Pet Insurance news and trends

Synchrony Lets Pet Parents Put Doggie Daycare and Grooming on Payments Plans
Retail // January 09, 2024

Almost 1 in 5, or 23 million, American households welcomed a new furry friend during the pandemic. However, the significance extends beyond the surge in pet adoptions. People are increasingly acknowledging that furry companions occupy a special and cherished place not only in their hearts...

Chewy Posts Double-Digit Q2 Gains as Pet Retailer Prepares for Canada Launch
Earnings // August 30, 2023

Florida-based online pet retailer Chewy reported “solid” second quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday (Aug. 30), driven by strong performance in non-discretionary consumables and healthcare categories and the popularity of its Autoship pet supplies delivery service. Commenting on the results in a call with investors, Chewy...

CareCredit Says Pets Deserve All Essentials, Not Just Kibble and Toys
Credit Cards // August 02, 2023

Pet parenthood is nothing like adopting a virtual pet like a GigaPet. To pet parents, the reference might even be insulting.  In fact, 7 out of 10 pet parents view their pets as family members or even as children. Given this emotional bond, it makes sense...

Dogs And Cats Can Put Smiles On Insurers’ Faces
Healthcare // June 26, 2018

Pets do more than welcome us home, keep us company and, on occasion, try to snack on squirrels. They may become reliable revenue for insurance providers. Make no mistake: Dogs, cats and other domesticated animals already serve as a healthy source of sales for retailers....

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Synchrony Lets Pet Parents Put Doggie Daycare and Grooming on Payments Plans

January 09, 2024
Almost 1 in 5, or 23 million, American households welcomed a new furry friend during the pandemic. However, the significance extends beyond the surge in pet adoptions. People are increasingly acknowledging that furry companions occupy a special and cherished place not only in their hearts but also in their homes. This sentiment is now being […]

CareCredit Says Pets Deserve All Essentials, Not Just Kibble and Toys

August 02, 2023
Pet parenthood is nothing like adopting a virtual pet like a GigaPet. To pet parents, the reference might even be insulting.  In fact, 7 out of 10 pet parents view their...

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Synchrony Launches Flexible Financial Solution for Pet Care

October 09, 2024
Consumer financing company Synchrony has begun rolling out a reimbursement process designed to provide an easy and flexible financial solution for pet care. This solution connects pet insurance and Synchrony’s CareCredit health and wellness credit card so that insurance claim reimbursements can go directly to the card, the company said in a Wednesday (Oct. 9) […]

Chewy Posts Double-Digit Q2 Gains as Pet Retailer Prepares for Canada Launch

August 30, 2023
Florida-based online pet retailer Chewy reported “solid” second quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday (Aug. 30), driven by strong performance in non-discretionary consumables and healthcare categories and the popularity of its...