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Summary details about policy

For a downloadable pdf key facts summary, of the details shown below, please click here


This policy summary does not contain the full terms and conditions of the policy.  These can be found in the policy document, which will be sent to you with your Certificate of Insurance.  KBIS Ltd has an agency with XL Syndicate 1209 at Lloyd’s of London who underwrite the policy.

10 reasons to insure your pet:

  1. Knock vets bills on the head

  2. Be prepared for accidents

  3. Insurance protects you against the unexpected

  4. Secure peace of mind

  5. Cover for life

  6. Protect the purchase price

  7. Operation costs can easily run into £1000's

  8. Liability cover is a must for dog owners

  9. Advertising and reward costs if your pet is stolen

  10. Kennelling and cattery costs if your hospitalised


Summary of extent of the cover options available. Please check that you have chosen the right cover for you and your pet.

Dogs and cats

DISASTER  STANDARD SUPREME
INDEMNITY LIMITS      
Veterinary Fees 2,000* 2,000** 6,000**
Alternative Medicine/Treatments Nil Nil 500
Third Party Liability 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
Death from illness under 9 Nil Nil 900
Death from an accident at any age Nil 300 900
Theft/straying Nil 300 900
Recovery Costs (advertising/reward) Nil 300 900
Boarding Fees if hospitalised Nil 300 900

* = Emergency Surgery only due to accident or gastrointestinal problems
** = Veterinary fees for accident or disease

 

DOG AND CAT PREMIUMS:

Age limit for new policies is 8. Please note that the premium for dog insurance depends whether your dog's breed is in Group 1 or Group 2. To find out which group your dog is, please click here.

Please phone or email the Kbis advisers for a quote - which will be influenced by the breed of animal and your address. Current IPT = 5%

 

  DISASTER STANDARD SUPREME
DEDUCTIBLES Standard Within M25 Standard Within M25 Standard Within M25
MINIMUM EXCESS (under 9)            
DOG Nil Nil 80.00 90.00 80.00 90.00
CAT Nil Nil 70.00 80.00 70.00 80.00
Animals over 9            
DOG Nil Nil 125.00 135.00 125.00 135.00
CAT Nil Nil 115.00 125.00 115.00 125.00
THIRD PARTY LIABILITY EXCESS  200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 200.00
  DISASTER STANDARD SUPREME
TIME DEDUCTIBLES Standard Within M25 Standard Within M25 Standard Within M25
Veterinary fees for illness  30 days from policy insurance date 30 days from policy insurance date 30 days from policy insurance date 30 days from policy insurance date 30 days from policy insurance date 30 days from policy insurance date
(or Alternative Medicine /Treatments)
(excluding Vet fees for an Accident or External Injury)
Advertising or reward costs if stolen N/A N/A 14 days after policy insurance date 14 days after policy insurance date 14 days after policy insurance date 14 days after policy insurance date
Theft/straying (Indemnity for Purchase Price only) N/A N/A 60 days from loss date 60 days from loss date 60 days from loss date 60 days from loss date

 

Important Information

KBIS insurance contracts are for a duration of one year, annually renewable.  You can insure your pet from 8 weeks old.  All cover is limited to claims arising from accidental external injury only in the first 30 days of your policy.  After this period, full cover only commences from the acceptance of the health documentation and proposal form by underwriters.  Conditions which pre-exist the policy including those on which claims have been made will be excluded from cover.  Upon receipt of all documentation Underwriters will detail any specific additional restrictions applicable to your policy and notify you of them.  At expiry of the policy you will be offered renewal terms 21 days prior to expiry.  Underwriters reserve the right to decline cover if they so wish.  Any quote is valid for 14 days.

Geographical Limits

The geographical limits of coverage provided are as follows or as stated in the Schedule: United Kingdom, including Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

  Cancellation Rights

In the event of a claim the full annual premium must be paid and no return premium is given in respect of cancellation.  In all other cases: 1) If you decide not to continue with the policy within the first 14 days you will receive a full refund.  2) If you have restrictions on your policy which cannot be mutually resolved then you may cancel the policy within 14 days of being advised of the restrictions, but not exceeding 30 days from inception, with no charge.  3) Thereafter if you wish to cancel your insurance please advise us by calling us on 0845 345 2300 and the policy will be cancelled on a pro rata basis, with a £5 administration charge.

  How do I notify a claim

You can notify us of a claim and obtain a claim form by calling 0845 345 2300 or email claims@kbis.co.uk  You will need to complete a claim form for the incident in question and we may require a report or the claim form completed by your vet.  For this they may charge you a fee which is not covered by your policy.

  How do I make a complaint

If you are unhappy with our service for any reason or have any query whatsoever, in the first instance please contact us at KBIS on telephone 0845 345 2300 or write to: Customer Complaints Manager, Kbis Ltd, Cullimore House, Peasemore, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 7JN

  We will contact you within 5 days of receiving your complaint to tell you what we are doing. We will try to sort out the problem and give you an answer within 4 weeks.  If it will take us longer than 4 weeks we will tell you when you can expect an answer.

If matters are not explained or resolved to your satisfaction, you may ask the Complaints and Advisory Department at Lloyd’s of London at One Lime Street, London, EC3M 7HA.

Alternatively if you can contact their Customer Information Department at 51 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HQ.

Lloyds of London is also a member of the insurance Ombudsman Bureau.  If you are still not satisfied you can ask the Insurance Ombudsman to review your case, at City Gate One, 135 Park Street, London, SE1 9EA

Financial Services Compensation Scheme

Lloyd's insurers are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. You may be entitled to compensation from the Scheme if a Lloyd's insurer is unable to meet its obligations to you under this contract. If you were entitled to compensation under the Scheme, the level and extent of the compensation would depend on the nature of this contract. Further Information about the Scheme is available from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (7th floor Lloyd’s Chambers, Portsoken Street, London E1 8BN) and on their website: http://www.fscs.org.uk


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