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Welcome to the RSPCA Pet Insurance newsroom: Your go-to space for updates on our pet insurance, new partnerships, media releases, and helpful tips from our team of animal lovers.
News and announcements
From general pet insurance news to exciting collaborations and new ways we’re helping Aussie pets stay protected, this is where you’ll hear it first.
Purpose meets protection: New RSPCA Pet Insurance launches
Strategic partnership with Pacific International Insurance creates a new RSPCA Pet Insurance that allows greater influence for the RSPCA and contributes more than ever before to the RSPCA’s animal care...
Is your RSPCA Pet Insurance policy renewing soon? Read this first.
From 1 April 2026, new RSPCA Pet Insurance policies will be underwritten by Pacific International Insurance (replacing Hollard, our previous underwriter). This new partnership gives the RSPCA a direct say...
RSPCA Pet Insurance launches Direct2Vet to support clinics and reduce financial pressure in care decisions
RSPCA Pet Insurance has introduced Direct2Vet, a new payment solution available at no cost to veterinary clinics, designed to streamline claims processing and reduce financial barriers at the point of...
Pet owners urged to stay alert to H5N1 bird flu, especially for cats
With the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) detected across Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland, pet parents are advised to keep a closer eye on...
Meet the marketing lead helping RSPCA Pet Insurance reshape how Australians think about pet insurance
RSPCA Pet Insurance has appointed Alex Taljaard as Head of Marketing & Communications, bringing a fresh, purpose-led approach to one of Australia’s most competitive insurance categories.
Australia loves its pets. Our insurance habits have not caught up
Although Australians spend approximately $21.3 billion each year feeding, caring for and looking after our pets, only around one in four dogs and one in seven cats are insured. The...
Australia’s veterinary workforce crisis enters eighth year amid burnout, shortages and rising treatment costs
Vet profession crisis putting increasing pressure on pet owners’ access to timely, affordable veterinary care
Why customisable cover is becoming a necessity, not a nice-to-have
Pet ownership has become far more considered and personal. The way we protect our pets’ health needs to catch up.
6 in 10 pet owners fear they can’t afford an emergency vet bill or ongoing treatment
What happens when a vet knows exactly what treatment an animal needs, but the owner simply can’t afford it?
‘More than a pet’: Employer recognises pet loss with new bereavement leave policy
Vet profession crisis putting increasing pressure on pet owners’ access to timely, affordable veterinary care
Animal care insights
Explore the latest stories, trends, and expert perspectives from the world of animal care.
One in three Australians delaying vet visits as cost-of-living crisis intensifies
Rising vet costs and low insurance uptake put veterinary services under extreme pressure.
Winter health issues sending more pets to the vet
As winter sets in, colder weather, shorter days and seasonal household hazards can put pets at greater risk of illness, injury and discomfort, making it important for owners to take...
Revealed: the shocking household items Aussie pets are swallowing and the vet bills that follow
Accidental ingestion is one of the most common pet insurance claim categories in Australia, according to RSPCA Pet Insurance, resulting in some of the highest and most expensive vet claims...
Why ‘Take your dog to work day’ could be good for business
For many employees, dogs are part of the family and bringing them into the workplace for a day can create a lighter, warmer and more connected office environment. ¹
Australia’s pet-friendly boom comes with a reminder: Petiquette matters!
Australia is becoming more pet-friendly, with almost three in four households now owning at least one pet. But as dogs become more visible in cafés, airports, parks, apartment buildings, beaches...
Pet owners advised to stay alert as spring and summer bring hazards
Spring marks the welcome return of warmer days, sunshine and beach weather Australians love - but for our pets, the season also comes with a fresh set of hazards. As...
Top 3 behaviour cues every owner should teach their dog
Whether you're welcoming your first dog or have years of experience as a pet owner, training remains a vital part of responsible care. Teaching three essential behaviours can help support...
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