Pet Insurance Australia review

How does Pet Insurance Australia stack up? Here's the verdict.

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Key takeaways

  • Pet Insurance Australia has the highest coverage payout of any insurer.
  • It's a solid contender for comprehensive cover for your pet.
Pros
  • It can cover up to $35,000 of eligible vet bills per year. That's the highest limit available in the market.
  • Out of 15 policies we looked at, PIA is the only insurer to include routine care with an annual limit towards teeth cleaning and vaccinations.
Cons
  • Its optional routine care add-on might not be enough to cover everything your pet needs.

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7.5 Great
PIA Select and Protect Cover
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7.5 Great
$35,000
Up to annual benefit limit
90%
Get 3 months free when you sign up using the code PIA303. T&Cs apply.
Covers your vet bills for specified accidents and illnesses, including cruciate ligament and cancer treatment.
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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. "

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Get 3 months free. Sign up to Pet Insurance Australia using promo code PIA303 and get three month's premium free. T&Cs apply.

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Up to 15% Multi-Pet Discount

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

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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 & 2025 Customer Satisfaction Awards.

PIA pet insurance costs

To help give you an idea about costs for PIA pet insurance, we gathered annual quotes for a few of Australia's favourite dog breeds. Just remember, prices are going to change based on things like your own dog's breed and age, and your address, so it's always worth comparing policies and getting a few quotes.

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7.5 Great
PIA Select and Protect Cover
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$3,986.01
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$2,700.88
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$3,018.58
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$3,908.31
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Prices will differ based on a few criteria, including:

  • The gender, breed and age of your pet
  • The level of cover you choose
  • Your excess
  • Your location
  • If your pet is desexed.

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Gary Ross Hunter has over 6 years of expertise writing about insurance, including life, health, home, and car insurance. Having reviewed hundreds of product disclosure statements and published over 800 articles, he loves simplifying complex insurance topics for everyday readers. Gary has contributed to major outlets like Yahoo Finance, The Sydney Morning Herald, and news.com.au, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature from the University of Glasgow, along with a Tier 2 General Advice certification, ensuring his work adheres to ASIC’s RG146 standards. See full bio

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Gary Ross has written 589 Finder guides across topics including:
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