Employees want pet insurance from the benefits offered by their employers

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Medical coverage for animals has become super trendy, particularly since the pandemic. Employers seeking to be competitive when seeking the best employees to join their teams are increasingly turning to pet insurance as an additional part of worker benefits, due to the massive draw it has developed. Employees want more options from their benefits, and caring for their furry family members has weight. For even greater value to many employees, pet insurance coverage extends not only to cats and dogs, but also other types of animals, such as birds (even…

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Pet insurance is becoming a popular purchase before the holidays

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The festive season is coming up fast and more animal owners are covering their furry family members. For many people, the holiday season is a fast-paced, joyful time of year that is focused on togetherness, but it can also be expensive and pet insurance is being increasingly purchased to cover unexpected costs. Families with furry members are coming to know that the holidays come with risks for animals. While owners are making important strides in added safety for their dogs and cats, all the decorations, guests, and changes to routine…

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Veterinary practices improving perception of pet insurance

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The results of a recent survey show that the change in perception has gone in a positive direction. Consumers have undergone a shift in their perception of pet insurance when it comes to veterinary practices, and it has gone in a positive direction according to a survey conducted by Pawlicy Advisor in conjunction with AAHA. The research was conducted to better understand veterinarian perception of this type of coverage. The survey from Pawlicy Advisor looked into the way veterinary professionals perceived pet insurance. The respondents to the survey were given…

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Second state to sign new pet insurance law is Mississippi

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Governor Tate Reeves has signed the animal health coverage bill into law. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves recently signed a pet insurance bill, making the state the second in the country to do so. It will go into effect on July 1. The purpose of the law is to make it possible for agents to sell the policies to their customers. Pet insurance agents will be able to sell the policies to customers who want coverage against expenses associated with unexpected injuries and illnesses in their animals. According to a recent…

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Washington state introduces new rules for pet insurance providers

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A new law will require that insurers adhere to stricter regulations when covering animals. Washington state has passed a new law that will require that pet insurance providers to comply with stricter rules. These new rules will include establishing a new standard to define precisely what a pre-existing condition is if an insurer intends to use it to deny a claim. Vagueness in definitions of terms such as pre-existing conditions will need to be clarified. Washington Governor Jay Inslee recently signed the coverage clarity bill into law, explaining that this…

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