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Pet Insurance Australia
Comprehensive Cover, Major Medical Cover, Pet EssentialsPros
3 types of insurance to suit a range of budgets
Impressive customer service
Saves money on vet bills
Cons
Some services are excluded
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EllenGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Fantastic service
I lodged my claim and it took less than 2 weeks for it to be resolved. The service is efficient and my policy is value for money. Very happy with Pet Insurance Australia. I recommended PIA to my family and have now signed up since.
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GeorginaSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Underwriters Call the Shots!
I tried to switch from Woolworths to Pet Insurance Australia after reading the positive reviews. Got hassled five times by their marketing arm after making an initial internet inquiry. I applied and now the underwriters have complicated and stalled this switch.
I just don't have the time or energy to beg for them to take my business and Pet Insurance Australia have done nothing to help resolve the issues for me. I now also don't have much confidence they would be helpful if I needed to make a claim.
I have a healthy three year old dog. I've never made a claim. No reason not to insure him.
So my advice is don't waste your time.
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JenGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Excellent, as usual.
I've insured my dog for more than 12 years with PIA and never regretted my decision. Claims get processed quickly, even during the very busy X'mas/New Year period. Very much appreciated!
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AnnaGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
Good customer service, good value, very easy to claim from the second times
I've been a customer of "Pet Insurance Australia" for long time... I've dogs and cats and they're covered by PIA . I also made a claims few times for my different pets and very easy to do , Customer Service are very helpful as well. However, something changed these times as PIA didn't cover the food which hospital feeding my cat when he had been at hospital.. I know food shouldn't covered by insurance but only whenever I buying to bring home, Insurance need to covered all of food when the Pets staying Hospital or Vet as they're Special Food from Hospital or Vet as we can't buying any foods from outside to give them to feed for Pets. Before PIA were coved everything but they didn't covered these, it's so strange
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PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia
Hi Anna, thanks for taking the time to post your feedback on PIA. I hope your pets are doing well? I'd like to have a supervisor take a look at your claim and reach out asap to have this resolved. Have a great week.
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Iggs
- 2 reviews
Extremely efficient at finalising claims.
During a very stressful time with my dog's serious illness it was a huge help to have claims made easy by the gap system with vets. Been with PIA 3 years.
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PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia
Thanks, Iggs for sharing your PIA experience. I hope your dog is doing well and recovering from their illness? Have a wonderful day.
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trampolineSouth East Queensland, QLD
Thank goodness for this pet insurance
A quick, easy, online claim, and immediate peace of mind after our dog ate something he shouldn't have, and needed emergency surgery and days of expensive veterinary intensive care. Wonderful.
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Thanks, Trampoline for taking the time to review PIA. I hope your dog is doing well after surgery? Sending them a big PIA cuddle from the team. Have a lovely weekend.
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julie fSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Very pleased with the claims process
This is the first time I have ever made a claim on pet insurance. My dog had a sudden illness requiring specialist care for 3 nights. The surgery put the paperwork through for me & the claim was processed promptly & met my expectations of what I was covered for. It was done very quickly & payment was in my account before I received the paperwork. I made one phone call to follow up something that had not been submitted & the staff member was very helpful. I submitted the missing page & it was processed promptly. I would recommend based on the professionalism I have experienced.
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Thanks, Julie for sharing your PIA experience on Product Review. I'll be sure to share your comments with the hardworking pet-loving team at PIA. Have a wonderful day.
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Really did cover 80% of the bill!
I always resented those fortnightly payments coming out of my bank until my dog fell sick one day out of the blue. $2000 later in vet costs I was a little stressed to say the least. Ended up getting around $1600 back without any questions. Was really impressed!
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PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia
Thanks Mark for taking the time to post your PIA feedback on Product Review. I hope your dog has made a full recovery from their illness and is back to full health. It's lovely to know PIA was able to... Read more
take some of the stress away during such a scary time for you and your family. Have a wonderful day.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Misleading information
Provided the company with every conceivable details about my rescue dogs when signing up but when the time came to make a claim, they wanted details all over again which was really inconvenient (as after 13 years i can't find the adoption papers so need to find my email to them because it's not good enough I've already sent it to them when I signed up) but I only found out I needed to do this when I called weeks later to see how the claim was progressing to be told this. It's lazy and duplicating work for everyone on info everyone has.
