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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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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...

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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.