Embrace Pet Insurance Review


Embrace Pet Insurance Review: Key Takeaways
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Embrace ranks 14th for cat insurance affordability and 12th for dog insurance. Monthly premiums average $46 for cats and $73 for dogs.

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Embrace ranks sixth for customer experience. It has an A+ BBB rating and scores 4.3 out of 5 on Trustpilot. Customers are satisfied.

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Embrace ranks 10th for coverage quality. It sells comprehensive accident and illness insurance plus an optional wellness rewards program for preventive care.

Embrace Pet Insurance Ratings

Embrace's pet insurance scores 2.30 out of 5 for cats and 2.55 for dogs in MoneyGeek's analysis. The company excels in customer experience but charges higher premiums than many competitors. Embrace requires only a two-day waiting period for accident coverage. That's shorter than most competitors.

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Coverage1.8910
Affordability2.2212
Overall Score2.5513
Customer Experience3.546
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WHO IS EMBRACE PET INSURANCE BEST FOR?

Embrace works for owners wanting immediate accident coverage. It includes hereditary conditions and behavioral therapy in standard coverage at no extra charge. Customize deductibles starting at $100. Annual limits go up to unlimited coverage.

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Embrace Pet Insurance Ratings by State

Embrace sells pet insurance in all 50 states. It ranks 11th in six states for dogs and one state for cats. Embrace doesn't rank as the best pet insurance overall. It ranks sixth nationally for customer experience.

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Ohio2.314
Oregon2.314
Utah2.314
Hawaii2.3514
Colorado2.414
California2.4514
New Hampshire2.4514
Georgia2.514
Massachusetts2.514
North Carolina2.514
Connecticut2.5513
Iowa2.5513
Minnesota2.5514
South Dakota2.5513
South Carolina2.5512
Virginia2.5514
Wisconsin2.5513
Delaware2.613
Indiana2.613
Louisiana2.613
Maryland2.613
Maine2.613
Vermont2.613
Alaska2.6512
Florida2.6512
Michigan2.6512
Mississippi2.6512
New Jersey2.6513
New York2.6513
Rhode Island2.6513
Alabama2.712
Arizona2.712
Missouri2.713
Montana2.712
Pennsylvania2.712
Texas2.712
West Virginia2.712
Idaho2.7511
Kansas2.7512
Kentucky2.7512
Oklahoma2.7512
New Mexico2.812
Wyoming2.812
Nevada2.8511
North Dakota2.8512
Tennessee2.8511
Nebraska2.911
Washington2.913
Illinois2.9511
Arkansas311

Embrace Pet Insurance Comparison

Embrace compares to other national pet insurers in these ways:

Embrace vs. AKC
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.30
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.85
AKC scores higher in all categories, especially coverage and affordability.
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.85
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.35
ASPCA offers better affordability and overall scores across all categories.
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 2.70
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.95
Fetch scores higher on coverage, but Embrace costs less. Both rank low on customer experience.
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.60
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.80
Figo leads in affordability, coverage and overall scores.
Embrace vs. Hartville
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.50
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.90
Hartville offers better affordability and coverage across nearly all categories.
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.50
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 4.25
Lemonade costs less and scores higher in both coverage and affordability.
Embrace vs. Liberty Mutual
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 2.65
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.30
Both have low scores. Liberty Mutual has a slight affordability edge, but Embrace performs better on customer service.
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.05
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.40
Met Life leads in affordability, but Embrace performs better in customer experience. Both have weak coverage scores.
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 2.50
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.65
Nationwide costs more but gives better coverage. Embrace scores slightly higher for dogs.
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.80
Pets Best delivers stronger affordability and coverage across nearly all categories.
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.70
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 4.15
Pumpkin scores higher on affordability and overall performance across all areas.
Embrace vs. Rainwalk
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.95
Rainwalk excels in customer service and affordability across most categories.
Embrace vs. Spot
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.75
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 4.15
Spot is stronger in affordability, coverage and customer service overall.

