After phoning around a few insurance companies and also my present insurers, my experience with phoning Anna at Footman James was nothing but helpful, positive, informative and pleasant. As I told Ann... See more
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Molly had a great phone demeanour and…
Molly had a great phone demeanour and made the call, and purchase very easy
What a first class professional lady…
What a first class professional lady who dealt with my enquiry today
A great local company that care
A great local company that really do try and get the best deal with the best products making sure their customers are too of their priority list.
I was greeted by a friendly operative…
I was greeted by a friendly operative who guided me through the application for a motorcycle insurance and managed to find an insurer who would cover my bike.
Other insurers couldn't find the exact bike model and were unable to insure it
Crazy prices....
Got quoted £245 for a 42 yr old 250cc,£ 300 compulsary excess,wow!.....( my 900 triumph was £ 92 elsewhere as a comparison) ....went through quotezone in the end and got insured for £39!!!!!! With NO excess....around SIX TIMES CHEAPER

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Knowledgeable advisor
Knowledgeable advisor. Very polite during the call and quick answer time. Excellent service and great price for cover I needed.
Great sales team
The advisor Molly Weaver was extremely helpful and professional...well done
Caterham car Insurance
I wanted to insure a Caterham car having been refused by my current insurance company because they do not cater for “kit cars”
Footman James sorted out my insurance quickly and efficiently. Ann was really helpful and explained the policy throughly and answered any questions.
Highly Recommended !
Great overall service and price
Phone answered quickly and was helped by a delightful lady called Chelsea who has able to answer my many questions about covering my beloved classic car, showing great product knowledge without being pushy.
I highly recommend Footman James as an insurer , great service, great price.
Great experience ending in providing an…
Great experience ending in providing an insurance product that really meets my needs for a great price.
Speaking to an agent that was…
Speaking to an agent that was possitivley motivated and friendly made the process of motoring admin something much better than many past experiences.
The cost was within my expected budget,suprisingly.
Great customer service while getting…
Great customer service while getting the quote
Providing a great service.
Providing a great service.
Molly explained the policy in full, and me a great price.
Would recommend to anyone.
Fast professional easy to deal with…
Fast professional easy to deal with call centre first class very helpful easy to understand
Great service great value
Been with them for years
Been with ghem for years. Chelsea sorted out my insurance very well. What an angel she deserves a pay rise and a promotion! Thank you so much. Alex S
Very quick to arrange cover by phone…
Very quick to arrange cover by phone for my classic car. Premium very reasonable.
So much easier to deal with than other…
So much easier to deal with than other "highstreet" insurers, they just understand how to deal with more complicated requirements, especially multiple vehicles. Speak to a real person, not a "computer says no"!
Fast, Fair, and Hassle-Free Claim
A car accident is one of the most stressful experiences you can go through, and a poor insurance experience can make it even worse.
I have nothing but praise for Footman James. The process was extremely straightforward from start to finish. They provided clear timelines, outlined exactly what documents were needed, and kept me updated throughout.
There were no aggressive negotiations—just professionalism at every stage—and the claim was settled quickly.
Our claims handler, Hayley Cooke, was excellent: responsive, courteous, and efficient. Exactly what you want in a situation like this.
Very good communication and service…
Very good communication and service Thankyou
Great people and good value
Great people and I’m happy I was able to buy a cost effective multi car policy having insured my classic Moggie for years with Footman.
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