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Specialist insurance broker Footman James has been proud sponsor of the CMS for fourteen years and is gearing up for another exciting show this November.
Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Footman James prides itself on being at the heart of the classics industry from the day it was launched, way back in 1983. Sharing its birthday with the Peugeot 205, Austin Maestro and Fiat Uno, Footman James has proved that like many of the classics it insures, it is going stronger than ever, covering more than 165,000 vehicles, from Ford Capris to Aston Martins.
A well-known name on the classics show circuit, Footman James now invests around £200,000 in classics events each year, supporting more than 40 events across the country, the ultimate highlight being, of course, the Classic Motor Show! Never ones to disappoint, the Footman James team always makes sure it pulls out all the stops each year to produce a show-stopping stand to wow the crowds. And that is set to continue, thanks to Footman James’ three-year CMS sponsorship deal, which it signed last spring. Yes, Footman James has had none other than Sir Stirling Moss as its guest of honour, meeting and greeting show-goers on the stand. Then there was its glamorous James Bond display, complete with casino, beautiful models, a stunning Aston Martin Vanquish and equally impressive DB7, which certainly attracted an audience. It even offered visitors chance to win an Aston Martin for the day!
Last year Footman James embraced the retro spirit and took a step back in time to the swinging sixties, sultry seventies and electric eighties. Its very own DJ from FJ spun out some classic disco tracks to get show-goers swaying, and it filled the stand with some truly retro classics, the Triumph Dolomite, Audi Quattro and Mk1 Ford Escort.Footman James’ managing director, Paul Matthews, said: “We have built up so many happy memories during our fourteen years as CMS sponsors. “It’s a fantastic feeling being at the heart of the biggest and most popular event in the industry calendar, meeting all the enthusiasts and helping them find a great insurance deal to make sure their pride and joy is properly looked after.
On a more serious note, Footman James does so much more than produce show-stopping displays, and it is so much more than an insurance broker. During its time at the forefront of the specialist market, Footman James has forged strong links with more than 300 enthusiasts clubs across the country and has signed up 45 new clubs to its club scheme in the last year alone. Though proud of its 80s heritage, Footman James has moved with the times, offering more policy choices and competitive prices than ever before.
The Footman James website now includes a popular online quote and renewal facility, which has attracted customers in their droves in its first year of operation.
Its European Breakdown and recovery service has been widely praised and the number of customers using it has more than trebled in the last year alone.
Though most well-known for its classic car and bike insurance, Footman James also offers a range of insurance products, from modern car and modern bike through to household and travel cover.Its policy options include limited mileage, multi-vehicle and laid-up cover, as well as agreed value. For information on Footman James policies, call 0845 223 6140.
