How to switch pet insurance

Switching pet insurers is possible, but pre-existing condition rules make timing matter. Here is how to do it carefully.

By the InsuranU team Updated July 20263 min read

Switching pet insurance is more common than people think, but it is worth understanding one key risk first.

The pre-existing condition risk

A new insurer will treat any condition your pet has already been diagnosed with as pre-existing, even if your old insurer was covering it.

Get the new policy active before canceling the old one, and confirm waiting periods before you need care.

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Will my pet's existing conditions transfer to the new policy?

No. A new insurer will treat known conditions as pre-existing.

Is it risky to switch an older pet?

It carries more risk than switching a young, healthy pet, since more conditions may already be diagnosed.

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