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American pet insurance industry experiences sales growth

Julie Campbell
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A new update to the report from IBISWorld has shown that more animal owners are buying policies. IBISWorld has updated the data in its report on the pet insurance industry and has pointed out that as a result of a combination of the increase in the costs associated with veterinary services, and the rising awareness among consumers with regards to coverage options, sales of these policies have been measurably growing. Insurers offering these types of policies have been experiencing rising consumer awareness and acceptance. The report showed that over the…

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Pet insurance is taking off in the United States

Julie Campbell
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At the same time that people are buying their own health plans, they are also looking into coverage for their animals. Although the health care reform has been in the headlines over the last little while, there has been a broader trend that has been affecting members of the family who don’t happen to be human, as pet insurance has been expanding across the United States. Pet health insurance is growing among individuals as well as among employers who want to attract talent with more benefits. There are a number…

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Pet insurance is helping more pets survive cancer

Julie Campbell
pet insurance

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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Pet insurance remains unpopular despite rising vet costs

Julie Campbell
Pet Insurance

The expense associated with companion animals health care is growing, but many owners don’t buy coverage. It wasn’t very long ago that veterinary costs were quite affordable and pet insurance was relatively unnecessary, as the health care that was provided to animals was relatively limited and somewhat low-tech. Times have rapidly been changing and the cost of providing health care to animals has been skyrocketing. As a growing number of people consider their animal companions to be nothing less than furry family members and expect them to be able to…

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Pet insurance is among the most rapidly growing benefits for workers

Julie Campbell
Pet Insurance

New research is revealing that this is one of the latest and most popular added perks offered to employees. Along with the strengthening of the American economy comes a boost to the benefits packages that employers are offering their workers, and among the most rapidly growing trends at the moment is the inclusion of pet insurance in the mix. This is a leading voluntary benefit in terms of growth and the trend doesn’t appear to be slowing. Among Fortune 500 companies, one in every three is currently offering pet insurance…

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