Biography

The Business was founded in 1970 by Mike French and has offered a unique service to owners of Commercial Vehicles ever since. The people dealing with clients on a daily basis have all got many years of experience, particularly in the field of haulage. We offer a fast and reliable service to clients whether they have one vehicle just starting out or many vehicles in the fleet. For commercial vehicles and haulage enquiries the main contacts are Mark French and David Ratcliffe, whilst for coach and bus operators our resident expert is Richard French.

We have large accounts and personal contacts with all the main insurers who operate in this sector and are able not only to offer the most competitive rates for new ventures, but to offer a free and comprehensive review of the insurance arrangements of clients presently insured elsewhere. In most cases this results in substantial savings on present insurance costs.

We can be contacted by phone, fax or e-mail as shown below:-

M.E. French & Co, 8 Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0AD

Tel: 01772 752055

Fax: 01772 752709

enquiries@mefrenchandco.co.uk

We use our expertise and knowledge of the market on a daily basis to select the best package of insurance tailored to a clients needs. Quotations are obtained from the most competitive insurers on that day for both new enquiries and for existing clients when their policies fall due for renewal.

Our “Services” page illustrates our depth of knowledge of the market in which the majority of clients operate, because it is not just about price but the right cover to ensure all possible liabilities are covered. We will use this knowledge and expertise when dealing with insurers about claims – the ultimate test of an insurance policy.

Our “Technical Information” pages provide valuable detail about the transport sector, the liabilities involved and the explanation of difficult concepts. A Download Library is also available featuring useful technical information to download to your computer.

The People

Mark French – Haulage

Richard French – Bus & Coach

Dave Ratcliffe – Haulage

You can rely on anyone you speak to at M.E. French to be fully conversant in the intricacies of commercial vehicle insurance. The people above are the main contacts. However everyone has many years experience dealing solely with transport insurance – some with as much as 35 years placing haulage business. Our depth of knowledge on policy terms, claims handling and the state of the insurance market on a daily basis is unrivalled.

You can be sure that you are talking to an expert at all times.

• Very competitive rates for the fleet operator or owner driver.

• Introductory discounts for the first time operators. Insured only driving discounts.

• Goods in transit cover to your requirements.

• All other classes of insurance arranged.

• Annual or short period green cards for Europe.

• Instalment schemes, discounts for additional vehicles.

• A friendly helpful and efficient service.

• First class claims service.

We are sure there will be areas where savings can be made on your insurances. We will be pleased to call and see you and provide you with a quotation for your insurance or alternatively, a complete review of your existing cover with no obligation whatsoever.