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Steer clear

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Extremely poor service. Would not recommend to anyone at all ever. Steer clear. I would never sign up to this insurance again. What a complete waste of time and money.

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Hi Pie. I'm really sorry to hear of your thoughts with PIA and I'd love to help resolve this. Can I please have your policy number and I'll have a senior supervisor reach out asap. Thanks, have a great day.

joates

joatesPerth, WA

  • 6 reviews

Glad we have it

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Dog got to rat poison, thought we might not be covered but were and received over $900 back. Between that and the other couple of incidents our puppy has had we are up fo the next couple of years. There are some exclusions that are sure to get you/us at some point but that have come through so far.



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Thanks, Joates for sharing your experience with PIA. I hope your pup made a full recovery from the rat poison. Have a wonderful day.

Linda

LindaGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 3 reviews

Pet Insurance is needed for their twilight years

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The excess I found rather confusing, and I don't think I've put in for every claim simply because I assumed that the excess would either be more than the claim, or was considered an excess on something that hasn't been claimed before, therefore a new ailment/injury where you have to pay the first initial excess (which is confusing in itself), or because the claim included the word/s tooth or teeth, then it was 'all over red rover' if it had those words in the claim. The claim process is easy, because it's all online and you just scan and attach the invoice/receipt, although, having to ring the vet for extra notes is a pain, and should be explanatory enough in the wording on the invoice/receipt.

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Hi Linda. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have a great day.



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Bianca H.

Bianca H.Mid North Coast, NSW

Quick and Friendly

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We foster failed Leo in May 2022 and in August, finally got around to extending my policy to now include two dogs and a cat! One month later, Leo had a bowel obstruction requiring emergency surgery. He has made a full recovery but it was incredibly scary for the whole family and adding a huge vet bill would have been the last thing we needed. Our payout was paid within days and they have since touched base to check on his recovery. I am very happy with PIA and wouldn't want to be without it.

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Thanks, Bianca for taking the time to share Leo's story with PIA. I'll be sure to pass on your lovely comments to the hardworking pet-loving team. Have a great day.

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.

Thank goodness I didn't cancel my policy!

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Having never had pet insurance for my other pets, I wasn't convinced that I should have it for our rescue pup. Every year as renewal came round I considered cancelling. Fortunately I didn't! My boy ended up with a bowel perforation, followed by post-op complications and then further surgery. October was a horror month. I submitted the first half of the claim online, which was very easy to do. The claim was processed without any issue in a short time. The second half of the claim took a little longer but still in a perfectly acceptable time (<2 weeks). I would definitely recommend it

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Thanks, DeC for sharing your pup's PIA story. I hope Your precious boy made a full recovery from a very terrifying experience. Sending him a big PIA cuddle from the team. Have a great day.

john wilson

john wilsonGold Coast

  • 12 reviews
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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.

PIA is a godsend!

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I have been with PIA for my staffy for about 5 years and have made numerous claims as my dog ended having a lot of health issues. PIA makes it super easy to lodge a claim and is so prompt with paying my claims. Makes it extremely stress free. Thank you PIA! I would be in a world of financial stress without you.

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Thanks, Annabella for your review. I hope your precious Staffy is doing well. Have a fantastic week.

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Jocelyn

JocelynGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 13 reviews
  • 2 likes

Poor customer service. Too expensive.

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Hello I called earlier today to cancel this policy and I was told I will get a call back to complete the process. I did Not get a call back. Can you please cancel this policy asap and confirm with reply once done. Thank you

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Hi Jocelyn, I'm sorry to hear of your frustrations with trying to cancel your policy. Do you have your policy number handy and I'll have someone reach out asap. Thanks, have a great day.

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

So glad to have this cover

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My dog has had two cruciate ligament tears (back left knee and back right knee) in the last couple of years. In both cases, the claim was paid within a few weeks and covered a significant amount of my quite large vert surgery bills!

