Pet insurance is on the rise in the US as Americans discover the value of protecting their pets.
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First pet insurance policy is written for a dog in Sweden.
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First policy is sold in Britain, and pet insurance takes off rapidly. Today, the UK has the most mature pet insurance market in the world with over 18% of pets insured.
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First pet insurance policy is sold in the US to cover TV's heroic dog Lassie.
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The Hartville Group, Inc., the ASPCA's partner for providing ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, begins to write pet insurance policies.
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Pet insurance continues to gain popularity in the US as veterinary costs rise and more pet parents learn about its benefits.
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ASPCA Pet Health Insurance is launched offering pet parents the opportunity to protect their pets with the experts in animal welfare.
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The future of pet insurance in the US looks bright. More American pet parents are insuring their pets as they realize how it can help them pay their veterinary bills.
source:
http://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/learn-about-pet-insurance/articles/history-of-pet-insurance.aspx