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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Mar- 2021 -16 MarchFeatures
Flerm: The pet sector’s newest arrival
The landscape of the petcare sector has undoubtedly changed in recent times, with a shift in consumer habits and the commercial landscape accelerated by the pandemic. Businesses across the sector have looked to diversify and adapt in order to take care of both customers and pets in the age of…
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15 MarchBusiness
Sainsbury’s Bank launches insurance for rabbits
Sainsbury’s Bank has announced the launch of a new brand of pet insurance which exclusively covers rabbits. The new insurance policy will offer comprehensive lifetime cover, 24/7 vet assistance and a discount for Nectar members. The bank’s venture into insurance for rabbits has been done to capitalise on them being…
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4 MarchBusiness
Bought By Many raises over £16k for charity
Bought By Many, a pet insurance provider, has announced it has raised a total of £16,875 for charity as part of its ‘Step Into 2021’ challenge. The step-based challenge was initiated during the third lockdown on 15 January 2021 and ran until the 14th of February, encouraging the group’s team…
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Feb- 2021 -22 FebruaryCharities
Petplan donates £1,000 to Barley Greyhound Sanctuary
Petplan has awarded its £1,000 charity cheque for January 2021 to the Barley Greyhound Sanctuary in Essex. Barley is also a lifelong sanctuary for greyhounds that can’t be homed for any reason. When greyhounds arrive at the sanctuary, they are assessed by the team, who will neuter and care for…
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5 FebruaryEvents
Protectivity launches search for the UK’s best pet
Protectivity has launched a new competition to search for the UK’s best pet during the pandemic, asking pet owners to share their best lockdown pet stories. The pet insurance provider will offer the winner £100 worth of vouchers, which will be split between pet retailers Canvas Creatures and Pet Planet.…
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Jan- 2021 -29 JanuaryIndustry News
London named Europe’s most pet-friendly city
London has been named Europe’s most pet-friendly city, according to the ‘Pet-Friendly Cities Report’ by money.co.uk. The report scored the continent’s most densely populated cities based on the ability to travel on public transport, pet-friendly rents and options for veterinary treatment. London scored 82.5 out of 100 in the report,…
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Aug- 2020 -19 AugustPet Owners
Animal Friends Insurance launches breed guide
Pet insurance specialist, Animal Friends, has released data from 260,000 claims made last year to help potential dog owners make an informed decision on the breed they choose to purchase. It comes as puppy purchases have risen dramatically both during and after lockdown. The group has warned that if decisions…
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Jul- 2020 -23 JulyBusiness
Dedicated insurance launched for pet industry
British Pet Insurance Services (BPIS) has announced the launch of a dedicated insurance for those running a pet business or service in the UK. The new offering, entitled ‘Professional’, tailors insurance to cover those in pet-specific businesses, such as dog walkers, pet sitters, home boarders, pet groomers, pet taxis, pet…
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16 JulyPet Owners
One in 10 considered getting pet during lockdown
Over one in 10 people either became pet owners, or considered becoming one during the nationwide lockdown, according to the latest research from Compare the Market. The majority of people began looking for pets before restrictions were enforced, however, with 16% of potential owners looking for pets in the run…
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May- 2020 -7 MayBusiness
Scratch & Patch adopts Pet Black Box
UK pet insurance provider Scratch & Patch has revealed it is now using the Pet Black Box from Verisk to support the online sale of insurance for pet cats and dogs with pre-existing medical conditions. The Pet Black Box is a medical risk assessment tool that helps to quantify the…
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