Zurich Australia and Honey partner in launching pet insurance
Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) today announced the launch of a new Australian pet insurance offering developed in collaboration with Honey Insurance (Honey), delivering comprehensive cover with a range of flexible options and benefits.
The product, which will be distributed by BOQ Group under the Virgin Money brand, provides cover for accidental injury and illness with optional extras for dental illness and routine care.
Customers will also have access to a ‘Dial A Vet’ service, including complimentary calls with a vet network for general advice and treatment options.
Alex Morgan, Head of General Insurance, Zurich said: “Customers are increasingly seeking pet insurance options with generous annual limits, comprehensive coverage and strong customer service, underpinned by sophisticated technology that takes friction out of the process.”
“The co-creation of this product has leveraged Honey’s insurance expertise, digital capability and customer centricity, combined with Zurich’s global and local strength.”
“It also represents a key milestone in the growth of Zurich’s general insurance business in Australia as we continue to invest in scaling and innovating the propositions it offers,” Mr Morgan said.
David Krawitz, Chief Executive Officer, Honey said: “Australians love their pets, and they deserve insurance that reflects that. By combining Zurich's expertise and financial strength, Honey's technology and customer-first approach and Virgin Money’s reach and digital brand, we've created comprehensive cover that's straightforward to access and easy to use when it matters most.”
The product is now available at virginmoney.com.au/insurance.
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Zurich Financial Services Australia is a life insurance, commercial insurance and investments specialist that has been participating in the Australian market since 1920. General insurance is issued by Zurich Australian Insurance Limited ABN 13 000 296 640, AFSL 232507 (Zurich). Further information about Zurich Financial Services Australia is available at www.zurich.com.au.
Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 82 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns. Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ Zurich offers protection services that go beyond traditional insurance, to support its customers in building resilience. Since 2020, the Zurich Forest project supports reforestation and biodiversity restoration in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. The Group has more than 65,000 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN) is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information is available at www.zurich.com.
Honey Insurance is an Australian insurtech founded in 2020, Honey uses technology to give Australians a faster, fairer and smarter insurance experience. Across home, motor and pet insurance, Honey's award-winning platform delivers quotes in minutes and makes claiming simple. Backed by leading global investors with over $125 million raised to date, Honey is one of Australia's fastest-growing tech companies. Further information is available at www.honeyinsurance.com.
Virgin Money is committed to making banking simpler, fairer and more rewarding for customers. Guided by a belief that money moments should be positive and meaningful, the organisation offers a range of financial products and services designed to support Australians to spend, save and manage their money with confidence.