One of the major benefits of Time Limited pet insurance is that it can cover your pet for any new illnesses that they might suffer from or accidents they get into which result in longer term treatments over the course of a year, as long as the policy remains in force.

Each new condition that arises can be claimed for up to a pre-selected limit which can help if there are unforeseen complications, and the policy covers each individual condition for 12 months from treatment.

However, once the policy limit has been reached for a condition or 12 months of cover for that condition has been provided, it becomes a pre-existing condition and won’t be covered by a Time Limited insurance policy going forward.

There are 2 different levels of Time Limited pet insurance you can choose from which will give your cat or dog a year of coverage per condition, from the date of first treatment. You can claim for the same types of things on each level of coverage, but the main thing that will differ is the amount you can claim for each thing and the total amount you can claim.

The main decision you’ll have to make is around what premium you can afford and how much treatments might be likely to cost, because once you’ve used up your annual limit for a particular condition you won't get any more support for bills related to that treatment.

The two levels of Time Limited Pet Insurance we offer cover vet's fees for up to £2,000 or £5,000 per condition for up to 12 months from the date of their first treatment.

There's no limit to the number of separate conditions that you can claim for until either the time limit or each of the individual monetary limits has been reached.

As long as the insurance policy remains in force, your pet has your chosen time limit of cover from the date of their first treatment. After the limit has passed, any ongoing treatment required as a result of this condition will be excluded from future claims and treated as a pre-existing condition.

Take a look at our pet insurance comparison table to help you decide which level of cover is best for you and your pet. 

Limitations and exclusions apply, for full details please refer to our policy documents.

While conditions which occur during the coverage of your Time Limited pet insurance policy are covered, any conditions which your pet already suffers from will not be eligible for coverage. Additionally, once a condition has been covered for 12 months, it will become a pre-existing condition and will no longer be covered by future Time Limited pet insurance policies.

This is where you’ll need to take your pet’s specific situation into account. While Time Limited Pet Insurance can be a cost-effective option compared to Lifetime Insurance and will protect your pet from accident or illness, it will only be on a time limited basis.

A Time Limited pet insurance policy covers your pet for any new illnesses or injuries they may sustain or suffer from at the time of taking out the policy. As the name suggests, it only covers your pet for a specific amount of time, and once that time is up you will have to pay for the vet fees and medical expenses yourself.

On the other hand, a Lifetime pet insurance policy will essentially cover your pet’s injuries and illnesses for life – as long as you renew the policy every year of course. Lifetime policies are typically the most comprehensive level of cover you can get for your pet and provides cover for any illnesses or conditions that your pet may need lifelong care and treatment for.

Pet insurance – Time Limited or Lifetime – both offer your pet cover, however it will come down to the needs of your specific pet and what their requirements are. Choose the policy you think best fits your individual situation. 

Yes, there’s usually a time limit involved as a Time Limited policy means you are only covered for a certain amount of time – with most insurers it’s around 12 months. However, the main difference is some policies cover an illness or condition up to 12 months from the date of the first treatment, whilst other policies may start those 12 months from the date of a claim. Always check the finer details of your insurance policy to see what rules and regulations apply.