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Evening Standard
Vicky Shaw

Record £1.23bn paid out in pet insurance claims in 2024, says ABI

Cats made up £232 million pet insurance claims last year, the ABI said, according to data reported by its members (Nick Ansell/PA) - (PA Archive)

A record £1.23 billion was paid out in pet insurance claims in 2024, helping households cover the cost of veterinary treatment for unwell and injured animals, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said.

Dogs led the pack, making up £933 million in claims, followed by cats at £232 million, and £61 million for other pets.

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