Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Insurance Partner in Clacton-on-Sea
Established in 1947, Nimmos Insurance Brokers has built a reputation for delivering tailored insurance solutions with a personal touch. As a family-run business based in Clacton-on-Sea, we combine decades of industry expertise with a commitment to understanding our clients' unique needs. Our team of professionals, with over 100 years of collective experience, specialises in sourcing competitive personal and commercial insurance products from a wide panel of insurers. Affiliated with the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) and part of the Hedron Insurance Network, we leverage our partnerships to offer market-leading terms while maintaining our independent, client-focused approach.From motor and home insurance to complex commercial policies, we prioritise transparency, reliability, and exceptional service. Our managing director, Keith Knott, and director, David Knott, ensure hands-on leadership, blending traditional values with modern flexibility. Whether you require standard coverage or bespoke solutions for unusual properties or fleets, we strive to provide cost-effective protection tailored to your circumstances. With office hours Monday to Friday and a heritage rooted in the local community, we remain dedicated to safeguarding our clients' futures.
Services
Personal Insurance
Commercial Insurance
Car Insurance
Home Insurance
Breakdown Cover
Motor Legal Expenses
Car GAP
Key Tag
Property Insurance
Van and Fleet Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of experience in the insurance industry since 1947.
- Our family-run business maintains a high level of personal service and local knowledge.
- We are members of the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA).
- Our team has over 100 years of collective experience in insurance professions.
- We offer access to market-leading products through the Hedron Insurance Network.
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
- British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA)
- Hedron Insurance Network
Services
Personal Insurance
We provide comprehensive personal insurance solutions tailored to individual needs, including motor, home, and legal expense policies. Our access to leading insurers ensures competitive rates for standard and unique requirements. With a focus on local service and national resources, we help clients secure reliable protection for their assets and lifestyles.
Commercial Insurance
Our commercial insurance services cater to businesses of all sizes, offering property, liability, fleet, and combined policies. From single vans to large fleets and small shops to hotels, we source competitive terms through our insurer network. We also provide specialist covers like directors' liability and contract works insurance for tailored business protection.
Car Insurance
We offer diverse car insurance options with trusted insurers, including comprehensive coverage, breakdown assistance, and GAP policies. Our solutions cater to standard vehicles and unique requirements, ensuring competitive pricing and additional benefits like European travel assistance and misfuelling coverage for enhanced driver security.
Home Insurance
Our home insurance policies cover buildings, contents, and combined needs, including vacant or under-construction properties. We provide competitive terms through multiple insurers, ensuring protection for standard and unusual homes. Additional options like key tag cover safeguard against lost or stolen fobs for comprehensive household security.
Breakdown Cover
We offer comprehensive breakdown cover for cars and small vans, including roadside recovery, at-home assistance, and European travel support. Our partnership with leading providers ensures 24/7 coverage for misfuelling, onward travel, and vehicle recovery, providing peace of mind for drivers across the UK.
People
Keith Knott
Managing Director
Keith Knott, Managing Director, has over 60 years of insurance experience since joining Nimmos in 1960. He oversees daily operations, ensuring high service standards and independent advice while maintaining the company's family-run ethos and local focus.
David Knott
Director
David Knott, Director, has worked in insurance since 1990, joining Nimmos in 1997. He specialises in commercial policies and leverages industry expertise to deliver tailored solutions, supporting the company's growth while upholding its commitment to client-centric service.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer?
We provide personal and commercial insurance, including car, home, breakdown, motor legal expenses, GAP cover, property insurance, and fleet policies tailored to individual and business needs.
How do you find competitive insurance rates?
Our access to a wide panel of insurers and membership in the Hedron Insurance Network allows us to negotiate preferential terms while maintaining independent, client-focused service.
Are you affiliated with any industry organisations?
Yes, we are authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, members of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), and part of the Hedron Insurance Network for enhanced resources.
Can you help with unusual insurance requirements?
Yes, we specialise in non-standard policies for unique properties, vacant buildings, large fleets, and specialist trades, ensuring tailored coverage where standard insurers may not provide options.
What are your office hours?
Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:15 pm. We are closed on public holidays but can be contacted via our website or phone outside these hours.
