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MICHELLE

MICHELLEGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 3 reviews

Excessive excess

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very strange way of calculating excess!!
spent $270 on emergency vet consultations, the excess is $200 and got merely $12 back!! Called for explanation and they insist they are right very well well done for money grab and I am out.

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Hi Michelle. I'm sorry to hear of your frustrations and I'd love to put you in contact with someone who can help. Can I please grab your policy number and I'll have a claims supervisor reach out asap? Thanks, have a lovely day.

MICHELLE
MICHELLE

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most welcome if he / she can catch from consumers point of view and solve the problems. dont have time to listen what / why you are right and can do nothing again

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Thanks, Michelle I'll have a supervisor reach out asap. Have a lovely day.



Dianne JV

Dianne JVWide Bay-Burnett, QLD

  • 3 reviews

Must Have Pet Insurance - Overall Very Good

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Thanks, Dianne for sharing your comments on PIA and our services. I'm so sorry to hear of your pet's passing. I'll be sure to pass on your review to the team. Have a lovely day.

john wilson

john wilsonGold Coast

  • 12 reviews
  • 2 likes

My claim turned out to be a pleasant experience.

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Thanks, John for sharing your heartfelt story and experience with PIA. It's wonderful to hear that Teddy is doing well and made a 90% recovery. Sending him a big PIA cuddle from the team. Have a great week.

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Prompt payment and helped financially

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Very happy with the response times regarding payback with claims, the vets did all the claim. It helped financially especially with an older dog after quite a big op. We got most of the money back which was helpful as it was an expensive op.

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Thanks, Lesley for taking the time to write a review. I hope your dog is doing well and recovered after surgery? Have a great day.

Simon

SimonSydney, NSW

Be careful with this Company 72% price increase over 2 years

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The current inflation rate is 1.9% and wages growth for 2022 is 2.3%, yet somehow Pet Insurance Australia decided they were justified in raising my annual premium by 72% over 2 years. This forced me to cancel my policy and switch insurers leaving our leaving our pup uninsured against illness for a 30 day waiting period. We made 1 (fully justified) claim during that period as my pups eye was injured in an incident with another dog. We were paid $100. This was also a difficult process to go through. I would avoid PIA.

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Hi, Simon, I'm sorry to hear of your feelings towards PIA and would love to get a supervisor to reach out? Do you have your old policy number handy? Thanks, have a great day.

Simon
Simon

Ridiculous price increase

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I understand an inflation price is to be expected annually, but a 26% price increase is outrageous!
Extremely disappointed, would advise others check their annual increases.
We have never made a claim and our dog is only 1.5 years old.

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Bec
Bec

Hi there, it would be great if you could look into this for me. PI08893333.
Kind regards
Bec

1/10th of the vet bill!very worth the spend

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Our claim was handled so quickly, without any fuss and no suprises. Highly recommend it! It cost us 1/10th of the total vet bill for our puppy -very worth it!

1 comment
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Thanks, Marta for your lovely words. I hope your puppy is doing well? Have a great week.

janine w.

janine w.Gippsland, VIC

I wouldn't do without my pet insurance

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Fab ! No problems getting my vet fees back and were quick with refunds . My dog Clancy is now in great shape after being in a fight with a very aggressive dog.

1 comment
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Hi Janine, thanks for sharing your heartfelt story. I hope Clancy is doing well after such a terrifying ordeal. Sending a big PIA cuddle to Clancy from the team.

Not happy

Not happySydney

  • 2 reviews
  • 3 likes

$550 to $2000 in 4 years

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Hi, I'm really sorry to hear of your upset over your premiums and I'd love to have a Policy Expert take a good look into your account. Can I please grab your policy number and I'll have someone reach out asap. Thanks, have a great day.

Not happy
Not happy

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Ive spoken to someone on the phone yesterday but they only kept saying that it will keep increasing like this if I stay. Ill be calling today to cancel because my policy will renew otherwise.

Not happy
Not happy

I should also mention that your representative specifically told me that I'm not eligible for the 21 day cooling off period, which was a misinformation.

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Jack

JackSydney, NSW

Jack the Thug

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Thanks, Jack (and his loving pet parent) for your feedback and review. Sending Jack a good chin scratch from the kitty-cat loving team at PIA. Have a puuuuurfect weekend.

Seamless Claims Process, Very Happy

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It's suspected that our cat Oscar was clipped by a car, but it must've been at low speed and he only suffered torn claws and some bruising, which is all healed now. PIA provide insurance for Oscar and the claim that we made was really hassle free and I didn't have to even call anyone. The emergency vet submitted the claim for us on the spot, and 80% of the fees were in our account within about 2 weeks. The service received was exactly as advertised and was just a seamless process. We are very happy with PIA and will keep our cover for both Oscar and his sister Sasha.

