Travelers Pet Insurance Review


Travelers Pet Insurance Review: Key Takeaways
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Travelers ranks seventh for cat insurance affordability and second for dog insurance, with monthly premiums starting at $30 and $48, respectively.

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Travelers ranks sixth nationally for customer experience, with its pet insurance services receiving mixed reviews on Trustpilot and maintaining an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

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Travelers ranks eighth nationwide for coverage, offering accident-only plans and accident and illness plans with optional preventive care riders available for routine care.

Travelers Pet Insurance Ratings

Travelers' pet insurance (offered through the ASPCA) scores 3.35 out of 5 for cats and 3.85 for dogs in MoneyGeek's analysis. The company excels in affordability, ranking second nationally for dog coverage and eighth in coverage options for both cats and dogs. Before coverage begins, new policyholders get a 14-day waiting period for accidents and illnesses.

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Coverage2.618
Overall Score3.359
Customer Experience3.546
Affordability3.567
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WHO IS TRAVELERS PET INSURANCE BEST FOR?

Travelers ranks among the best pet insurance companies for owners who want flexible deductible options and unlimited coverage. The provider also reimburses costs for hereditary conditions, behavioral issues and exam fees without additional charges. That said, pet parents seeking immediate accident coverage may have to explore alternatives.

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Travelers Pet Insurance Ratings by State

Travelers offers pet insurance nationwide. The company achieves its best overall ranking of fourth place for dogs in three states and seventh for cats in one state. Although Travelers doesn't provide the best pet insurance overall, it shows strong affordability performance, ranking first in one state and second in 36 states for dog coverage. The provider maintains consistent sixth-place customer experience rankings across all states.

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Maryland2.4811
Arkansas2.729
Kentucky2.889
Maine3.0811
Texas3.158
Illinois3.178
Nebraska3.247
New York3.288
Florida3.298
Washington3.319
Tennessee3.318
Kansas3.318
Louisiana3.377
Alaska3.398
Hawaii3.398
Montana3.418
Wisconsin3.427
Alabama3.428
Arizona3.447
South Dakota3.488
Nevada3.56
Vermont3.517
Michigan3.528
Rhode Island3.548
Idaho3.586
North Dakota3.596
Delaware3.596
Ohio3.627
Oklahoma3.667
Missouri3.677
New Mexico3.716
North Carolina3.747
Connecticut3.776
Utah3.87
New Jersey3.815
Minnesota3.826
Georgia3.825
Pennsylvania3.846
Indiana3.885
Iowa3.925
Colorado3.956
Virginia3.997
Wyoming4.036
Massachusetts4.086
Mississippi4.085
Oregon4.146
West Virginia4.246
New Hampshire4.316
California4.495
South Carolina4.612

Travelers Pet Insurance Comparison

See how Travelers pet insurance fares against national competitors below.

Travelers vs. AKC
• Dogs: 3.85 vs. 4.30
• Cats: 3.35 vs. 3.85
AKC offers stronger coverage and customer experience, while Travelers is more affordable for dogs.
Travelers vs. Embrace
• Dogs: 3.85 vs. 2.55
• Cats: 3.35 vs. 2.30
Travelers is the better choice, offering stronger affordability and higher overall scores.
Travelers vs. Fetch
• Dogs: 3.85 vs. 2.70
• Cats: 3.35 vs. 2.95
Fetch has better coverage, but Travelers is more affordable and performs better overall.
Travelers vs. Figo
• Dogs: 3.85 vs. 3.60
• Cats: 3.35 vs. 3.80
Figo offers stronger coverage and slightly better cat affordability, while Travelers is more affordable for dogs.
Travelers vs. Hartville
• Dogs: 3.85 vs. 3.50
• Cats: 3.35 vs. 3.90
Hartville leads for cats, but Travelers is stronger for dogs with higher affordability.
Travelers vs. Lemonade
• Dogs: 3.85 vs. 4.50
• Cats: 3.35 vs. 4.25
Lemonade outperforms Travelers with better affordability, coverage and customer experience for both dogs and cats.
Travelers vs. Liberty Mutual
• Dogs: 3.85 vs. 2.65
• Cats: 3.35 vs. 2.30
Travelers outperforms Liberty Mutual in affordability and overall scores.
Travelers vs. Met Life
• Dogs: 3.85 vs. 3.05
• Cats: 3.35 vs. 2.40
Travelers has stronger affordability and customer service, making it the better overall option.
Travelers vs. Nationwide
• Dogs: 3.85 vs. 2.50
• Cats: 3.35 vs. 2.65
Nationwide has better customer experience, but Travelers wins in affordability and overall performance.
Travelers vs. Pets Best
• Dogs: 3.85 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 3.35 vs. 3.80
Pets Best offers better coverage and customer service, but Travelers is more affordable for dogs.
Travelers vs. Pumpkin
• Dogs: 3.85 vs. 3.70
• Cats: 3.35 vs. 4.15
Pumpkin is more affordable and performs better for cats, while Travelers offers stronger affordability for dogs.
Travelers vs. Rainwalk
• Dogs: 3.85 vs. 4.05
• Cats: 3.35 vs. 3.95
Rainwalk offers superior customer service and coverage, though Travelers is more affordable for dogs.
Travelers vs. Spot
• Dogs: 3.85 vs. 3.75
• Cats: 3.35 vs. 4.15
Spot performs better for cats with stronger customer service, while Travelers leads in dog affordability.

