Pet Insurance Rates Can Soar at Renewal, but Switching Insurers May Be Difficult | Insurify | National

Pet owners across the nation are getting a costly surprise a year into their pet insurance plans. The affordable coverage they initially bought gives way to soaring premiums at renewal.

The increases can be eye-popping, with some social media users reporting their pet insurance premiums jumped from $200 per year to $1,362 — a 581% increase.

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