GEICO Pet Insurance Review


GEICO Pet Insurance Review: Key Takeaways
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GEICO ranks 14th for cat insurance affordability and 12th for dog insurance, with monthly costs of $46 for cats and $73 for dogs.

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Ranking sixth nationally for customer experience, GEICO has an A+ BBB rating and 4.3 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot for pet insurance services.

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GEICO ranks tenth nationwide for coverage, offering comprehensive accident and illness insurance with an optional wellness rewards program.

GEICO Pet Insurance Ratings

GEICO's pet insurance (offered through Embrace) scores 2.3 out of 5 for cats and 2.55 for dogs in MoneyGeek's analysis. It offers a good customer experience but scores low in affordability. GEICO requires a two-day waiting period for accidents.

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Affordability2.2212
Coverage1.9010
Customer Experience3.546
Overall Score2.5513
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WHO IS GEICO PET INSURANCE BEST FOR?

GEICO pet insurance ranks among the top companies for owners seeking immediate coverage for new accidents. The provider also offers low deductibles and unlimited payouts, plus coverage for hereditary conditions and behavioral treatments at no extra cost.

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GEICO Pet Insurance Ratings by State

GEICO operates across all 50 states. GEICO ranks highest, in 11th place, in six states for dogs and one state for cats. It isn't the best pet insurer overall; it consistently places sixth for customer experience and 10th for coverage.

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Alabama2.5212
Alaska2.4212
Arizona2.5312
Arkansas3.1312
California1.9913
Colorado1.9113
Delaware2.2812
Connecticut2.2212
Florida2.4212
Georgia2.1012
Idaho2.6512
Hawaii1.8512
Illinois3.0512
Indiana2.3612
Iowa2.2113
Kansas2.6312
Kentucky2.5712
Louisiana2.3412
Maine2.2812
Maryland2.3112
Massachusetts2.1112
Michigan2.3712
Minnesota2.2312
Mississippi2.4512
Missouri2.5312
Nebraska2.9612
Montana2.4812
Nevada2.7912
New Hampshire2.0612
New Jersey2.3912
New Mexico2.6812
North Dakota2.8012
New York2.4012
North Carolina2.1413
Ohio1.6813
Oklahoma2.6612
Pennsylvania2.4912
Oregon1.7613
Rhode Island2.3712
South Carolina2.2612
Tennessee2.7912
South Dakota2.1712
Texas2.4912
Vermont2.3012
Utah1.6812
Virginia2.2612
Washington2.8912
West Virginia2.4812
Wisconsin2.1712
Wyoming2.6712

GEICO Pet Insurance Comparison

Compare GEICO with national competitors below.

GEICO vs. AKC
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.30
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.85

AKC scores higher across all categories, especially coverage. GEICO lags in affordability and overall scores.

GEICO vs. ASPCA
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.85
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.35

ASPCA beats GEICO in affordability and overall scores, leading in every category.

GEICO vs. Fetch
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 2.70
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.95

Fetch beats GEICO on coverage, while GEICO rates better on affordability. Both score low on customer experience.

GEICO vs. Figo
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.60
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.80

Figo leads GEICO in affordability, coverage and overall scores.

GEICO vs. Hartville
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.50
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.90

Hartville beats GEICO in affordability and coverage, ranking higher across nearly all categories.

GEICO vs. Lemonade
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.50
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 4.25

Lemonade costs less and scores higher overall. GEICO ranks lower in coverage and affordability.

GEICO vs. Liberty

• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 2.65
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.30

Both score low. Liberty has an affordability edge, while GEICO excels in customer service.

GEICO vs. MetLife

• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.05
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.40

MetLife leads in affordability. GEICO scores higher in customer experience.

GEICO vs. Nationwide
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 2.50
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 2.65

Nationwide scores lower on affordability but beats GEICO on coverage. GEICO edges ahead on dog scores.

GEICO vs. Pets Best
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.80

Pets Best leads in affordability and coverage, beating GEICO in nearly all categories.