How Much Does Embrace Pet Insurance Cost?

Embrace's pet insurance costs average $73 monthly ($874 yearly) for dog coverage and $46 monthly ($547 yearly) for cats. Your premium changes based on your location and pet breed.

Cat$46$32$547$37944%
Dog$73$60$874$72321%

Embrace Pet Insurance Rates by State

Embrace premiums differ by state based on local veterinary costs and claim patterns. The cheapest pet insurance for cats starts at $29 monthly in Arkansas. Maine costs $61. Dog coverage ranges from $46 in Arkansas to $97 in Maine.

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Arkansas$46$551
North Dakota$53$641
Alabama$55$665
Missouri$59$709
Oklahoma$60$717
Louisiana$60$718
Nebraska$60$724
Montana$61$729
Kentucky$61$737
West Virginia$62$747
Mississippi$63$752
Tennessee$63$752
New Mexico$64$763
Kansas$64$769
Rhode Island$65$778
Iowa$65$779
Indiana$66$787
Wyoming$66$797
Georgia$66$798
South Dakota$67$807
Vermont$68$815
Nevada$69$825
Idaho$69$825
North Carolina$69$828
Alaska$69$831
South Carolina$70$844
Michigan$71$852
Ohio$72$861
Delaware$72$865
Texas$74$882
Utah$75$895
Minnesota$75$900
New York$77$921
Hawaii$77$929
Wisconsin$78$939
Illinois$79$943
Florida$80$955
New Jersey$80$956
Pennsylvania$82$980
Connecticut$83$991
Maryland$84$1,003
Arizona$84$1,008
New Hampshire$86$1,031
Virginia$86$1,036
Washington$88$1,053
California$94$1,133
Massachusetts$95$1,138
Colorado$95$1,143
Oregon$96$1,154
Maine$97$1,167

Embrace Pet Insurance Rates by Breed

Embrace pet insurance premiums differ by breed. Dog owners pay around $30 monthly for small mix breeds under 20 pounds, compared to $141 per month for Bullmastiffs. Cat premiums range from $40 for Domestic Shorthairs to $56 for Exotic Shorthairs.

