Kennel Club Pet Insurance

Ranked

#1
1 of 23 insurers by customers

 

More than 76% of customers rate Kennel Club Pet Insurance as 'excellent'. 

Kennel Club Pet Insurance offer health insurance for dogs underwritten by Agria Pet Insurance Ltd. They offer Lifetime Pet Health Insurance cover for vet fees of either £25,000, £15,000 per year or £7,500 per year while the policy is active. Policies also cover third party liability, dental illness or injury (not routine check ups or elective treatments), behavioural treatment if referred by your vet, advertising costs if your pet is lost and a contribution to your travel or accommodation costs if your pet is referred to another vet for treatment.

For peace of mind you have free access to The Pet Health Helpline staffed by vet nurses on hand 24 hours a day every day of the year to help you with any concerns you have about your dogs health.   

The Kennel Club can pay your vet direct if your vet agrees. You can add Overseas Travel Cover, Death and Loss Cover, Boarding Fees Cover and Breeding Risks Cover for an extra charge. 97% claims are paid.

Many customers find claims are settled quickly, the insurance provides peace of mind and the customer services team are responsive and helpful. Some customers find the insurance expensive.

Read customer reviews and click below to get a quote and find out if Kennel Club Pet Insurance is right for you and your dog. 

Reviews

4.6
  • 1015 reviews
  • Excellent
    76%
  • Very Good
    13%
  • Average
    4%
  • Poor
    2%
  • Terrible
    5%
Coverage

The Kennel Club offer Lifetime Pet Health Insurance policies for dogs and cats with either £7,500, £15,000 or £25,000 of total cover for vet fees annually. The plan covers any conditions or accidents up to the annual limit each year for as long as the policy is renewed. They pay vets directly, cremation and burial are covered, and they cover Dental treatment needed as a result of illness and injury. There is Breeding cover and there are no restrictions on the vets you use. The policies offer continuous lifetime cover and there are excess options and a £25 vet care voucher . There are no limits on the number of conditions claimed for within a year.

Excess

You have the choice of two levels of excess, which is applied to each condition claim each year for dogs. You pay 10% of vet costs once the excess is deducted.

Age Limits

From 8 weeks. Max age limit depends on species and breed.

Waiting Period

Illness - 10 days when you first buy your policy.

Additional Policy Information
Can they pay your vet direct?

Yes, this can be arranged.

Please note

Policies are subject to exclusions and conditions so please always consult the insurer's policy documents before you buy. 

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Company info

The Kennel Club offer health insurance for pets underwritten by Agria Pet Insurance Ltd. They offer Lifetime Pet Health Insurance cover for vet fees of either £15,000 per year or £7,500 per year while the policy is active.  Policies also cover third party liability, advertising costs if your pet is lost and a contribution to your travel or accommodation costs if your pet is referred to another vet for treatment. The Kennel Club can pay your vet direct if your vet agrees. You can add Overseas Travel Cover, Death and Loss Cover, Boarding Fees Cover and Breeding Risks Cover for an extra charge.   97% claims are paid. Over 95% of our customers would recommend us to friends and family.

The Kennel Club Pet Insurance Reviews

By:
Richard Cullen
Posted: 20/06/2019

Recommended
by reviewer

4

We have only just joined & have not yet had to make a claim, the first contact was handled in a friendly professional manner, with a half price 3 months premiums discount, we have also moved our other dog over to Kennel Club insurance for which we were...

Breed

Cocker Spaniel

Species:
Dog
By:
Grace Purdie
Posted: 24/09/2018
1

My puppy, from an assured breeder, came with the free 4 week insurance from KC. After about ten days I received a letter from them saying that to ensure "continuous cover" I should take out a full policy now. I did this straight away. Just two days...

Breed

Toy Mixed Breed (1 - 10 lbs)

Species:
Dog
By:
Donna
Posted: 02/07/2018
1

I bought my puppy in January but was having problems with him within weeks of bringing him home. He eventually needed an operation after lots of tests to work out what was wrong with him. Have a bill for roughly £1300 and the kennel club, even after...

Breed

Cocker Spaniel

Species:
Dog
By:
Rob Dixon
Posted: 07/06/2018
1

Having paid £36 a month for 3 years (almost £1,300!!) I found 2 lumps on my dog, who after a £35 inspection by the vet had a £435 operation to remove both of them at the same time. The vet sent off the detailed information in good time, however after 6...

Breed

Schnauzer - Standard

Species:
Dog