Ecclesiastical Insurance Office announces board changes

Ecclesiastical Insurance Office announced significant board changes on September 30, 2026. James Coyle, who served as Non-Executive Director, Senior Independent Director, and Chair of the Audit Committee, will resign and join parent company Benefact Group plc. Coyle will take the roles of Non-Executive Director, Senior Independent Director, and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee at Benefact Group, replacing Chris Moulder.

Jane Dale will assume Coyle's position as Senior Independent Director from the following day. Gail Tucker will become Chair of the Audit Committee, also effective October 1, 2026. Coyle will further serve as Chair of the Joint Nominations Committee for both Benefact Group and Ecclesiastical Insurance Office. The company confirmed David Andrew Torrance's appointment as Non-Executive Director and member of the Risk Committee and Group Remuneration Committee, effective the same date.

The announcement did not disclose any additional information regarding the appointment in line with UK Listing Rules.