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- Guide to pet insurance
Learn about the ins and outs of pet insurance by reading our comprehensive guide
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Over a third of all breakdowns are caused by either tyre problems or flat batteries
Source: The Automobile Association (AA) (www.theaa.com)
Pet Insurance Types
Because different animals have different risk factors and will need different kinds of treatment pet insurance providers tailor their policies to the type of animal being covered. For instance the needs of a horse will be very different to the possible treatment that a cat may require.
Depending on the policy you choose some of the other benefits of pet insurance include compensation for the death of your pet but most include 3rd party cover for any damage done by your pet to other people’s property.
Most insurance policies carry an excess, an initial amount that you must pay towards any claim and pet insurance is no different. The excess will differ from policy to policy and it is something worth comparing when you are choosing a pet policy.
If you take your pet abroad check your policy first as you may need to amend it or take out special travel insurance.
News
Britons buy more pet insurance than health insurance
22-Aug-08
New research shows Britons care more about pets than themselves
Increase in pet insurance cost for “selected breeds”
24-Jul-08
Big insurers double premiums because “selected breeds” cost more to treat
One million Britons have pets stolen
07-May-08
Research shows 26% of those surveyed have had pet stolen