State Farm releases poison prevention tips to reduce pet insurance claims

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The insurer published a number of safety recommendations to assist cat and dog owners. State Farm and Trupanion recently released a list of advice for pet insurance customers to help them to prevent accidentally poisoning their cats and dogs. There are many things that animal owners can do to help ensure poisons are kept well out of reach. The insurers recommend that pet insurance customers begin by looking around their homes and other areas where their furry family members will be spending time. They should try to spot potential dangers…

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Pet insurance bill in California could provide industry with regulation

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A new bill in front of the legislature in the state would help to tell customers exactly what coverage they have. Should a new bill that is currently before the California legislature pass, it will mean that pet insurance companies will be required to provide greater disclosure to their customers regarding what precisely will be covered by the policies that they have sold. This type of insurance policy is becoming increasingly popular but there has yet to be an industry coverage standard. Many dog and cat owners are finding that…

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Pet insurance company, Trupanion, is gearing up for an IPO

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The provider has now filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an offering of up to $75 million. Trupanion Inc., the large American pet insurance company, has recently announced that it is planning an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange, and has now made its filing. This insurance company will be listed on the exchange under the “TRUP” symbol. The intention of the pet insurance provider is to raise up to $75 million for its IPO. That said, that figure is not set in…

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National Pet Month teaches owners smarter insurance coverage

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National Pet Month is a celebration of the joy that cats, dogs, birds, fish, and other animals bring to our lives. May is National Pet Month in the United States and as it is a great time to pause and remember the value that our animal companions bring to our lives, it is also a good time to consider pet insurance and other aspects of care that can help to improve the quality of their lives. Owners are reminded to think about their fuzzy, finned, and feathered friends in a…

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Pet insurance is helping more pets survive cancer

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According to Aquarium, a software provider for insurers, coverage is contributing to animal survival. According to pet insurance software company, Aquarium, companion animals such as cats and dogs are surviving cancer at a notably higher rate because of the treatments that their owners can afford through their coverage. This has created a direct link between animal health coverage and their cancer survival rate. For the majority of animal owners who do not have coverage, being able to afford cancer treatment for their beloved furry friends would be cost prohibitive. However,…

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