Making a claim for your pet

For policy numbers beginning with ‘RSAP’

Make a claim here if: your policy started before 21 January 2025 or renewed on or before 31 December 2024.

You can make a new or ongoing claim with Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd, the underwriter for your policy.

    For policy numbers beginning with ‘PETTS’

    If your policy started on or after 21 January 2025, or renewed on or after 1 January 2025, the underwriter for your policy is Pinnacle Insurance plc.

      Make a claim - policy numbers beginning RSAP

      New claims

      To pay for the treatment and medication of a new condition. Just upload your vet bill, plus your pet’s medical history, to make a claim.

      Ongoing claims

      To pay for repeat medication and ongoing treatment. Upload your vet bills quickly and easily using our claims portal.

      Other claims

      When there's no vet involved - for example, accident damage or lost and found cover. Please email us.

      Referral vet important information

      If your pet needs to be treated by a referral vet, and it is not for emergency treatment, please choose a vet named within our Preferred Referral Network. If for any reason you wish to choose a referral vet from outside our network, please contact us on 0330 100 6460, otherwise you will need to pay £200 of the referral vet bill yourself. This amount is in addition to your policy excess.

      If your pet needs emergency treatment for a situation that, if not resolved immediately, will lead to a loss of life or cause a serious threat to the present or ongoing health of your pet, you will not have to pay the additional £200 excess regardless of which referral vet you visit.

        Looking for more information?

        Contact us

        We aim to process most claims within a week. If you need to contact us about anything please call us on 0345 078 3860* or contact us online.

        *This number may be included as part of any inclusive call minutes provided by your phone operator.

          Track your claim

          Use our online portal to track current and previous claims.

            How to make a claim for a new condition

            You can make a claim for medication and treatment costs if you’re the owner or the vet. There’re 2 ways you can do it.

              Making a claim online

              The quickest and easiest way to make a claim is to do it online.

              • We can pay vets directly if they’re happy to accept direct payments.
              • We’ll contact the person who made the claim as soon as we’ve processed it.

              Making a claim by email

              If you wish, you can complete a claims form and return it to us by email instead. But it’ll take longer than making a claim online.

                Email us your completed claims form and we’ll let you know once we’ve processed it.

                  Need help?

                  If you’d like to talk to us about your claim, please call us on 0345 078 3860*

                  Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am-6pm.

                  *This number may be included as part of any inclusive call minutes provided by your phone operator.

                    Other claims

                    For claims that don't include vet fees, for example accidental damage, emergency boarding or lost and found cover, please email our claims team providing full details of what happened including copies of any invoices and any other supporting evidence:

                      Full details of what evidence will be required can be found in your policy wording.

                        Third party liability claims

                        You must not admit liability or promise any payment without our written permission. Please call the following number straight away and send any writ, summons, legal documents or other communication you receive:

                        0345 078 3860

                        Please check your policy schedule to see if this cover is included in your policy.

                        Phone straight away so you can get the necessary help and guidance you need. This number may be included as part of any inclusive call minutes provided by your phone operator.

                          Policy and additional cover documents

                          View and download policy-related documents and other important cover information.

                          Important information

                          All claims are subject to excesses

                          Various excesses apply to your policy.

                          To see excesses that apply to your policy, check your policy schedule.
                          View Pet Insurance policy documents

                            For all policy types, we do not cover:

                            • The excess specified in your policy schedule
                            • Food, supplements or non-prescription medication
                            • Flea treatment
                            • Wormers
                            • Vaccinations

                            For Tesco Pet Insurance Standard, Extra or Premier cover we do not provide any cover for:

                            • Any illness or injury that started before the policy start date
                            • Any illness that started within the first 14 days of the policy start date

                            For Tesco Pet Insurance Accident & Injury cover, we do not provide any cover for:

                            • Any treatment that is not the result of an injury
                            • Any injury that occurred before the policy start date
                            • Any injury that occurred within the first 5 days of the policy start date

                            Further limitations on cover apply. For detailed information on what's not covered by the policy please consult your policy documentation.

                              Tesco Pet Insurance is arranged, administered and underwritten by Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd.