Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/19/2013 -- Growth in the pet insurance market in 2011 and 2012 continued to be driven by rising claims costs, which were met by increases to premiums. Without significant improvement in the economic climate, policy numbers remain fairly static, adding to the squeeze on insurers' books. This will continue to be the case until economic growth returns.

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- Gage the market's profitability, the factors that influenced its performance, and how insurers are adapting to this.
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Report Highlights

Pet insurance gross written premiums (GWP) grew by 5.4% in 2012, driven mostly by claims inflation. Growth in policy numbers remains flat, as consumers continue to be restricted by harsh economic conditions.

Pet insurance market profitability improved as the gross loss ratio decreased to 69.9% in 2012. Pet insurance remains the most stable of the personal lines, as it is not vulnerable to large-scale events such as flooding.

Co-insurance clauses in policies are becoming more mainstream, as controlling claims inflation increases in importance for insurers.

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How has the pet insurance market grown over the 2011-12 period, and how is it expected to fare in the years leading up to 2017?
- Has the pet insurance market been profitable over the past two years, and what were the main factors affecting claims inflation?
- What are the key issues that will shape the market in 2013 and beyond?

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