Post Office Pet Insurance Reviews 510

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the excellent service, noting the efficiency and ease of their overall experience, especially regarding claims. Many people appreciate the competitive pricing and the straightforward user experience, making it simple to set up policies and manage payments. The promptness in processing claims and payments is consistently praised, with many consumers reporting quick resolutions and timely reimbursements. However, some customers also noted issues with claims being declined or experiencing significant premium increases after making a claim. A few other people also felt that communication was lacking, particularly concerning important updates or when dealing with inquiries, leading to frustration and the need for customers to follow up themselves.

What people talk about most

Claim

Consumers generally express satisfaction with the claim process. Many reviewers highlight the ease and... See more

Service

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of service, often praising its efficiency and ease of use. Many... See more

Price

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User experience

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Payment

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Based on these reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had to make a claim for puppies fractured toe, application was sent in by vet via portal, on the Friday. I had a text on the Monday to confirm receipt, text on Tuesday to say it was getting checked... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arranged everything ,very easy to follow instructions all completed on-line. I already had my Cat Mittens with them then added my Dog Boo. I was given an extra discount off my policy cost because I h... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Insured my 3 month old puppy with the post office, mainly because you didn't have a 20% co pay, which I really didn't want, so although you were dearer than some, for me this gave peace of mind, you a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had to make THREE claims last year for one of our naughty cats that kept picking fights with the neighbours cat. Unfortunately had to rehome him. Post office insurance paid out each time, no hassle... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use website, price wasn’t the cheapest, but the reviews pointed to this being good cover, we changed from Petplan due to high increases in premium when we never claimed. Just hope that if we n... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service at the Post Office Insurance for our 16 week old kitten who came into a spot of bother. Used them for our two cats previously and were fantastic for end of life care. Wouldn't use... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely terrible. Don't send inportent updates when you have put down prefrances to do. Then decline you claim saying underwriter. Then on top take money from your bank by dd early landing you in o... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service, gold star insurance. My dog needed surgery for ACL injury and the Post Office Pet Insurance dealt with my claim speedly and approved the claim in two days. Money for the veterinar... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Moved our pet insurance to the Post Office last year as their policy premium was competitively priced. We had to make a claim after our dog fell ill. As the costs were close to £3k we were keen to see... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company provides a excellent first class service. Put a claim in for vet bills for injury to my dog on 22/08/25, with six days they had processed the claim, contacted my vets for relative inf... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our puppy broke his front right leg which was very distressing for him and all the family.The insurance responded very promptly and kept us informed all along the way. The vets completed all the pape... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocked that they will not cover my spaniel for grass seeds because he had a previous grass seed removed. This was not made clear on purchase of the insurance, only when my standing order was set up a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have had Post Office pet insurance for my collie cross for 4 years, and was so pleased with their company, I insured a second edition ( a little terrier) with them. The annual fees are at reasonable.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have a 7 year old Labrador who required a scan to determine the cause of her intermittent lameness. We our insured with Post Office Pet Insurance. The claim was settled within 5 days and our vet pai... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Insured my Cat Mittens with them and communication and ease of site use is perfect. Premium was competitive so I have just added my Dog Boo onto them as well. Although they were slightly more expens... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had to make an unexpected claim for my 11 month old kitten. Vet gave him swift treatment, he made a full recovery in 6 days and the claim was paid in full within the same time. Pleasure to deal with.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A simple on-line form completed and the Post Office Pet Insurance made direct contact with the vet without any further involvement from me. Claim was settled within weeks. Very happy.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a very easy process to submit the claim. The claims team acted quickly, as did our vet. Although we had taken out a new policy with the Post Office starting 1 Sep 25, we had not "renewed" as su... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The quote would not progress no matter what I did and kept taking me back to the beginning. I tried phoning for support but took ages as the computerised system did not register when I chose an option... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service when I made a claim after my dog sustained injuries from a dog attack. Quick efficient service on line followed up by written confirmation. Claim was settled within 2 weeks. Could... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome service. I've never had to claim on this insurance policy before, so I didn't know what to expect, but I was super impressed with the communication, processing speed and fairness of the claim... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very simple to arrange insurance for my new puppy. Happy with price and level of cover and Post Office pet insurance was recommended by a friend who has used this service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Post Office Insurance vet helpline confirmed what we thought - that we needed to get our dog to the vet. The subsequent claim was handled very efficiently between the vet and Post Office insuranc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm so happy with my pet insurance , having to make an unexpected , emergency vet visit , having to claim for the first time I was unsure what to do . But it was soooo simple and extremely fast at pa... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Starts off very affordable but if you need to claim be aware that there will be consequences. Following a claim for my flatcoat my insurance more than doubled.when I enquired why the massive increas... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our experience with Post Office has been absolutely fantastic since the start. We’ve been with them for a few years now. Unfortunately, recently we had to make a big claim for our poorly dog.... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took out pet insurance with them for my male golden retriever. Paid whole annual premium upfront. Gave them every info about my dog and his health, including details of current vet surgery and past... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole process was effortless. I have looked around and you are by far the most knowledgeable about Feral Cats. My mind can now be at rest knowing my three rescue cats have some insurance and for... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Making a claim was very straightforward online and involved very little effort on my part. They contacted the vet practice direct and then refunded the money straight back to my account, minus the exc... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I submitted a claim and basically did the enquiries myself. Enquiry officers would send the same email a week apart to my vet chasing information without checking they were actually receiving the emai... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took my money for 10 months and then, when I submitted a claim, started asking important questions in order to find a way out of paying. These should have been asked at the beginning, if they were i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Claim for my dog's trea tent was made by my vet after I gave them my Post. Office pet policy number. I paid the bill at the time but soon got an email from Post Office Pet Insurance to say they were c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The online procedure for starting a claim was very simple and the information required was minimal. Post Office Pet insurance contacted my vet directly for the details of Holly's condition and kept... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was surprised at how straight forward it was to make an insurance claim with the post office at such a distressing time my puppy needed so much care and medical attention The communication was gr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Made a claim on my pet cover for insurance for vet fees and medication. The team were effective and made a payment in a timely manner. Would recommend the post office for Pet insurance.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having never made a claim for pet insurance before I've got to say this was easier than doing my weekly online shop. Enter a few details, 5 mins tops. They did the rest and payment was made to me i... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service, specially the 24 hours vet online , The claim process also its clear and i didn’t even make a-call every thing work on the time schedule

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

On looking to renew my cat’s annual insurance policy through one of the comparison sites, I came across the Post Office Pet Insurance as this was the best option I could find. Others were quoting ri... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service, very easy to set up for our dog. Got the date of birth wrong so phoned up and got it changed hassle free. Cheaper than I thought it would be for the maximum cover per year. Definite... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous company for pet insurance , in such a stressful time , it was so simple to claim and really helped make on less thing better . My friends are now using too .

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Veterinary clinic helped with the claim which was relatively easy. Post Office paid out within a week of application. I am grateful for the ease and prompt payment.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am rating my score on the outcome even though the initial claim was rejected and I would not have been paid out of if I had Not contacted my Vet who mis described the condition my dog was suffering... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been with Petplan for a couple of years but they have gone realy expensive I changed to Post Office has the monthly payment is much more competitve with a higher level of insurance

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really cannot fault the claims process. From start to finish it was easy to understand, the website simple to navigate and the claim was settled very quickly. Excellent service.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I.ve never claimed before and the process was easier than I thought it would be. Post Office insurance contacted the vets and I had payment within a week of my claim.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Once contacted very helpful and when vet sent my claim very quick to respond and received money in to my account

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was easy to set up everything explained clearly and the price for both my cats for everything for a lifetime was amazing anyone looking for pet insurance look at the post office first.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Post Office Claims to date have been effortless. I simply notify them of the vets and what the issue is that is being treated and they do the rest with prompt payment.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good experience with the post office in insuring our two cats. They're responsive and very fair - a really pleasant surprise! Highly recommend

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have always trusted the Post Office with my House Insurance so I was pleased to see they did Pet Insurance. It was so quick and easy to get it online & was a good deal for two cats 🐈.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been loyal to this company for many years. They have repaid me by increasing my monthly payment from £128 to over £400. In the time I have been with them I can only remember claiming twice. I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have tried other pet insurances, but when l get to the part in the application about the breed of the pet, l cannot put down a breed, because my pet is more than a mixed breed, and l cannot go any f... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was easy to set and you can choose your own cover to match how much is affordable to you if your working or on benefits

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I took out the insurance for my dog to replace ok ne with another company . They needed to check with my vet for previous Conditions which is understandable. My vets replied immediately. However, the... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They treat pet insurance customers exactly the same as those poor sub post office managers. An absolutely disgusting company and I have cancelled my policy after the first month because of the terri... See more

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About Post Office Pet Insurance

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About Post Office Pet Insurance
Post Office has supported communities across the UK for generations, and today we’re proud to help pet owners protect who matter most. Our pet insurance is designed to give customers confidence, flexibility, and support through life’s unexpected moments.

🐾 What we offer

Flexible cover options
Choose from a range of policy levels and types to help manage ongoing vet treatment and long term conditions.

Simple online claims
Customers can submit claims online quickly and track progress through an easy to use digital portal. Direct vet payments Where possible, we can settle approved claims directly with your vet.

24/7 veterinary advice
Access expert guidance through round the clock digital vet support, offering reassurance whenever you need it.

🧡 Why customers come to us

Post Office is a trusted UK brand with a long heritage in looking after customers. Together with our insurance partners, we aim to offer straightforward cover and a clear, supportive experience when customers make a claim or need help.

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

510 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been loyal to this company

I have been loyal to this company for many years. They have repaid me by increasing my monthly payment from £128 to over £400. In the time I have been with them I can only remember claiming twice.
I will never use them again and would advice others to think twice

6 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service.

The whole process was handled smoothly and efficiently.
Most of it was done online, but when I needed to talk to a real person, my query was handled professionally and with courtesy.

18 February 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I searched high and low to find an…

I searched high and low to find an insurance policy that suited my puppy, I needed a fair honest and treatment that won't came up trumps. With all those things and more. I hope I never have to call them though

17 March 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Winston my bulldog

Once contacted very helpful and when vet sent my claim very quick to respond and received money in to my account

28 April 2025
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

Good morning David,

We're happy to hear that our team was helpful and responsive when your vet submitted the claim. We appreciate your feedback and are glad for the quick payment processing.

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Puppy leg injury claim

Vets and vet specialist claims were paid very quickly. No hassle for me as the vets and specialists claimed direct.

27 February 2026
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

Good afternoon,

We're happy to hear that your claims process was quick and easy, especially with the vets claiming directly. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to use grt price would recommend

Easy to use grt price would recommend

2 March 2026
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

Good afternoon,

We're happy to hear that our product is easy to use and a great value! Thank you for your recommendation.

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speedy no hassle claim

Have only had our puppy for 3 months and had to have emergency vet treatment on a Sunday. I put in a claim that night and it was paid within a week with no queries.

8 November 2025
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

Good morning Anna,

We're happy to hear that the claim process was smooth and efficient during a stressful time with your puppy. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been with Petplan for a couple of…

Have been with Petplan for a couple of years but they have gone realy expensive I changed to Post Office has the monthly payment is much more competitve with a higher level of insurance

1 March 2026
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

We appreciate you sharing your experience. We're happy to learn our pricing meets your needs with the higher coverage level.

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Insurance for new puppy

Very simple to arrange insurance for my new puppy. Happy with price and level of cover and Post Office pet insurance was recommended by a friend who has used this service

28 February 2026
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

Good morning Kare,

We're happy to hear arranging insurance for your new puppy was simple. It's great you're happy with the price and cover level, and that a friend recommended our pet insurance. Thanks for your positive feedback.

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing insurance

6 February 2026
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

Good morning Du,

Thanks for your positive feedback. Please let us know if you need anything from us.

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use website

Easy to use website, price wasn’t the cheapest, but the reviews pointed to this being good cover, we changed from Petplan due to high increases in premium when we never claimed. Just hope that if we need to claim they are as good as the reviews say.

15 February 2026
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

Good morning Andrew,

We appreciate you choosing us and are glad our website was easy to use. We know price is important, and we aim to provide great value. We hope our coverage meets your expectations should you need to claim. Thanks for the feedback.

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb service!

Claim submitted and approved in less than 12 hours.

23 February 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

Good morning Nicky,

We are happy to hear that your claim was approved so quickly! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us, we appreciate it.

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

easy web site to negoiate and good…

easy web site to negoiate and good price for insurance

18 February 2026
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

Good morning Keith,

We're happy to hear that our website was easy to use and that you found a good price. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely easy and efficient process

Extremely easy and efficient process. This was my first time claiming and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was!

20 August 2025
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

Good morning,

We're happy to hear that your first time claiming was extremely easy and efficient! We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us.

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Speedy response no quibbles. Highly recommend

7 February 2026
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

Good morning Bev,

We are happy to hear that you received great service and a speedy response. Thank you for your recommendation, we appreciate your feedback!

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Still cannot get an answer about my 2…

Still cannot get an answer about my 2 cats insurance or log in.

8 January 2026
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

Good morning Gerry,

We apologise you're having trouble accessing your account and insurance information. We're looking into this.

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service easy to use…

Amazing customer service easy to use portal and lovely people to deal with over chat or on the phone

20 August 2025
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Reply from Post Office Pet Insurance

Good morning Jack,

We're happy to hear that you found our portal easy to use and had a positive experience with our customer service team. Thank you for your kind feedback!

Many thanks,
Post Office Pet Insurance Team

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