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caliahmiie

caliahmiieSydney, NSW

Good insurance for your little pawchild

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Been very happy with their customer service and claims process is so easy and simple. I dont have to do anything! My poor girl has had a couple operations and PIA has been there to help with anything needed.

Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateJanuary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
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Thanks, Caliahmiie for your review on PIA. I hope your wee girl is doing well? Sending her a big PIA cuddle from the team. Have a lovely day.

Phil

PhilPerth, WA

The most reliable and effective insurance policy I've ever held.

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I can't speak highly enough of PIA. They are quick to pay on claims, have a great policy that covers so much, online portal is simple and effective, customer service is great. I'm typically skeptical of insurance, but PIA is 100% reliable.



They also provided some flexibility and waived some policy fees for me as a loyal customer with 2 x policies during the COVID-19 outbreak, major credit for that and a great way to build loyalty.

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Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time<1 week
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets2 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Thanks, Phil for sharing your PIA experience with Product Review. I'll be sure to pass this over to the pet-loving customer service team to brighten their day. Have a wonderful week.

Great care and customer service

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Excellent service and follow up for our dogs issues.
Very convenient that we pay only the difference in our bill at our chosen vets practice. would recommend to all pet owners.



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Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time<1 week
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Thanks David for your review and high recommendation. Have a great week.

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Fantastic service.

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Have claimed various times over the past years with nil concerns. Uploaded required documentation for my claims and payment received in days. Highly recommend. Easy to use online and will continue with my cover.

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Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time<1 week
Claim DateJanuary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Thanks, Marcia for sharing your PIA experience. Have a great week.

lynda

lyndaMid North Coast, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Outstanding!

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I am delighted with my PIA policy! It was simple to set up. All claims lodged have been acknowledged very promptly and claims paid equally promptly. I have been with PIA for approximately six years and have made numerous claims. It has certainly removed anxiety regarding our dog's (Wilbur's) health care. I have genuinely and enthusiastically recommended PIA to friends and other dog owners Wilbur and I come across and chat to on our daily walks. Highly impressed!

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Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateJanuary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Thanks, Lynda for sharing your PIA story. I hope Wilbur is doing well. Have a wonderful week.

Samgal

SamgalGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 2 reviews

Claim issue

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We put a claim in which I thought would be simple process, they requested I upload the medical report which I did, then 3 weeks later I received a letter asking for our dogs complete medical history. I'm sure this is a tactic to delay paying the claim or they hope that we will forget about it and put it in the to hard basket. The medical report I submitted should have been sufficient as the pup is only 6 months old. We are now looking for another provider.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim DateJanuary 2020
Claim ApprovedNo
Number of Pets2 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Hi Samgal. I'm sorry to hear of your frustrations with your claim process and I'd like to get a supervisor to take a look and reach out asap. Can I please grab your policy number? Thanks

Samgal
Samgal

Policy # PI10495610

Peter B.

Peter B.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA

Usual Insurance Result

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As with most insurance policies across the whole Insurance industry, our dog's injury was not fully covered despite the cover being called "Comprehensive". I have only ever had 2 insurance claims for anything paid out in full and they were both with the same company. Unfortunately this company does not offer Pet Insurance

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Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateDecember 2022
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Hi Peter. I'd like to take a look into your policy and have a supervisor reach out asap. Can I please grab your policy number? Thanks, have a great day.

Lauren F

Lauren FMelbourne

  • 2 reviews

Value for money and never had a problem with them

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I’ve been with PIA for over 2 years and never had a problem. They reimburse you 80% and very quickly too! The price is affordable and they don’t hassle you for their business unlike RSPCA. I recommend them to every pet owner I know.

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Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time<1 week
Claim DateMarch 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredCat
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Thanks Lauren for sharing your thoughts on PIA. Have a great weekend.

Ros

RosMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

Great insurance for my fur babies!

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I have been with PIA for five years since the arrival of Millie my first fur baby. Millie unfortunately had to have a major operation when she was 2 years old. Pet Insurance Australia dealt with our claim efficiency and professionally- since that time we have acquired our second fur baby Myles. Both our babies have had many claims with PIA over the years - all of which have been attended to promptly and with good communication and follow up.
I would recommend PIA to any potential pet owner for peace of mind.

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Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateJanuary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets2 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia

Thanks, Ros for taking the time to post your feedback on PIA. Have a great weekend. I hope your furbabes are well?

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Horrible horrible horrible please avoid!!!!!!

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Please avoid this insurance company we have made claim for nearly $1000 for our dog and believe it or not we have received notification that only 100$ will be returned, we waited a few weeks for some money back!!!! We were paying premium cover where apparently they are returning up to 80% ...Tried to resolve the issue person that is picking the phone its somewhere in [Content Removed]
Please people avoid this .I am genuinely writing this to protect pet owners cause I know how hard things can get when it comes to our pets.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 months
Claim DateJanuary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Yasmina C.
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Loal

LoalHunter Region, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Hassle free cover

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I have used PIA for five years having used them for my previous pet too The claim portal is easy, queries resolved quickly via phone and always helpful. Although this claim for my new puppy took a while to go through, it was easy to post history and medical records using the portal.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time2-4 weeks
Claim DateDecember 2022
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Thanks Loal for your review, have a great day.

macneal

macnealTasmania

Efficiency at its best

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We recently submitted a claim for each of our dogs using the online facility. Th claims were dealt with within a week and paid in full for the appropriate portions of our vet bills.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time<1 week
Claim DateFebruary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets2 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Thanks Macneal for taking the time to review PIA. Have a lovely day.

