Over 50s Pet Insurance

Pet insurance
Vet fees covered from £1,000 up to £5,000 with no upper age limit (depends on cover selected)

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Pet Insurance

At RIAS we appreciate that your pet is a valued member of your family – that’s why we offer your pets the insurance they deserve. It is upsetting enough when your pet is ill, so we offer you peace of mind without the need to worry about unexpected bills. We also offer you a choice of policies, to suit your needs and budget.

Please note: RIAS Pet insurance is not available in the Channel Islands.

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 20:00
Saturdays - 09:00 to 17:00

For pet insurance RIAS introduce to BDML Connect Ltd who arrange and administer the policies.  BDML Connect Ltd is part of the Capita Group Plc and is registered in England at The Connect Centre, Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth, P02 8QL (Registered No - 2785540).  Policies are underwritten by AXA Insurance UK PLC.  All companies are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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Here at RIAS we put you first. That means listening to you, providing you with the information you need to make the best decision, and negotiating to get you the best price from our selected insurers.

How to proceed is your choice. Fill out our simple online form to get a quote, or call us to talk about your insurance needs. Either way, we’ll help you find the right deal for you at our best price.

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More Information - Cover Benefits

Holiday Cancellation Costs
If your pet requires emergency surgery within 7 days prior to your departure, we shall reimburse holiday cancellation costs up to £500 on Silver and £3,000 on Gold policies*.

Bereavement Counselling
An understanding, confidential and professional service enabling you to talk for as long as you need about the death or illness of your pet. Help and advice to address the symptoms brought about by bereavement - Available 24hours a day, 365 days a year.

Pet Legal
Lawyers are available to provide advice and explain legal issues in plain English and in a friendly and helpful way, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

* depends on cover selected

To view key policy benefits and exclusions, download our pet insurance policy summary

To view full terms and conditions of our policy, download our pet insurance policy book

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Accident, Injury or Death

Accident, Injury or Death

Vet's Fees
Cover up to £1,000 under Bronze, £3,000 under Silver and £5,000 under Gold. (Cover is provided on a per incident basis).
Many insurers limit payments for ongoing conditions to the first 12 months only. We will continue to cover conditions without a time limit and, up to the policy limit, subject to cover remaining in force.

Early Death
If your pet dies as a result of an accident, or from injury or illness. We cover up to £250 on Silver and £750 on Gold policies.
This section does not apply in the case of Dogs that are 9 or more years old and cats that are 11 or more years old.

Third Party Liability
If your pet causes damage or injury to a third party, and you are legally liable, you are protected from claims up to £1,000,000, including legal costs. (Not applicable if you are already covered by your household policy)

Accidental Damage
If your pet causes damage, to a third party, for which you are not legally liable but which you feel a moral obligation to pay for, we shall pay up to £500 (Excess - £100 each claim)*.

Healthcare away from Home
If you and your pet are away from home and your pet needs urgent veterinary care, you may not know who to turn to. We offer access to a helpline which will identify the nearest vet for you.

* depends on cover selected

To view key policy benefits and exclusions, download our pet insurance policy summary

To view full terms and conditions of our policy, download our pet insurance policy book

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Kennel Fees & Pet Minders

Kennel Fees & Pet Minders

Boarding Kennel Fees
If you have to go into hospital for more than four days and are obliged to put your pet into a boarding kennel/cattery, we shall pay up to £500 on Silver and £1,500 on Gold policies*.

Pet Minders
This enables you to locate a registered Pet Minder (on a national basis) for either a few minutes or indeed weeks in order to look after your pet whilst you are away.

* depends on cover selected

To view key policy benefits and exclusions, download our pet insurance policy summary

To view full terms and conditions of our policy, download our pet insurance policy book

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Theft & Reward

Theft & Reward

Advertising/Reward
If your pet is lost or stolen, we shall pay for local advertising and offer a reward.
(Cover is up to £250 on Silver and £750 on Gold)

Theft or Straying
If your pet is not recovered in spite of the advertising and reward, we shall reimburse the purchase price up to £250 on Silver and £750 on Gold.

 

To view key policy benefits and exclusions, download our pet insurance policy summary

To view full terms and conditions of our policy, download our pet insurance policy book

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Important Points

Important Points

(please refer to the policy book for complete terms and conditions)

  1. The excess amounts shown against the cover are the amounts which you personally will be asked to pay in respect of each claim.
  2. Veterinary fees which are not covered include the costs of routine examinations, vaccinations, whelping, kittening, castration, spaying and prescription drugs for preventative treatment.  Pre-existing conditions are excluded.
  3. Cats and Dogs must be at least 8 weeks old to qualify for RIAS Pet Insurance.  Cover for pets between 6 weeks and 8 weeks of age is restricted to accident only.
  4. Cover for illness starts 10 days after the inception date of the policy.
  5. Third party insurance applies only if you are not already covered by your household policy, it excludes injury to your family, household, employees or their property.
  6. Insurance cover is available in the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland) and Isle of Man.
  7. Your insurance certificate cannot be transferred to another pet.
  8. A copy of the policy is available for inspection on request.
  9. Cover is subject to premiums being paid to date and cover renewed.

 

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Policy Options

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Benefit table

Cover
BRONZE
SILVER
GOLD
Vet's Fees
£1,000
£3,000
£5,000
Cover for Ongoing Conditions**
Yes
Yes
Yes
Accidental Damage
No
No
Yes
Death from Illness*
-
£250
£750
Death from Accident*
-
£250
£750
Advertising & Reward
-
£250
£750
Theft or Straying
-
£250
£750
Third Party Liability & Legal Expenses (Dogs Only)
£1,000,000
£1,000,000
£1,000,000
Accidental Damage
-
-
£500
Boarding Kennel Fees
-
£500
£1500
Holiday Cancellation
-
£500
£3,000
Veterinary Helpline
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bereavement Counselling Helpline
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pet Legal Helpline
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pet Minders Helpline
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pay Vet Direct
Yes
Yes
Yes
Overseas Travel
Up to 30 days
Up to 30 days
Up to 12 months
* This section does not apply in the case of Dogs that are 9 or more years old and cats that are 11 or more years old.
** Subject to cover remaining in force and the original policy limit.

Excesses

  • Vet's Fees £50
  • Third Party Liability £100
  • Accidental Damage £100
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