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Pet insurance is offered by a growing number of companies

Julie Campbell
pet insurance

Though traditionally a very small market, as the popularity of these products take off, insurers are taking notice. When it comes to pet insurance, companies are now starting to see a far greater opportunity than was ever available before, as owners start to consider animals as furry family members instead of a beast that is somewhat disposable. The importance of these animals – especially dogs and cats – has lead to massive advancements in veterinary medicine. While the evolution of veterinary medicine has made it possible to provide these animals…

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Pet insurance legislation changes moving forward in California

Julie Campbell
pet insurance

The State Legislature has the power to put a new set of regulatory requirements into place. The pet insurance industry is growing nearly as fast as the animal companion market, itself, and it is now getting ready to face a range of new regulatory requirements in the case the legislation in front of the California State Legislature should move ahead. The new bill being considered was sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. AB 2056 would work to improve consumer protection by way of “bringing uniformity to policy language and disclosures,…

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Pet insurance claims seem to be getting weirder

Julie Campbell
Pet Insurance

The Pets Best insurer has released another annual list of strange claims for the summer months. A leading nationwide pet insurance company has now released its annual list of the most bizarre claims that have been filed with the provider throughout the summer months, to draw attention to the importance of being careful to protect animals from the unique risks that are presented throughout the hottest parts of the year, and to the difference that coverage can make. The Pets Best Insurance Services, LLC list of bizarre claims has now…

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National Pet Month teaches owners smarter insurance coverage

Julie Campbell
pet insurance

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 company names winner of “most unusual claim” contest

Julie Campbell
Pet Insurance cat

A cat in Middletown, Delaware named Lewes was given this month’s title. A two year old cat named Lewes, who is owned by the Racelis family in Middletown, Delaware has now earned a rather unique form of recognition, as his pet insurance company named his circumstance as having the “Most Unusual Claim of the Month” after he was required to undergo an emergency surgery in order to extract a foam dart out of his small intestine. The insurer hands the title out to the oddest claim that is made each…

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