When it comes to pets – dogs and cats, in particular – they aren’t just like family, they are family. According to the American Pet Products Association, more than two-thirds of Americans own at least one pet, which is the equivalent of 84.9 million households. Of these, roughly 80 percent own a dog and approximately[…]
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Figo Pet Insurance Review 2020
Founded in 2012, Figo is one of the industry’s newest pet insurers, and has a very tech-focused approach that fits with its beginnings at the Chicago technology facility 1871. Still based in the Windy City, the company is now a national provider that uses a cloud-based platform to let policyholders easily manage all medical records[…]
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PetPremium Pet Insurance Review
PetPremium, which bills itself as “a concept” of software company ReviMedia, was founded in 2014, making it one of the more recent entrants into the pet insurance industry. The company’s stated goals include helping animals and raising awareness about the value of pet insurance, since, despite the industry’s growth, only 3 percent of dogs and[…]
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Pets Best Insurance Review 2020
As a practicing veterinarian, Dr. Jack Stephens was deeply affected by the experience of having to put down pets because their owners could not afford to treat them. In 2005 Dr. Stephens co-founded Pets Best as a continuation of his lifelong quest to end economic euthanasia. The Boise, Idaho-based insurer covers dogs and cats for[…]
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PetPartners Pet Insurance Review
PetPartners provides pet insurance for dogs and cats, and its services are available to customers across the U.S., with policy underwriting handled by the American Pet Insurance Company. With an overall 30 years of experience in the industry, PetPartners is known for its comprehensive coverage, its convenient and reliable service and its industry-leading 14-day turnaround[…]
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PetFirst Pet Insurance Review
The pet insurance industry began in Sweden nearly a century ago, but it’s taken a while for Americans to catch on to the trend. It wasn’t until 1982 that the first pet insurance policy was sold in North America to the canine star who portrayed Lassie on television. Today, though, getting a policy for your[…]
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Nationwide Pet Insurance Review
Pet insurance is still a relatively uncommon form of insurance, at least when compared to more ubiquitous types of coverage, such as auto, home, and life. Yet in recent years, pet insurance has grown to become a billion-dollar industry, thanks in large part to the trailblazing efforts of Nationwide nearly four decades ago. According to[…]
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Healthy Paws Pet Insurance Review
Though not mandatory like auto insurance, or as commonly purchased as life and homeowners insurance, pet insurance is a good way for dog and cat owners to protect their most important four-legged valuables. Having a good veterinary health insurance policy for your animal also keeps you financially protected, potentially covering thousands of dollars in vet[…]
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Embrace Pet Insurance Review
Though still not nearly as common as the home, auto, and life varieties, pet insurance has become increasingly popular in recent years, growing into a billion-dollar industry in 2017. Employer-provided pet insurance has also become a more common benefit offering, as companies seek to recruit millennials, who have strong relationships with their pets. It’s a[…]
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Exploring Different Types of Pet Insurance
It’s not the only factor, but the type of pet insurance you buy will impact your happiness with the coverage. So let’s look at pet insurance policy types to make sure you’re making the right choice for your furry (or feathered) companions. Three Primary Types of Pet Insurance You can tinker with the nuts and[…]
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