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Best pet insurance plans of 2020
Heather Turner | June 08, 2020
June is Pet Preparedness Month and highlights how pet insurance can add an extra layer of security during times of emergency.
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Top 10 most common accidents & illnesses in cats
Danielle Ling | May 21, 2020
The total number of insured pets reached 2.43 million in 2018, a 17.1% increase from the previous year.
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Top 10 dog accidents and illnesses
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | May 12, 2020
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance recently surveyed its 2019 claims to determine the top accidents and illnesses plaguing dogs in the U.S.
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Insurance tips for 'pandemic puppies'
Elana Ashanti Jefferson | April 24, 2020
Stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 outbreak prompted many families to get a new pet. Here's what they need to know about insurance.
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Photos help clinch $100,000 settlement in dog bite case
Robert Storace | April 10, 2020
An attorney avoided a lawsuit when the dog owner's insurer agreed to settle with the bite victim, thanks to some photo evidence.
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Can Fido catch COVID-19?
Heather Turner | March 17, 2020
The coronavirus has been a source of concern for pet owners around the world. One expert shares what pet owners should know — and do.
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Exotic pets may require exotic insurance solutions
Christine G. Barlow, CPCU | March 02, 2020
Insurance carriers want detailed information about an exotic pet, such as where it is kept, is the insured trained to work with the animal and more.
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Two pet insurers must repay $4.7 million to consumers
Heather Turner Hannah Smith | January 27, 2020
An investigation by the Washington DOI found 'tens of thousands of law violations among the two companies.'
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5 natural disaster prep tips to protect your pets
Danielle Ling | July 08, 2019
Consider your pets when preparing for natural disasters with these tips from the NAIC.
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Pet insurance claims surge as usage grows
Emily Payne | March 21, 2019
Overall, U.S. pet owners paid $18.3 billion in vet expenses in 2018, compared to $17.1 billion a year earlier.
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Top 10 most common obesity-related cat & dog pet insurance claims
Jayleen R. Heft | January 04, 2019
Nearly 20% of Nationwide pet insurance claims in 2017 were for conditions and diseases related to pet obesity.
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Pet dangers increase during holidays, insurance claims skyrocket
Jayleen R. Heft | December 17, 2018
Last year, 30% of all Nationwide pet insurance claims for chocolate toxicity occurred during Christmas and New Year's.
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U.S. pet insurance market to double by 2022, according to market research
Jayleen R. Heft | October 08, 2018
The pet insurance market is forecast to grow over 14% per year.
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Pet safety before, during & after hurricanes & other natural disasters
Jayleen R. Heft | September 17, 2018
Many pets have become lost or separated from their families during Hurricane Florence and the aftermath.
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5 cities with the lowest dog insurance premiums
Denny Jacob | August 15, 2018
For agents and brokers, this represents an untapped market lush with opportunity.
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Wells Fargo will pay millions in refunds for pet insurance, other add-on products
Hannah Levitt | July 19, 2018
The fees affected hundreds of thousands of customers and the total cost could climb to more than $180 million.
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By the numbers: Here's how insurance helps our sick pets
Shawn Moynihan | May 10, 2018
Despite common ailments, only about 1% of North American cats and dogs are covered by pet insurance.