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:
Disgusted
Posted: 06/06/2018
1

My 10 month old needed immediate treatment and the vets needed immediate payment which amounted to £1100....who has that kind of money in their pocket these days ....I have paid the bill and have put my claim in and expected a payment if not immediately...

Breed

French Bulldog

Species:
Dog
By:
Karen
Posted: 11/05/2018
1

Having been a loyal customer with the Kennel Club for 9 years I have now deemed cover elsewhere, (Pet Plan). The KC have increased my insurance this year from £800 to £1400 and I have two dogs which meant I was paying just under £3000 insurance per year...

Breed

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Species:
Dog
By:
Karen
Posted: 27/04/2018
2

Took up insurance on recommendation of breeder. Unfortunately had to make a claim in February for an eye problem. Still not been paid. Poor customer service and communications. I think I will be cancelling and insuring with another company. Very...

Breed

Cocker Spaniel

Species:
Dog
By:
Sara
Posted: 21/04/2018
2

I have a 7 year old whippet and was recommended the insurance by my dogs breeder. We made our first claim in December 2017 and were shocked at how long it took them to process the claim and pay (over 8 weeks). unfortunately my dog has needed ongoing...

Breed

Whippet

Species:
Dog