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Nov. 26 |
Just like any other type of insurance, pet insurance companies must be backed by underwriters. The underwriter is like a bank that helps the insurance company pay claims and other expenses if necessary. Underwriters are very picky investors.
They hope...
Nov. 8 |
Pet insurance is one of the best ways to protect yourself from shattering expenses that you cannot pay out of pocket. If you think you do not need pet insurance, you should ask yourself how far will you go to save your pet financially and if you are...
Nov. 8 | Pet Diabetes
When your veterinarian informs you of your dog’s diabetic condition, you should know that he or she is trying to offer you some good suggestions, but most of what is known about pet diabetes is from books. Few veterinarians have actually...
Oct. 25 | If you are concerned about your pet being cared for after you are gone, you should no longer worry. The majority of states have pet trusts that can put your mind at rest.
What is a Pet Trust?
A legal plan which makes arrangements for a pet to receive...
Oct. 10 | Since 2007, Progressive Insurance has been offering car insurance coverage for pets. In fact, Progressive was the first company to offer this type of insurance. If you are in a car accident with your cat or dog and have Progressive as your insurer, your...
Sep. 6 | The U.S’ largest and oldest pet health care insurance provider gets more than 1 million claims a year for cat and dog treatments. The data below shows that like humans, dogs and cats received treatments for both non-life threatening and ongoing illnesses.
Top...
Aug. 1 | The Most Expensive Pet Insurance Claims Revealed
If you were to speak to most pet owners, most them would tell you that they have never thought they would ever have to pay over a thousand dollars for any individual treatment method for a health crisis...
Jul. 24 | Every day, more and more people in North America are deciding to purchase pet insurance. As insurance for pets becomes increasingly popular, the need to clearly define how pet insurance is different from other types of insurance (such as car and human...
Jul. 23 | Most people can go without pet insurance. Instead of paying out the money in premium, they can allow the money to accumulate in a savings account.
If you want pet coverage, it can typically cost somewhere in the range of $2,000 to $6,000 over the life...
Jul. 13 | The American Kennel Club announced its nationwide registration statistics today, revealing that for the 20th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in America.
Though there were a couple of shake-ups in the top 10,...
Jul. 8 | Overview
Year Company Started: 2005
Underwriter: Aetna Insurance Company of Connecticut
AM Best Financial Strength Rating: A (excellent)
Website: www.petsbest.com
Phone: 1877-738-7237
Jack Stevens DVM, the original founder of Veterinary Pet Insurance...
Jun. 13 | Considering the fact that most dogs face more health issues as they age and that vaccinations are extremely expensive, especially over time, you probably want to consider obtaining some affordable dog insurance.
Obtaining Inexpensive Dog Insurance
It’s...
Jun. 6 | Should you care for your dog’s teeth as much as you care for your own teeth? Think about it. What is your mouth like when you do not care it? Plaque starts to take over your mouth, around your gums and between your teeth.
This is followed by a gross...
Jun. 5 | One of the most common neurological problems in cats and dogs is seizures. A seizure occurs when the cerebral cortex part of the brain functions abnormally. In other cases, as in idiopathic epilepsy, what causes theses seizures is unknown.
Steps to Take...
May. 26 | Before you choose a veterinary pet insurance policy, you need to consider whether the provider requires pre-certification. This means they require prior approval before paying out a claim.
On the one hand, pre-certification gives you peace of mind. You...