Insurance provider Paymentshield has added managing general agent Arkel to its panel of landlord insurance providers. Arkel is backed by insurer AmTrust and Paymentshield said its addition to the panel would strengthen its ability to cater for landlords operating as limited companies as well as those renting to students.

Paymentshield said the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, which comes into force on 1st May, would change the nature of the exposure faced by landlords and require them to reappraise their insurance programmes.

Nasar Hussain, associate director intermediated household at Paymentshield, said: “This new addition to our landlord insurance panel comes at the beginning of what’s set to be a year of big change for landlords. With the Renters’ Rights Act being rolled out in May, it’s now more important than ever for landlords to have the peace of mind of quality insurance to protect their property.”

He added: “We’re planning to further expand our landlord insurance panel over the coming months to enhance our offering by introducing new additional capabilities.”