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Will the vet reforms actually bring down your pet insurance premiums? Probably not — and here's why
The CMA's vet reforms may improve transparency, but industry analysis suggests lower insurance premiums are unlikely in the near term.
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What's happening in the world of pet insurance and pet care.
News and updates on pet insurance, vet costs, the pet industry and what it means for UK pet owners.
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Pet Insurance Premiums Are Falling, But Here's Why Lower Prices Still Need Context
Pet insurance premiums fell again in early 2026, but rising vet costs mean owners still need to compare carefully.
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South Korea Is Trying to Fix Its Pet Insurance Market. Sound Familiar?
South Korea is reforming pet healthcare with very low insurance take-up, and the UK parallels are revealing.
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The World's Biggest Insurers Are Piling Into Pet Insurance. Is That Good News for Your Pet?
Global insurers are moving fast into pet insurance, bringing more choice but also more complexity for UK owners.
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Pet Insurance Is Out of Reach for Many Lower-Income UK Owners
Veterinary Record research shows cost is the main reason many lower-income owners go without insurance.
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What the CMA's Final Vet Reforms Actually Mean for You and Your Pet
The CMA's final vet sector report sets out new rules on prices, prescriptions, ownership and complaints for UK pet owners.
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Agria wins first ever global dog wellness award
Agria Pet Insurance has become the first ever recipient of the Dog Wellness Award, a new accolade created by the International Partnership for Dogs, k
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The retired police dog paying thousands in vet bills — with no support from the government
Quantum is a ten year old German Shepherd who spent six years with Nottinghamshire Police, racked up over 250 arrests, won a national bravery award af
Why vet costs matter for your cover
Vet fees directly affect how much claims cost, which in turn affects what insurers charge in premiums. When vet costs rise faster than inflation, premiums tend to follow. Understanding what's driving costs in the veterinary sector helps explain why pet insurance works the way it does, and why the type of cover you have matters more than ever.
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Vets told to publish prices and cap prescription fees — what it means for pet owners
The Competition and Markets Authority has published its final report into the UK veterinary sector and its findings are pretty significant for anyone
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Agria recognised for dog health commitment at Crufts
Agria Pet Insurance presented a cheque for £80,723 to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust at this years Crufts, continuing what has become a meaningful o
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Pet insurance premiums: what's been happening to prices
Pet insurance prices have moved around over the past few years.
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The government is reforming the vet sector: what it means for pet owners
The UK veterinary sector is going through major reform.
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