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AKC Pet Insurance

AKC Pet Insurance is the exclusive pet insurance brand of the American Kennel Club, launched in 2003.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

AKC Pet Insurance is the exclusive pet insurance brand of the American Kennel Club, launched in 2003. Its history traces to the 1980s in the UK, where dog enthusiast Sir John D. Spurling entered the pet insurance business in 1984 and later created a pet insurance company exclusively for the Kennel Club of Great Britain. That business arrived in the United States as PetPartners in 2002, and AKC Pet Insurance launched a year later. In 2021, Breeding Coverage was instated and AKCPI joined the Independence Pet Group family of pet health products and services. The brand offers dog and cat insurance with customizable plans, pre-existing condition coverage after 365 days of continuous coverage, and a 24/7 veterinary support line.

History

AKC Pet Insurance's history dates to the 1980s in the UK. Dog enthusiast Sir John D. Spurling entered the pet insurance business in 1984 and quickly found success, filling a much-needed gap for pet owners. His business expanded, resulting in the creation of a pet insurance company exclusively for the Kennel Club of Great Britain. For nearly two decades, it provided pet insurance to dogs in the UK before its arrival in the United States as PetPartners in 2002. A year later, AKC Pet Insurance was launched as the exclusive pet insurance brand of the American Kennel Club. In 2021, Breeding Coverage was instated, helping responsible breeders ensure the safety of their beloved breeding dogs, and AKCPI joined the Independence Pet Group family of pet health products and services.

Products and positioning

  • Dog Insurance

  • Cat Insurance

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