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- Which animals can be covered?
- You can cover dogs, cats and horses with the pet insurance policies offered through this website.
- When can my pet insurance cover start?
- Cover will usually start as soon as your application is received and accepted, however there many well be some exclusions.
- What if I lose my pet by theft or straying?
- If you lose your pet by theft or straying, you will need to complete a claim form and send it to your insurance company along with the following original documents:
- Am I covered for a holiday cancellation?
- Holiday cancellation cover is provided within most standard pet insurance policies.
- What is the difference between Market Value, Sum Insured and Purchase Price?
- Understanding this terminology will make it easier for you when insuring your horse and also when making a claim:
Glossary of horse insurance terms
This small glossary is designed to help you with some of the words and abbreviations you will find in horse insurance documents.
Asset - An item of value e.g. Horse, saddle or trailer
BEVA - British Equine Veterinary Association
BVA - British Veterinary Association
Euthanasia - The deliberate ending of life in order to relieve incurable pain and suffering
Excess - The amount you have to pay in the event of a claim
Insurance benefit - A specific area of cover that offers protection against financial loss or damage, e.g. for Death or Personal Accident
Market value - the price generally paid for a horse of the same age, breed, bloodline, sex and ability
Policy period - the length of your insurance contract, usually 12 months
Premium - the cost to you for your insurance policy
Sum insured - the amount you choose to insure your horse for, usually the same as the market value