Footman James Reviews 143

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being helpful, knowledgeable, and professional, making the insurance process smooth and easy to understand. Many people highlight the excellent customer service, noting that agents are efficient, patient, and provide clear explanations. Consumers also appreciate the good value for money and the reasonable premiums offered. However, some customers also noted significant price increases upon renewal, with some experiencing substantial hikes compared to previous years. A few other people also felt that the customer service had declined, citing disinterest or rudeness from some staff members and a lack of ownership in addressing concerns.

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Customer service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used footman James for many years. Always had a great service and good price for my classic vehicle insurance requirements. Got two insured at the moment. I’d highly recommend this company for... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been an FJ customer for several years and in my opinion they provide very good classic bike cover at a reasonable price. The renewal letter and documents were well presented; easy process through... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been with Footman James for about 8 years and always found them helpful and their prices reasonable. I contacted them this week as I had sold one of my classic scooters and bought a new scooter i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service staff. Rang for quote for rare vintage motorcycle and the process was very smooth. They were not at all fazed by the unconventional specification of the bike- very impressed... See more


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

April 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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"!

April 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

April 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Classic car insurance

This is my first time insuring a classic car and so I wasn't sure what to expect. Footman James made the process both easy and painless and above all I was very happy with the cost of the premium.

April 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Classic vehicle insurance

I’ve used footman James for many years. Always had a great service and good price for my classic vehicle insurance requirements. Got two insured at the moment. I’d highly recommend this company for your classic insurance. The staff are always helpful and talk you through your options.

April 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Decent

Usual boring long verbatim read outs as all insurances do… but aside from that, very good, reasonable price and good cs from Molly

April 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good old fashioned customer service

Good old fashioned customer service. Got through to someone really quickly, she understood my situation and suggest an outcome that worked for me. I have been with Footman James now for +5 years and every year things have consistently been good with delivering a specialist product for my classic car.

March 16, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A customer since 1980

As a customer since 1980 ish, ( Clarkson Puckle ) and one claim for a windscreen in that time, with a renewal of £500+ , I thought it time to search the market. A company with almost as long in the market, quoted over £100 less, and all agreed value. A courtesy call to tell FJ received a ' thanks for letting us know ' response.. No offer to review their quote. So much for customer care. I guess in these times, we all have to shop around each time at renewal. Don't expect a broker, which they all are, to protect your interests.

March 26, 2026
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Reply from Footman James

Thank you for your feedback, we’re sorry to hear your recent experience didn’t meet expectations. Your comments relating to your renewal premium and journey are taken seriously and we’re reviewing this internally. We appreciate you sharing your concerns and would like to gather some further details. If you could respond to renew@footmanjames.co.uk with your contact and policy details, one of the team will be in touch. Warm Regards

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