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Knight James Commercial Insurance is run by Andy Church, who has 40 years experience gained on all sides of the commercial insurance market, including as a Lloyd’s underwriter.

We serve a broad range of businesses across the UK. We’re independent, which means we can give you impartial advice and the insurance product that is best suited your business needs, not our pockets.

And if that product requires an element of bespoking to meet your needs precisely, then that’s what we’ll do.

Once we have got to grips with your core business activities and the types of risk you face, we will negotiate the best and broadest protection from our network of insurers and risk management services and explain the options in plain, jargon-free English so you can make an informed decision.

In the event of a claim, we are ready to swing into action to provide a swift and efficient resolution, allowing you to focus on getting your business back up to speed.

One of our specialisms is construction insurance, and we are proud to be an associate member of the Lead Contractors Association, formed in 1984 to promote and protect quality standards in working with lead sheet. We are also an Associate Member of the FTMRC (Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors), developed in 2006 as an organisation to act on behalf of its members in establishing and raising quality standards in the design, specification and installation of metal roofing

Our team

There is a family feel about Knight James which comes from dealing with a close-knit team of positive people.
Andy Church
Andy Church Head of Knight James Commercial

Started at Knight James

2007

Area of expertise

Commercial Insurance; all policies that are not financial products including Employers and Public Liability, Engineering, Professional Indemnity, Motor Fleet, Property, Office, Contents, Stock, and Management Liability.

I will typically seek quotations from up to five or six providers, using my close links to the major insurers, together with the Lloyds markets, to find the most appropriate protection. Where the cover required is complex or outside the norm, I will personally visit providers to discuss a customised package.

Top tip

Get insurance!

First job

Electrical Engineering Apprentice.

Favourite pastime

Travelling, when I get the chance.

What clients would be surprised to know about me

Nothing out of the ordinary!

Paul Basson
Paul Basson Founder

The cornerstone of good financial advice is to educate our clients to make the correct financial decision, a decision they’re content with rather than having a dictatorial approach.

Founded Knight James

2000

Area of expertise

Helping private individuals and business owners fulfil their financial goals and making the complex simple.

Keen to move with the times, I embrace progress within the financial services industry and keep an open-minded approach to new ideas and strategies on behalf of my clients. I specialise in the following areas:

  • Investment planning
  • Pathway to retirement planning
  • At retirement planning
  • Corporate financial advice

Top tip

Don’t forget to live and enjoy your life, you never know what’s around the corner.

First job

Motor Insurance Claims Negotiator for the Western Australian Insurance Company.

Favourite pastime

A very frustrated golfer and supporter of Arsenal.

What clients would be surprised to know about me

Aside from being a hip hop dancer back in the day, yes really, I was also to be found playing percussion in the early 90s at various clubs.

The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate some aspects of corporate financial planning advice.

Rusty
Rusty Head of Security

Started at Knight James

Since I was 13 weeks old

Area of expertise

Downward Dog Yoga Position

Top tip

Make sure your owners have plenty of cash for treats

First job

Chasing wildlife in my garden. I’m paid 2 treats an hour

Favourite pastime

Sleeping in awkward places – such as the office stairs!

What clients would be surprised to know about me

Something clients would be surprised about – I was dog of the month in About Thames Ditton

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