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I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy

Multiple UK pet owners have encountered disputes with insurance providers over denied claims, unexpected policy cancellations, and steep premium hikes—including Kim Watts, who won an appeal with the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to recover £8,000 in vet bills after her policy was terminated, while others have switched to self-insurance amid dissatisfaction. The report also notes a 59% rise in pet insurance complaints to the FOS between 2020-21 and 2024-25, consumer group Which?'s concerns over policy transparency, and industry responses linking increased payouts to rising veterinary costs.