Pet Insurance in the U.S., 6th Edition
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Market Size & Forecast for Pet Insurance
- Consumer Awareness of Pet Insurance Continues to Grow
- A Healthy Economy Leads to Optimistic Pet Owners
- Technology Is Streamlining Claims Processing & Reimbursements
- Veterinary Costs & Pet Healthcare Expenditures Continue to Rise
- 3 New Market Entrants Since 2015
- Pet Population Continues to Make Gains
- Growth Opportunities:
- Scope of Report
- Report Methodology
- Market Analysis
- Consumer Analysis
- Market Size & Forecast for Pet Insurance
- Market Trends
- Chapter Highlights
- Introduction
- Market Definition
- Range of Coverage
- Typical Restrictions
- Gross Written Premiums
- Pet Population and Forecast
- Overview
- Households
- Table U.S. Household Ownership for Dogs and Cats, 2007-2022 (million households)
- Population: Dogs Continue to Lead the Pack
- Table U.S. Pet Population, 2007-2022 (million pets)
- Table Age of Dogs and Cats, 2018 (percent of pet owners)
- Table Agreement with Statement: "I have an overweight dog/cat", 2018 (percent)
- Market Size and Forecast
- Gross Written Premiums
- Table U.S. Pet Insurance Market Revenues, 2007-2017 (million dollars and percent)
- Policies in Force
- Average Premium
- Share of Policies by Animal Type
- Share of Policies by Product Type
- Gross Written Premiums
- Market Factors
- Economic Outlook
- Table Pet Owner: Overview by Change in Financial Situation Compared with 12 Months Ago, 2012-2017 (percent)
- Table Pet Owners: Overview by Expectations for Personal Financial Situation Over the Next 12 Months, 2012-2017 (percent)
- Table Level of Agreement with Statement: "I am spending less on pet products because of the economy," 2011- 2018 (percent of pet product buyers)
- Table Level of Agreement with Statement: "Many pet products are becoming too expensive," 2011-2018 (percent of pet product buyers)
- Table Level of Agreement with Statement: "I look out for lower prices, special offers, and sales on pet products," 2013-2018 (percent of pet product buyers)
- Table Selected U.S. Economic Measures, 2007-2022 (billion dollars and percent)
- Veterinarians
- Table Percentage of Dog and Cat Owners Who Have Visited Vet in Last 12 Months for Routine and Sick/Emergency Vet Visits, 2018 (percent of pet owners)
- Table U.S. Veterinary Services Market 2013-2017 (billion dollars and percent)
- Pet Expenditures Going Up Overall
- Table Amount Spent on Pet Products in Last 30 Days, Q1 2017 vs. Q1 2018 (percent of pet product buyers by spending bracket)
- Education and Marketing Efforts Are Growing Consumer Awareness
- Table NAPHIA Initiatives and Working Committees
- Increasing Availability and Accessibility Also Supports Growing Awareness
- Table Selected Internet-Related Psychographics: Dog Owners vs. Cat Owners, 2017 (percent and index)
- Competitive Balance
- Table Type of Medical Coverage for Dog or Cat Owners Who Have Pet Financing, 2018 (percent)
- Pets Growing Family Status
- Table Level of Agreement with Statement: "I consider my dogs/cats to be part of the family," 2018 (percent of pet owners)
- Table Agreement with Statement: "My dog or cat has a positive impact on my mental health," 2018 (percent of dog or cat owners)
- Table Agreement with Statement: "My dog or cat has a positive impact on my physical health," 2018 (percent of dog or cat owners)
- Economic Outlook
- Growth Opportunities
- Overview
- Consumer Awareness and Education Efforts
- Table Responses to "Why did you cancel/not renew the pet health/medical insurance?" 2018 (percent and # of responses)
- Competing with Other Payment Options
- Efficiency Improvements
- Targeting Minority Pet Owners
- Look to Millennials, but Don't Forget the Boomers
- Target Multi-Pet Households
- Regional Opportunities
- Exotic Pet Insurance
- Competitive Overview
- Highlights
- Market Structure
- General
- New Market Entrants
- Market Share
- Table U.S. Pet Insurance Revenues, 2017 (million dollars and percent)
- Competitive Trends
- Standing Out: Product Differentiation in the Pet Insurance World
- Trial Runs: Certificates and Money Back Guarantees
- Technology: Streamlined Is the Key
- Industry Movers and Shakers: Mergers and Acquisitions
- Table Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Partnerships and Other Cooperative Agreements
- Table Selected Cooperative Agreements
- Market Exit: Protect Your Bubble
- Marketing Initiatives: Not Just Cute Puppy and Kitty Pictures (Ok, a few…)
- Distribution Channels
- Underwriting Advantage
- Competing Pet Health Financing Options
- Wellness Plans
- Pet Savings Accounts
- Pet Care Savings Plans
- Pet Credit Cards
- Other Sources
- Competitive Profiles
- Crum & Forster Insurance Group / Pethealth Inc.
