Seguros Catalana Occidente has launched Pets, a new insurance policy whose purpose is to guarantee comprehensive protection for pets and provide complete peace of mind to their owners. Thus, the company has developed a very comprehensive product that includes veterinary assistance, and a comprehensive legal defence service, among other guarantees.

Pets are now considered members of the family. According to the Spanish Pet Identification Network (REIAC), in Spain the number of pets has increased by 40% in the last 5 years and there are currently almost 13 million pets registered, of which 93% are dogs and 6% cats.

Aware of this reality, Seguros Catalana Occidente has designed a product, intended for dogs and cats, that offers greater flexibility in taking out a policy, allowing the option of a standard or extended coverage according to the customer's needs and preferences. Among the general benefits, the most noteworthy are those designed to ensure the health of the pet, whether with face-to-face visits to the veterinarian or via a telephone consultancy service.

In addition to having a broad veterinary directory and the vocation of guaranteeing the best protection against the main incidents that may occur to a pet, the new product incorporates a civil liability cover, which covers third party personal or material damage that the animal may cause.

The company also offers its customers a network of kennels and catteries at preferential rates. On this same line, if the insured person needs to be hospitalised due to an accident, Seguros Catalana Occidente takes care of the cost of accommodating the animal. Similarly, in the event of losing the pet, the expenses necessary to locate the animal are included, such as posters or advertisements in the press and radio, and also an indemnity if the pet is stolen.

Greater protection

For customers who want more protection, the insurance has a series of complementary services. A noteworthy new addition, for example, is travel coverage, whereby the company guarantees the payment of up to €1,000 to the customer if they have to cancel their holiday entirely or in part due to serious illness or loss of the pet.

It is also possible to extend veterinary care with benefits that cover the expenses caused by accident or animal disease. This includes the most frequent problems that can be experienced by dogs and cats, such as ingestion of foreign bodies, trauma and internal injuries, or fights with other animals, among others. If your animal needs to receive specialised veterinary treatment in another municipality, the company will cover the travel expenses.

The optional legal assistance coverage includes a damage claim service if the pet sustains any injuries caused by another animal or a vehicle.

Seguros Catalana Occidente's Private Customers Manager, Antonio Tejero, pointed out that 'this insurance is perfect for people who are looking for a comprehensive and flexible policy to enjoy their pet without any worries.' With regard to legal defence guarantees, he stressed that 'it is vital to have a product that offers legal protection against unforeseen events that are not within the scope of being controlled by the owner.'

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