ABI: Insurance for your pet could be the best present you buy this Christmas

ABI: Insurance for your pet could be the best present you buy this Christmas

ABI: Insurance for your pet could be the best present you buy this Christmas

According to research commissioned by the ABI, nearly a third of people (31%) would consider giving a pet as a Christmas present. Yet worryingly, many pet owners may not realise how expensive vets’ bills can be should their pet have an accident or become ill. Responsible pet ownership means looking after your animals in every way, and that includes having insurance in place. Anyone giving or receiving a pet this Christmas should look at taking out pet insurance in case the worst happens and their pet need veterinary care.

Pet insurance gives pet owners the peace of mind that as well as being able to take advantage of expensive veterinary treatments that are constantly advancing, they should also be able to enjoy having healthy pets with longer lives.

Nick Starling, Director of General Insurance and Health at the ABI said:

“Owning a pet can be very rewarding. Pets often become part of the family. However, if they need veterinary treatment, bills can run into hundreds or even thousands of pounds. Having pet insurance in place means that pet owners can have the confidence that their pets will get the best treatment without having to find money to cover large bills. This is even more important during hard economic times when household finances are already stretched.”

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Notes for Editors

1. Enquiries to:
Jonathan French 020 7216 7392 (Mobile: 07958 330 480)
Malcolm Tarling 020 7216 7410 (Mobile: 07776 147 667)
Erfan Hussain 020 7216 7411 (Mobile: 07712 841 184)
Kelly Ostler-Coyle 020 7216 7415 (Mobile: 07968 364 302)

2. The ABI commissioned Populus to undertake the research. Populus interviewed a random sample of 1040 adults aged 18+ online between 11 December 2008 and 14 December 2008. Interviews were conducted across Britain.

3. The ABI is the voice of the insurance and investment industry. Its members constitute over 90 per cent of the insurance market in the UK and 20 per cent across the EU. They control assets equivalent to a quarter of the UK’s capital. They are the risk managers of the UK’s economy and society. Through the ABI their voice is heard in Government and in public debate on insurance, savings and investment matters.

4. An ISDN line is available for broadcasts.

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