I hope that our web site provides insights into the way we conduct our business … deliver value to our customers and their communities… build lasting, long term relationships … and contribute to the communities in which we live and work.

Owned by a charitable trust, our company is both special and unusual. Since all our profits, over and above operating costs, are returned to philanthropic causes, we are able to look at business from a different point of view. Profit is not the primary motivator; customer relationships are, as we seek to protect those who enrich the lives of others.

Ecclesiastical Insurance is a specialist provider of customized insurance solutions and value-added services to our customers and their communities. We are a business partner working with like-minded, independent brokers across Canada who share our values and absolute commitment to customers.

As an employer, we value diversity, seek out the best talent and offer innovative training and mentorship. Our Business Intern Program is unique, taking a hands-on approach to training across all segments of the business and creating our business leaders of the future. Experienced team members are always ready to mentor, to share their knowledge and expertise.

We foster a work environment based on shared ownership and accountability, common values and a common work ethic. Our employees truly define our brand. Their interpersonal skills, critical thinking, creativity and perseverance enable us to develop unique and innovative solutions for our customers. 

In fact, at Ecclesiastical, everything we do begins and ends with the customer. Together with the chosen broker, we begin each relationship by asking: What are our customer’s needs? How can we best meet those needs? And how do we know if we have succeeded? We are extremely gratified by our customer testimonials, some of which are published here on our site.

Given our organization’s long history of public service, “giving back” is simply part of our DNA. We encourage all our employees to participate in local causes by providing paid Volunteer Days. Business Interns are also placed in not-for-profit social organizations to gain understanding, build social consciousness and contribute their skills. As a corporate entity, we support diverse Canadian cultural groups, as well as local and global causes whose goals are to educate women and children and eradicate poverty around the world.

The difference we make could not be achieved without the excellence and commitment of Ecclesiastical teams across the country.