tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-180901942008-04-22T15:01:58.991+01:00UK Insurance IndexBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18090194.post-46099915099164685982008-02-01T13:15:00.000Z2008-02-02T13:45:38.650Z

The Post Office has today increased it's growing range of financial services products with the addition of a new pet insurance policy. Underwritten by Axa, Post office pet insurance is designed to meet the real needs of UK cat and dog owners with a comprehensive policy that covers vet bills up to a maximum of £5,000 per condition. With the majority of pet insurance claims under £5,000 most pet

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18090194.post-1553915088738781962008-01-06T21:25:00.000Z2008-01-06T22:28:17.819Z

Marks and Spencer Pet Insurance is being overhauled with changes designed to give customers greater choice and control over their cover. A new Premier plan has replaced the existing policy and is available to new customers and existing customers at renewal plus a Standard policy for pet-owners who need a more basic policy but still require the protection of lifetime cover. Marks & Spencer was

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18090194.post-69091487444693896502007-03-29T16:31:00.001+01:002008-04-22T15:01:59.234+01:00

Research by Sainsburys Pet Insurance has shown that the cost of owning a pedigree pet can be up to 34% more expensive than a cross-breed. The supermarket bank found that a pedigree dog owner will typically spend around £537 a year compared with £430 for cross-breeds, and pedigree cat owners £427 compared with £319 for cross-breeds. Sainsbury's Bank says that one of the main reasons for this

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18090194.post-1146773923921302062006-05-04T21:15:00.000+01:002007-12-19T23:21:45.794Z

A survey released by Pet Plan Pet Insurance, the UK's largest pet insurer has found that UK pet owners trust the advice and knowledge of their local vet more than doctors at their local hospital. The results are released as Petplan is asking people all over the UK to nominate deserving candidates for any of the four categories in the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2006. The survey undertaken by NOP,

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18090194.post-1131043654198050742005-10-21T18:36:00.000+01:002007-12-19T23:23:39.461Z

A new study by More Than Pet Insurance reveals that an increasing number of UK pets are suffering from food intolerances and allergies. Almost 10% of pets suffer from food intolerances, mirroring the trend amongst humans estimated at 40-45% of the population. Contrary to popular belief, food intolerance is likely to be associated with the food that is most commonly eaten. Pets are most often

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18090194.post-1131042680864345332005-10-10T18:20:00.000+01:002007-05-17T12:07:53.576+01:00

Paradise for pet's is to be found in the West Country, but a dog's life in the North of Scotland according to a new nationwide survey from Petplan Pet Insurance. The survey by YouGov for Petplan, the UK's largest provider of Pet Insurance, identified the West Country as the home of the UK's most pampered pooches and cats. The survey talked to 2,000 pet owners nationwide about their pets' diet,

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18090194.post-1129931522245331662005-10-06T22:50:00.000+01:002007-05-17T12:09:41.852+01:00

Rising vet fees are forcing UK dog owners to take drastic action leaving 7% with no option but to put down their sick dog. According to new research from Direct Line Pet Insurance, 22% of dog owners said that they would consider this drastic step if faced with treatment that they couldn't afford. Britain's dog owners spend over £800 million on vet fees each year, with the average cost of

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18090194.post-1129933207899317352005-08-26T23:15:00.000+01:002007-12-19T23:25:34.281Z

UK vets have raised concerns over how many cats and dogs are being left at home on their own, according to research by More Than pet insurance. This could be due to a number of reasons such as longer working hours and lengthy commuting times in the UK. According to the survey, which interviewed 350 vets and 1,700 pet owners nationwide, eight out of ten vets have seen cases of pets with

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18090194.post-1129931437375922782005-07-27T22:48:00.000+01:002005-11-05T11:12:56.340Z

Many British dog owners are fearing for the safety of their pets after a recent spate of dognapping. Research from Direct Line Pet Insurance reveals that almost one in 20 dog owners who have lost their pet (4%) believe it was deliberately stolen and more than 39% say they are worried that their dog will be snatched. The public's awareness of this pet crime is at an all time high, particularly

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