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Are you facing challenges in setting up a pet insurance company in the US? From convincing investors to perfecting your product design, learn how Embrace Pet Insurance overcame obstacles. Explore customizable policies and innovative solutions. Get insights on data, product design, and the journey of creating something from nothing with Embrace. Discover how to navigate the pet insurance landscape with success.
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Laura Bennett lb@embracepetinsurance.com 440-484-2261 www.embracepetinsurance.com blog.embracepetinsurance.com
Pop Quiz You just moved to the US with your family. Which of the following is the most challenging?
Pop Quiz A: Persuading your family to let you spend your life savings on setting up a pet insurance company with your first child a few months away and an unemployed husband?
Pop Quiz B: Deciding on just the right name and logo for your innovative pet insurance company?
Pop Quiz C: Persuading angel investors to invest in your pet insurance business plan because you said so?
Pop Quiz D: Persuading an insurance company to partner with you? They’ve never heard of you, you’ve never done this before and only you know anything about the product.
Pop Quiz E: All of the above
Creating Something From Nothing • Challenges • Data • Product design
Data • Veterinary clinic data • Issues: • Uninsured data • Referral clinics missing • Exposure understated • and more…
For Example: Rate of Claim Rate per thousand Future Years Age of Dog
Rate of Claim Adjusted Rate per thousand Future Years Age of Dog
Product Design - Existing • Low, medium, high priced options • Average pricing
Pet Parent Survey • Findings: • Want claims paid and on time • Hereditary & chronic conditions • Routine care included • BUT… • No-one knew what they needed
Solution: Customizable Policy Benefit to Customer PICK YOUR PRICE Benefit to Insurer PRICE YOUR RISK
Parameters: Product Deductible Copay Maximum Drugs and dental Chronic care
Parameters: Pet Species (dog or cat) Breed Age Spay/neuter
Parameters: Pet Parent Location Payment method Microchip Service dog Veterinary worker
L&H meets P&C LAW: Property / Casualty insurance NATURE:Life & Health insurance
Underwriter Experienced in pet insurance Responsible for 3 of top 4 programs in the UK
Technology Scalable Microsoft platform Off-the-shelf customized Further integrate accounting & billing Real time Extensible e.g.Online claims processing
Results Positive response A lot of pre-existing claims Loss ratio within reason Tweaked terms & conditions 40% of book will claim each year
Laura Bennett lb@embracepetinsurance.com 440-484-2261 www.embracepetinsurance.com blog.embracepetinsurance.com