GEICO vs. Pumpkin
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.70
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 4.15

Pumpkin scores higher on affordability and overall performance, leading GEICO across all areas.

GEICO vs. Rainwalk
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 3.95

Rainwalk leads in customer service and affordability, scoring higher in most categories.

GEICO vs. Spot
• Dogs: 2.55 vs. 3.75
• Cats: 2.30 vs. 4.15

Spot beats GEICO in affordability, coverage and customer service, ranking higher overall.

How Much Does GEICO Pet Insurance Cost?

GEICO's pet insurance costs an average of $73 monthly ($874 annually) for dogs and $46 monthly ($547 annually) for cats. Location and pet breed affect your premium.

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

GEICO Pet Insurance Rates by State

Rates vary by state due to veterinary costs and local claim patterns. GEICO offers the cheapest pet insurance for cats in Arkansas at $29 monthly and the highest in Maine at $61. For dogs, GEICO charges $46 monthly in Arkansas and $97 in Maine.

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

GEICO Pet Insurance Rates by Breed

Dog owners pay $30 monthly for small mixed breeds under 20 pounds, while Bullmastiffs cost $141 monthly. Cat premiums range from $40 for Domestic Shorthairs to $56 for Exotic Shorthairs.

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Abyssinian$53$638
Affenpinscher$60$720
Afghan Hound$77$919
Airedale Terrier$81$971
Akita$85$1,016
Alaskan Husky$62$746
Alaskan Malamute$73$876
Alsatian$84$1,008
Alsation$80$963
American Bulldog$102$1,226
American Bully$96$1,148
American Eskimo$55$662
American Foxhound$71$844
American Hairless Terrier$54$643
American Staffordshire Terrier$87$1,043
Australian Cattle Dog$62$740
Australian Kelpie$63$752
Australian Mist$51$613
Australian Shepherd$53$633
Australian Silky Terrier$53$631
Australian Terrier$56$670
Balinese$50$594
Basenji$54$651
Basset Fauve de Bretagne$67$802
Basset Hound$92$1,098
Beagle$65$776
Bearded Collie$59$711
Belgian Shepherd Malinois$76$911
Bengal$47$566
Bernese Mountain Dog$137$1,646
Bichon Frise$57$683
Birman$45$541
Bloodhound$102$1,218
Bombay$42$499
Border Collie$54$648
Border Terrier$56$677
Borzoi$95$1,131
Boston Terrier$60$716
Boxer$99$1,186
Bracco Italiano$75$901
Briard$82$976
British Bulldog$120$1,444
British Longhair$41$490
British Shorthair$49$582
Brussels Griffon$58$692
Bullmastiff$138$1,653
Bull Mastiff$141$1,691
Bull Terrier$87$1,041
Burmese$46$552
Cairn Terrier$59$708
Cane Corso$114$1,371
Caucasian Shepherd Dog$109$1,311
Cavachon$52$622
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel$63$755
Cavapoo$50$599
Central Asian Shepherd Dog$98$1,169
Chihuahua$40$477
Chinchilla$46$549
Chow Chow$81$967
Clumber Spaniel$84$1,003
Cockapoo$46$555
Cocker spaniel$66$792
Collie$64$769
Corgi$73$873
Cornish Rex$49$583
Coton De Tulear$51$609
Dachshund$53$640
Dalmatian$86$1,033
Devon Rex$46$549
Dingo$54$645
Doberman Pincher$98$1,176
Doberman Pinscher$138$1,658
Dogue de Bordeaux$137$1,640
Domestic Shorthair$40$475
English Bulldog$124$1,484
English Foxhound$69$827
