Compare Pet Insurance Policies New Zealand

How Easy is it to Compare Pet Insurance Plans?

 If you’ve made the decision to buy insurance for your pet, how do you find the best provider?

By visiting sites such as compare the market, pet insurance deals will be listed according to price – but does that really help? How do you compare pet insurance plans when one company is offering basic pet insurance, and another is offering fully comprehensive cover that is all singing and all dancing?

When making a pet insurance comparison, NZ pet insurance specialists Petplan advise that you should, first of all, think about what you want from your pet insurance. For example, what level of cover do you need? How much can you afford to pay each month? What kind of excess are you happy to pay? Just these basic considerations may help you to make a decision about which provider and which plan is the best one for you.

However, there are other things you’ll need to take into consideration if you visit a pet insurance plans comparison site – so let’s take a look at these.

What Should You Consider When Making A Pet Insurance Comparison?

One thing you will notice when comparing plans is that they all differ. Not all pet insurance is equal. Some offer basic coverage; others won’t accept older pets, some won’t accept pets with pre-existing conditions.

So here are some of the things you need to consider when applying for quotes.

• The age of your pet – this will affect the cost of your premium. You’ll soon see that the older your pet, the more expensive your policy will be. You’ll probably find that very few providers are willing to provide any cover at all. If you do have an older pet, our senior's insurance could be the solution for you.
• Pre-existing conditions – generally speaking, these won’t be covered under an insurance policy, but you do need to declare them.
• Long-term conditions – ongoing conditions may only be covered if you have a lifetime policy, so you should always read the small print.
• Breed – if you have a pedigree pet, it may cost more to insure, especially if you choose to insure it against loss or theft.
• Breeding and pregnancy – if you’re planning to breed your pet, check that pregnancy is covered under your policy as this is not always included.

Also, be aware, that most policies don’t provide cover or pay-outs for routine, regular vaccinations, check-ups, spaying and neutering. You may also find that if your pet misses a routine vaccine and subsequently becomes ill, it may invalidate your cover – so it always pays to read the terms and conditions carefully.

Find Out More About Each Pet Insurance Company

We would always advise that you visit each pet insurance company’s website to see exactly what you will and won’t be covered for before signing up for any plan. At Petplan, we make it very clear what each plan offers and if there are any exclusions.   

To find out more about our policies, simply complete our online quotation form with the details of your pet, and you’ll receive a no-obligation quote. Alternatively, you can contact one of our advisors by calling us on 0800 255 426.

We’d love to add your precious pet to our list of satisfied Petplan pets.
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