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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.
Get specialist insurance cover and risk management solutions for sport and social clubs from James Hallam. Get total peace of mind from a comprehensive cover package that we will tailor to meet your exact needs as a sport or social club.
What is sport and social club insurance?
Sport and social clubs work with a huge variety of people – participants, volunteers, staff, coaches, supporters, members of the public, contractors, and more. There are risks associated with working with each of these groups, which clubs must manage along with the everyday risks associated with running a club or a venue.
Specialist sport and social club insurance can help you manage, mitigate, or eliminate these risks. We can get you tailored and cost-effective insurance to cover you for everything, from a personal injury to a break-in. When everything is taken care of you can enjoy total peace of mind, and the freedom to focus on delivering the best possible service to the people you support.
Do I need sports and social club insurance?
Sports and social clubs come with risks like injuries, property damage, and liability for accidents. Insurance provides crucial protection, covering medical expenses, legal fees, and damages, ensuring smooth and safe operations. By securing the right insurance, you protect your members and the club’s future, demonstrating a commitment to safety and sustainability.
Why choose James Hallam for your sport and social club insurance?
We bring a personal touch. First, we take the time to get to know you, your club, and the people you work with. This helps us develop a thorough understanding of the unique risks you face, which means we can tailor a bespoke insurance package to help you manage these risks.
We are an independent Lloyd’s broker with decades of experience in helping sport and social clubs understand and overcome the risks they face. Trust us to take care of everything, which will leave you free to focus on delivering the best possible services to the people you support.
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
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
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