Footman James

Car insurance company Footman James dates back to 1983 when it was established as a professional insurance broker company specializing in providing exclusive insurance policies for niche markets. Footman James is the trade name of Aon Limited which is coordinated by the Financial Services Authority in terms of insurance mediation. The company has been around for more than 25 years now and has tasted immense success in the vintage and classic car insurance market.

The company has gained a lot of popularity amongst the vehicle enthusiasts as well as motor clubs. It offers competitive services in specialist vehicle insurance. Footman James takes pride in having pioneered various features in improving the Specialist Vehicle Insurance. Some of these specialist features incorporated, by the company, include Multi-Vehicle Policies, Limited Mileage insurance, Kit Car Manufacturer’ Products Liability insurance, Agreed Value insurance and Road Rage Personal Accident Cover insurance.

Footman James holds a client base record of 140,000 policy holders. The company attracts more than £40m as premium income. For assisting the customers and answering their queries, Footman James operates a call center with an experienced work force of 180, who answer more 2,500 calls every day. The company has three departments which are the Specialist Vehicle Department, the Personal Lines Department and the Commercial Department.

While the Specialist Vehicle Department deals with traction engines, loader vehicles, farm automobiles and military vehicles; the Personal Lines Department caters to all types of cars, motorcycles, household and travel insurances and the Commercial Department looks after business insurance, particularly the motor industry.