Will the CMA tame pet insurance costs?
In the latest episode of the Insurance Post Podcast, deputy editor Scott McGee (and proud puppy owner to Ozzy) digs into why pet insurance costs have soared and whether the Competition & Markets Authority’s proposed reforms of the veterinary sector could make cover more affordable.
Rachel Mulheron, associate director for pet at Hood Group, kicks off the podcast by explaining how veterinary costs not being regulated, advancements in treatments and the growing number of
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