English Mastiff$126$1,505
English Pointer$70$840
English Setter$76$912
English Springer Spaniel$65$780
English Toy Terrier$55$655
Estrela Mountain Dog$84$1,003
Exotic Shorthair$56$671
Field Spaniel$71$856
Finnish Lapphund$62$747
Foxhound$71$855
Fox Terrier$56$668
French Bulldog$113$1,355
German Pinscher$60$723
German Shepherd$74$888
German Shorthaired Pointer$66$797
German Spitz$63$756
Giant Mix (100 pounds+)$69$827
Giant Mix (110 pounds+)$65$780
Giant Mix (111 pounds+)$59$713
Giant Mix (90 pounds+)$88$1,046
Goldendoodle$56$672
Golden Retriever$76$914
Gordon Setter$89$1,068
Great Dane$128$1,528
Great Pyrenees$90$1,080
Greyhound$86$1,028
Groodle$52$616
Harrier$74$882
Havanese$48$574
Himalayan$47$561
Hungarian Vizsla$79$948
Husky$57$680
Icelandic Sheepdog$60$720
Irish Setter$73$874
Irish Terrier$60$717
Italian Greyhound$59$706
Italian Spinone$69$823
Jack Russell Terrier$46$547
Japanese Chin$54$642
Japanese Spitz$54$648
Kangal Shepherd Dog$118$1,411
Keeshond$67$808
Komondor$85$1,018
Labradoodle$56$674
Labrador Retriever$73$874
Large Mix (51-100 pounds)$60$717
Large Mix (51-110 pounds)$55$657
Large Mix (55-90 pounds)$61$732
Large Mix (60-109 pounds)$65$780
Large Mix (61+ pounds)$60$718
Large Mix (71+ pounds)$109$1,308
Large Mix (Over 70 pounds)$59$714
Lhasa Apso$53$633
Lurcher$80$958
Maine Coon$52$623
Maltese$50$599
Maltipoo$42$511
Medium Mix (20-55 pounds)$47$573
Medium Mix (20-70 pounds)$50$601
Medium Mix (21-70 pounds)$113$1,355
Medium Mix (23-70 pounds)$60$720
Medium Mix (26-50 pounds)$50$599
Medium Mix (26-59 pounds)$65$780
Medium Mix (31-50 pounds)$50$602
Medium Mix (31-59 pounds)$49$592
Miniature Bull Terrier$82$980
Miniature Dachshund$55$661
Miniature Fox Terrier$59$703
Miniature Pinscher$51$613
Miniature Poodle$49$587
Miniature Schnauzer$57$677
Mixed Breed$64$772
Mixed Breed Giant (>90 lbs)$91$1,095
Mixed Breed Large (51-90 lbs)$60$717
Mixed Breed Medium (31-50 lbs)$45$534
Mixed Breed Small (>10 lbs)$38$445
Mixed Breed Small (11-30 lbs)$39$466
Mixed breed Small (up to 20lbs when full grown)$36$431
Mixed Dog (21-50 pounds)$53$636
Mixed Dog (51-90 pounds)$64$764
Mixed Dog (91 pounds+)$67$805
Morkie$42$507
Munchkin$46$551
Newfoundland$123$1,473
Norfolk Terrier$59$706
Norwegian Elkhound$63$756
Norwegian Forest cat$45$535
Norwich Terrier$58$690
Olde English Bulldogge$135$1,616
Old English Buldogge$108$1,289
Old English Sheepdog$84$1,007
Papillon$50$602
Pekingese$56$674
Pembroke Welsh Corgi$65$780
Persian$49$586
Peruvian Hairless Dog$56$674
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen$82$981
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens$63$758
Pitbull$80$956
Pointer$66$795
Pomeranian$50$603
Portuguese Water Dog$72$862
Pug$65$774
Puggle$49$588
Puli$66$791
Ragdoll$42$499
Rhodesian Ridgeback$89$1,064
Rottweiler$127$1,521
Rough Collie$71$855
Russian Blue$43$513
Saint Bernard$134$1,605
Saluki$71$848
Samoyed$68$813
Savannah$49$591
Schnoodle$52$624
Scottish Deerhound$105$1,256
Scottish Fold$47$563
Scottish Terrier$68$815
Serengeti$46$550
Shar Pei$108$1,300
Shetland Sheepdog$56$664
Shiba Inu$50$602
Shih Tzu$44$533
Siamese$42$507

Is GEICO Pet Insurance Expensive?

