Specialist insurance broker Footman James ploughed more than half a million pounds into the classic vehicle movement in 2010 via its club support – and estimates that it will offer even more financial back-up this year.

Total club investment last year was £522,000, the classic insurance broker now offering club member insurance schemes to more than 200 classic car and motorcycle clubs across the UK. Many of its club partners earn an amount of commission for each classic car, modern car, motorcycle or home insurance policy bought from Footman James by their members. And with most club partners using this money to support national events and rallies, Footman James’ financial involvement has been of direct benefit to thousands of club members.

Paul Matthews, Footman James’ managing director, told Classic Car Mart: “We believe it is essential to support the grass roots of the classic vehicle industry in order for it to thrive and continue to prosper. Though business from clubs is obviously beneficial to us, we are delighted that the commission that clubs earn from our schemes can make a huge difference to them.”

Footman James was launched more than 25 years ago and now has more than 140,000 classic vehicles on its books. To find out more about its club partner scheme, go to www.footmanjames.co.uk.