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Thanks, Adrian for your comments and feedback. I hope Oscar has made a full recovery from his accident and back playing with Sasha. Have a wonderful weekend.

jeff

jeffSydney, NSW

The only reason our beloved dog is still with us!

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When our Rottweiler was diagnosed with terminal Lymphoma at only 3 years of age we were in shock! Having pet insurance with PIA has enabled us to treat him with every possible treatment available without worrying about the cost and to extend his life as long as possible, without it we simply could not have afforded to keep up the very expensive treatment. The claims process is excellent, our vet submits the claim after treatment then it is paid out within about a week. Our premiums have increased but i guess that is to be expected given the amount we're claiming. Highly recommended & will use again in the future.

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Thanks, Jeff for taking the time to share your PIA experience and your beloved Rottweiler's story. Sending him a special BIG-DOG PAT and cuddle from the PIA team. Have a great weekend.

Talia

TaliaSydney, NSW

Helpful in stressful circumstances

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Having a sick pet is any owners worst nightmare. When our cat, Pepper, went into congestive heart failure we feared the worst. A difficult process to claim pet insurance was the last thing on our minds, thankfully our vets (3 separate emergency visits) all submitted our claims and PIA were responsive and promptly processed our claims. We knew about our limits and excess and were overall happy with the claim payments. Would recommend and we will continue to use PIA for Pepper and ang future pets!

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Thanks, Talia for your recommendation and taking the time to review PIA. I hope Pepper is doing well? Sending Pepper a big PIA cuddle from the pet-loving team. Have a great weekend.

PIA have saved us a few times!

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We have been with PIA over 5 years and we have submitted a few big claims in that time which thankfully aided us to pay some huge vet bills. It's been great value for us and very easy to make a claim.

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Thanks, Sam for your feedback and review of our service and claims. Have a wonderful week.

Rod Miller

Rod MillerMid North Coast, NSW

Without our insurance we would have not have our crazy mutt with us now.

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The insurance allowed us to get life saving stomach surgery.

The claim went through quickly without any hassles and repayment was done within a week. They are very quick and everything can be done online at anytime without having to spend time on a phone.

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Thanks, Rod for sharing your claiming experience. Have a great day.

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Sinicheal

SinichealPerth, WA

  • 4 reviews

Dont insure with them

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Their prices go up every year. My policy jumped this year from $105 a month to $165 a month. Takes over 8 days to get your money back after a claim. I have comprehensive but they still only pay for certain things. Policy changes every year without warning. Once your signed up your stuck with them if your pet has existing problems. Our other pet is insurance is with another company and they are wonderful.

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Hi Sinicheal. I'm really sorry to hear of your frustrations with PIA and I'd love to help. Can you please provide me with your policy number and I can get a PIA Policy Expert to reach out asap. Thanks, have a lovely day.

Sinicheal
Sinicheal

Have spoken to someone before with no help. Your only going to keep putting the price up by huge amount every year. Theres no customer service & no help with your companys.

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The day you dread but the reason you have insurance!

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Our girl had to have emergency surgery and have her spleen removed. She has since gone on to require chemo for her cancer. We have never really claimed much on our insurance previously but this is why you have insurance...for the day you hope never comes!

PIA have covered the emergency surgery and all ongoing costs related to her illness without question or push back, we are extremely relieved as the last thing you need when you are incredibly stressed and worried is to have to have a claim challenged.

Charli is doing great and we hope to have many more years with her :)

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Thanks, Vickie42 for taking the time to share Charli's heartfelt story. It's lovely to know PIA was able to take some of the stress away. I'll be sure to pass on your lovely comments to the pet-loving team. Have a great day.

smith

smith

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Was great ! Claim went thru easily no drama

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My cat had a tick and was rushed to emergency, pet insurance made it a smooth as possible in a stressful situation it was one thing I didnt have to worry about

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Thanks, Smith for your comments and feedback. I hope your cat made a full recovery? Have a great day.

Great pet insurance cover

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We have been with PIA for about 8 years on the same comprehensive cover for our dog. They have been excellent to deal with and have paid every claim we have had over that time period. I would personally not go without pet insurance due to the cost of vet costs. I have and would recommend PIA to my friends and family.

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Thanks, Bianca for your lovely words and recommendation. Have a great week.

Insurance policy worked as expected, very unexpected pet illness was covered by PIA

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Thanks, Louie for your feedback. I will be sure to pass this over to the team to see what has happened and ensure it doesn't again. Have a wonderful 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..

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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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