Defaqto promotion for new four start home contents product

Paymentshield has been awarded a four star Defaqto rating for its home contents insurance policies.

It follows its range of buildings cover products for homeowners that have already attained the same rating.

The elevation from three to four stars is recognition of the products competitiveness as well as a series of feature enhancements.

Neil Galjaard, Insurance director at the Southport-based insurer said: “Defaqto is the recognised industry standard that all providers of insurance aspire to. We are delighted to have gained a four star rating for our contents which neatly complements the four stars for our buildings policy.

“This achievement shows our continual commitment to the marketplace and acknowledges our dedication to enhancing our comprehensive range of household insurance policies."

Paymentshield offers both Buildings & Contents Insurance, which have the flexibility to be taken out either separately or combined.

Galjaard added: “The broking community can continue to confidently recommend Paymentshield buildings & contents policies safe in the knowledge that they are recognised as being some of the best in the marketplace.”

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.