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(Sept. 10, 2007) Progressive Insurance Company
today introduced Pet Injury Coverage, included at no extra charge
for customers with Collision coverage. The company will pay up to
$500 if a customer's dog or cat is hurt or dies as a result of
a car accident.
From their headquarters in Mayfield Village, Ohio, the company
announced the new policy from the viewpoint of
'Fido.'…
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio - Sept. 10, 2007 - If you're like most
of us, nothing gets your tail wagging faster than hitting the open
road with your "master" at the wheel and you in the
passenger seat, the windows rolled down, the wind in your fur.
But does it ever get stuck in your paw - I mean craw - to think
that if something happens and this fancy metal cage with the four
donut-shaped rubber chew toys that you're riding in slams into
something (your master would call this a "car accident"),
your master's car insurance policy would cover everyone in the
car…except YOU?
Well, finally, there's one car insurance company that is
stepping up and giving man's best friend the stature we're
due. The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies announced that
it's gone to the dogs - and cats. In most states, a Progressive
policy with Collision coverage will now cover its customers'
canine and feline four-legged family members.
"Progressive's long history of product and service
innovations proves that you can teach an old dog new tricks,"
said Geoff Souser, product manager, Progressive. "Providing
injury insurance for customers' pets that they otherwise
wouldn't have is just one example of this."
The new coverage is included on Progressive's policies with
Collision coverage at no additional cost. It will pay up to $500 if
a customer's dog or cat is hurt or dies as a result of a car
accident. Typically, if a person causes an accident, their car
insurance policy provides benefits for pets in the other
person's car, but the person's own pets are not covered.
Progressive is not aware of any other car insurance company that
provides this type of first-party coverage for pets.
So tomorrow morning, instead of bringing your master the newspaper,
maybe you should fetch the mouse pad and point your master to
progressive.com.
Progressive's Pet Injury Insurance is available in 46 states
and the District of Columbia; it's not yet available in North
Carolina, New Hampshire, New York and Virginia but the company
hopes to offer it in those states soon.
What Is Pet Injury Coverage?
If your pets are injured in an accident for which you use Collision
coverage, we'll pay up to $500 to help with the cost of
veterinary bills and medicine. Or, in the unfortunate event that
your pet dies in the accident, we'll give you up to $500 to
find a new pet.
When Can I Use Pet Injury Coverage?
If you can use Collision coverage, you can use Pet Injury coverage
for pets you or your relatives have.
Pet Injury coverage is built in to your Collision
coverage - there's no added cost if you choose to use it or not
use it. It's just one more way we let you know we care about
you and your family, human or otherwise.
How Is Pet Injury Coverage Different from Pet
Insurance?
Pet insurance is like health insurance for your pets: It pays for
vet bills when your pet is sick or hurt. Pet Injury coverage from
Progressive applies only to dogs or cats that are injured in an
accident while riding with you in your vehicle.
With pet insurance, you pay the bill and are
reimbursed by the pet insurance company. Many plans have
deductibles, maximums and even coinsurance. Pet insurance does not
necessarily cover all medical conditions for your pet, so make sure
you get all the facts before you buy.
Pet Injury coverage is built into your Collision
coverage on your Progressive policy. Your pet is covered for vet
costs up to $500 when it's hurt in an accident.
Discounts on Pet Insurance
As an added bonus for being a Progressive customer, you can receive
a 5 percent discount on a pet insurance policy from Embrace and
Pets Best pet insurance companies.
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