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Petplan pet insurance, what you need to know before you buy
Petplan invented UK pet insurance in 1976 and remains the market leader. Here's how their policies work, how claims are handled, and the things worth knowing before you decide.
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Pet insurance explained. Without the jargon.
General articles about pet insurance, cover types and the policy details to understand before you start comparing.
These articles are for information only and don't constitute advice of any kind.
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Your pet insurance renewal has gone up massively, and here's what you can actually do about it
Pet insurance premiums are rising sharply at renewal and millions of pet owners feel trapped. Here is what is happening and what your real options are.
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Animal Friends pet insurance, what you need to know before you buy
An honest look at how Animal Friends works, how its claims process operates, and what to think about before taking out a policy.
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What does pet insurance actually cover?
A straightforward look at what most standard pet insurance policies are designed to cover.
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Lifetime, time-limited or accident-only — what's the difference?
There are four main types of pet insurance policy and they work very differently.
At a glance: the four cover types
| Cover type | Illness covered? | Ongoing conditions? | Annual limit resets? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident-only | No | No | No |
| Time-limited | Yes | For 12 months only | No |
| Maximum benefit | Yes | Until limit reached | No |
| Lifetime | Yes | Yes | Yes |
This is a general summary. Specific policy wording sets out the terms that apply.
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Things to check before you compare pet insurance policies
Comparing policies is easier once you know what to look for before you start.
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Why the cheapest pet insurance isn't always the full picture
A low monthly premium can look good until you need to make a claim.
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Staying with the same insurer or switching each year
It's one of those questions that gets asked constantly in dog owner groups and the answers are all over the place, so let's try and give it a proper g
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My insurance claim was refused because of the waiting period — what does that mean?
If your claim has just been refused because of something called a waiting period, you're probably feeling pretty frustrated right now, especially if y
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My renewal has gone up loads and my dog hasn't even claimed — is that normal?
Yes, unfortunately it is. That's not to say it isn't annoying, because it absolutely is. But a significant premium increase at renewal, even with no c
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What does co-insurance mean and why am I paying 20% of every claim?
If you've just had a claim back and noticed you're paying a chunk of it yourself on top of your excess, you've probably come across co-insurance. It c
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My pet insurance renewal is going up and I can't afford it — what should I actually look at?
If you are reliant on your policy and the renewal price is difficult, here is how to understand the policy details that usually matter most.
Not sure where to start?
The basic guides are a good first step. The jargon buster is there whenever a policy word doesn't make sense.