Labradors had been the most well-liked canine companions to insure. Photo: Southern Cross Pet Insurance
The prime 10 most insured pets in 2023 and the most expensive pet insurance coverage claims have been revealed by Southern Cross.
Renowned for his or her pleasant temperament and dependable disposition, Labradors, Cavoodles, and Golden Retrievers got here out on prime as the most well-liked canine companions insured by Southern Cross Pet Insurance by way of quantity.
Domestic Short Hair, Ragdoll, and Domestic Medium Hair cats had been additionally widespread, with their various personalities and distinctive traits.
The prime 10 pets insured by quantity final 12 months had been:
- Domestic Short Hair cat
- Labrador Retriever
- Cavoodle
- Ragdoll cat
- Domestic Medium Hair cat
- Golden Retriever
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Labrador Cross
- Labradoodle
- Border Collie
From 1 January to 31 December 2023, Southern Cross Pet Insurance paid out a complete of $29.95 million in claims, with some claims in extra of $10,000.
The most costly claims had been:
|
Breed |
Diagnosis |
Claim quantity paid |
|
Pug |
Traumatic damage |
$14,119 |
|
Border Collie |
Traumatic damage |
$13,149 |
|
Labradoodle |
Cancer (Haemangiosarcoma) |
$12,652 |
|
Ragdoll |
Traumatic damage |
$12,023 |
|
English Springer Spaniel |
Fracture |
$11,444 |
|
Golden Retriever |
Foreign physique – ingestion |
$11,091 |
|
German Shepherd |
Tumour |
$10,733 |
|
Leonberger |
Kidney Stones |
$10,202 |
|
Dalmatian |
Urinary bladder dysfunction |
$10,192 |