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PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia
Hi Jeannine, I'm sorry to hear of your frustration and I'd like to pop you in touch with a supervisor to get this resolved asap. Can I please have your policy number? We only require the history of th... Read more
e pet for the first claim (when history is relevant like ACL repair, not worming treatments etc). At PIA we love rescue pets and are proud to sponsor the Jet Pets Companion Animal Rescue Awards, so this is of the utmost importance for a resolution and to pop your faith back into PIA, our policies, and our customer service.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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The right Decision
I took out Pet Insurance with PIA with a great deal of scepticism as to wether or not it was the right decision for me. At not quite 8 months of age my puppy was struck down with a rare infection and needed emergency and Specialist hospitalisation and treatment. PIA have been amazing, they have processed all claims quickly and professionally. My decision to join this fund was definitely the right one! The total bill was very big but my “gap” portion very small as I only paid about 20%. I haven’t been a member for very long but intend to stay a member for the lifetime of my pet now, very grateful.
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Thanks cecwch for taking the time to post your PIA experience. I hope your puppy has made a full recovery. Have a lovely week.
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Bake
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Glad we had insurance
We found it easy to submit claim and claim paid out fairly quickly.
Peace of mind to have pet insurance cover
We have been covered by PIA for quite awhile now and had a problem with one of our claims but the other 3 have been good
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Thanks, Bake for taking the time to post your PIA feedback. I hope your pets are doing well? Have a lovely day.
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Positive experiences with PIA
We have been with PIA for 6 years and made several claims for things we never would have imagined happening. PIA has responded quickly and made the process easy. Thankyou
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Thanks, Lisa for your review on PIA. Have a great week.
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This is perfect! The peace of mind is worth far more then the monthly fee
Thanks PIA!!! I want to thank you for your service. I unfortunately last year I lost my beautiful 10 year old cat to a sudden illness. My vet couldn’t guarantee, success of surgery, and the procedure could cost thousands. To say it broke my heart was an understatement. It’s been 5 months since my best friend/child left this world and it’s still painful. I have just purchased a policy with these guys, and just knowing I’m covered for any nasty surprises, that come my way, just having the financial stress lifted is a breeze. Knowing I will never ...Read more
have to say goodbye because money won’t be apart of the stress. And the fact PIA is a family based company, just shows that they care about our pets. I hope I don’t have to deal with you for a few more years yet.1 comment
PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia
Hi Amanda, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious cat. They certainly leave tiny paw prints on our hearts and sending my deepest condolences at such a sad time. Thank you for your lovely... Read more
words, at PIA we strive to treat each and every furkid like they were our very own and it's heartwarming to know that all of our hard work in making our clients feel important and valued like they were apart of our own family, is being shown. I'll be sure to share your lovely words with the whole team at PIA. Have a lovely weekend.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
mochimumPerth, WA
- 5 reviews
- 8 likes
Peace of Mind
My dog was hospitalised with a rare and serious condition and required urgent emergency care from the vets. The initial bill from the vets was STEEP but thank god I had pet insurance as I got back around 80%. My claims process was done all online via the portal plus contacting my usual vet who wouldn't give me my dog's history to send it on to PIA (some vets 'can't' give you your own pet's history and prefer to do the claim themselves, it's something I don't agree with but whatever) I admit it was a bit confusing at first especially as it was m...Read more
y first claim and so they required a lot of documents. I got back my initial claim in the proximity of 6k (yes I told you it was a steep bill) within 2 weeks. Because of my dog's condition, he needed (and still needs) to see the vet specialists and medication and all following claims have been done through the online portal. I've received all payouts within 2 weeks which I'm really happy about as it gives me peace of mind knowing I won't be out of pocket for too long. I have been with PIA for over 2 years now when I first made my claim and definitely have gotten value out of it these past few months plus for the rest of my dog's life! Thank you PIA!!1 comment
PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia
Thanks, mochimum for sharing your PIA experience on Product Review. At PIA we only require the pet's history for the first claim and then the subsequent claims are much easier (with a lot less paperwo... Read more
rk). Luckily if your vet does not want to hand you over the vet notes, we can directly ask them for you, as it can be a little frustrating. I hope your pet is doing well? I can only imagine it was a very stressful time for you and your family. It's wonderful to know that PIA was able to take a little of the stress away with our policies and service. Have a great day.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Peace of Mind!
