Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Clacton-on-Sea
Established in 1947, Nimmos Insurance Brokers is a family-run independent insurance brokerage based in Clacton-on-Sea. We specialise in providing competitively priced, quality insurance products for both personal and commercial clients across the United Kingdom. Our team, with over 100 years of combined experience, offers a full range of policies tailored to meet individual client needs. As partner members of Hedron Insurance Network and the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA), we combine local service with access to market-leading products and preferential terms. Our managing director, Keith Knott, has been with the company since 1960, ensuring continuity of expertise and a high level of personal service.We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with clients through sound independent advice and a commitment to understanding their unique requirements. Our membership of GRP Insurance Brokers' network allows us to maintain independence while leveraging collective resources for client benefit. We offer coverage for standard and unusual properties, motor and commercial fleets, and specialist business insurance packages. Our services include car GAP insurance, motor legal expenses, key tag protection, and breakdown cover. With a focus on competitive pricing and reliable local service, we continue to serve the community from our Station Road office since 2014.
Services
Personal Insurance
Commercial Insurance
Car Insurance
Home Insurance
Breakdown Cover
Motor Legal Expenses
Car GAP Insurance
Key Tag Protection
Fleet Insurance
Contractors Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of continuous experience in the insurance industry
- Our FCA-authorised status ensures regulatory compliance and client protection
- BIBA membership demonstrates commitment to industry best practices
- Hedron Insurance Network membership provides access to preferential terms
- Team with 100+ combined years of insurance expertise
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
- British Insurance Brokers' Association
- Hedron Insurance Network
Services
Personal Insurance
We offer comprehensive personal insurance solutions including home, motor, and specialist policies. Our services cater to standard and unusual property requirements, vacant buildings, and vehicles. With access to multiple insurers, we provide competitive rates and tailored coverage options for UK residents.
Commercial Insurance
Our commercial insurance services cover property portfolios, vehicle fleets, and specialist trade requirements. We provide employers' liability, public liability, contract works, and business combined insurance. Through our network membership, clients benefit from preferential terms and market-leading products.
Car Insurance
We offer competitive car insurance policies with access to leading insurers. Our services include standard coverage, breakdown protection, motor legal expenses, and car GAP insurance to cover value shortfalls after total loss incidents for vehicles up to 8 years old.
Breakdown Cover
Our breakdown cover includes roadside recovery, at-home assistance, misfuelling support, and European travel coverage. The service is available for cars and small vans through a leading provider, offering comprehensive protection for UK drivers.
Key Tag Protection
We provide specialist cover for lost, damaged, or stolen key fobs. This service addresses the high replacement costs of modern vehicle keys, offering financial protection and peace of mind for personal and commercial vehicle owners.
People
Keith Knott
Managing Director
With over 60 years in the insurance industry since joining as a junior clerk in 1960, Keith provides strategic leadership and maintains hands-on involvement in daily operations, ensuring continuity of expertise and personal service.
David Knott
Director
A qualified insurance professional with over 30 years' experience, David has been with Nimmos since 1997 after initial experience with a major general insurer, bringing specialist knowledge of commercial insurance solutions.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer?
We provide personal insurance (home, motor, breakdown), commercial insurance (property, fleet, trade), and specialist covers including car GAP, motor legal expenses, and key tag protection.
How are you different from direct insurers?
As independent brokers, we access multiple insurers to find tailored solutions, combining local service with national network buying power while maintaining personal relationships with clients.
Can you cover unusual properties?
Yes, we specialise in arranging insurance for unusual properties, vacant buildings, and properties undergoing renovation through our panel of specialist insurers.
Do you offer commercial fleet insurance?
We provide commercial fleet insurance for businesses with single vehicles up to 100-vehicle fleets, including specialist vehicles and fleet GAP insurance options.
Are you regulated by any industry bodies?
We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and members of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) and Hedron Insurance Network.
