"Pet insurance is a weird product. It is essentially a health insurance product regulated as a property and casualty product," said Chris Blatchly of Cognizant, explaining pet insurers have to look at health care players such as United Health. (Credit: iamnottaa/Shutterstock)

Increasing rates of pet adoptions alongside growing awareness about animal care and treatment are anticipated to drive the pet insurance market, according to Acumen Research and Consulting, which expects the sector to grow around 7%, compounded annually, through 2027.

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