In 1983, Footman James was established as a professional insurance broking service specializing in exclusive plans for niche markets. In terms of insurance mediation, the Financial Services Authority is coordinated with Footman James, which is the trade name of Aon Limited. With the ambition of success, it provides competitive services in specialist insurance for specialist vehicles in a competitive market and for over twenty-five years, Footman James has enjoyed a successful relationship with vintage and classic vehicle enthusiasts and clubs. Many initiatives are developed and many specialist features are pioneered by Footman James. Company incorporated some features such as Multi-Vehicle Policies, Limited Mileage insurance, Kit Car Manufacturer’ Products Liability insurance, Agreed Value insurance and Road Rage Personal Accident Cover insurance.

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Client base record of 140,000 policyholders is held by Footman James. Turnover of the company is more than £40m from premium. Footman James operates a call center with 180 experienced employees, who answer more 2,500 calls every day for assisting the customers and answering their queries. The Specialist Vehicle Department, the Personal Lines Department and the Commercial Department are the three departments of the company.

Specialist Vehicle Department

This department deals with all manner of unusual vehicles ranging from steam traction engines and low loaders to farm and military vehicles. They also offer tailor made insurance solutions 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.

Motorcycle insurance:

For over 20 years, Footman James has been insuring motorcycles. With a member of a dedicated motorcycle insurance team, you will be able to discuss your insurance needs whether you are insuring a classic or modern motorcycle. For enthusiast club members, special rates are available. Club members can get a quote, renew it, and see complete previous quote.

Footman James’ motorcycle insurance policies include as standard:

• European & UK Breakdown cover
• Cover in EU countries (35 days per trip/unlimited trips)
• Agreed Value*
• Emergency European Travel Cover
• Motor Legal Expenses
• Personal Injury due to Road Rage & Bikejacking

Agreed Value* – not applicable to modern motorcycle policies

Policy options available;

• Multi vehicle
• Laid up insurance (Agreed Value option)
• Limited mileage

The first amount of a claim your insurers will not pay. This can consist of up to three amounts such as:

• A voluntary excess for which you receive a premium reduction
• A young or inexperienced driver excess
• A compulsory excess that the insurer imposes

An excess is usually deducted from the payment for repairs to, or loss of, your vehicle. Regardless of blame, you are responsible for the excess. You can usually recover your excess and other uninsured losses from the responsible person, if an accident is not your fault and there is an identified responsible person. The cost of recovering your excess and other uninsured losses are covered by legal protection insurance from the responsible person, or their insurers, this facility is available with every policy.

Contact:

If an accident takes place with your vehicles and you are a policyholder then please contact Footman James immediately.

Footman James
Waterfall Lane,
Cradley Heath,
West Midlands,
B64 6PU
Tel: 0843 357 1200

Cab-Line Insurance Services
Waterfall Lane,
Cradley Heath,
West Midlands,
B64 6PU
Tel: 0843 357 1276

Source: www.footmanjames.co.uk