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notel · 05-03-2009, 17:20

I would NOT recommend M&S: They increased the premium for Chaka, my Ridgeback by 163% this year having "seriously undervalued their policies in previous years". I was gloating when I first signed up with them in 2007 when the premiums were Â£13 per month, which they then increased to Â£19 in 2008 because of "spiralling vets' fees". This year, despite knowing that other reputable suppliers can more than half the premium, I am now paying these crooks an exorbitant Â£50 a month. Because they have me by the short and curlies due to the 'pre-existing condition' clause which precludes cover of my dog's skin allergy with another company. (His treatment last year was nearly Â£1000)

Shop around is the best policy! But even then there is no regulation of premiums so they can charge what they like within the realms of staying competitive: At which rate M&S Pet Insurance should, I hope, go bust.

David

05-03-2009, 17:20	#14
notel Inactive Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire UK Age: 77 Services: TV, Phone, Broadband (NTL/Virgin Media) Posts: 14	Re: Pet Insurance . I would NOT recommend M&S: They increased the premium for Chaka, my Ridgeback by 163% this year having "seriously undervalued their policies in previous years". I was gloating when I first signed up with them in 2007 when the premiums were Â£13 per month, which they then increased to Â£19 in 2008 because of "spiralling vets' fees". This year, despite knowing that other reputable suppliers can more than half the premium, I am now paying these crooks an exorbitant Â£50 a month. Because they have me by the short and curlies due to the 'pre-existing condition' clause which precludes cover of my dog's skin allergy with another company. (His treatment last year was nearly Â£1000) Shop around is the best policy! But even then there is no regulation of premiums so they can charge what they like within the realms of staying competitive: At which rate M&S Pet Insurance should, I hope, go bust. David