How Much Does Travelers Pet Insurance Cost?

Travelers' pet insurance costs an average of $48 monthly ($580 annually) for dog coverage and $30 monthly ($352 annually) for cats. Your premium depends on several factors, including your location and pet breed.

Cat$30$32$352$3797%
Dog$48$60$580$72320%

Travelers Pet Insurance Rates by State

Travelers rates vary by state due to local veterinary costs and claim patterns. For cats, the most affordable pet insurance rates start at $22 monthly in South Carolina, while Maryland has the highest at $46. Dog coverage ranges from $36 in Arkansas to $64 in Maine.

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South Carolina$22$260
West Virginia$22$264
North Dakota$22$263
Mississippi$23$269
Alabama$23$272
Arkansas$23$274
Missouri$23$276
Iowa$24$282
Oklahoma$24$286
Wyoming$25$294
Indiana$25$298
Louisiana$25$299
Montana$25$303
Georgia$25$303
New Mexico$26$308
Rhode Island$26$312
North Carolina$26$312
Nebraska$27$322
Kentucky$27$326
South Dakota$27$325
Tennessee$28$328
Kansas$28$330
Vermont$28$332
Utah$28$331
Ohio$28$332
Idaho$29$341
Minnesota$29$346
New Hampshire$29$349
Delaware$29$350
Michigan$29$352
Nevada$29$352
Alaska$30$353
Pennsylvania$30$359
Virginia$30$359
California$31$366
New Jersey$31$373
Hawaii$32$380
Connecticut$32$384
Wisconsin$33$389
Texas$33$393
Oregon$33$396
New York$34$401
Massachusetts$34$409
Florida$35$413
Colorado$35$416
Washington$36$426
Arizona$36$429
Illinois$37$437
Maine$41$493
Maryland$46$554

Travelers Pet Insurance Rates by Breed

Travelers premiums change based on your pet's breed. Cat owners pay $26 monthly for British Longhairs but $39 for Abyssinians. Dog premiums range from $20 for small mixed breeds under 20 pounds to $94 for Bull Mastiffs. These price differences happen because some breeds face more health problems and need costlier veterinary care than others.

