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Pet Insurance Fraud in the US: A Growing Problem Impacting Policyholders and Pets

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 G. Turner

Pet insurance, once a trusted safety net for unexpected vet bills, is now facing an unsettling challenge in the United States. Fraud within the industry is on the rise, and its implications stretch far beyond the perpetrators and insurers. With insurance fraud costing Americans $308.6 billion annually—that’s $932 for every single person in the US each year—we’re not talking about pocket change. Fraudulent pet insurance claims, in particular, are compounding industry challenges and hitting honest pet owners where it hurts most—in their wallets and their trust. From exaggerated claims to…

Pet insurance is becoming a popular purchase before the holidays

October 31, 2023October 30, 2023 H. Cutner

The festive season is coming up fast and more animal owners are covering their furry family members. For many people, the holiday season is a fast-paced, joyful time of year that is focused on togetherness, but it can also be expensive and pet insurance is being increasingly purchased to cover unexpected costs. Families with furry members are coming to know that the holidays come with risks for animals. While owners are making important strides in added safety for their dogs and cats, all the decorations, guests, and changes to routine…

Petline and NFP collaborate on new US pet insurance

November 21, 2022November 18, 2022 H. Cutner

Pet insurance - Person with dog looking at computer

The companies have come together to offer a new line of coverage products for animal owners to buy. The Petline pet insurance company has teamed up with leading property and casualty broker NFP to offer a new line of products to cover cats and dogs and give US animal owners peace of mind. The insurer has been active in the market since 1989 and describes itself as a leader in that category. The Petline flagship pet insurance brand, Petsecure, offers owners a spectrum of different solutions to fit the individual…

Walmart pet insurance launched as pandemic animal adoptions spike

November 16, 2020November 13, 2020 H. Cutner

Walmart Pet Insurance - Puppy with person

The retailer is offering coverage through Petplan and is also offering the Rover feature for services. Beyond buying kibble and leashes at the retailer, customers can now purchase Walmart pet insurance to help cover veterinary costs in the case of unexpected illness or injury. The retailer spotted the appeal of the coverage as the pandemic has caused animal adoptions to skyrocket. The Walmart pet insurance is launched at the same time that the Rover service has become available to connect customers with services such as dog walkers and sitters. The…

National Puppy Day reminds dog owners of the importance of pet insurance

March 25, 2019March 24, 2019 H. Cutner

Saturday was an ultra-cute opportunity to look at the difference these animals make in our lives. Saturday was National Puppy Day and across the country, dog owners and dog lovers took the opportunity to appreciate how important these animals are to us and the difference we can make to them, too. Increasingly dogs are seen as furry family members as opposed to being animal possessions. The last couple of decades have marked a strong difference in the way we think of our pets. They are beloved companions, but what they…

Pet insurance policies from Hartville sold online through Target

August 7, 2015August 5, 2015 Julie Campbell

The insurer recently moved its headquarters to Akron, at a former Lockheed Martin facility. Hartville Pet Insurance Group has announced that it has now formed a new partnership with Target, in order to make it possible for customers to purchase health care policies for their pets on the retail giant’s website. The partnership has already begun, but the policies won’t become available until later this month. Starting late this month, customers who visit the Target website will be able to access information about various pet insurance policies from Hartville and…

Pets Best Insurance holds contest to bring awareness to National Pet Health Insurance Month

September 27, 2011September 27, 2011 Julie Campbell

It is National Pet Health Insurance Month in the United States and in order to recognize it and bring awareness to it, Pets Best Insurance is holding a “Freaky Friday” contest which will honor the pet emergency or pet accident stories that are the “freakiest”. Pets Best Insurance was founded by Dr. Jack Stephens, an expert in the industry and the founder of American pet health insurance. A winner will be selected for every week throughout the month and will receives a gift certificate worth $50 of product from the…