Signwriting as an art form has been around since the Roman times, with the earliest identifiable work of a signwriter called Aemelius Celer appearing on a wall in Pompeii in 79AD.

However lettering on signs did not become commonplace in England until the 18th century and flourished as literacy rates increased over the country.

Originally labelled as a builders trade, signwriting has moved on from the traditional use of chalk and paints to more modern methods and materials such as metal engraving, LEDs, neon and vinyl.

From man to van

Back in the 18th century a sign maker could easily carry his equipment with him between jobs, nowadays however the modern-day sign maker needs something a little bigger to carry his or her equipment - making vans the perfect tools for the job.

Vans are now one of the more important tools in a signage specialists arsenal, therefore ensuring that their commercial vehicle is properly insured can be one of the most important things a sign maker can do to help their business flourish.

iVan – the commercial vehicle cover specialists

Here at iVan, we understand the pride that comes from finishing a job to a professional standard. Which is why we compare quotes from 30 of the UK’s leading insurance providers with the aim of securing the cheapest and most comprehensive quotes available.

We’re van insurance specialists and are confident that we can save you as much as 30% on the cost of your existing cover, whether it’s for single vans, fleet vehicles or any-driver van insurance cover.

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Obtaining a van insurance quote from iVan is quick and easy, simply click on the Get a Quote button, or arrange a call back for a time that suits you. You can also speak to us directly by phoning 0800 954 9754 to see how much you could save.