Agria

This coverage focuses on Agria, a specialist pet insurance provider, and its role in supporting the UK petcare industry. Pet Gazette reports on Agria’s policy offerings, partnerships with retailers, breeders, and veterinary practices, as well as its market strategies and contributions to responsible pet ownership. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into insurance trends, customer engagement initiatives, and opportunities to integrate financial protection services into the wider pet retail and service ecosystem.

Nov- 2025 -

18 November

Regulation

New tool launched to counter ‘extreme conformation’ breeding crisis

A new tool designed to curb irresponsible dog breeding and reduce the prevalence of extreme physical traits has been launched by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare. The Innate Health Assessment tool – a free 10-point checklist – is intended to help breeders and owners assess a dog’s suitability…
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Oct- 2021 -

26 October

Business

Agria Pet Insurance raises over £21,000 for charity

Agria Pet Insurance has raised over £21,000 for small local dog rescues and larger charities after completing a virtual dog walk. The nationwide event ran throughout September with hundreds of dog owners taking part through walking and donating to dog rescues across the UK. Individual donations topped £10,000, which Agria…
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4 October

Business

Agria Pet Insurance appoints new managing director

Agria Pet Insurance has announced the appointment of Vicki Wentworth as its new managing director. Wentworth brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the specialist pet insurer, having worked within the financial services industry with senior roles at Aviva, LV=, and Wesleyan Assurance. She said: “I am thrilled to…
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Jun- 2021 -

22 June

Charities

Agria raises £13,000 for animal rescues

Agria Pet Insurance has donated £13,000 to the UK’s animal rescues through its ‘Agria CatWalk’. The ‘CatWalk’, which attracts over 23,000 cat-lovers, was created to address the issues affecting the nation’s cats and rescue cats. The event showcases the unique looks and personalities of cats with the ‘Agria CatWalk’ Facebook…
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May- 2021 -

25 May

Awards

Agria voted the UK’s ‘most trusted’ pet insurer

Agria Pet Insurance has been named the UK’s ‘Most Trust Pet Insurance Provider’ in Fairer Finance’s Spring 2021 ratings. Fairer Finance is a market research and ratings agency which assists consumers in making informed choices and promotes healthy competition between financial service companies. As well as being highly trusted by…
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Apr- 2021 -

22 April

Business

Agria becomes first UK pet insurer to go carbon neutral

Agria Pet Insurance has announced it has become the first pet insurer in the UK to go carbon neutral. The firm has now achieved official carbon neutral status, certified by environmental consultancy firm, Eco Offset, through its investment in globally registered clean water and conservation projects. Janet Hughes, director of…
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May- 2020 -

5 May

Awards

Agria Pet Insurance listed as top UK workplace

Agria Pet Insurance has been named as one of the UK’s best workplaces by the Great Places to Work survey. It marks the first time the annual rankings by Great Places to Work has listed a pet insurer among the top companies in the UK, and is also the first…
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Apr- 2019 -

4 April

Charities

‘Hero dogs’ raise money for those without homes

Thousands of dogs across six countries will be setting off on the Agria Dog Walk to raise money for animals in rescue homes. On Saturday 25 May 2019, walks will be taking place simultaneously in locations across Europe, with dogs coming together to raise money for the rescue that’s local…
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Dec- 2018 -

4 December

Awards

PIF crowns its 2018 award winners

The winners of the 2018 Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards were announced on 3 December at Whittlebury Hall Hotel, near Northampton. Karen Pickwick, former editor of PBW News, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award; and two new Special Achievement Awards, were awarded to Matthew Hood (Marriages) and Marion Stinton (Henry…
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Jun- 2018 -

19 June

Charities

Animal welfare charity marks 35 years with day of debates

Over 200 delegates from veterinary, animal welfare and academic fields gathered in London on 12 June to take part in a day of discussions on some of the issues impacting animal welfare. Animal Welfare Foundation’s (AWF) Discussion Forum aimed to pose challenging questions to the veterinary profession to encourage it…
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