Petplan is rewarding its 500,000th client by insuring her cat for free, for life.

Alison MacRae from West Lothian, Scotland, is receiving free insurance for her cat, Abbie, on her choice of cover – the Scottish Monthly Budget policy.

While the number of telephone sales still overtakes internet sales Petplan has seen its internet business grow rapidly over the past 12 months. Internet sales have grown to between 400 and 500 policies a month.

The number of weekly user sessions has increased by more than 500% – to just over 3,300 between June 1999 and June 2000. Visitors to the site can also take advantage of a first month free offer”.

The site also features discussion forums, amusing stories and the facility to email a vet with queries on general pet healthcare. Petplan's site can be found on www.petplan.co.uk


The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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