Pet Insurance
This coverage examines trends, market developments, and regulatory updates in the UK pet insurance sector. Pet Gazette reports on new policy offerings, pricing shifts, and consumer uptake, as well as how insurers are partnering with retailers, veterinary services, and other petcare providers. Coverage includes business analysis, expert commentary, and case studies showing how pet insurance impacts revenue opportunities, customer retention, and service integration for professionals across the pet retail and supply chain.
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Nov- 2025 -26 NovemberRetailers
Pets at Home HY profits fall 29% to £36m
Pets at Home has announced that its statutory profit before tax fell 29.1% to £36.2m for the 28 weeks ended 9 October 2025. The retailer saw its retail arm underlying profit before tax fall 84.1% to just £3.5m. This came despite the fact its vet arm posted an underlying profit…
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18 NovemberRegulation
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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Jul- 2025 -15 JulyBusiness
Santévet Group acquires Tedaisy
UK pet insurance company Tedaisy has been acquired by European pet health insurance firm Santévet Group for an undisclosed sum. The transaction, subject to UK regulatory approval, marks a significant step in Santévet’s international growth strategy, securing its entry into the UK’s £2bn pet insurance market and expanding its pan-European…
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Jun- 2025 -13 JuneAwards
Pet Trust UK named Great British Entrepreneur Awards finalist
Pet Trust UK has been shortlisted in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, recognised in the Technology Entrepreneur of the Year category. The awards celebrate outstanding business stories across the UK. This year, more than 800 entrepreneurs from across the country have been shortlisted for their innovation, resilience…
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10 JunePet Owners
Many Pets overhauls offering to broaden appeal
Pet insurance brand ManyPets has unveiled an entirely new range of insurance products designed to appeal to a broader range of owners. The new plans are called Essential Care, Standard Care, Standard Care Pre-Existing and Complete Care. The changes, which result from a recent ManyPets study as well as feedback…
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Apr- 2025 -9 AprilPet Owners
Pet insurance premiums now exceed March 2024 levels
Pet insurance premiums were 1% higher in March 2025 than they were in March 2024, according to the Pet Insurance Pricing Index from Pearson Ham Group. Premiums rose by 0.6% in March 2025, marking a consistent month-on-month climb since November. Cat insurance premiums actually dipped slightly in March (-0.1%), yet…
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Mar- 2025 -12 MarchPet Owners
Five dogs per day stolen last year, Direct Line finds
An estimated 1,808 dogs were stolen across the UK in 2024, the equivalent of five every day, according to a new analysis of police force data by Direct Line Pet Insurance. Despite the high number of dog thefts, this figure represents a 21 per cent decrease compared to 2023, which…
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Jan- 2025 -31 JanuaryPet Owners
UK owners spent over £1450 on their pets in 2024
Pet owners in the UK have spent an average of £1,486 on their dogs and £1,479 on their cats in 2024, according to a survey of 1,000 UK cat and dog owners by Opinium Research, a market research and insight agency, for Insure Your Paws, a specialist pet insurance provider.…
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Dec- 2024 -5 DecemberPet Owners
Owners to spend £70 on pets this Xmas
The average pet owner in the UK will spend £68.20 on their pet for the festive holiday, according to data from Go.Compare Pet Insurance and MyVoucherCodes. Almost a fifth (18%) of pet owners admit they are planning to splurge and spend over £100 on their pets. Those aged 18 to…
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Jul- 2024 -12 JulyBusiness
Perfect Pet Insurance sponsors Stevenage FC
Perfect Pet Insurance has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Stevenage Football Club for the 2024/2025 season. The Perfect Pet Insurance logo will feature on the back of both the men’s and women’s home and away shorts. In addition to the sponsorship, Perfect Pet Insurance and Stevenage will be collaborating…
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