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Thanks, Cliff for taking the time to review PIA. I hope your dog has made a full recovery from their cruciate ligament treatments. It's great to know PIA was able to take a little of the stress away during this time. Have a wonderful day.

Sonya R.

Sonya R.Northeast, VIC

So glad to have this cover

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We have had this Policy since our Staffy was 4 months old. He is 8yrs now and recently a large lump appeared on his Left Shoulder, whilst his Left Back Leg started to present painful! This company have been amazing to deal with even advising me of Pre-Authorisation forms the vet could fill out for pending surgery to see if we were covered. Having his surgery we now know we will get 80% back. Wonderful, I could not recommend them highly enough.

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Thanks, Sonya for sharing your Pet Insurance Australia experience and your high recommendation. I hope your precious Staffy has made a full recovery from surgery. Have a lovely day.

Quick claim

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Recently my dog is diagnosed SA, a skin issue cause by immune system. I claimed the biopsy test and also the capsules for my dog. However, the fortnightly payment goes up little bit, hope it won't goes up too much for the next policy year.

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Hi Gina, thanks for taking the time to review PIA. Would you like me to have a policy expert reach out in regards to your premium? If I can just please grab your policy number I can get someone to make contact asap. Thanks, have a wonderful day.

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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

Sadaf

SadafSydney, NSW

Peace of mind!

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With the experience I had with PIA after the last accident happened to my lab I felt that my policy was really good value! We've been with PIA since my puppy was 4 months old, Feb 2022.

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Thanks, Sadaf for your kind words. I hope your precious Lab is doing well. Have a wonderful day.

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!

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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.

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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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Questions & Answers

Felicity A.

Felicity A.asked

Pet Insurance Australia

Hi there, do your policy cover hip dysplasia, elbow dylplasia and patella luxation?

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lynda
lynda

Yes, as far as I know, as long as it wasn't a pre -existing condition.

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Hi Felicity, we certainly do cover for these conditions in the illness section of your policy, as long as there are no prior symptoms to taking out the policy. The cover for these conditions will be subjected to caps and limits.

All of our claims are looked at on an individual basis, however, if a condition has shown signs or symptoms prior to coverage, than it may be excluded as a pre-existing condition. A pre-existing condition may be reviewed 18 months after the policy has been kept and may possibly covered, provided it has shown no signs or symptoms within this time.

After this timeframe if you wish to have the condition reviewed we do have a Pre-existing Condition review form further information can be found in our Product Disclosure Statement on page 25 under “Pre-Existing condition review”. I hope this has answered your questions. Would you like me to have a PIA Policy Expert reach out? Thanks, have a great day.

Aya T.

Aya T.asked

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Hi there,

Is there any waiting period for routine care cover? I have 3months old pup and thinking to get De-sexing when he is about 6 months old. If I apply now, can it be covered? (Also final pup vaccination is scheduled in 2 weeks time)

Aya

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Hi Aya, I'm sorry I haven't replied sooner I've only just been altered to this question.

No there is no waiting period on Routine Care Cover. Thanks, have a great day.

Chris

Chrisasked

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If I had Major Medical Plan with 0 excess for my Staffy pup how much would I get back with her annual vaccinations & desexing

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Hi Chris. Thanks for reaching out. Routine Care Cover is included in the Major Medical cover and will assist towards routine care items that are essential to your pet’s health such as vaccinations, deworming etc.

$50 ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
De-sexing
Micro chipping
Heart worm
Behavioural therapy
Teeth cleaning
Council registration fees
Alternative therapies
Prescription diets
Dew claw removal
Cremation or Burial
Dog training at a recognised training centre

ANNUAL BENEFITS FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
$30 Vaccinations or Health Check
$10 Heart worm test or Blood screen
$10 FeLv/ Fiv test or urinalysis
$45 Flea/ Tick/ Worm control

ELIGIBILITY
For Major Medical Cover only

I hope this has helped. Routine Care also has no excess.

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