GEICO ranks 14th for cat insurance affordability and 12th for dogs.

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GEICO Pet Insurance Discounts

GEICO offers pet insurance discounts for military members and those with multiple pets.

Multiple pet

10%

Automatically applied if you insure two or more pets with GEICO

Military

5%

Available to active or former members of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy or Coast Guard (not available in NY or TN)

GEICO Pet Insurance Customer Service Reviews and Ratings

GEICO ranks sixth nationally for customer service. It has a high Better Business Bureau rating and moderate scores on Trustpilot. Reddit users report mixed experiences with GEICO.

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    GEICO Trustpilot Reviews

    GEICO 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 GEICO's coverage and support team. Trustpilot collects verified reviews to give consumers honest feedback about companies.

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    GEICO Better Business Bureau Rating

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

GEICO Pet Insurance Reddit Sentiment

Reddit shows 29% positive feedback in our analysis of 21 comments. Six praised responsive customer service and clear policy terms. Common complaints focused on claim denials and coverage gaps.

GEICO Pet Insurance Coverage

GEICO 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.

Annual deductible options from $100 to $1,000

Annual maximums available from $2,000 to Unlimited

70%, 80% or 90% 

Accident-only plan

Fixed $100 deductible, 90% reimbursement, $5,000 maximum annual limit

Accident & illness plan

Includes injuries, illnesses, diagnostics, surgery, prescriptions, hereditary and congenital conditions, behavioral treatments and alternative therapies

Pre-existing conditions

Not covered; curable conditions may be considered after 12 symptom-free months

Bilateral conditions
If one side is pre-existing, the opposite side may be excluded

Immediate coverage for accidents, 14 days for illnesses, 6 months for orthopedic conditions

Enrollment restrictions

Full coverage available for pets 6 weeks to 14 years old; at 15+, only accident coverage is available

*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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GEICO stands out by reimbursing 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. While premiums may rise over time due to age, inflation or location, the company offers flexible policy adjustments.

GEICO Pet Insurance Coverage Add-Ons

GEICO offers wellness add-ons for routine preventive care. Coverage includes vaccinations, dental cleanings and wellness exams. You can use these benefits immediately; no deductibles or waiting periods apply.

Wellness Rewards

Covers preventive and routine care such as exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings, grooming, behavior training, prescription diets and microchipping

Exam Fee Add-On

Covers vet exam fees for eligible accidents and illnesses

Is GEICO Pet Insurance Good: Bottom Line

GEICO provides pet insurance at $73 monthly for dogs and $46 for cats. The company ranks sixth nationwide for customer experience and maintains moderate ratings from Trustpilot and the Better Business Bureau. Pet owners can select from accident-only or comprehensive accident and illness plans, with optional wellness coverage add-ons available for routine care needs.

Browse through our review guides for the top pet insurance companies for your pet:

GEICO Pet Insurance Review: FAQ

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

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How We Rated GEICO Pet Insurance

Pet insurance shopping can feel overwhelming with so many options available. That's why MoneyGeek analyzed GEICO across three key areas to simplify your decision:

Affordability (50% of score): We collected premium quotes spanning various pet breeds, ages and coverage levels. Available discounts were factored in to reflect what you'd actually pay monthly.

Customer Experience (30% of score): Real customer feedback from Trustpilot and Reddit was analyzed to gauge satisfaction with GEICO's service and claims process.

Coverage Options (20% of score): We examined policy benefits, wellness add-ons and overall protection scope to assess value for pet owners.

Our analysis used standardized quotes for a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever and 7-year-old Ragdoll with $500 deductible, $5,000 annual limit and 80% reimbursement rate.

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