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Pet insurance company releases strangest summertime claims info

July 17, 2012January 25, 2014 Live Insurance News

Pets Best identifies weirdest filings of the season. Every few months, the oddest pet insurance claims are identified by Pets Best, by its president and founder, Dr. Jack Stephens, who is as also a practicing veterinarian. The most recent summertime examples have now been released by the insurer. According to Dr. Stephens, “The accidents and dangers pets encounter never cease to amaze me.” He added that “We want pet owners to remember that as the weather warms and they’re spending more time outside, they should be extra cautious.” The pet…

Popularity of pet insurance skyrockets as it is better understood

July 8, 2012July 8, 2012 H. Cutner

Dog and cat owners are discovering the benefits and are embracing this coverage. Though the majority of animal owners in the United States still do not have pet insurance, the number of policyholders is growing rapidly in popularity as a greater number of people learn about the coverage and the savings it can provide. The American Veterinary Medical Association has no way of tracking the specific number of animal owners who purchase pet insurance policies, but it has said that its use is on the rise. According to a spokesperson…

It’s not just about your home, auto and life insurance policies anymore

June 12, 2012April 21, 2014 Guest Author

Why specialty insurance is on the rise in the U.S. In a country where many people don’t have health insurance, it might seem surprising that specialty insurance is on the rise. However, it’s also a country where people treat their pets like family and their iPhone like personal assistants. As people weigh the cost/benefit of insuring what they love in their lives, more and more of them are deciding that they’d rather be safe than sorry. Here are five reasons why specialty insurance is on the rise. *1) Pets are…

Boat insurance is now taking dogs and other animals into account

June 11, 2012April 14, 2014 Nordstrom

Some pet insurance coverage now includes injuries on the water. The largest recreational boat owners group in the United States, BoatUS, has just announced that it has launched a number of programs that are designed specifically for owners of dogs and other animals, such as the pet insurance coverage that is being offered through its boat insurance. The coverage is available to boaters through the BoatUS Marine Insurance Program. It first came effective on June 1, 2012, and is a form of pet insurance protection that will automatically include a…

Funny but strange auto insurance claims associated with animals

April 6, 2012April 5, 2012 H. Cutner

Auto vs pet insurance claims Admiral Insurance has released a report that includes the 12 most unusual auto insurance claims that have involved animals since the start of 2012. Within the last two years, for example, peacocks have been associated with claims on four separate occasions. In one case, the peacock clawed at the car when it saw its own reflection in the paint. In another instance, pet peacocks broke loose and damaged a vehicle parked in their neighbor’s driveway. Dogs have also been frequently associated with claims, including when…