Tag: pet insurance

Dog walker insurance protects those caring for pet fitness

Julie Campbell
Dog walker insurance - Man walking dog

Small businesses designed to make sure Fido and Fluffy get walked every day need coverage, too. Professional dog walker insurance, also called a pet care insurance (PCI) policy, is a growing industry and for good reason. Americans love their pets and there are millions of these furry family members across the country. However, they don’t always have the time or mobility to walk them as often as recommended. Dog walkers have become a necessary part of pet ownership for millions of Americans. That said, as is the case with many…

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Grumpy Cat’s owner faces income loss risk without social media insurance

Julie Campbell
Social media insurance loss - Image of Grumpy Cat

In the absence of coverage for animal influencers, owners risk financial losses when their pets die. Following the death of Grumpy Cat, the lack of a niche social media insurance product for animal influencers has fallen into the spotlight. As a result, the popular meme cat’s owner is at risk of some major financial losses. Under the law, a pet – even a social media influencer – is comparable to any other possession. Grumpy Cat left a fun and beloved legacy behind, along with a business that had been highly…

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National Puppy Day reminds dog owners of the importance of pet insurance

H. Cutner
National Puppy Day - Cute Puppy

Saturday was an ultra-cute opportunity to look at the difference these animals make in our lives. Saturday was National Puppy Day and across the country, dog owners and dog lovers took the opportunity to appreciate how important these animals are to us and the difference we can make to them, too. Increasingly dogs are seen as furry family members as opposed to being animal possessions. The last couple of decades have marked a strong difference in the way we think of our pets. They are beloved companions, but what they…

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Pet health tops human wellness, say half of dog owners

Nordstrom
pet health - dog with girl

Owners care more about the wellbeing of their companion animals than they do about their own. Pet health has become an astoundingly important issue in the lives of dog owners. In fact, a recent study showed that many dog owners care more about their animal’s wellness than their own. Half of dog owners specifically placed their canine’s health at a higher priority than their own health. The study findings showed that over half of dog owners placed pet health above their own personal health. Moreover, 62 percent of these pet…

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Dog insurance premiums are more affordable in some cities than others

G. Turner
Dog insurance premiums - Dog - cute dog -sad dog

These locations are providing agents, brokers and animal owners a substantial opportunity. A recent study has revealed the parts of the country where dog insurance premiums are the lowest. There, pet owners can purchase coverage for their furry family members in an affordable way. Pet insurance can come with a hefty cost, depending on where the policyholder resides. When a beloved pet is injured or falls ill, vet bills can be in the hundreds or thousands of dollars. This can require animal owners to have to choose between their financial…

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