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NewsVet nurse in the doghouse after £13,334 pet scam
’Allianz is committed to protecting our customers and business against the harms of fraud,’ says director of financial crime
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NewsUK pet insurance policies reached record numbers in 2023 – ABI
’It’s encouraging to see record numbers of pet owners all over the UK take out insurance to help cover the cost of veterinary treatment,’ says senior policy advisor for general insurance
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest stories from this week
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News AnalysisPet insurance sector can’t afford to let sleeping dogs lie where fraud risk is concerned
While the UK pet insurance market has grown rapidly in recent years, its ability to detect and combat fraud has not caught up – with the size of this problem not yet known
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NewsCat microchipping could help insurers ‘enhance fraud detection’
’By implementing microchipping, insurers could verify the identity of insured pets, thereby reducing the likelihood of fraudulent claims,’ says chief executive
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NewsRise in pet insurance policies could be causing ‘unnecessary confusion’
’The current volume of options could be causing further confusion for consumers,’ says expert
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NewsPret owner announces major push into insurance market
’As we expand, our priorities include creating a global insurance business,’ says chief financial officer
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NewsNapo ‘first pet insurer’ in UK to offer medical cover for XL Bullies
’We decided to create this policy after speaking to several pet parents who’ve struggled getting access to healthcare,’ says chief executive
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NewsPet premiums drop as CMA announces vets market concerns
’The CMA’s announcement alongside the reduction in pet insurance premiums in the same month is significant,’ says director
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NewsPet insurance premiums continue to rise in 2024
’The broader year-on-year movement is raising considerable concern,’ says director
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NewsManyPets’ group chief executive Mendel to depart for ‘change’
The business has also announced a successor
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NewsPet wearables firm launches product in partnership with Ignite and Covèa
’This is a watershed moment in UK pet insurance,’ says chief executive
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NewsPet insurance premiums spike in last six months of 2023
Director says the group will monitor a new investigation by the CMA to see if it will have ‘any ramifications on pet insurance pricing in the year ahead’
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NewsPrices rise across personal lines sector in January 2024
’How long this will continue to remain is difficult to determine,’ says director
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Gibraltar making moves to attract innovation
The British overseas territory has been evolving as an insurance ‘centre of excellence’ with a fantastic support network for insurtechs, but is keen to diversify away from its most dominant line of insurance
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NewsEcclesiastical augments schemes book in push to double size of business
Ecclesiastical has partnered with a firm whose owners were left in a ‘tough spot’ after its underwriter pulled out of the marketplace
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NewsBackchat: December 2023
Ever wondered what Santa is insured for? December 2023’s backchat includes dancing directors, more insurance related published books and an early Christmas present, you heard it here first…
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News AnalysisBriefing: Educating policyholders on pet health could reduce claims
’Nobody wants a sick pet, it’s bad for the pet and it’s bad for pet parents,’ says chief marketing officer
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NewsManyPets appoints new UK chief executive as part of c-suite reshuffle
’We remain focused on evolving our offer to meet current challenges,’ says new appointee
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NewsHalkett to leave ManyPets after more than four years
’My insurtech journey is not ending here,’ says outgoing chief underwriting officer