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Small Mix (Under 20 pounds)$30$362
Small Mix (11-25)$35$415
Small Mix (10 and less pounds)$35$423
Small Mix (0-20)$36$424
Small Mix (1-10 pounds)$36$434
Mixed breed Small (up to 20lbs when full grown)$36$431
Mixed Breed Small (>10 lbs)$38$445
Mixed Breed Small (11-30 lbs)$39$466
Domestic Shorthair$40$475
Chihuahua$40$477
Small Mix (11-30)$41$491
British Longhair$41$490
Ragdoll$42$499
Bombay$42$499
Small Mix (25 and less pounds)$42$497
Morkie$42$507
Siamese$42$507
Maltipoo$42$511
Russian Blue$43$513
Small Mix (22 pounds or less)$43$520
Shih Tzu$44$533
Toy Mix (10 and less pounds)$45$535
Norwegian Forest cat$45$535
Mixed Breed Medium (31-50 lbs)$45$534
Birman$45$541
Tonkinese$45$541
Jack Russell Terrier$46$547
Chinchilla$46$549
Devon Rex$46$549
Serengeti$46$550
Munchkin$46$551
Burmese$46$552
Cockapoo$46$555
Himalayan$47$561
Scottish Fold$47$563
Medium Mix (20-55 pounds)$47$573
Bengal$47$566
Snowshoe$48$569
Havanese$48$574
Yorkshire terrier$48$576
Cornish Rex$49$583
British Shorthair$49$582
Miniature Poodle$49$587
Persian$49$586
Puggle$49$588
Toy Poodle$49$588
Medium Mix (31-59 pounds)$49$592
Siberian$49$589
Savannah$49$591
Cavapoo$50$599
Balinese$50$594
Medium Mix (26-50 pounds)$50$599
Maltese$50$599
Medium Mix (20-70 pounds)$50$601
Shiba Inu$50$602
Medium Mix (31-50 pounds)$50$602
Papillon$50$602
Pomeranian$50$603
Coton De Tulear$51$609
Australian Mist$51$613
Miniature Pinscher$51$613
Groodle$52$616
Sphynx$52$617
Cavachon$52$622
Schnoodle$52$624
Maine Coon$52$623
Australian Silky Terrier$53$631
Lhasa Apso$53$633
Mixed Dog (21-50 pounds)$53$636
Australian Shepherd$53$633
Dachshund$53$640
Abyssinian$53$638
Japanese Chin$54$642
Dingo$54$645
American Hairless Terrier$54$643
Japanese Spitz$54$648
Border Collie$54$648
Basenji$54$651
Large Mix (51-110 pounds)$55$657
English Toy Terrier$55$655
American Eskimo$55$662
Miniature Dachshund$55$661
Shetland Sheepdog$56$664
Fox Terrier$56$668
Australian Terrier$56$670
Goldendoodle$56$672
Exotic Shorthair$56$671
Labradoodle$56$674
Pekingese$56$674
Peruvian Hairless Dog$56$674
Border Terrier$56$677
Miniature Schnauzer$57$677
West Highland White Terrier$57$677
Husky$57$680
Bichon Frise$57$683
Norwich Terrier$58$690
Brussels Griffon$58$692
Siberian Husky$58$697
Miniature Fox Terrier$59$703
Norfolk Terrier$59$706
Italian Greyhound$59$706
Cairn Terrier$59$708
Large Mix (Over 70 pounds)$59$714
Welsh Springer Spaniel$59$713
Bearded Collie$59$711
Giant Mix (111 pounds+)$59$713
Large Mix (51-100 pounds)$60$717
Irish Terrier$60$717
Boston Terrier$60$716
Large Mix (61+ pounds)$60$718
Medium Mix (23-70 pounds)$60$720
Mixed Breed Large (51-90 lbs)$60$717
Affenpinscher$60$720
Icelandic Sheepdog$60$720
Wire Fox Terrier$60$722
German Pinscher$60$723
Whippet$61$727
Large Mix (55-90 pounds)$61$732
Australian Cattle Dog$62$740
Finnish Lapphund$62$747
Alaskan Husky$62$746
Australian Kelpie$63$752
Norwegian Elkhound$63$756
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens$63$758
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel$63$755
German Spitz$63$756
Welsh Terrier$63$759
Standard Schnauzer$63$763
Welsh Corgi Cardigan$64$763
Mixed Breed$64$772
Collie$64$769
Mixed Dog (51-90 pounds)$64$764
Beagle$65$776
Pug$65$774
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier$65$776
English Springer Spaniel$65$780
Giant Mix (110 pounds+)$65$780
Large Mix (60-109 pounds)$65$780
Medium Mix (26-59 pounds)$65$780
Small Mix (0-25)$65$780
Pembroke Welsh Corgi$65$780
Welsh Corgi Pembroke$65$780
Tibetan Terrier$65$783
Puli$66$791
Cocker spaniel$66$792
Pointer$66$795
German Shorthaired Pointer$66$797
Basset Fauve de Bretagne$67$802
Mixed Dog (91 pounds+)$67$805
Keeshond$67$808
Samoyed$68$813
Smooth Collie$68$813
Scottish Terrier$68$815
Italian Spinone$69$823
English Foxhound$69$827
Giant Mix (100 pounds+)$69$827
English Pointer$70$840
Vizsla$71$847
American Foxhound$71$844
Saluki$71$848
Field Spaniel$71$856
Rough Collie$71$855
Foxhound$71$855
Staffordshire Bull Terrier$72$861
Portuguese Water Dog$72$862
Corgi$73$873
Irish Setter$73$874
Labrador Retriever$73$874
Alaskan Malamute$73$876
Harrier$74$882
German Shepherd$74$888
Standard Poodle$75$894
Bracco Italiano$75$901
Belgian Shepherd Malinois$76$911
Golden Retriever$76$914
English Setter$76$912
Afghan Hound$77$919
Hungarian Vizsla$79$948
Pitbull$80$956
Lurcher$80$958
Alsation$80$963
Chow Chow$81$967
Airedale Terrier$81$971
Miniature Bull Terrier$82$980
Briard$82$976
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen$82$981
Estrela Mountain Dog$84$1,003
Clumber Spaniel$84$1,003
Alsatian$84$1,008
Old English Sheepdog$84$1,007
Akita$85$1,016
Komondor$85$1,018
Greyhound$86$1,028
Dalmatian$86$1,033
Bull Terrier$87$1,041
American Staffordshire Terrier$87$1,043
Small Mix (20 and under pounds)$87$1,045
Giant Mix (90 pounds+)$88$1,046
Rhodesian Ridgeback$89$1,064
Gordon Setter$89$1,068

