Cat claims hit £148m

The total value of pet insurance claims for cats increased by 10% annually to an all-time high of £148 million in 2020, according to industry figures.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) said 1.06 million cat owners had pet insurance last year – also the highest figure it has recorded.

Insurers processed claims for all types of pet worth £799m last year, the equivalent of £2.2m every day – mainly to cover the costs of veterinary treatment – the ABI said.