* The cashback amount will vary depending on which cover amount, type of product and insurance provider you choose. The amount shown is based on a lifetime policy for a 7 year old male Cockapoo, who is neutered, fully vaccinated and shows no signs of aggression. Cover starts on 21st February 2024. Prices correct as 20th February 2024.
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What do I need to get a cheap pet insurance quote?
Your pet’s medical history
Let us know whether your pet has been neutered, has had any vaccinations, and has had any previous health conditions. These factors will affect the price of your pet insurance premium.
What types of pet insurance are there?
Maximum benefit
Accident only
Time-limited
Maximum benefit
Accident only
Time-limited
What does pet insurance cover?
What your insurance covers depends on what type of policy you choose and how much you pay for it. Different policies can cover different things, so think hard about what you want your pet insured for before you buy.
Vet bills
Covering vet bills is usually why people take out pet insurance. Most insurers will cover vet costs, including unexpected accidents and illnesses, depending on which policy you opt for.
But vet bills can range, and the types of treatment your pet could need may or may not be covered. Certain treatments, like that of long-term conditions, hereditary conditions, your pet’s dental and breeding risks, are covered in some policies but not others. Think about what you want for your pet and check exactly what a policy covers before taking it out.
Loss and theft
This covers you if your pet is lost or stolen. It can provide you with the pet’s purchase price (be sure to have proof of this). Some policies will also cover the cost of advertising for a lost pet or the cost of reward if it is found and returned.
Death by injury or illness
This will cover you for your pet’s purchase price in the sad case of it passing away by illness or injury. If your pet dies of an illness, its age may affect whether you’re covered for it. Good insurers should cover you in the case of your pet having to be put down.
Third-party cover
Also known as liability cover, this covers dogs, and dogs only, in the case they injure somebody or damage their property. It provides the required amount needed for reparations, usually up to £1 million or more.
What pets can I insure?
Dog insurance
Puppy insurance
Cat insurance
Kitten insurance
Horse insurance
Dog insurance
Puppy insurance
Cat insurance
Kitten insurance
Horse insurance
How do I keep my pet insurance cheap?
Compare and get cashback
We all love our pets, and it can be tempting to rush into an insurance plan to have your pet covered as soon as possible. Not shopping around for a solid policy at a good price can be costly, though, and you may not get an insurance policy that does everything you need.
Shop around. Use Compare to find hand-picked policies at great prices. Top up the savings with up to £25 cashback, and you can end up saving some real money.
Keep your pet healthy
Your pet’s health can affect your premiums. So try to keep healthy by giving it lots of exercise and a good diet.
Get them microchipped
If you own a dog, you are required by law to have them microchipped. This is not the case for cats. But it’s possible to reduce the cost of your cat insurance premium if you get your cat microchipped. This way, it’ll be easier to find them if they’re lost or stolen.
Multi-pet insurance
Have more than one pet? Insuring several pets on the same policy can save you money. You can get a discount for each subsequent pet you add to the policy.
FAQs
How much is pet insurance?
The cost of pet insurance depends on a range of factors, including what animal your pet is, what breed it is, and its age. It also depends on what level of cover you want.
But a rough estimate of an average insurance policy is around £150 to £170 annually for dogs and £70 to £90 annually for cats.
Can I get pet insurance that covers pre-existing conditions?
The pet insurance we offer via Quidco compare is meant to protect against future events. This means that it won't cover your pet for any known medical conditions, illness or injuries that your pet already has (pre-existing conditions). If you want to cover anything your pet already suffers with then you'll need to speak to a specialist insurance provider.
What is a pre-existing condition?
Specific definitions might vary between insurers, but most categorise a pre-existing condition as:
- A condition that occurred or showed symptoms before the insurance policy was taken out.
- A condition that results in the same diagnosis that your pet had before the policy was bought.
- A condition resulting from an illness or injury your pet had before you took the policy out
Is pet insurance worth it?
That’s really up to you to decide. As we know, the price it costs to insure a pet varies depending on the animal, breed and age. You need to weigh up the cost of the premium against the cost of an unexpected trip to the vet.
Some visits to the vet can cost up to and over thousands of pounds. Think hard about if you’d be able to afford it if the time comes. Shelling out a bit of money each month could be a more sustainable way to pay for your pet’s possible medical issues.
Also consider the peace of mind you’ll have knowing that your furry friends are covered.
What is an excess?
This is agreed between you and your pet insurer, and is the amount you pay every time you make a claim (take your pet to the vet, for instance). Some insurers ask you just for a fee for every visit, so between £50 and £100, for example.
Other insurers ask you for a percentage-based excess, meaning you pay a certain percentage of the claim, on top of the flat fee. This can get expensive though.
You may be able to increase your excess fee in return for a cheaper premium.
Can I cancel my pet insurance?
Yes, you can. After you’ve taken out pet insurance, there’s a two-week cooling-off period. If you change your mind in this period you can cancel your insurance and get a full refund for any premiums you’ve already paid. This is how most providers do it.
If you wish to cancel your insurance after the cooling-off period, the majority of pet insurers won’t give you a refund for any premium you’ve already paid.