I am so glad I purchased pet insurance, it gave me complete peace of mind when my beloved dog needed emergency intervention on a Sunday. My claim was easy to lodge and completed in less than 5 days.
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Thanks, RachelLR for taking the time to review PIA on Product Review. I hope your pet has made a fully recovery from their surgery? Have a lovely day.
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Freedom of 76Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 5 reviews
- 4 likes
Communication awful
Our vet submitted a claim over 2 weeks ago. Dog is happy and healthy and have not made a claim ever. The claim is apparently *still processing* and we are none the wiser as to what is actually happening. We pay top cover for our dog and have had him for 2.5 years without making any claim. Something tells me they are looking for a reason not to pay. Utterly shambolic way to do business and I am currently looking for a better alternative. Communication done solely via the portal. Also chased me up for documentation I had previously supplied to PI...Read more
A when we purchased our dog. I have had claims pay out quicker than this on burglaries, and the claim seems rather straightforward, especially when you are paying the top level of cover. My advice would be to shop around.3 comments
Update on this, have now been contacted twice this week requesting information I have already provided to PIA via email and via the portal. I have requested acknowledgment of one email which was not provided. Truly a hassle-filled experience.
PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia
Hi Freedom of 76, I'm sorry to hear of this and I'd like to have a senior claims supervisor take a look into this asap and ensure the claim is resolved and your faith put back into our service. Can I ... Read more
please have your policy number? Thanks, have a lovely day.The policy number is actually listed above? PI08523950. Thanks.
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Fabulous Freddie Richmond-Tweed, NSW
Super Happy... this is an excellent service such a life saver to have this insurance
This policy is good value and very easy to set up
I have lodged many claims and very prompt to resolve them as our Freddie has many allergies which is on going
I’ve been with pet insurance for 2 1/2 years now and very are happy ... thanks PIA
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PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia
Hi Fabulous Freddie! What a wonderful photo! We simply love the bowtie. It's great to hear that PIA is taking the itch out of the allergies for you. Have a great day.
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Communication poor
Claim took some time to finalise due to misplaced documentation and poor communication of documentation required. Had to contact vet several times for invoice and receipt. Transfer of money on approval of claim was timely.
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PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia
Hi Peta, thanks for your feedback I'll be sure to send this over to my team to resolve. Would you like me to have a supervisor reach out asap? I'll just need the policy number. Thanks, have a great day.
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Brad JenkinsonSydney, NSW
Great service
It's always easy and fast to claim with Pet Insurance Australia. I'm taking care of a very ill cat, and the last thing I want to do is mess about with administrative problems when I'm sitting in the emergency department with him, so PIA have helped me keep focused on what matters the most. Thanks so much guys - I can't tell you how much I've appreciated your support...
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Thanks, Brad for taking the time to review PIA. I hope your cat has made a full recovery? It's lovely to hear that we are able to reduce some of the stress for you during a very scary time. I'll be su... Read more
re to share you comments with the hardowrking, pet loving team at PIA. Have a great day.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Jack R.Sydney, NSW
Great service
I've been a customer for 10 years for both my pets and the experience I've had with PIA has been extremely positive, hence why I haven't even thought of changing my insurance provider. They have also streamlined the process for claims processing making it a breeze to get my refund.
Now, my oldest dog has been diagnosed with cancers and PIA has been great in the whole process. Not only have they managed the whole claim without any issues, they have also followed up with a concern for my pets well being.
The personal touch makes the whole experience much more pleasant.
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Hi Jack, thanks for taking the time to review your 10year relationship with PIA. I'm so sorry to hear about your pet's diagnosis. It's lovely to know that we are able to help relieve some of the stres... Read more
s so you can focus on your beloved pets. I'll be sure to share your lovely comments with the whole team at PIA. Have a great week.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Georginaasked
What are people paying per month without these 'free months' inducements? I did an online quote for 2 free months and just got a phone quote for 3 free months and the premiums were different ie. you pay more for more free months. Effectively there are no free months as the loss is added onto the premiums.
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PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia
Hi Georgina. The two months free is spread over the 12mnths contract to give you savings each month. The three months free is 3mnths upfront, then normal premiums for the remaining year. I hope this has helped? Have a lovely weekend. Feel free to send me some contact information and I can have a policy expert reach out.