Is Embrace Pet Insurance Expensive?

Embrace ranks 14th for cat insurance affordability and 12th for dogs, so it's not the cheapest option. The filterable table below shows costs by your pet's age, deductible, annual limit and reimbursement rate.

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Middle Aged
$500
$5,000
80%
$88$1,05623%

Embrace Pet Insurance Discounts

Embrace offers pet insurance discounts for military members and a multi-pet discount when you insure multiple animals under one policy.

Military 
5%
Must be an active or former member of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy or Coast Guard (not available in NY or TN)
Multiple pets
10%
Must insure two or more pets with Embrace

Embrace Pet Insurance Customer Service Reviews and Ratings

Embrace ranks sixth nationally for customer service with both cats and dogs. It maintains a high Better Business Bureau rating and receives moderate scores on Trustpilot. Reddit users share mixed experiences, with some praising Embrace's helpful representatives and quick responses, though others report frustrations with claim denials and lengthy processing times.

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    Embrace Trustpilot Reviews

    Embrace earns a 4.1 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot from verified customers who rate its service and claims handling. Most policyholders report positive experiences with Embrace's coverage and support team. Trustpilot collects verified reviews to give consumers honest feedback about companies.

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    Embrace Better Business Bureau Rating

    Embrace holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and maintains accredited business status. The A+ grade is BBB's top rating, showing Embrace meets its standards for trust and resolves customer complaints. BBB accreditation requires companies to address customer issues and follow ethical business practices.

Embrace Pet Insurance Reddit Sentiment

Embrace receives mostly negative feedback on Reddit, with only 29% positive responses in our analysis of 21 comments. Six users praised the company's customer service and clear policy language, but 15 criticized claim denials and coverage gaps. The feedback shows mixed views of Embrace's claims process.

Embrace Pet Insurance Coverage

Embrace offers pet insurance coverage for dogs and cats. Pet owners can customize policies through various coverage levels and optional add-ons, allowing them to create plans that fit their budget and their pet's health requirements.

Accident & illness plan
Includes injuries, illnesses, diagnostics, surgery, prescriptions, hereditary and congenital conditions, behavioral treatments and alternative therapies
Bilateral conditions
If one side is pre-existing, the opposite side may be excluded
Enrollment restrictions
Full coverage available for pets 6 weeks to 14 years old; 15 years old and above limited to accident-only plans
Pre-existing conditions
Not covered; curable conditions may be considered after a 12-month waiting period if symptom-free
No waiting period for accidents, 14 days for illnesses, 6 months for orthopedic conditions (with option for reduction via vet exam)
70%, 80%, 90%
$100 to $1,000
Accident-only plan
Fixed $100 deductible, 90% reimbursement, $5,000 maximum annual limit
$2,000, $5,000, $8,000, $10,000, $15,000, Unlimited

*Coverage varies by state and policy terms. Always review your specific policy documents and consult your insurance provider to understand exact coverage terms, exclusions, limitations and waiting periods before enrollment.

