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Pet Insurance Australia review

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PIA Major Medical Cover
Maximum yearly benefit
$30,145
Reimbursement rate
80%
Routine Care
Yes

Summary

Pet Insurance Australia is one of the only insurers to automatically include routine care and cover your pet for up to $31,145 per year – the highest limit available.

Pros

  • It can cover up to $31,145 of eligible vet bills per year. This makes it the highest limit available out of 67 policies.
  • Out of 15 policies we looked at, PIA's Major Medical policy is the only one to automatically include routine care with an annual limit towards teeth cleaning and vaccinations.
  • It was a highly commended brand in the Finder Awards for features.

Cons

  • The Essential plan's $6,000 annual benefit limit may not be enough for some.
  • Its routine care annual limit might not be enough to cover everything your pet needs.
  • If your pet has a chronic pre-existing condition, you won't be covered by Pet Insurance Australia. This is common across all pet insurers.

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Details

Key Details

Product Name PIA Major Medical Cover
Accidental Injury
Routine Care Yes
Lifetime Cover
Reimbursement rate
80%
Annual Benefit $45 for flea/tick/worm control, $30 for vaccinations or health check, $10 for FeLv/Fiv test or urinalysis, $10 for heartworm test or blood screen. Plus $50 for one other treatment.
Cooling Off Period 21 days
Cruciate Ligament Benefit $5,000
Excess options Choice of $0, $100, $200 and $500
Emergency Boarding $1,200
Consultations and Vet Visits $500

Eligibility

Minimum Age (Weeks) 9
Maximum Age (Years) 8

Discounts

Multi-Pet Discount 5%

If you want comprehensive cover, PIA's Major Medical policy could be ideal for you. It scored very highly in our Finder Awards and gives you a lot for your money.

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"I had a positive experience when using Pet Insurance Australia pet insurance on my dog Cola who was having stomach issues and needed to stay at the emergency vet. My claim was automatically processed, which made life so much easier. I've previously had vet bills without pet insurance which can really eat into savings. As someone who would do anything for his dog, this policy gives me a lot of peace of mind. "

Aaron Maiorana
Finder crew member
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Get free pet insurance for the first 2 months

Get 2 months' free pet insurance when you sign up for cover with Pet Insurance Australia.
Deal

Up to 15% Multi-Pet Discount

Get an incremental 5% for each additional pet you insure with Pet Insurance Australia.

What do Australians think of Pet Insurance Australia pet insurance brand?

  • 4.16/5 overall for Customer Satisfaction — higher than the average of 4.15
  • 4.34/5 for Trust — lower than the average of 4.39
  • 4.19/5 for Customer Service — higher than the average of 4.16

Based on Pet Insurance Australia pet insurance brand scores in Finder's 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Name Product AUFPI Maximum Yearly Benefit Paralysis Tick Yearly Sub-Limit Reimbursement rate Accidental Injury Illness
PIA Major Medical Cover
$30,145
$3,000
80%
Yes
Covers specified accidents and illnesses, with Routine Care Cover included. Get 2 months free when you sign up using the code PIA202. T&Cs apply.
PIA Comprehensive Cover
$30,000
$1,000
80%
Yes
Covers your vet bills for specified accidents and illnesses, including cruciate ligament and cancer treatment. Get 2 months free when you sign up using the code PIA202. T&Cs apply.
PIA Essentials Cover
$6,000
$1,000
90%
Yes
Highest reimbursement rate out of PIA's policies. Get 2 months free when you sign up using the code PIA202. T&Cs apply.
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Congratulations, PIA!

Pet Insurance Australia received the highly commended award for 'Pet Insurance - Comprehensive' in the 2024 Product Awards.

Full list of 2024 winners

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How much does a Pet Insurance Australia policy cost?

As part of the 2024 Finder Pet Insurance Awards, our experts analysed over 100 quotes. On average, Bow Wow Meow was the second cheapest pet insurance of all providers. See how it stacks up below.

Keep in mind, the below prices are based on a fictional pet profile and your own quote will differ. The best pet insurance for you may also depend on more than price so be sure to read the product disclosure statement (PDS).

ProviderAnnual costApply
PIA$1,188Get quote
RSPCA pet insurance$1,239Get quote
Medibank$1,610Get quote
Everyday Insurance$1,397Get quote
Bow wow meow pet insurance$774More info
bupa$1,284More info
HCF logo$1,566More info
Potiki pet insurance logo$1,179More info
Petinsurance.com.au$1,178

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