- John Lewis Finance has been independently reviewed by both Which? and Defaqto as one of the very best pet insurance providers
- John Lewis Premier is high in our list of the best pet insurance policies for dogs
- There is a 10% discount when you buy online
You can get a quote for pet insurance at the John Lewis Finance website.
Or, read on to learn whether Buster the Boxer has John Lewis Pet Insurance.
Overview of the cover provided by John Lewis Finance Pet Insurance policies
John Lewis is a British institution. Founded in 1864, the department store is well-known and widely respected, and the retailer now offers financial services, including home, pet and car insurance.
The most distinctive feature of John Lewis Finance's pet insurance policies is that all three of its levels of cover are "lifetime" policies. This means they continue to pay out even if a pet's medical condition lasts for a number of years (John Lewis Finance calls this "long term cover"). By contrast, many cheaper, more basic pet insurance policies will only pay out for 12 months.
As a result, deciding between the three policies – Essential, Plus and Premier – mainly boils down to how much vet bills cover you want for your pet - £3,000 per year with Essential, £7,500 a year with Plus, or £12,000 a year with Premier.
If you're not sure how much cover is appropriate, your vet will be able to give you a view on what the likely costs of treatment for a pet like yours would be.
Other features of the policies include dental care, accidental damage cover, cover for death from accident or illness, third party public liability cover (for dogs only) and cover for complementary therapies. As you would expect, the amount of this cover is higher for the more expensive and highly-rated Plus and Premier policies.
John Lewis Finance also offers a multi-pet discount of 5% if you are insuring more than one pet.
Find out more about John Lewis Finance's pet policies online.
How much does pet insurance from John Lewis Finance cost?
With almost all pet insurance companies, the cost of pet insurance varies widely depending factors like the age and breed of your pet, and which part of the UK you live in.
Find out how much your quote is on the John Lewis pet insurance site.
What We Say
John Lewis Finance pet insurance is one of a number of brands underwritten by RSA, one of the world's largest insurance companies. (The other pet insurance brands RSA underwrites include More Than, Argos, Homebase, Tesco, M&S, and the RSPCA). As a result, the underlying features of the product, along with the assessment of any pet insurance claims, and the customer service you receive, is likely to be similar to what you would get from other RSA-backed brands.
What John Lewis Finance Insurance Customers Say
Have switched all pet insurance over to @johnlewisretail: total annual saving? £216. Nice. And didn't have to speak to anyone either.
— Ruth Crilly (@modelrecommends) January 6, 2014John Lewis Insurance's customers rated them 4.4 out of 5 in Money.co.uk's Consumer Finance Awards and Reviews. Customers were asked for their feedback in four categories: they scored John Lewis 4.2 for customer service, 4.5 for flexibility & fairness, 4.2 for product features, and 4.2 for value for money.
How does John Lewis Pet Insurance compare to other pet insurance policies?
When reviewed for quality of cover, John Lewis Insurance undoubtedly offers some of the best pet insurance policies on the market. Have a look at our article Top Ten Pet Insurance to see how John Lewis stack up against the competition.
What the Expert Reviews Say
John Lewis Dog Insurance: Independent Reviews
Which? Review (Updated April 2016)
Premier: 96%
Plus: 77%
Essential: 51%
Defaqto Review (2016)
Premier: 5 Stars
Plus: 5 Stars
Essential: 4 stars
John Lewis Cat Insurance: Independent Reviews
Which? Review (Updated April 2016)
Premier: 95%
Plus: 80%
Essential: 58%
Defaqto Review (2016)
Premier: 5 Stars
Plus: 5 Stars
Essential: 4 stars
Note: For more information about the methodology used by Which? and Defaqto in their reviews, read our Best Pet Insurance for Dogs and Best Pet Insurance for Cats articles.
Does Buster the Boxer have John Lewis Finance Pet Insurance?
Star of the 2016 John Lewis Christmas Advert, Buster the Boxer is already becoming an internet trampolining sensation. But is he insured?
Assuming Buster is 3 years old, neutered, and that his humans live in South London, the cost of John Lewis Pet Insurance for Buster would be as follows:
Essential: £49 per month
Classic: £69 per month
Premier: £81 per month
(It's worth noting that Boxers are one of the most expensive breeds to insure.)
If Buster had hurt himself on the trampoline, it's possible that RSA (John Lewis Pet Insurance's underwriters) might have contested the claim under the following clause in the policy wording: "You must also provide proper care and attention to your pet at all times and take all reasonable precautions to prevent accidents, injury or damage."
However, I'd like to think they would be charitable. After all, it is Christmas.
Other Pet Insurance Reviews
This article on John Lewis Pet Insurance is one of a series of reviews of different pet insurance companies, and the policies they offer for dogs and cats.
