Kennels, groomers and doggie daycare centers as well as animal shelters and humane societies all have something in common–they are part of a burgeoning industry dealing with emotionally charged issues and unique insurance needs.
Thus the need for a tailor-made liability product including directors and officers liability and employment practices liability, said David Donovan, vice president Middle Markets for Specialties unit, Zurich North America Commercial.
“Oftentimes people are so attached to their pets that they are like people to them,” Mr. Donovan said. Because of this attachment, pet owners can be quick to sue if something goes wrong.
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