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James Hallam is an independent Lloyd’s broker with a dedicated team of experienced insurance professionals who care about protecting your business.
Since 1982, independent Lloyd’s broker James Hallam has provided specialist insurance products for jewellers across the UK. Whether you are running a single jewellery shop, or a chain of jewellers, you can depend on us to arrange the cover you need at a truly competitive price.
What is jewellers insurance?
Sometimes referred to as jewellers block insurance, this is specialist insurance cover for the unique risks faced by businesses in the jewellery trade, whether they are retail, wholesale, or manufacturing. Jewellers block insurance can also cover associated trades, such as pawnbrokers.
It is not always straightforward to get the cover you need as a jeweller. First, there is the question of value. It takes an expert eye, and a deep appreciation of the market, to attach an accurate value to any of the items you sell. And because your stock is so valuable, jewellers often face a much higher risk of theft compared to other businesses.
Because of these complexities, and the comparative risks you face, an off-the-shelf retail insurance product will not give you the cover you need. Only dedicated jewellers block insurance will give you peace of mind that you will be covered for the unique risks you face as a jeweller.
We have been crafting bespoke insurance packages for jewellers and associated trades since 1982. In that time, we have developed a thorough understanding of every aspect of the jewellery trade. Yet we will still take the time to get to know you and your business, so that we can tailor a specialist jewellers block insurance policy that meets all of your needs as a competitive price.
Head of SME
M: 07934 144096
Email Rob
South East Team Manager
T: 01245 204561
M: 07817 320754
Email Martin
Scotland Team Manager
T: 01387 272610
M: 07759 835174
Email Louise
South West Team Manager
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M: 07742 880770
Email Marie
James Hallam (Previously AIM Risk Services) has been our recommended broker for a range of tailored products for BASC members since 2013. Our members want to deal with people who speak their language, understand their insurance needs and provide a friendly personal service – which is what James Hallam provides. The feedback that we get back from members is really positive. James Hallam has been a great choice of partner for us – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
David Ilsley
Head of Marketing and Membership Services
BASC
We have worked with James Hallam for almost twenty years and their partnership with us helps us to work as efficiently as possible. As a property business with a broad portfolio, we have quite complex insurance requirements. I always find the team reliable, quick to respond and easy to deal with. Under their careful watch we are always assured of being up-to-date and fully insured.
Angela Worsell
Office Manager, Itaris Properties Ltd.
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Martin Fagan manages the South East SME team. His insurance career started in 1996, where he was originally a lead generator. The company successfully grew and was set up as an SME Brokerage in 2000. Since then, he has managed & developed the SME team offering which is specialist and customer focused. In 2007 the company was acquired by James Hallam and it continues to go from strength to strength as a specialist SME division.
Originally from London, Martin enjoys travel and is particularly fond of California. He considers himself to be a bit of a foodie and loves to cook. He is more than a bit of a self-confessed geek and a huge Doctor Who fan.
T: 01245 204561
M: 07817 320754
martin.fagan@jameshallam.co.uk
Head of SME
Rob joined James Hallam in January 2024 having held various specialised broker roles in the SME space over the last 8 years, including developing digital products and solutions, as well as managing teams with a focus on exceptional service and putting clients at the heart of everything. For the ten years prior to this, he developed a wealth of client-facing and insurance technical experience in a variety of roles which helps informs his strategies of development customer-centric solutions. Rob has attained the distinguished Chartered Fellowship accreditation from the Chartered Insurance Institute and has a passion for employee development and progression.
M: 07934 144096
Robert.marshall@jameshallam.co.uk
Scotland Team Manager
Louise’s insurance career began in 1999, working initially as a Trainee in Private Clients within a community based Brokerage. She duly became a Commercial Account Executive in 2010. The Brokerage was acquired by James Hallam in 2017. Following further local acquisitions, a major restructure of the operations in Scotland was undertaken leading to a dedicated SME Department being formed in Dumfries.
Louise has always lived and worked in Dumfries. Much of her spare time is taken up by her two children but when she does get time to herself she likes to eat out as much as possible, anything to save her doing the cooking and washing up.
T: 01387 272610
M: 07759 835174
louise.kennon@jameshallam.co.uk
South West Team Manager
Marie’s insurance career began in 1986, working initially as a Trainee in a national broker. She spent many years being an Office Manager and Sales Associate for a rural insurer and then decided she wanted a more varied career and moved to WPS Insurance Brokers as Commercial Account Handler in 2017. The broker was acquired by James Hallam in 2020. Following the acquisition, Marie took on the role of team manager of the newly formed SME team in the Southwest, now managing teams in Plymouth, Penzance and Torquay.
Marie has always lived and worked in Plymouth loving being close to the sea and also the countryside. In any spare time she gets she enjoys travelling and visiting new places.
T: 01752 675481
M: 07742 880770
Marie.Speirs@jameshallam.co.uk