The ambition was a success.  And as a result, for over twenty years Footman James has enjoyed a unique relationship with vintage and classic vehicle enthusiasts and clubs: providing specialist insurance for specialist vehicles in a competitive market:  offering a service that's second to none and a flexibility that many would find hard to match.

We have developed many initiatives and have pioneered many specialist features which are now taken for granted in the field of Specialist Vehicle Insurance, such as;

-   Products Liability for Kit Car Manufacturers

-  Road Rage Personal Accident Cover

-  Limited Mileage

-  Multi-Vehicle Policies

-  Agreed Value

It's a heritage we are immensely proud of!

Never forgetting our classic vehicle clients who have trusted us with their business for so many years and who have been the foundation of our success.      

-  We have a customer base of 140,000 policyholders

-  We attract a premium income of over £40m

-  We operate a call centre of 180 experienced staff

-  We deal efficiently with over 2,500 requests a day

Footman James is now stronger than ever and from it's small beginnings has now expanded its offer to embrace the following through clearly defined dedicated service departments.

Specialist Vehicle Department

This department deal with all manner of unusual vehicles ranging from steam traction engines and low loaders to farm and military vehicles.  They also offer advice and exceptional savings for the multi-vehicle collector.

Personal Lines Department

This multi-skilled department caters for private car, classic car, kit/replica car, modern and classic motorcycle, caravan, travel and household insurance.

Commercial Department

This department arranges business insurance with a particular emphasis on the motor industry including motor trade and road risks, commercial vehicle, executive hire, wedding hire and commercial property insurance.

We have built on our heritage and we're moving forward

We're developing new markets

We're attracting greater benefits for our clients

At Footman James we pride ourselves on our unerring service to our clients. All clients are offered the benefit of personal service by an experienced and dedicated team.  Our aim is to provide you with the relevant quality cover at competitive premiums. 

"We're at Your Service"