Daniasked
Can you briefly explain the excess? If I have a $200 excess does that mean it is not worth claiming anything that is less than $200? How does that work with routine care?
Thanks
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PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia
Hi Dani. Thanks for reaching out. There is no excess on Routine Care. You can choose your level of excess ($0, 100, $200). The Excess applies per Condition per Policy Period and will be deducted for the benefit. I hope this has helped? Please let me know if you would like a PIA Policy Expert to reach out via phone. Have a great day.
gigitasked
When you submit a claim, would the following year's insurance premium increase a lot? If so, what is the percentage of increase?
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PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia
Hi Gigit. Thanks for reaching out. Our premiums will increase from year to year, and there is no exact amount set. It depends on various situations. Every year, we review the cost of everyone’s insurance with regards to a combination of factors as well as claims inflation across all our insured pets. Increases in our claims costs due to increases in the range of available veterinary procedures, or due to increased take-up of those services, impacts everyone’s premiums.
Your premium takes into account the average cost of care for pets like yours. To provide an example of this, a pet parent with a three-year-old French Bulldog will be affected by the trends we see in our data from hundreds of three-year-old French Bulldogs that we insure, as well as the specific claims history of their own pet.
I hope this has been of some help? Please let me know if you would like me to have a PIA Policy Expert reach out. Have a lovely day.
Details
Features:
- Three types of insurance for your dog or cat: Pet Essentials Cover, Comprehensive Cover, and Major Medical Cover
- You can insure your pet for life, but your pet needs to be between the ages of 8 weeks and 9 months
- The three covers range in comprehensiveness. For example, Pet Essentials Cover only reimburses up to $1000 on veterinary treatments, whereas the Major Medical Cover refunds up to 80%.
- There’s a 21-day cooling-off period, so you if you change your mind, you’re not locked into a contract
- Discounted insurance available for multiple pets, with a maximum discount of up to 15% for 4 or more
- Insurance fees depend on the breed, age, and pre-existing conditions of your pet. You can request a quote by filling in your pet’s details via a form on the website
- Flexible premiums offer cheaper insurance – but means you’ll be paying a higher excess fee
What reviewers liked about Pet Insurance Australia:
- The easy-to-use online claims system was a recurring point of praise, due to rapid processing times and claim payouts. Additionally, the “GapOnlyTM” insurance scheme made it possible to process claims on the spot at participating vets.
- Reviewers praised Pet Insurance Australia for being open and honest about the terms of their insurance coverage – most people weren’t caught off guard by hidden fees
- Investing in pet insurance brought about peace of mind, as there was comfort in knowing that pets would be covered in the event of illness or accident
- Reviewers were relieved to save significant amounts of money that would’ve been spent on vet bills.
Points to consider:
- It’s important to do your research, as you’ll find there are certain services that Pet Insurance Australia doesn’t cover. Pre-existing conditions, cancer conditions, and dental procedures are some of the services that are excluded.
- Insurance fees increase each year as your pet ages.
Having a beloved pet fall ill or get involved in an accident is already stressful enough, which is why pet insurance can help. Pet Insurance Australia, winner of the Pet Insurance Category in 2021, 2019 and 2018, has proven to be a pet insurer that consumers can rely on, due to its outstanding customer service and admirable transparency.
Category | Pet Insurance | Pet Insurance | Pet Insurance |
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Underwriter | Hollard | Hollard | Hollard |
Annual Benefit Limit | $8,000 | $15,000 | $15,145 |
Amount of Vet Bill Covered | Up to 80% | Up to 80% | Up to 80% |
Minimum Pet Age | 8 weeks | 8 weeks | 8 weeks |
Accidental Injury Cover | Included | Included | Included |
Illness Cover | Not Included | Included | Included |
Routine Care Cover | Not Included | Not Included | Included |
Tick Paralysis | Not Included | $1,000 | $1,200 |
Emergency Boarding Fees | $500 | $1,000 | $1,200 |
Lifetime Cover | Included | Included | Included |
Cooling Off Period | 21 Days | 21 Days | 21 Days |
Consultation Fees | $300 | $300 | $300 |
Cruciate Ligament Conditions | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Waiting Period for Illness | Not Included | 30 Days | 30 Days |
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PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia
Thanks, Jen for posting your PIA feedback and for being such a loyal customer. I hope your dog is doing well? Have a wonderful week.