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Small Mix (Under 20 pounds)$20$240
Small Mix (11-25)$23$276
Small Mix (10 and less pounds)$23$281
Small Mix (0-20)$24$281
Small Mix (1-10 pounds)$24$288
Mixed breed Small (up to 20lbs when full grown)$24$286
Mixed Breed Small (>10 lbs)$25$295
Mixed Breed Small (11-30 lbs)$26$309
British Longhair$26$316
Chihuahua$26$316
Bombay$27$321
Ragdoll$27$323
Domestic Shorthair$27$323
Maltipoo$27$329
Small Mix (11-30)$27$326
Siamese$28$332
Small Mix (25 and less pounds)$28$330
Morkie$28$337
Russian Blue$28$336
Shih Tzu$28$343
Cockapoo$29$347
Small Mix (22 pounds or less)$29$345
Norwegian Forest cat$29$346
Jack Russell Terrier$29$352
Cavapoo$29$354
Toy Mix (10 and less pounds)$30$355
Birman$30$356
Tonkinese$30$355
Havanese$30$360
Mixed Breed Medium (31-50 lbs)$30$355
Devon Rex$30$361
Serengeti$30$365
Shiba Inu$31$373
Puggle$31$372
Medium Mix (20-55 pounds)$31$380
Miniature Poodle$31$376
Cavachon$32$377
Schnoodle$32$378
Yorkshire terrier$32$379
Chinchilla$32$380
Munchkin$32$381
Burmese$32$382
Papillon$32$389
Himalayan$32$388
Scottish Fold$33$389
Medium Mix (31-59 pounds)$33$393
Bengal$33$392
Snowshoe$33$394
Maltese$33$395
Medium Mix (26-50 pounds)$33$398
Medium Mix (20-70 pounds)$33$399
Medium Mix (31-50 pounds)$33$400
Australian Shepherd$33$399
Toy Poodle$33$401
Cornish Rex$34$403
Lhasa Apso$34$403
Groodle$34$407
Japanese Chin$34$407
Dachshund$34$408
Siberian$34$408
Savannah$34$409
Japanese Spitz$34$411
British Shorthair$34$412
American Hairless Terrier$35$413
Border Collie$35$413
Coton De Tulear$35$414
Basenji$35$415
Persian$35$415
Miniature Pinscher$35$417
Shetland Sheepdog$35$419
Mixed Dog (21-50 pounds)$35$422
Pomeranian$35$421
American Eskimo$35$421
Australian Silky Terrier$35$424
Welsh Springer Spaniel$36$429
Australian Mist$36$431
English Toy Terrier$36$434
Large Mix (51-110 pounds)$36$436
Husky$36$434
Balinese$36$434
Dingo$36$438
Pekingese$37$438
Miniature Dachshund$37$438
Maine Coon$37$440
Labradoodle$37$441
Goldendoodle$37$442
Miniature Schnauzer$37$443
West Highland White Terrier$37$443
Peruvian Hairless Dog$38$449
Fox Terrier$38$450
Sphynx$38$450
Australian Terrier$38$456
German Pinscher$38$456
Border Terrier$38$459
Siberian Husky$38$458
Bichon Frise$39$463
Bearded Collie$39$463
English Foxhound$39$465
Exotic Shorthair$39$463
Miniature Fox Terrier$39$466
Abyssinian$39$465
Norwich Terrier$39$469
Large Mix (Over 70 pounds)$39$474
Giant Mix (111 pounds+)$39$474
Brussels Griffon$40$474
Large Mix (51-100 pounds)$40$476
Large Mix (61+ pounds)$40$477
American Foxhound$40$476
Norfolk Terrier$40$478
Medium Mix (23-70 pounds)$40$478
Mixed Breed Large (51-90 lbs)$40$476
Australian Cattle Dog$40$483
Italian Greyhound$40$483
Large Mix (55-90 pounds)$40$486
German Spitz$40$483
Foxhound$40$484
Cairn Terrier$40$483
Finnish Lapphund$41$488
Irish Terrier$41$487
Whippet$41$489
Boston Terrier$41$489
Wire Fox Terrier$41$491
Alaskan Husky$41$491
Affenpinscher$41$493
Icelandic Sheepdog$41$493
Norwegian Elkhound$41$494
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens$41$495
Standard Schnauzer$41$498
Welsh Corgi Cardigan$42$498
Collie$42$501
Harrier$42$502
Puli$42$503
Australian Kelpie$42$506
Beagle$42$507
English Springer Spaniel$42$509
Mixed Breed$43$512
Mixed Dog (51-90 pounds)$43$507
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel$43$511
Welsh Terrier$43$515
Pembroke Welsh Corgi$43$513
Welsh Corgi Pembroke$43$513
Field Spaniel$43$517
Giant Mix (110 pounds+)$43$518
Large Mix (60-109 pounds)$43$518
Medium Mix (26-59 pounds)$43$518
Small Mix (0-25)$43$518
Pointer$43$519
Tibetan Terrier$44$526
Pug$44$524
German Shorthaired Pointer$44$524
Keeshond$44$528
Mixed Dog (91 pounds+)$45$534
English Setter$45$537
Italian Spinone$45$538
Giant Mix (100 pounds+)$45$537
Smooth Collie$45$540
Cocker spaniel$45$540
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier$45$544
Scottish Terrier$46$547
Belgian Shepherd Malinois$46$553
Vizsla$46$554
Saluki$47$558
Standard Poodle$47$564
Bracco Italiano$47$566
Basset Fauve de Bretagne$47$565
Rough Collie$47$567
English Pointer$47$569
German Shepherd$48$571
Chow Chow$48$574
Briard$48$579
Labrador Retriever$48$580
Afghan Hound$48$581
Samoyed$49$593
Portuguese Water Dog$49$594
Corgi$50$595
Clumber Spaniel$50$597
Old English Sheepdog$50$600
Irish Setter$50$602
Alaskan Malamute$50$603
Alsation$50$605
Golden Retriever$51$606
Komondor$51$607
Akita$51$610
Staffordshire Bull Terrier$51$612
Airedale Terrier$52$624
Pitbull$54$643
Hungarian Vizsla$54$642
Great Pyrenees$54$648
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen$54$651
Borzoi$54$649
Greyhound$54$653
Rhodesian Ridgeback$56$668
Alsatian$56$669
Gordon Setter$56$670
Basset Hound$56$674
Weimaraner$56$678
Bull Terrier$57$680
American Staffordshire Terrier$57$681
Lurcher$57$691
Dalmatian$58$694

Is Travelers Pet Insurance Expensive?

