About us
Footman James was founded in 1983 to establish a professional insurance broking service specialising in plans for niche markets.
Over 30 years later Footman James is proud of a heritage based on successful relationships with vintage and classic vehicle enthusiasts and clubs: providing specialist insurance for owners, collectors and professionals in a competitive market.
From humble beginnings we now have:
- A customer base of well over 100,000 policyholders
- Operate a customer service centre of well over 100 enthusiastic team members
- Deal efficiently with 1,000s of requests a day through telephone calls, on line and the post
All customers benefit from a level of personal service you would expect from a specialist insurance broker such as Footman James. Our aim is to provide relevant, quality cover at competitive premiums.
Timeline
- 2013
FJ acquired by Towergate Underwriting Group Limited
- 2010
FJ becomes the first title sponsor of the Classic Motor Show
- 2007
FJ acquired by AON
- 2006
FJ company wide re-brand
Dedicated Household Insurance Team launched
Industry award win – Personal Lines Team of the Year at UK Broker Awards - 2000
FJ acquired by Alchemy
- 1999
FJ acquired by Viridian Group
- 1983
FJ founded in Cradley Heath, West Midlands