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Embrace reimburses based on actual veterinary costs rather than restrictive benefit schedules or UCR limits (usual, customary and reasonable fees). Claims are handled through direct reimbursement after you pay your vet, and premiums may rise over time due to age, inflation or location. The company offers flexible policy adjustments, but raising coverage levels may restart certain waiting periods, so plan changes strategically.

Embrace Pet Insurance Coverage Add-Ons

Embrace provides wellness add-ons that cover routine preventive care for pet owners seeking comprehensive coverage. These plans include services like vaccinations, dental cleanings and wellness exams. The wellness plans start immediately upon enrollment with no deductibles or waiting periods.

Wellness Rewards
Reimburses preventive and routine care such as exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings, grooming, behavior training, prescription diets and microchipping
Exam Fee Add-On
Reimburses vet exam fees of covered accidents and illnesses

Is Embrace Pet Insurance Good: Bottom Line

Embrace charges $73 monthly for dog insurance and $46 for cat coverage on average. The company ranks sixth nationally for customer experience and maintains moderate Trustpilot and BBB ratings. Pet owners can select from accident-only or comprehensive accident and illness plans, with optional wellness coverage available as an add-on.

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Embrace Pet Insurance Review: FAQ

Find answers to common questions about Embrace pet insurance coverage and policies.

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How We Rated Embrace Pet Insurance

Pet owners need insurance that balances premiums with comprehensive coverage and responsive customer service. We designed our research to evaluate Embrace across the factors that matter most when choosing pet insurance: affordability, customer experience and coverage breadth.

Our research approach: We assessed Embrace across three key areas using standardized quotes for a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever (for dogs) and a 7-year-old Ragdoll (for cats) with a $500 deductible, $5,000 annual limit and 80% reimbursement rate.

Why these factors matter for pet owners: We weighted affordability at 50% because premiums are the biggest factor when choosing pet insurance. We analyzed premium pricing by gathering quotes across various pet breeds, ages and plan options, incorporating available discounts to reflect actual costs pet owners pay.

Customer experience counted for 30% because pet owners need responsive service when filing claims for illnesses or injuries. This component draws from customer reviews and ratings on platforms like Trustpilot and Reddit to gauge real user satisfaction levels.

Coverage options made up 20% to reward insurers offering flexibility for different pet needs. We examined the breadth of policy benefits, available add-ons and overall protection scope to assess value for pet owners.

About Connor Bolton


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Connor Bolton is Senior SEO and Content Manager at MoneyGeek, where he leads the business and pet insurance editorial teams. As editorial lead for both verticals, Connor sets the research framework, data standards, and content structure that his writers execute, directly authoring in-depth guides himself and reviewing all team content for accuracy and practical value before it goes live. With over four years evaluating insurance products across personal, commercial, and specialty lines, he brings cross-vertical knowledge to every guide the team produces.

Connor architected MoneyGeek's insurance research infrastructure across all major verticals including auto, home, renters, life, health, business, and pet, building systems for pricing analysis, provider-level research, customer experience evaluation, and coverage analysis with AI support. The infrastructure includes over 6 million data points for business insurance across 408 industry areas, all 50 states, and 16 vehicle types, and over 5 million pet insurance profiles across 18 major providers and hundreds of breed and age combinations. Connor's insurance cost research and his team's work has been cited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, CBS News, Forbes and LegalZoom.

Beyond the data, Connor stays connected to how the market actually operates, drawing on direct conversations with underwriters and carrier liaisons at Ethos, The Hartford, NEXT Insurance, Nationwide, and State Farm, and monitoring business and pet owner communities including Reddit, to inform how he interprets findings and frames guidance for real buyers.

He is the direct editorial contact for methodology questions at connor@moneygeek.com and can be found on LinkedIn.


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