Britons report 'a different kind of pet insurance'

Posted :05-04-2007

Britons over the age of 50 are more likely than younger consumers to own pets for security purposes, new research reveals.

And millions of people in Britain are relying on their dogs, many of which will have pet insurance, to safely guard their homes, according to financial services provider Legal & General.

Ruth Wilkins, head of communications at Legal & General's general insurance business, commented: "These results show a concerning reliance amongst the British population on dogs for their personal protection as well as their home.

"But people should also think about other precautions before relying solely on a dog for their security."

She added that even though dogs can act as a deterrent to would-be thieves, they provide little protection in the actual event of a break-in.

Legal & General's research also indicates that there was a 75 per cent increase in the number of "dognappings" in London during 2006, which could have implications for pet insurance premiums.

Pet Web Site warns homeowners that the temperament of the dog, as well as the characteristics of the breed, should be considered before a buying the animal as a pet.



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