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Ann-Maree RogersSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Peace of Mind and then some ..
I've 5 pedigree large breed dogs insured with Bow Wow Meow. I've been with them for several years and recommend them to new puppy owners and other pet owners. Their claim process is usually quick, unless they need to investigate a new claim and research pet's health history. That can take a little longer, but they keep you informed of progress and work toward a quick resolution. I am a happy client!
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RobertPerth, WA
Quick process. Get back what they say you will.
Claimed a few times for my cat and now once recently with my dog. My claims have been processed quite quickly each time and always got back what my policy said I would.
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Good to hear. Thanks for the review Robert!
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Koda BearPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
Payments
Unfortunately this is the second time I have needed to write a review for Bow Wow Meow.
We have had the insurance for around 3 to 4 years for our pup. We have made one major claim, approximately 2 years ago. This claim took a long time to be processed due to multiple errors, missing emails (sent to Bow Wow) and requests for completely unrelated veterinary certificates. Fortunately it was resolved and we couldn’t fault them on their response, despite the months it took to finally straighten everything out.
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w unfortunately due to payment problems. At the end of December, my monthly premium was rejected due to changing accounts and obviously the Christmas season. The letter enclosed with the email informing me that payment for two months (December and January) was due in the 27th of January. I have been attempting to log onto the online portal for around a week so I could settle the bill. Finally and after much frustration, I emailed Bow Wow (I like to have a paper trail) and was informed that instead of the policy being cancelled on the 27th of January, it was cancelled at the end of December. They have requested that I call and get this straightened out (indicating some kind of glitch) but due to my previous experience of multiple phone calls, emails and other methods of communication - I’m not sure how effective this will be. With this in mind, I am now actively looking for another provider. However, I would like to reiterate that although the policies, procedures and guidelines set forth by Bow Wow Meow, their staff and customer service has been impeccable.
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Hi Koda Bear, I am so sorry for the poor service you received. Please can you email your policy number to [email protected] with the above review. I will ensure that a member of our resolutions ... Read more
team sorts this out with the minimum of hassle. Apologies once again.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Shanzel
- 2 reviews
Don't expect great service towards the end of policy life.
My female staffy has been insured with with this company for years.
Recently my beautiful girl developed lumps on her chest and abdomen.
On advice from the vet I booked in to have the lumps removed and obtained a pre-approval from Bow Wow Meow before the operation.
Two weeks prior to the operation my dog required antiobiotics for a nasty cough she had developed. Following the antiobiotic treatment she was given the all clear and the lumpectomy took place.
My vet supplied all clinical notes relating to the surgery including, blood testing, surgery, post surgery antiobiotics etc. The vet also called Bow Wow Meow to make sure they had all notes required.
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Hi Shanzel, I am so sorry to hear this. Please can you email me your policy number with the above review to [email protected] and I will look into this ASAP. Many thanks.
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Robyn.PresleyPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
More positives than negatives
Unfortunately our little dogs have had more than their fair share of trips to the vet over the past 7-8 years. Ussually our claims have been processed quickly up until a large claim a couple of months ago. After checking the portal we could see that the claim was there but not moving. After a week or so we rang to enquire if there was something holding it up and although hard to understand the rep told us that the process takes so long but he would talk to his supervisor and make sure the claim was given a high priority. A week later it sti...Read more
ll hadn't moved so I called again. Different person, still hard to understand and recited the same comments, almost word for word. A quick check of the portal later that day and still nothing. My wife went onto the internet and checked out some reviews, in one of those someone suggested an email to the head office. We fired off the email and before you know it we had a reply (in English). Welcome back to good service, claim processed and approved within a couple of days. This week after more specialist appointments the vet submitted our claim, well 2 days and we receive an email that the claim has been received and is being processed. What a relief, hopefully Bow Wow is back on track and our dogs get well soon. Other than the one episode our dealings with Bow Wow have been straight forward and all previous enquiries had been dealt with by people who certainly seem to care and understand their products and processes.1 comment
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Hi Robyn thanks for the review and your feedback. I am assuming that with many still on leave, you may have dealt with staff that are still undergoing training. My apologies for the inconvenience bu... Read more
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Sooza
- 3 reviews
So glad we had pet insurance
Although we all hate paying insurance (of any kind), you never know how grateful you are to have it, until something happens. I am so relieved we had Bow Wow
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Glad we could help Sooza. Thanks for the review.
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RicNorth Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
So Happy to have it
Ever since our little pup had her accident at 12weeks, BWM has been helpful and paid our major claims, even when she required further surgery over a year latter we had no issues.
Now we are not talking a few hundred dollars, we have spend over the $4k getting a specialist orthopaedic surgeon to operate on her injuries....
We could have only have done this after knowing that BWM was there to help us cover the costs, otherwise we may have had to consider the option that no pet lover wants to thinks about.
We are very happy that we have this cover..
Thanks
Ric, Tash & of course Amber :)
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Glad we could assist Ric. Thanks for the review and wishing your little pup a speedy recovery.
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RelievedMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 3 reviews
Peace of mind
I have been with BWM since my JackRussell was a pup, he is now five. Recently he required emergency treatment and a stay at the vet. The claim was speedily processed and the refund paid without delay.
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Thanks for the review Disappointed. Glad the claim went well.
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It has answered my needs in the last three years of my two dogs' lives
We have been with them for 16 years approx. The last three to four years were good when our elderly dogs. The claims were well processed well and in a timely. We felt it to be well adequate to our needs.
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Thanks for the review Sherry. Glad we could help out with any unforeseen bills.
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LolaSouth-East, TAS
Prompt and efficient handling of claims
I have been with this company for 8 years, and although premiums are now quite high, as my dog ages, this is obviously when more Veterinary care and associated expenses may escalate. I have been extremely satisfied with the way my frequent, recent claims have been handled. I have been kept informed of their progress, and service has been efficient and prompt. Although I wish that it were possible to claim more than $300 annually for Vet consultations, I would still highly recommend Bow Wow Meow. Thank you for a great service.
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Hi Lola, thank you for your review. Good to hear that we have a prompt and efficient claims process.
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Great benefits but slow claim process
I have 2 policies for my rotties and the benefits are great but when it comes to the claim process it can be really long and drawn out before you receive the remittance payment. sometimes up to 2 weeks before you see the funds and majority of the time you need the money back asap.
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Hi Emily, thank you for the review. The claim payment should not take so long though. My apologies....please can you email [email protected] with your policy number and the above review so that we can investigate. Thanks
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AliciaSouth East Queensland, QLD
Fantastic policy and amazing customer service.
I currently have two policies active and they were very easy to set up, value is great and very affordable. One of my girls broke her leg and required surgery after only have our insurance for a few months but all claims were processed so quickly and its been such a relief during a very stressful time. Customer service has been amazing, all queries and questions have been answered quickly and efficiently. I could not be happier with this company.
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Thank for the review Alicia. Glad we have met or exceeded expectations.
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Bel HowseSouth West, WA
- 2 reviews
They have been fantastic every claim processed no questions asked
Every claim has been processed promptly and according to policy. No grey areas or surprises. Would highly recommend. Have been with Bow Wow for 9 years. Easy to set up and excellent value for money. Joined when my dog was a puppy and have made a few really big claims.
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Hi Bel, we are so happy to hear this and glad we could assist with your furry family member. Thanks for the review.
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BethPerth, WA
Dont ask them to change anything on the policy
I have 2 dogs insured with bowowmeow.
somehow they had one dog payment coming out fortnightly and one coming out monthly. I phoned 3 times to ask for the premium to be collected on the same day to be told a premium is being processed and your account will be changed when this is processed. Never was: when I finally got annoyed with calling up to cancel the policy I was told I would be getting a month free for each dog becusse of the mess around. Well amazingly. One dog got a month free and the other one the premium still came out.
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Hi Beth, appreciate the feedback. I agree, the payment system is overly complicated as it ties into a third party banking gateway. Apologies for the inconvenience. We are trying to work with stakehold... Read more
ers to make the management of payments more flexible, however, this is proving to be harder than we initially thought.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Clint N.Perth, WA
I work in the insurance industry and Bow Wow knows insurance!!
Bow Wow Meow are excellent insurers - easy to set up, easy to get a hold of, and efficient with their claims. We have our english staffy treated monthly for allergies and we aren't part of the claims process as its all done between our vet and BWM. I'd say any negative outcomes are a result of policy holders not reading and taking time to understand the product disclosure statement because hands down BWM are awesome (and no I do not work for BWM and am not affiliated in any way, other than being a happy policy holder)
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Hi Clint, this is really good to hear. Thanks for the review and glad we could assist with you Staffie's allergies.
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ellakate76South East Queensland, QLD
Provided support when we most needed it
I joined Bow Wow Meow in 2011 for peace of mind and that is exactly it has provided. Whilst both my dogs are in great health we have had three very unexpected events with one of our Pugs, two in close succession in 2022. In total I would have faced over $12,000 in Vet bills, something I may not have been able to do. Knowing I had insurance gave me total confidence to go ahead with surgeries and my fur baby still being here. Since moving to online claiming, turnaround times are unbelievably quick and with Bow wow Meow following any reports from Vets, there is no running around needed.
Thank you Bow Wow Meow!
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Hi Ellakate76, thanks so much for the review. Glad we could assist with the hefty surgery expenses you were faced with. Hope all is well with your Pug now.
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sue20Perth, WA
Dreadful, all ok until you need to claim then they do everything to avoid paying out
My dog was sick. Went to 1 vet. Wasn’t happy with the diagnosis so took him to another vet.
The second vet was thorough and sadly my dog was too ill to save
Bow wow meow put the $500 exess against each claim rather than treating the illness as 1 claim
So after paying them over $8000 in premiums they paid out only $825 of what was a $2500 total vet bill
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Hi Sue20, I am sorry to hear about your dog. Just to clarify, it is a per condition claim. If it was a claim for one condition, then you should only be charged one excess. I am happy to check that for... Read more
you. Please can you email the above review with your policy number to [email protected]. Many thanks.Hi Bow Wow
Your team have already reviewed it and stated that because vet 1 said his collapse was a cruciate and then vet 2 found out what it really was then it was 2 conditions, I believe and vet 2... Read more
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OK thanks Sue20, I am happy to give to a specialist team to review. Up to you?
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Matt hSydney, NSW
Easy to claim
Doggo had a an accident in the house requiring ex Ray and Care. Was very straight forward to put in claim through the vet and paid very quickly. Pet insurance is a tricky one but we are happy.
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Hi Matt h, thank you for the review. Glad it went through easily and was paid in a prompt manner.
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- Ultimate Care
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It came in handy...
Recently made a claim for my dog who had cruciate ligament surgery. While I received the sub limit for the surgery, other costs were not covered leading into the surgery; such as xrays and short hospital stay thebweek prior. Much like all insurances in this area, greater clarity needs to be given for what is covered. The up to 80% back on most vet bills needs to be revisited as I only received about 60% back. While I am still out of pocket; which I knew I would be, my dog is well.
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Hi Mr G, thanks for the feedback. Yes, it does depend on the claim as some claims do have sub-limits. It also depends if you have an excess which can eat into you benefit payment. This is why we say t... Read more
hat 'up to 80%'. I would be happy to double check that you have the right amount paid out. To do this, please email the above review with you policy number to [email protected]. ThanksSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
HonestyGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 12 reviews
Beware of this company and their price hikes each year.
I have just received a renewal for my 8 year old dog that has been insured all his life. How can an increase of 30% be justified, from $91 a month to $131? He has hardly ever had a vet visit and even if he did isn't this why you have insurance all their life. I emailed BWM asking them to justify and eventually got a generic response saying it's about the animal's age, MY age and costs going up etc etc. What does my age have to do with it??? So how come one of my other dogs that is 2 and a half years older is cheaper. I suspect his next renewal...Read more
will be increased significantly too as BWM have bought out new policies and don't want the people that have paid for years to stay on their policies. They are trying to force us to change. I've had 5 dogs insured with this company and unfortunately once you choose a company for pet insurance you're stuck with them or you don't have insurance at all. It's not like human health insurance. Not to mention the $300 limit for consultations they slapped on a couple of years ago. It's quite clear BWM do not care about their long term customers. I will never take out another insurance policy with them again. They need investigating.5 comments
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Hi Honesty, thanks for your feedback and I am sorry you feel this way. Unfortunately, the main driver of your premium is the age of your pet. This has a direct impact on premium, particularly when the... Read more
y reach 8 and 9 yrs of age. This is when the risk of illness increases significantly. Other factors do play a role such breed, past claims and to a lesser degree: post code and age of owner (different age brackets have different claiming patterns). I can assure you that we do not force people to change policies at all. I am happy to look into this increase for you. Please email [email protected] with the above review and your policy number and we will get back to you. Many thanks.That's very odd that you say that, because I've previously been told by your company that premiums increase significantly from 10 years of age. You don't seem to take into account all the years a poli... Read more
cy is paid when an animal is younger and has had virtually no claims. It's all one way. None of this accounts for why my dog that is two and a half years older has cheaper premiums and he does have health issues and has had claims. I've already given BWM the chance by email to explain without making it public and didn't get a satisfactory answer to my question. I just got an generic reply. You don't "force people to change policies" directly, just by increasing the premium so much that people will change or cancel.Bow Wow M.Bow Wow Meow Pet Insurance
Hi Honesty, it is difficult to answer unless I have the policies and can look into it for you. If you are happy to, please feel free to email [email protected] with your policy numbers and we wi... Read more
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Hi Ann-Maree Rogers. Appreciate the review and glad you are a happy client! Thank you.