Peter Sardi

Peter SardiGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Great cover, great service

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Our dog undergone a cruciate ligament operation costing a total of $3,500. The pre-approval and the process of the claim went smooth and in a timely manner. It was pre-approved in 2 days and the dog could have the operation. The claim was paid out quickly without any issues. Great service and great cover.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateDecember 2022
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia

Thanks Peter for sharing your experience with Product Review. I hope your dog has made a quick recovery from their cruciate ligament operation. Have a great day.

Alesha

Alesha

  • 3 reviews

Less than a care for long term customers

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Disappointed by the huge discount being advertised for new customers of 25% for life. We have been customers for 5 years with no claims. Rang customer service and were forced to escalate the situation. They were both less than useless. They stuck to a rigid script and only offered us to either increase our excess or reduce cover to reduce the cost of the policy . Basically to choose worse cover. Stated we would likely leave and the girl stated if that's what we had to do. Not a care. It has frightened me that if this is how they treat policy discussion with good customers there's little chance the claims process would be fair it honourable. Looking elsewhere or starting a savings account.

Customer Service
Value for Money
Claim MadeNo
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Hi Alesha. I'm very sorry about this, seems there has been some miscommunication and I'd like to get to the bottom of this asap. Can I please have your policy number and i'll have a supervisor give you a call asap. Thanks, have a lovely day.

Alesha
Alesha

PI09552560

Pet insurance Australia thumbs down

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This organisation will send you letter after letter asking for your pets history,prior consultations, which clinics attended, pathology, radiography reports so to avoid paying out on your claims. even when I reply they send the same letter out again
Then when you call you will be on the phone for the equivalent time duration of a flight to Manila and guess what? The call centre is offshor .....probably Manila
Then you will be asked a barrage of questions (which would have been answered when signing up) pertaining to the purchase of your pet that you may be able to answer if you purchased your pet last week and not several years ago
I strongly advise anyone reading this to steer clear of PIA

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Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time3+ months
Claim ApprovedNo
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Craig

CraigHunter Region, NSW

Disappointing

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I have had my policy for 9 years with zero claims. I made one claim after the 9 years of premiums for periodontal disease and this was not covered (as it is with many other policies). Whilst this is my responsibility to have ensured the periodontal disease was covered (it is stated in the PDS that it is not) I would advise VERY careful understanding of what is and is not covered. Again, my responsibility for not having found the exclusion when digging through the reams of paper provided - this has certainly been a learning experience resulting in a change in insurers.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateJanuary 2020
Claim ApprovedNo
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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2 comments
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PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia

Hi Craig. I'm sorry to hear of your frustrations with your cover and would really like to have a supervisor reach out asap? Can I please grab your policy number? Thanks, have a great day.

Craig
Craig

Hi, my policy number is: 0060048. The claim detail is under your reference number WI07078121.

Suellen

SuellenSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 3 reviews

Over 50% increase in insurance premium after 1 year.

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When I signed up, my premium for a puppy was $41.88 per month for comprehensive cover with $100 excess and 80% claimable. After the 1st year the premium has increased to $62.62 - that's over 50% increase in just 1 year. What a joke. This whole industry needs to be reviewed.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateFebruary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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2 comments
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Suellen
Suellen

Thank you. I've received an email with an explanation. Yes I was offered a good rate for the first year (to entice me to join) but now that I'm a customer, the premium has increased. Lesson not to get sucked into joining based on heavy discounts.

Ron Glen Waverley

Ron Glen WaverleyGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

Perfect

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Could not be happier with the great service.my pet has had many expensive operations and PET have been most supportive and prompt in dealing with our many claims. I heartily recommend them to all pet owners. Ron de Lisle

Customer Service
Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateFebruary 2020
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Thanks Ron for sharing your experience with PIA. I hope your pet has made a full recovery. Have a wonderful week.

Marie P.

Marie P.Gascoyne, WA

  • 2 reviews

Easy to claim

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Great communication, easy claim online with fast payment. My 10 yr old Border Collie has been insured with PIA since a puppy, all claims have been handled promptly. Highly reccomended.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time1-2 weeks
Claim DateNovember 2022
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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Pet Insurance Australia
PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia

Thanks Marie for sharing your PIA story. Have a wonderful week

Danni F

Danni FPerth, WA

  • 2 reviews

Happy with the claims process

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We have been with PIA for nearly 2 years and have been happy with our cover. The portal is really easy to use and our claims have been acknowledged and paid within 2 weeks. My only negative experience was having to speak with an overseas call which is always challenging.

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Claim MadeYes
Claim Resolution Time2-4 weeks
Claim DateNovember 2022
Claim ApprovedYes
Number of Pets1 pets
Pet Type(s) InsuredDog
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1 comment
Pet Insurance Australia
PIA Management P.Pet Insurance Australia

Thanks Danni for sharing your feedback, i'll be sure to pass this over to the team. Have a great day.

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Questions & Answers

Fiona

Fionaasked

Comprehensive Cover

I have the Comprehensive cover for my Dachshund since the beginning of February 2022 and I wanted to know if IVDD is covered if my dog has not shown any signs prior commencement or recently?

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Princess
Princess

Hi Fiona just call them and ask them..

Pet Insurance Australia
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Hi Fiona. IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) is generally coverable under the illness portion of the policy.

The policy does not cover any Pre-existing conditions prior to the policy commencement or any signs or symptoms that have occurred during the Waiting period.

IVDD (intervertebral disc disease) is also excluded on any accidental injury cover (so make sure you read the PDS and ensure you understand exactly what your precious pups are covered for and what your policy allows - you can find this here - https://www.petinsuranceaustralia.com.au/important-notices/

PIA's assessment of known issues with specific breeds (e.g. bad backs) are taken into account in the premium calculation. IVDD is covered in our Major Medical Policy. Hope this helps.

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