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Keeping you in the loop

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.

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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...

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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.

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...