Your Pet Insurance Guide

Beware Of This New Trend (Tactic) By Pet Insurance Companies

Pet insurance companies are required to file a copy of the rates (premiums) and terms and conditions (what the policy covers and doesn't cover, what the pet owner is required or allowed to do and what the insurance company is required or allowed to do) with each state's Department of Insurance. I've already published several in-depth articles and podcasts (links below) dealing with the problem of policyholders getting hit with significant and unexpected premium increases when their policy renews. This article deals with changes in the terms and conditions when a policy renews. A company may make global changes to... Read more →

Essential Information about Pet Insurance and Pre-Existing Conditions

Earlier this year I was a guest, along with Jenna Mahan (Claims Director at Embrace Pet Insurance), on the Tripawds Radio Show. The topic was pre-existing conditions - how companies determine what is pre-existing and how pet owners can avoid having a claim denied because of a pre-existing condition. Rene, the host of the show, did a fabulous job asking questions primarily because of her personal experience dealing with this topic for her own insured dog. The information is invaluable for those people who are searching for the right company to insure their pet. There's also great information for those... Read more →