Petplan is a

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-based pet insurance company. Pet Plan Limited is a subsidiary of

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Insurance plc, part of the

Global Group. Petplan is the largest pet insurance provider in the UK.

History

Petplan was launched in 1976 by Patsy Bloom and David Simpson. When it was launched, Petplan products covered domestic cats and dogs, with cover extending to rabbits.

Services and subsidiaries

Petplan insurance covers unexpected illnesses, accident and injuries for dogs, cats and rabbits. Policies provide coverage for hereditary, congenital and chronic conditions – including

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, diagnostic testing, prescription medications, non-routine dental treatment, MRI, CAT scan and ultrasound imaging as standard. Petplan’s Covered For Life policies re-fresh the veterinary fee benefit each year providing ongoing cover for the life of the pet as long as the policy is renewed annually with no break in cover Like other pet insurance companies, Petplan does not cover pre-existing conditions. Pre-existing conditions are defined as those medical conditions that first occurred or showed clinical signs or symptoms before the effective date of the policy, or that occurred or showed clinical signs or symptoms within the first fourteen days of the policy.

Petplan Equine

Founded in 1988, Petplan Equine is an offshoot of Petplan UK that provides horse and rider insurance throughout the UK.

Philanthropy

Petplan works with more than 1,200 charities throughout the UK. Partners include: Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Blue Cross, Cats Protection,

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, and the Scottish SPCA. In 1994, the Petplan Charitable Trust was formed to raise funds to promote the health and welfare of animals. In 2013, Petplan launched the annual Animal Charity Awards in conjunction with the Association of Dog and Cat Homes which recognise animal charities and non-profit animal organisations across the UK who help to rescue and rehome animals.

History

Services and subsidiaries

Petplan Equine

Philanthropy

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