Pet insurer Pet Protect is urging owners to take out insurance against vet bills - which are now estimated by Mintel and RSPCA research to cost 40% of the total cost of keeping a pet.

As a nation of pet lovers, we will spend £1.1bn on vet bills this year. Yet Pet Protect says only 10% of owners take out insurance for these costs.

Pet Protect is offering the first month's premium free on its 'Lifelong' range for a limited period.

Sales and marketing manager Alastair Cook commented: "Our product range allows pet owners to choose a type and level of cover to match their particular budgets and priorities while not compromising on the essential elements of cover."

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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