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Name: Pet Insurance
Rating: 3.31 (104 reviews)

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3.03

Based on 104 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Jan 2025

83% decrease in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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Latest highest rating:

4

Lovely Complaints department employees Had insurance turned down because of a ‘ lost in translation’ moment…. via owner— to vets —to insurers. customer service when I complained and disput... Read more Reviewed on: 2nd January 2025

Latest lowest rating:

2

No Loyalty for staying with Tesco, just higher prices Have never made a claim on either of my policies, however, the renewal price on both policies has jumped 62% on each policy! I accept that cost do ris... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd January 2025

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When choosing the right insurance policy, navigating the sea of providers on the market can be a challenging task. At Smart Money People, we want to simplify this process for you. We gather Tesco Bank pet insurance reviews, to provide you with valuable insights into the provider.

Tesco Bank is underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd to provide pet insurance for cats and dogs. There are four cover levels to choose from: Accident & injury, Standard, Extra and Premier. Tesco Bank also offers discounts on insurance policies for Clubcard members.

If you're considering Tesco Bank as your next pet insurance provider, explore the reviews available on Smart Money People. Discover what level of cover policyholders chose and whether they were satisfied with their choice. Learn about the provider’s customer service and claims process through the firsthand experiences shared in our Tesco Bank pet insurance reviews.

Have you ever held a pet insurance policy with Tesco Bank? Share your honest experiences with our Smart Money People community. Why did you choose Tesco Bank, and has the provider met your expectations? Has the policy suitably covered all of your pet's needs? Share any interactions you've had with the customer service team or claims process. Would you consider renewing your policy? Whether good or bad, write a Tesco Bank pet insurance review today.

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Tesco Bank Pet Insurance reviews (104)

No Loyalty for staying with Tesco, just higher prices

Have never made a claim on either of my policies, however, the renewal price on both policies has jumped 62% on each policy! I accept that cost do rise every year, (exactly what all the others say as well!) but when its as high as it is, +£200 on each policy, then £200 excess and 20% dual payment on the rest of the bill, I'm wondering if its worth it! It seems if you change your insurance company each year you get the £200 rise off your new policy. It pays to shop around now and not stay loyal. Reviewed on: 23rd January 2025

Awful. Avoid.

Awful. Started off great 5 years ago, but all of a sudden they have increases my monthly premiums by over double following a small claim. When I queried this they said it's in the small print they can make changes to the policy at will. As I worked in pet insurance for 18 years I had asked many questions before commencing the policy but apparently the information they gave me 5 years ago no longer stands due to them changing their underwriter - it appears they are at liberty to change anything they wish, including the policy information I signed up to! Reviewed on: 11th January 2025

Lovely Complaints department employees

Had insurance turned down because of a ‘ lost in translation’ moment…. via owner— to vets —to insurers. customer service when I complained and disputed this was nothing short of exceptional. Lovely very understanding people , it was a pleasure to chat to . I had decided I would write this review no matter what the outcome. Thank you Tesco insurers , your insurance employees were a joy to deal with. Reviewed on: 2nd January 2025

Excellant service from Tesco pet insurance.

Excellant service from Tesco pet insurance. My claim was settled in full in 1 week very impressed.Thank you. Reviewed on: 4th December 2024

Won't pay up.

Just been advised that Tesco Pet Insurance are refusing to pay for dental checks and clean for our dog because the vet made reference to her teeth having mild to moderate calculus two and half years ago. He also said at the time no action needed other than continue brushing and cleaning routine. It so happens that this healthcheck which was actually for annual boosters was 11 days after us taking the policy out. This policy was taken out on the 1st March 2022 as that was when the previous policy lapsed. The 11th March appointment was already booked for annual boosters not for any other health concerns. Roll on 2 and half years and multiple 6 monthly health checks, on the last health check the vet advised that she would benefit having a scale and clean and x-rays because her teeth never look that clean and they wanted to rule out any underlying issue. I phoned Tesco Pet Insurance and was told this would be covered as long as she'd had regular health checks which she had. It turns out she has some rare condition that blackens the enamel and actually her teeth and gums are still strong with little tartar build up, no further treatment required other than usually routine. Tesco have refused to pay the claim for the x-rays and clean because the vet happened to reference teeth (but advised no action required) on the 11th March within 14 days of us taken out the policy. This is absolutely criminal and defeats the object of having pet insurance. This one decision has potential to cost us an absolute fortune in the future because other insurers won't take on what they perceive to be a pre-existing condition or if they do the premiums will be extortionate. It's no wonder owners have to get rid of their pets and put them into shelters, Tesco the premiums I've paid you to date more than cover this bill. I will be taking this one as far as I can, because as responsible dog owners we have done everything by the book and followed our vets advice throughout! Reviewed on: 26th September 2024

Excellent service quick turnaround of claims

Excellent service quick turnaround of claims Reviewed on: 4th September 2024

Great Value and Servcie

Very reasonable rates and paid out straight away with no fuss. Reviewed on: 4th September 2024

Great customer service

Had a good premium from them last year, good value for money. This year it was more expensive and I did find cheaper elsewhere. The Tesco policy was on auto-renewal which I hadn’t realised so a payment came out after I thought the policy had ended. I rang their customer services and they rectified it for me straight away, cancelling the policy and arranging a refund. Reviewed on: 4th September 2024

Quoting process with vet fees benchmarks

Fantastic value for money, extremely informative on the quotation process as they give an understanding of the average costs of dogs like us at the vet Reviewed on: 4th September 2024

Very good would recommend.

Very good would recommend. Help me a lot with my choice of product. Think everyone should consider this Reviewed on: 24th August 2024

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