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Aug 14, 2023, 09:00 ET

Nationwide's new customizable plans now available online

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ask any pet owner and they'll tell you - their pet has a very particular personality – complete with their own cute quirks. Since every pet is unique, their health protection options should be "tail'r" made for them as well.

More than 40 years after originating pet health insurance in the U.S., Nationwide is introducing its most innovative pet protection offering yet – one that allows pet parents to customize each coverage category to meet the needs of their pet…and their budget.

The modular design of the product, which is now available online at petinsurance.com,^* enables members to dial up or dial down the coverage type that is most important to them. The platform is easy to navigate and offers hundreds of customizable combinations.

How it works

Visit petinsurance.com and click on "get a quote" to get started.
Select Accident coverage and choose between annual maximum or unlimited options. Examples of covered Accident conditions include broken bones, poisoning, lacerations, and more.
Choose to add or decline Illness coverage (subject to age limitations). Examples of covered Illness conditions include ear infections, vomiting, cancer, and more.
If adding Illness, choose separate or the same annual maximums for Accident and Illness coverage.
Select medical reimbursement level at 50%, 60%, 70%, 80% or 90% (options vary by pet's age).
Choose annual deductible at $100, $250 or $500 (applies once across Accident and Illness).
Choose to add or decline Wellness coverage. If adding, select from choice of annual benefits. Examples of Wellness coverage include routine exams, vaccinations, flea/heartworm prevention, and more.

As customers are guided through each step, their monthly premium total is displayed and will adjust up or down as users toggle between the various coverage combinations.

"Pet parents want options when it comes to managing their pet's health. Nationwide's new 'build your own plan' offering, that is now available online, offers maximum flexibility to choose the kind of protection they want at a price point they can afford," said Heidi Sirota, Chief Pet Officer and President, Nationwide pet insurance. "Giving pet parents an easy-to-understand way to create customized coverage helps us meet customers where they are and deliver on our mission to provide #morecareformorepets."

Coverage in some areas starts as low as $16/month for dogs and $5/month for cats. For more information on Nationwide's pet insurance plans and benefits, visit petinsurance.com or call 1-866-880-4717.

^*Not yet available in California, Maine or New York.

About Nationwide pet insurance
With more than 1.2 million insured pets, Nationwide is the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the United States. Nationwide pet health insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries. Medical plans are available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Products underwritten by Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (CA), Columbus, OH; National Casualty Company (all other states), Columbus, OH. Agency of Record: DVM Insurance Agency. All are subsidiaries of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Pet owners can find Nationwide pet insurance on Facebook or follow on Twitter. For more information about Nationwide pet insurance, call 800-USA-PETS (800-872-7387) or visit PetInsurance.com.

About Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by Standard & Poor's. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities, mutual funds and ETFs; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Contact:
Karen Davis
(614) 677-3884
Davik53@nationwide.com

SOURCE Nationwide