Best Pet Insurance Companies in the United Kingdom
Here are some of the best pet insurers in the UK for dogs and cats based on our research analysis.
More Pet Insurers in the UK
We know you want the best for your pets. We feel the same way. So we analyzed every pet insurance company in the UK and ranked them from 1 to 10. Here are 5 other companies that fell just outside our top 10 rankings.
More Than Pet Insurance
Sainsbury
NFU Mutual
Lloyds Bank
Petgevity
UK Market Overview
The UK is arguably the best pet insurance market in the world. With 40+ pet insurance companies rated at 5 stars by Defacto to choose from, UK pet owners have many options for quality coverage. The UK is also unique because it is one of the only pet insurance markets to offer coverage for rabbits and exotic animals. Another aspect is that UK companies also include liability coverage, which is sold separately in most countries.
UK Pet Insurance Market Statistics and Facts
There are over 80 pet insurance companies operating in the UK, making it a global leader in the pet insurance market.
30% of UK adults have a dog (an estimated population of 11.1 million dogs)1
24% of UK adults have a cat (an estimated population of 10.5 million cats)1
2% of UK adults have a rabbit (an estimated population of 700,000 rabbits)1
The UK pet insurance market size was estimated at USD 2.04 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.2% from 2025 to 2030.2
The average pet insurance price per month for dogs is £13.133
The average pet insurance price per month for cats is £7.693
The first pet insurance policy issued in the UK was in 1947.
Sources:
Based on the 51st percentile of cheapest monthly prices quoted on MoneySuperMarket
Disclaimer: Pet Insurance Quotes does not sell pet insurance in the UK. This page is intended for informational purposes only.
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