Pet Insurance

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Final call for PIF award entries

The Pet Industry Federation has put out a final call for anyone hoping to enter the 2017 Awards. Entry for the Pet Industry Federation Awards is quick, simple and absolutely free. To be in with a chance of winning you need to outline, in no more than 500 words, why you…

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Almost a third of cats aren’t microchipped

Co-op Insurance is calling on pet owners to microchip their cats as it’s revealed that almost a third (28 percent) of cats do not have a microchip. The study, found that three fifths (61 percent) of pet owners want micro-chipping, a simple procedure which involves placing a small microchip under…

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