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Quality of pet insurance
SAINSBURY’S BANK WARNS OF FALL IN THE QUALITY OF PET INSURANCE POLICIES. · Sainsbury’s Bank revisits its Pet Insurance Charter and identifies just 6%(1) of policies match what it believes is adequate cover, highlighting a deterioration in quality from the previous year · Sainsbury’s Bank Pet Insurance has been identified as one of Defaqto’s best buys for cover for both dogs and cats(2) Sainsbury’s Bank has revealed a fall in the quality of pet insurance cover over the last year, and is warning cat and dog owners to be cautious when choosing a policy. Twelve months on from the launch of the bank’s Pet Insurance Charter, which outlined what it believes should be the minimum levels of cover for cats and dogs, the bank’s analysis reveals that just 6% (1) of pet insurance policies currently meet this. The corresponding figure in 2005 was 12%. Despite a climate of advanced veterinary treatment and associated fee increases, the bank’s examination of pet insurance policies indicates a “dumbing-down” in the quality of cover. Indeed more than a third of policies don’t cover veterinary fees in excess of £3,500 and around half do not include treatment for long-term conditions, the two key elements of cover pet owners are most likely to require from their pet insurance policy. This failure of pet insurance policies to evolve in line with advances in veterinary science means ...cont/
that pet owners could find themselves being left severely out of pocket and not being able to afford the necessary treatment for their cat or dog. David Pickett, pet insurance manager, Sainsbury’s Bank said: “Pet owners need to make sure that the pet insurance they choose will provide the cover they need in the event of their dog or cat needing treatment. We find it incredible that despite the fact that vet bills are on the rise due to improvements in treatment, even fewer policies this year are providing cover for fees in excess of £3,500. Many pet owners may therefore have to make up a financial shortfall on the cover provided by their policies. Key areas where there has been deterioration in quality are: Policies offering cover for vet fees in excess of £3500, with 87 dog and 78 cat policies not offering this, compared with 71 and 62 offering this last year Policies offering cover for treatment for long term conditions, with 119 dog and 102 cat policies not offering this, compared with 94 and 81 offering this in 2005 Policies offering death by accident benefits of £500 – with 94 dog and 82 cat policies not offering this, compared with 80 and 74 offering this in 2005 Policies offering death by illness benefits of £500 - with 163 dog and 138 cat policies not offering this, compared with 128 and 111 offering this last year Policies offering dental treatment for accident and illness up to the full value of the vets fees covered, with 84 dog and 84 cat policies not offering this, compared with 64 and
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55 offering this last year Neal King, veterinary surgeon with a long-standing experience in practice and as an adviser to pet insurance providers, said: “According to Mintel 54% of pet owners have had to take their animal to the vet unexpectedly in the last two years. Given the fact that the costs of increasingly sophisticated veterinary treatment continue to escalate it is imperative that pet owners have adequate cover to pay their bills. If pet owners cannot afford to pay these rising costs or if those with insurance find it difficult because of their policy limitations their pet could be deprived of the best treatment available.” David Pickett said: “Good quality pet insurance does not need to be expensive, because extensive cover at a competitive price can be found by shopping around. Our premiums start from only £4.00 for cats and £7 a month for dogs.” Sainsbury’s Bank Pet Insurance has been identified as one of Defaqto’s best buys(2) for cover for both dogs and cats and holds the Your Money 2005 title of ‘Best Direct Pet Insurance provider’. Sainsbury’s Bank Pet Insurance is designed to offer some of the widest range of benefits available at a competitive price. Notes: (1) Sainsbury’s Bank analysis of Defaqto Limited Aequosdatabase, April 2006. (2)Defaqto Limited, "Pet Insurance is a "Minefield for the Uninitiated", December 2005. Sainsbury's Bank Pet insurance is underwritten by AXA Insurance UK plc who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
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