Paymentshield has appointed James Loder as proposition director.

Loder (pictured) will oversee the development of Paymentshield’s products, marketing and digital capability in the mortgage and letting markets.

Joining from Towergate, where he was marketing and digital director, Loder has years of ntermediary experience, having previously held senior roles at Castle Trust and Zurich.

Rob Evans, managing director at Paymentshield, said: “We have big plans to enhance our proposition for mortgage intermediaries and James has the right experience and expertise to deliver on our intentions, making it easier and more profitable for brokers to place general insurance business.”

Loder added: “Paymentshield is a respected brand, with strong foundations and an exciting future. The team are truly experts in their field and I’m looking forward to assisting them in their ongoing mission to provide unrivalled service in the mortgage intermediary market.”