Travelers ranks second for dog affordability but seventh for cats in our study, making it among the most affordable options for dogs while being mid-range for cats. Check the filterable table below to see costs based on your pet's age and your chosen deductible, annual limit and reimbursement rate.

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Middle Aged
$100
$10,000
70%
$34$40128%

Travelers Pet Insurance Discounts

Travelers provides pet insurance discounts that can lower your premium costs. The multi-pet discount offers the most value for families with several animals. Additional savings come through association memberships, employer benefits and veterinary staff discounts.

Veterinary staff discount
Up to 10%
Must be an employee of a veterinary clinic or practice
Multi-pet discount
10%
Must enroll more than one pet under separate policies
Group or employee discount
10%
Must join a participating employer benefit program
Association or member discount
10%
Must be a member of certain associations, such as REALTOR benefits programs

Travelers Pet Insurance Customer Service Reviews and Ratings

Travelers ranks sixth nationally for customer service with cats and dogs. The company maintains high marks from the Better Business Bureau and receives moderate ratings on Trustpilot. Reddit users report mixed experiences, with some praising helpful representatives and quick responses, while others mention frustrations with claim processing delays and inconsistent support quality.

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    Travelers Trustpilot Reviews

    Travelers earns a 3.6 out of 5 rating on Trustpilot from verified customers who rate its service and claims handling. The score reflects mixed customer experiences, with many positive reviews about coverage but some concerns about customer service responsiveness. Trustpilot collects verified reviews to give consumers honest feedback about companies.

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    Travelers Better Business Bureau Rating

    Travelers holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau as an accredited business. The A+ grade is BBB's top rating, showing Travelers meets high standards for ethical business practices and handles customer complaints effectively. BBB accreditation requires companies to maintain transparency and resolve customer issues promptly.

Travelers Pet Insurance Reddit Sentiment

Travelers shows mixed results in our analysis of 11 Reddit comments, with 36% positive feedback. Four users praised responsive customer service and clear policy language, while seven criticized claim denials and coverage gaps. This split suggests customers have widely different experiences with Travelers' claims process, highlighting the importance of understanding policy details before purchasing.

Travelers Pet Insurance Coverage

Travelers offers pet insurance coverage for dogs and cats. Pet owners can customize their policy by choosing from different coverage levels and adding optional wellness riders to match their budget and their pet's needs.

Accident-only coverage
Covers diagnostic tests, surgery, hospitalization, imaging, medications and other accident-related expenses
Complete Coverage℠
Includes accident benefits plus illness coverage for hereditary and congenital conditions, chronic illnesses, cancer, prescription medications, behavioral issues, dental illness, alternative therapies and more
Enrollment restrictions
No upper age limits
14 days for accidents, illnesses and most knee/ligament conditions
70%, 80%, 90%
$100, $250, $500
Pre-existing conditions
Curable conditions may be eligible for coverage if the pet remains symptom-free for 180 days
$2,500 up to 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.

Travelers Pet Insurance Coverage Add-Ons

Travelers provides wellness add-ons that cover routine preventive care, including dental cleanings, vaccinations and wellness exams. These optional plans have no deductibles or waiting periods, giving pet owners immediate reimbursement for preventive services after enrollment.

Basic Preventive care
Reimburses the costs of wellness exams, core vaccines, deworming, fecal tests, dental cleanings and heartworm tests
Prime Preventive care
Includes all Basic benefits plus spay/neuter, flea/heartworm prevention, bloodwork, urinalysis and additional vaccines

Is Travelers Pet Insurance Good: Bottom Line

Travelers provides dog insurance at a monthly average of $48, while cat coverage runs $30. 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 plans, comprehensive accident and illness coverage or add optional wellness benefits to their policy.

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Travelers Pet Insurance Review: FAQ

Find answers to common questions about Travelers pet insurance coverage and costs below.

Is Travelers pet insurance worth it in 2025?

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Can I get a discount for insuring multiple pets with Travelers?

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How We Rated Travelers Pet Insurance

Pet insurance shopping feels overwhelming with so many options available. We analyzed how Travelers performs across the following key areas:

Affordability (50% of score): We gathered premium quotes for various pet breeds, ages and plan types and incorporated available discounts to reflect the actual costs pet owners pay.

Customer Experience (30% of score): Real user reviews and ratings from Trustpilot and Reddit were analyzed to gauge genuine customer satisfaction.

Coverage Options (20% of score): We assessed policy benefits, available add-ons, and overall protection breadth to evaluate comprehensive value.

Our pricing 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.

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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