Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland’s Bold Leadership Shakeup: Meet the Three Game-Changers Steering Its Future Success

Ever wonder what it takes to not just survive but thrive in the high-stakes world of insurance leadership? Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland just spilled the beans—with three key appointments designed to turbocharge their growth and sharpen their strategic edge. Bringing Adrian Leonard onboard as Head of Underwriting, while propelling Mark Boylan and Audrey Hannon into pivotal leadership roles, they’re not just filling seats—they’re redefining their playbook. It’s a savvy move in a marketplace where trust, innovation, and relationship-building are king, especially when your mission includes protecting heritage, education, and charity sectors—and giving back big time. So what’s next for Ecclesiastical as they amplify their impact and deepen broker ties? Let’s dive in and see how this leadership shakeup sets the stage for smarter risk-taking and unstoppable momentum. LEARN MORE.

Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland has announced three appointments to its leadership team.

Adrian Leonard was appointed Head of Underwriting, while Mark Boylan was promoted to Strategic Distribution Manager and Audrey Hannon was promoted to Head of Strategic Change and Risk.

In a statement, the company said: “Adrian will contribute to and actively support the development and delivery of Ecclesiastical Ireland’s underwriting strategy – one that supports the company’s risk appetite and delivers sustainable, profitable growth across the specialist sectors in which it operates.”

Mr Boylan will now lead Ecclesiastical’s evolving broker distribution strategy in Ireland.

“His role reflects the changing broker landscape and the growing importance of strategic broker relationships.

“Mark will be responsible for building commercially successful and sustainable partnerships with brokers across the country.”

The company said Audrey is now responsible for embedding the change agenda across Ecclesiastical Ireland and for first-line risk management, advising on risk matters as well as ensuring alignment with the Group’s risk framework.

Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland has grown its team by over 30% since 2021.

As part of the Benefact Group, all available profits from Ecclesiastical go to good causes, with over €250m donated in the past 10 years alone.

Ecclesiastical Ireland provides insurance across heritage properties, churches, education, and charity.

David Lane, Managing Director, Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Adrian to the team and to recognise the exceptional contributions of both Audrey and Mark through their well-deserved promotions.

“Each of these appointments reflects our continued focus on growing our business in Ireland while staying true to our purpose, to protect what matters most and give back to good causes.

“I’m incredibly proud of the team we’re building here at Ecclesiastical”

Top pic:L-R: Mark Boylan (Strategic Distribution Manager), Audrey Hannon (Head of Strategic Change and Risk), David Lane (Managing Director), Adrian Leonard (Head of Underwriting), Philip Rowe (Chief Underwriting Officer) and John Devitt (Head of Distribution)