"Rent Guarantee gives landlords greater peace of mind, particularly with the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act looming"
- Craig Lane - Arc Legal
Arc Legal Group has expanded its partnership with Markerstudy Distribution to provide landlord rent guarantee insurance to Swinton Insurance customers, launching ahead of the Renters' Rights Act taking effect on 1 May 2026.
The new product builds on a relationship between Arc Legal and Swinton that has been in place since 2010, extending the legal expenses cover already offered to residential property owner customers. Arc Legal, part of ANV, specialises in legal expenses insurance and assistance products.
The timing reflects growing demand for rental income protection among landlords. With Section 21 no-fault eviction notices abolished under the Renters' Rights Act, landlords face longer periods to pursue possession claims, increasing the risk of sustained rent defaults.
Arc Legal says its offering addresses that risk directly, supported by a specialist landlord claims team it describes as achieving market-leading eviction times.
"We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with Markerstudy Distribution and the Swinton brand with this launch," said Craig Lane, partnership manager at Arc Legal. "Rent Guarantee gives landlords greater peace of mind, particularly with the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act looming. We look forward to continuing to work with the team and providing support to promote this valuable product to their customers."
Karl Askey, ancillaries manager at Markerstudy Distribution, welcomed the addition to its landlord offering. "We value our long-standing relationship with Arc Legal and are pleased to be enhancing our offering to customers with the introduction of Rent Guarantee Insurance," he said.
"This addition enhances the protection available to landlords and reflects our shared commitment to provide high-value solutions, particularly in light of the significant changes the Renters Rights Act will bring. We look forward to continuing to work together."