- Company Description
- Table Crum & Forster Insurance Group & Pethealth Inc.: Key Insurance Brands & Plans
- Competitive Advantages
- Corporate Developments
- Company Description
- Embrace
- Company Description
- Table Embrace Pet Insurance: Key Insurance Brands & Plans
- Competitive Advantages
- Corporate Developments
- Company Description
- Figo Pet Insurance
- Company Description
- Table Figo Pet Insurance: Key Insurance Plans
- Competitive Advantages
- Corporate Developments
- Company Description
- 4Paws Insurance
- Company Description
- Competitive Advantages
- Corporate Developments
- Healthy Paws
- Company Description
- Competitive Advantages
- Corporate Developments
- Nationwide
- Company Description
- Table Nationwide Mutual Insurance: Key Insurance Plans
- Competitive Advantages
- Corporate Developments
- Company Description
- PetFirst
- Company Description
- Competitive Advantages
- Corporate Developments
- PetPartners
- Company Description
- Table PetPartners: Key Insurance Brands & Plans
- Competitive Advantages
- Corporate Developments
- Company Description
- Petplan
- Company Description
- Competitive Advantages
- Corporate Developments
- Pets Best
- Company Description
- Table Pets Best Insurance Services: Key Insurance Plans
- Competitive Advantages
- Corporate Developments
- Company Description
- Toto Pet Insurance
- Company Description
- Table Toto Pet Insurance: Key Insurance Plans
- Competitive Advantages
- Corporate Developments
- Company Description
- Trupanion
- Company Description
- Competitive Advantages
- Corporate Developments
- Crum & Forster Insurance Group / Pethealth Inc.
- Pet Ownership Trends
- Highlights
- Pet Ownership Overview
- Methodology and Data Sources
- Pet Ownership Trends
- Households with Dogs or Cats
- Table U.S. Household Penetration Rate by Type of Pet, 2007-2017 (percent)
- Table Number of U.S. Households Owning Dogs or Cats, 2007-2017 (million)
- Table U.S. Household Penetration Rate for Selected Dog- or Cat-Owning Classifications, 2007-2017 (percent)
- Pet Population
- Table U.S. Pet Population, 2007-2017 (million pets and ratio of pets/pet-owning household)
- Selected Demographic Highlights for Pet Owners
- Table U.S. Pet Ownership Rates by Household Income, 2007-2017 (percent)
- Table U.S. Pet Ownership Rates by Age Bracket, 2007-2017 (percent)
- Table U.S. Pet Ownership Rates by Household Composition, 2007-2017 (percent)
- Table U.S. Pet Ownership Rates by Household Type and Location, 2007-2017 (percent)
- Table U.S. Pet Ownership Rates by Race, 2007-2017 (percent)
- Pet Owner Demographic Profiles
- Table U.S. Dog or Cat Ownership Trends by Selected Demographics, 2017 (percent and index)
- Table U.S. Dog Ownership Trends by Selected Demographics, 2007-2017 (percent and index)
- Table U.S. Cat Ownership Trends by Selected Demographics, 2017 (percent and index)
- Exotic Pet-Owning Households Overview
- Table U.S. Household Penetration Rate by Type, 2007-2017 (percent)
- Table U.S. Household Ownership for Other Pets, 2007-2017 (million U.S. households)
- Households with Dogs or Cats
Abstract
The U.S. pet health insurance market continues to grow at a rapid pace, and it is expected to show robust gains through 2022. A number of trends will support these advances going forward, including:
- Consumer awareness of pet insurance continues to grow, powered by the marketing efforts of pet insurance associations, as well as the increased availability of pet insurance through a number of distribution channels
- A healthy economy that is growing consumer confidence among pet owners and increasing discretionary spending, allowing consumers to invest more in protecting their pets
- Technological advances, like improved websites and mobile apps, that are making it easier for consumers to enroll in pet insurance and use their policies
- Veterinary costs and pet healthcare expenditures continue to rise, growing the need for pet owners to have some sort of plan to assist with finances.
- More pet owners seeing their pets as family members, increasing the likelihood that they are willing to invest in the health and well-being of their pets.
These are just a few of the trends that will play significant roles in the health of the pet insurance industry going forward. Moreover, there are substantial growth opportunities available for pet insurance companies, which are detailed in this latest edition of Pet Insurance in the U.S.
Pet Insurance in the U.S., 6th Edition is a comprehensive and essential tool for any company looking to learn about this emerging industry. Providing in-depth analysis of the market trends detailed above, as well as a wealth of other information, including:
- Additional market factors discussed in detail
- An examination of growth opportunities for pet insurance companies
- Analysis of the channels of distribution for pet health insurance
- In-depth looks at marketing and educational strategies
- A breakdown of insurance plan offerings and differences
- Merger and acquisition and cooperative agreement activity in the industry
- Market share for all the U.S. pet insurance companies
- Competitive advantages and corporate developments of pet insurance companies
- Details on
competing pet health financing options - Pet population estimates and forecasts
- Demographic highlights and detailed data of pet owners
Scope
Pet Insurance in the U.S., 6th Edition examines the U.S. market for pet health insurance. This report provides both historical (2007-2017)and projected market size (2022) in gross written premiums and policies in force, reflecting insurance plans for cats and dogs. The report provides
Methodology
The information in Pet Insurance in the U.S., 6th Edition was obtained from both primary and secondary research. Primary research sources include interviews with leading pet insurance providers in theUnited States and with other pet industry experts; annual participation in pet industry events; and on-site examination of and an on-site examination of pet insurance distribution venues such as veterinary offices and boarding kennels. Additionally, our analysis of pet ownership and the pet insurance consumer draws on several primary sources. This study analyzes consumer survey data from Packaged Facts’own proprietary surveys of pet owners and from Simmons’ Profile Reports.
Secondary research included extensive
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