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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Dec- 2017 -11 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Ceva Awards held at new venue
Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2018 will be staged at a recently refurbished new venue in Birmingham in the run up to BSAVA (British Small Animal Veterinary Association) Congress in April. Taking place in The Mercian Suite at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre, the new venue will ensure that the…
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7 DecemberCurrent Affairs
PIF award winners announced
The 2017 Pet Industry Federation Awards were announced at an awards dinner held at Whittlebury Hall Hotel. The event was organised by the Pet Industry Federation (PIF), which this year celebrated its 70th Anniversary with a special birthday themed awards dinner. The PIF awards recognise entrepreneurial talent, commercial acumen and quality…
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Nov- 2017 -9 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Former BVA president joins Agria as Vet Panel Lead
Agria Pet Insurance has announced that Robin Hargreaves, former British Veterinary Association (BVA) president, is joining the team as Vet Panel Lead. This advisory role will see Robin supporting the specialist pet insurer from a veterinary perspective on many aspects of their business strategy and product portfolio, while building on…
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2 NovemberEvents
Nominations open for animal welfare award
Ceva Animal Health has announced that nominations are now open for its Animal Welfare Awards 2018. Returning for the ninth year, with a new venue the awards will once again celebrate the achievements of remarkable people from the farming, veterinary and charity sectors. Outstanding vets, vet nurses, animal welfare professionals…
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Oct- 2017 -30 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Pet insurance team cycle 510 miles for animal charities
Member of Team Agria have cycled the 510-mile Extra Mile Challenge all in the name of charity. The three-day challenge saw the Agria cyclists ride in relay across the French route for their four chosen charities; Dogs for Good in Association with Stocklake Park School (MASKS), Hearing Dogs for Deaf People,…
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18 OctoberCurrent Affairs
64,000 dogs died in dog fights in just 12 months
In the past 12 months, 64,097 dogs have died after being involved in a fight, according to Direct Line Pet Insurance. 44,375 have also suffered life-changing injuries because of a fight with more than a quarter (27 percent) of dogs seen by vets after fighting had to be put down due…
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17 OctoberIndustry News
Legal & General acquires Buddies Enterprises Limited
Legal & General Insurance Limited has announced the acquisition of 100 percent of Buddies Enterprises Limited. The UK pet insurance sector now accounts for £1bn of gross written premiums and has grown at a compound annual rate of nine percent over the last five years. However, more than half the pet…
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16 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Shortlist announced for PIF awards
The PIF has revealed the finalists for this year’s Pet Industry Federation Awards. This year’s finalists are: Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN & James Wellbeloved Creature Comforts, Glasgow Millies Wolfheart, Keighley PetLondon, Marylebone, London The Pet Experience, Weymouth Trusty Pet Supplies, Derby Unique Pets, Aylesbury…
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12 OctoberFeatures
How is the modern lifestyle affecting the UK’s pet ownership?
For millennials opportunities to purchase a house are minimal. With stagnating wages and housing being not only smaller but harder to find, the pet population, like everything else is taking a knock on effect. The total dog population decreased by two percent since 2012 according to Euromonitor. Larger dog-ownership also…
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Aug- 2017 -16 AugustCurrent Affairs
UK faces 40 percent increase in cat theft
New analysis by Direct Line Pet Insurance reveals 261 cats were reported as stolen to UK police forces in 2016. According to the data, the number of cats reported stolen has jumped by 40 percent since 2014 (186). Less than a fifth (18 percent) of cats reported stolen were recovered…
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