Pet insurance biz lands Fortune 500 co. supportNovember 9, 2020Trupanion has entered into an “exclusive alliance agreement” with Fortune 500 company, Aflac, to sell pet insurance in worksites across the U.S.
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Partnership helps streamline insurance claims in 1,300 clinicsJune 9, 2020Insurance provider Trupanion’s proprietary billing software is now available to veterinary practices using Vetter Software’s practice management software.
Trupanion marks half a million dogs, cats insuredFebruary 19, 2020With 2020 barely underway, insurance provider Trupanion already has reason to celebrate, surpassing 500,000 dogs and cats covered under its proprietary pet insurance.
VitusVet, Nationwide surpass one million mobile insurance claimsJanuary 15, 2020VitusVet has processed more than one million claims through its mobile app on behalf of insurance provider, Nationwide.
Millennial owners often put pet health before their ownDecember 23, 2019Millennials certainly care about their pets—some, perhaps, even a bit more than they care about themselves.
Trupanion marks one million veterinary invoices this yearNovember 28, 2019As 2019 nears its ends, insurance provider Trupanion has reason to celebrate.
Embrace Pet Insurance launches scholarship for veterinary technician studentsApril 12, 2019Embrace Pet Insurance is awarding three veterinary technician students $1,000 scholarships as part of its Veterinary Technician Student Scholarship Program for the 2019-2020 school year. "Embrace is thrilled to be supporting the veterinary community by offering these scholarships," says its director of claims, Jenna Mahan, RVT. "The impact veterinary technicians have on the health and well-being of our pets can't be overstated. Our hope is each scholarship gets a lucky student closer to their goal of a career as a veterinary technician." To qualify, students must: • be 18 years of age or older; • be a U.S. citizen; • have a GPA greater than 3.0; and • be enrolled in a veterinary technician program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Students must submit a 500-word essay on why they want to work in the veterinary industry and how their work will make a difference for the pet population in their area. Recent transcripts and proof of the student's enrollment in an accredited veterinary technician program are also required. To apply, students must complete the online application and attach their essay, transcripts, and proof of enrollment. The deadline for applications …
CBD and hemp product claims spike by 300 percent, says TrupanionApril 11, 2019Pet insurance claims for cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp products increased by 300 percent between 2017 and 2018. This is according to Trupanion, which says it has seen a large increase in submitted claims relating to CBD products over the past six years. The insurance company found more than 20 percent of Americans were living in states where recreational marijuana use was legal by 2017. This is up from five percent before California, Massachusetts, and Nevada were added to the list of states where it's legal. Based on Trupanion's data, the U.S. states with the most claims for CBD are: 1) Washington 2) New Jersey 3) Florida 4) New York There is an abundance of anecdotal evidence supporting the benefits of CBD and hemp products to pets, but little formal research. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is toxic to pets, causing balance problems, irregular heartbeat, incontinence, or worse. Inhalation by second-hand smoke can be dangerous too, as well as edible forms of THC. The top conditions pet owners use CBD or hemp for their pets are seizures, musculoskeletal issues, such as arthritis and hip dysplasia, cancer, and behavioral issues, like anxiety.
Foreign body ingestion in pets especially high during the Super BowlJanuary 31, 2019A pet insurance provider is encouraging veterinarians to remind owners to be mindful of what their pets are consuming during Super Bowl celebrations.
U.S. and Canadian pet owners more likely buy pet insurance regardless of incomeJanuary 17, 2019More than half of pet owners in the U.S. and Canada are willing to purchase insurance for their animals regardless of their income.
