If you are living in the UK and are
interested in insuring your pet, one of the names that you will
run across right away is Sainsburys. Sainsburys is better known
as a Supermarket Chain, but now has many years of experience
in the pet insurance area. According to their website, they promise
to cover up to £6,500
in veterinarian fees in the event of accident or illness, a figure
that puts them in the lead for the amount of coverage available
in the UK.
Sainsbury offers many services that
go above and beyond the immediate health of your pet. They can
help with the cost of recovering lost or stolen pets, as well
as the cost of emergency kennel fees and daily minding. In terms
of coverage, their insurance is quite excellence and in 2006,
they won Your Money's "Best Online Pet Insurance."
While some insurance policies will outright
refuse to cover pets of a certain age or a situation, Sainsbury's
has a long tradition of covering a wide variety of animals. There
is no restriction on the age of the animals to be insured, nor
is there any restriction on insuring animals that have been adopted
from a shelter. For some pet owners, this can make Sainsbury very
attractive; many other pet insurers will refuse coverage in many
different situations that don't have a lot to do with the animal's
current health.
Sainsburys's policy on claims is also quite relaxed; claims can
be filed up to 12 months after the bill, as long as the premiums
are paid. Sainsburys also has an extremely good record with getting
claims processed; it is not unusual to receive a return in two
days. This, combined with their dedication to serving a large and
diverse community of pet owners makes it a very popular insurer
for the UK's pet owners.
In terms of fees, Sainsburys has made
it very easy to get an online quote, and purchasing is even easier.
Do keep in mind that there are limits on the coverage provided
for specific situations. One example for this is that a claim
filed for kennel damage will only pay out at £100. In your
own best interest, find out the coverage limitations and decide
how that will work with your financial situation.
Insuring your pet is a large part of being
a responsible pet owner and there's a lot to think about. Sainsburys
offers a great deal of coverage and in a more convenient and timely
fashion than other insurers. Like any other insurance, you will
want to investigate it and make sure it is right for you, but with
policy holders all over the UK, Sainsburys has an excellent reputation
for good service and excellent coverage. (As well as good food
;))