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What is not covered by my pet insurance policy?: There are a number of situations in which your pet will not be covered by a pet insurance policy.
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.
Why insure your horse?: After your home and car, a horse will probably be the most expensive purchase you'll ever make – that's why it makes good sense to protect your investment.
What cover do I need for my horse?: Before you buy your insurance, make sure you know exactly what areas you want cover on by listing your main areas of concern should you find yourself needing to make a claim.
What if my horse dies under anaesthesia?: Your horse dying under anaesthesia is not a general inclusion in a basic horse insurance policy.

What are the requirements of a pet travel insurance policy?

For your pet to travel abroad, you must fulfil the following requirements as stipulated by Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). The requirements must be carried out in the following order:

Have your pet micro-chipped - before any of the other procedures for PETS are carried out, you must organise for your pet to be fitted with a microchip so that it can be properly identified.
Have your pet vaccinated - your pet must be vaccinated against rabies.
Arrange a blood test - the blood test is to ensure that the vaccine has given your pet a satisfactory level of protection against rabies.
Get a PETS certificate - once you have completed the above, you can get an official PETS certificate from a government authorised vet. The certificate will become valid six months after the date your pet was blood sampled, and will continue to be valid until your pet's rabies vaccination booster is due. Certificates issued in rabies-free islands and some island authorities may issue certificates which are valid for only one trip to the UK. Vets in these islands will be able to advise you further.
When travelling from outside the UK to the UK - your pet must be treated against ticks and tapeworms between 24- 48 hours before you check in for your journey to the UK. This can be carried out by any qualified vet, and they will issue an official certificate of treatment. If you are only going abroad for a day trip, and are then returning to UK, you can have the test carried out before you leave the UK.
Sign a declaration of residency - you will need to sign a declaration which confirms your pet has not been outside any of the PETS qualifying countries in the previous six months.

Method of travel - make sure that you are travelling by a valid method as recognised by MAFF/DEFRA. If you are unsure, refer to their website for more information http://www.defra.gov.uk/animal/quarantine/index.htm

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What are the requirements of a pet travel insurance policy?

For your pet to travel abroad, you must fulfil the following requirements as stipulated by Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). The requirements must be carried out in the following order: