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Considering 175 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently appreciate the affordable pricing, valuable coverage options, and highly competitive rates compared to alternative insurance providers. People consistently find the digital platform and registration forms very simple and quick to navigate without any hassle. Some reviewers were not happy with the handling of claims, reporting unexpected rejections and lengthy communication delays. Others also noted significant difficulties reaching customer support and obtaining clear answers when trying to resolve urgent questions. Some consumers mentioned experiencing steep price increases and expensive policies when their annual renewal period finally arrived.

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Claim

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the start of our time with RSPCA insurance, everything has been absolutely excellent. The portal worked very well, there have never been any issues and the customer service people have been grea... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our Lab sustained an injury while playing fetch and required overnight anaesthesia, stitches, and antibiotics at the out-of-hours vet. The claim was accepted within 3 days and paid within another 3. N... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just by chance I found the RSPCA pet insurance via a comparison site and although they weren't the cheapest they were a trusted name and what they offer is exceptional value and they even accepted... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Springer Spaniel was diagnosed with IMHA, extremely low white blood cells (severe Anemia ) and had blood transfusions along with several blood tests etc. I duly went to complete the claim form for... See more

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With RSPCA pet insurance*, you’ll be ready to take care of your pet when they need it.Every policy taken out supports our mission against animal cruelty and neglect.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy and clear

10 December 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Hi Pauline, thanks so much for leaving a review. We really appreciate your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service

6 December 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Hi Jacqueline, thanks so much for leaving a review! We're glad you experienced great service from us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There was no quibbling when I put in my…

There was no quibbling when I put in my claim even though it was for the full amount on my insurance. The vet submitted the required forms and I received prompt payment.

15 October 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Hi SJ, thanks so much for your kind words and for leaving a review. We really appreciate your feedback and we're so glad to have you and your pet in the RSPCA Pet Insurance family!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made my first ever claim on Pet…

I made my first ever claim on Pet Insurance of any kind with this company. It was a seamless easy process with my Vets forwarding all details after I had filled in the required data on the form before handing it to the Vets.
I subsequently received my reimbursement within the next week with no hiccups or problems etc.
Thank you very much RSPCA Pet Insurance for your professionalism and extremely competent manner in dealing with my claim.

14 November 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

We're so happy to hear you got great service from us, Steve! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts; we hope your pet is feeling better.
Take care! Kate from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Labrador injury = no-fuss claim!

Our Lab sustained an injury while playing fetch and required overnight anaesthesia, stitches, and antibiotics at the out-of-hours vet. The claim was accepted within 3 days and paid within another 3. No hassle for us at all, which left me astonished and grateful and with more time to take care of my dog wearing his cone of shame for 2 weeks! We'll see if it affects the premiums when it comes time to renew next year but as a first-time claimant I could not have been more impressed.

5 November 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Thank you for the lovely feedback about RSPCA Pet Insurance! We’re really glad we could help out. Sorry to hear your lab was under the weather. We hope he's feeling a lot better now!
Take care!
Kate from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Time to leave

Up until today, I had been a customer of RSPCA pet insurance for 2 years - but I have now cancelled my policy.
Their service is dreadful and the pet portal does not work reliably.

27 October 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Hi Michael, we’re sorry to hear you had issues with our systems, we understand that this experience led to you cancelling your policy. If you did want to discuss this further please get in touch with our Customer Service Team on: 0344 543 1008 or via email at contact@email.insurance.rspca.org.uk and they will be able to help. The team are available Monday-Friday 8.30am-6pm and Saturday 9am-1pm.
All the best, Kate from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tricked into a useless policy

Took my money and then put a load of exclusions into the policy after the start date, despite me contacting them beforehand to ensure they had everything they needed. I was aware some treatment from the previous year might affect it so wanted a heads up in advance. Too late to go back to old insurer sadly so I'm stuck with a policy that covers literally nothing.

23 October 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Hi Suzanne, thanks for your feedback! Most of our claims get approved and paid out, but unfortunately, we don't cover pre-existing conditions right now. We understand how important that is and are looking into ways we can offer it in the future. We're one of the few insurers that do upfront medical underwriting, so we want to be clear with our customers about what's in their policy. Thank you for taking the time to reach out, and we're sorry if you felt let down. We are always looking for areas where we can improve, so if you want to chat more about this, feel free to reach out to our complaints team on 0344 543 1008 or via email at complaints@email.insurance.rspca.org.uk.

All the best, Kate from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional, kind staff. Paid out with no problems.

They were extremely helpful and made the whole claiming very quick and fairly easy once I found my way around the app. They emailed and told me exactly what I needed to do.

The claim was agreed within a very short time. Money was paid quickly as well. Such kind and compassionate and professional staff when speaking to me on the phone.

1 October 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Hi there, thanks so much for your kind words and for leaving a review. We really appreciate your feedback and we're so glad to have you and your pet in the RSPCA Pet Insurance family!
Kate from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super simple claims procedure

I have 14 month spaniel cross. Premiums are affordable at the moment. Dog was very poorly resulting in many tests to rule out blockages. The vet was on hand to help with the portal if I needed it but it was very simple to use. The payments were made quickly and tracking progress is super easy. This is important when you use a small vet practice. At the moment I would recommend RSPCA but I am only in my first year. I just hope this illness does not result in a high premium next year.

25 September 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Thank you Elizabeth for the great feedback about RSPCA Pet Insurance! We’re really glad we could help out. Sorry to hear your furry friend was under the weather. We hope they're feeling a lot better now!
Take care,
Kate from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

To be honest

To be honest, I’m very disappointed. I’ve insured two cats and have been paying for the insurance for over two and a half years. Recently, one of my cats became ill, and we went to the vet. The claims team has obviously not been following up, they haven’t responded for the past month and the customer service team has ignored my emails regarding the claim. It’s impossible to reach them by phone; for example, today I spent 50 minutes on the line with no answer. I’m now seriously considering opening a dispute with my bank to recover the last few payments, as this situation is ridiculous and the insurance gets more expensive every year. If you can, go elsewhere.

15 October 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Hi Michal, thanks for reaching out and sharing your thoughts with us! We totally understand why you’re frustrated with the issues you've been having with your claim, and we’re sorry to hear you’re not happy with our service. If you haven't already, please reach out on: 0344 543 1008 or via email at complaints@email.insurance.rspca.org.uk for further support.
All the best, Kate from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very fast payment

Very fast payment

17 September 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Thank you for leaving a review, Allen! We're glad you had a good experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Springer Spaniel was diagnosed with…

My Springer Spaniel was diagnosed with IMHA, extremely low white blood cells (severe Anemia ) and had blood transfusions along with several blood tests etc. I duly went to complete the claim form for this ongoing condition and noticrd I had his age wrong, excactly a year out a genuine miske as his birthday is the 27th December. The insuance company have been great and have paid out on the 1st very large invoice within a few days. The condition is as I say ongoing but the RSPCA insurance has been absolutely great up until now.

15 September 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Hi Terry! Thanks so much for your kind words and for leaving a review. We really appreciate your feedback and we're so glad to have you and your Springer in the RSPCA Pet Insurance family! We wish you both all the best and your pup a speedy recovery.
Kate from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No response to emails or calls

No response to emails and now 2 hours trying to speak to someone....still no luck

1 October 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Hi Matt, we're really sorry to hear you're having some trouble. After checking things out, it looks like your policy might be linked to a former Covea Pet Insurance Policy. Even though your policy used to be with RSPCA, our team have been in touch on 2nd September to confirm it’s now managed by Covea. We suggest getting in touch with them directly to sort things out; you can find their contact info in your policy documents.
Just to make you aware, starting 1st Sep 2023, RSPCA launched a new pet insurance plan, and all the new policies are now handled by Pinnacle Insurance plc.
All the best, Kate from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

JUST WAIT FOR YOUR RENEWAL

So took out insurance 11 months ago for our 2 year old Border Collie. Renewal just came through and gone up by a staggering 55%. I called them and was told that this was correct and it could go up by much more than this (consider yourself lucky)! Apparently due to people claiming (not me or my Border Collie as no claim made) Vets fees (again a shock to a pet insurer I'm sure however out local vet had a modest 5% increase not 55%) and the risk of insuring some breeds and the dogs age greatly effects costs. When I said I could get the cover for half elsewhere the lady told me "thats how insurance works" They would probably quote me half as much as a new customer. Can't comment on their claim procedure as never claimed but this is frankly a disgrace. By the way - look out for the standard and meaningless response by

17 September 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Thanks for your feedback! We understand that you’re unhappy with the new price of your insurance, and we get how frustrating that can be. We try our best to keep our prices competitive, and we're sorry if this new price makes you think about seeking insurance options elsewhere. We are always looking for areas where we can improve, so if you want to chat more about this, feel free to reach out to our complaints team on 0344 543 1008 or via email at complaints@email.insurance.rspca.org.uk.
All the best, from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extortionate premiums, no customer service

You cant claim on your insurance, if there is no way to contact them! This seems to be the business model for what is probably the most expensive pet insurance in the UK. dont bother.
update, post reply from RSPCA:
As much as i would like to talk to your customer service, I have been on hold for an hour, so no. this service puts something other than customers and thier pets first. let me guess, it money? your "charity" seems to follow the usual model of exploiting people and paying your execs large "pay-offs" or whatever language you want to use, lets call them bonuses? note this is not specualtion, re: the publicised 2016 review of your practices.
My premium is over £1000 a year for a house cat, and you cant answer the phone to me? i will never use your services again and i will make sure others understand that you are criminals, and money given to you will never go to help animals

10 September 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Hi Solomon, we’re sorry to hear you are having issues making a claim, let’s get this resolved as quickly as possible; please get in touch with our Customer Service Team on: 0344 543 1008 or via email at contact@email.insurance.rspca.org.uk and they will be able to help. The team are available Monday-Friday 8.30am-6pm and Saturday 9am-1pm.
All the best, Kate from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple and efficient

I couldn’t be happier with RSPCA Pet Insurance! The online form was super easy to complete, and the whole process was quick and stress-free. They liaised directly with my vet, which made everything so much simpler for me. The outcome was fast and efficient. I’d highly recommend RSPCA Pet Insurance to any pet owner looking for reliable cover and service.

22 August 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

We're so happy to hear you got great service from us, Magda! We really love it when our customers share their experiences. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Take care!
Kate from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly can't fault RSPCA...

Honestly can't fault RSPCA pet insurance. Had a big claim when our dog became ill which was ongoing over 5 weeks. The insurance paid with no quibble and also paid very quickly. Gave us confidence knowing we are in safe hands with the RSPCA. Thank you so much.

26 August 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Thanks, Lisa, for the awesome feedback about RSPCA Pet Insurance! We’re really glad we could help out. Sorry to hear your dog was under the weather. We hope they're feeling a lot better now!
Take care! Kate from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Peace of mind

My wee kitten broke her leg at just 8 months old, requiring a surgery, pins, the works. It was a scary situation with very expensive bills - but it could not have been easier working with RSPCA Pet Insurance - my claims were handled promptly and easilly.

15 August 2025
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Reply from RSPCA Pet Insurance (UK)

Thank you for the great feedback about RSPCA Pet Insurance Meg! We’re really glad we could help out and we're sorry to hear about your kitten. We hope she's feeling a lot better now!
Take care! Kate from the RSPCA Pet Insurance Team

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