Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman failed to check his pet insurance.
Many Britons have suffered the trauma of a lost pet.
The driving force behind the growth of pet insurance is the cost of vet’s bills. Although there are other important elements to pet insurance cover, the fear of not being able to afford the treatment that a much loved pet requires is the reason that many pet owners consider insurance. Read more...>

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TescoFree £20 Tesco Gift Card. New customers only with a Clubcard who get a quote and buy a Tesco Pet Insurance policy by 29 February 2012. |
20% | £7,500 |
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| ** A choice of 2 levels of cover to choose from - Standard and Extra cover ** | ||||
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SainsburysYou will still get a 20% online discount if you don't have a Nectar card. |
20% | £7,500 |
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| ** 12 months cover for the price of 9 for Nectar card holders - online only ** | ||||
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Marks and SpencerVets bills covered up to £7000 for cats and dogs |
25% | £7,000 |
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| ** 5% discount for multiple pets ** | ||||
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ChurchillEmergency cover from just £3.99 |
20% | £3,000 |
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Not all treatment will be covered by all policies and it's worth comparing the cost of the premium against the length of treatment it will provide. Insurers may set maximum limits on cover so make sure that for your type of pet it's a realistic amount.
As with all insurance policies you are obliged to disclose any relevant information to the insurer so if your pet already has an illness or receives treatment you will be asked about that in the application. As your pet gets older it will become more difficult and more expensive to get insurance for it too.
Many insurers will offer introductory incentives for new customers such as money towards vaccinations or other pet related benefits and it always makes sense to shop around to asses what the best deal for you will be.
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