Footman James – among the few who will protect your prized asset

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If you are lucky enough to own a classic motorcycle keeping it safe is a top priority, but if you just want to keep your pride and joy protected, without taking it out on the road, you might have more trouble than you think… When Sage Savage’s husband Tony died from a rare cancer last year, she was determined to keep his much-loved Harley-Davidson. However, when she tried to insure it against fire and theft, she was repeatedly turned down by leading specialist insurance companies for not having a motorcycle licence, even though the bike is kept secure in a garage, and she never intends to ride it. Luckily, Sage was put in touch with Footman James, who were happy to insure the beloved Harley for just £71 on a laid-up policy. Paul Matthews, managing director of Footman James, said: “This situation is not uncommon for us – we have a number of cases where customers have passed away and left their pride and joy to their family or loved ones. “With this in mind, I find it very unusual that so few insurers are prepared to offer laid-up cover in circumstances such as these.” “There are also the many customers who are still waiting to pass their motorcycle licence, but have their very own motorcycle in the garage, ready to ride once they have passed. Laid-up cover is once again essential in insuring their beloved machine is protected in the meantime.” Laid-up cover ■Laid-up cover will protect your motorcycle while it is off the road and stored away, including while it is garaged during the winter. ■It will also protect a vehicle while it is on static display or being towed to and from an event on a trailer. ■It provides cover for restoration projects, even if the vehicle is in pieces at the time of taking out the policy. With Footman James, the value of the cover can be increased throughout the project, without incurring any extra administration fees.Tags: