What tortoise insurance policies do we offer?
Premier
- Vet fee cover for accidental injury or illness up to £2,500 per policy period
- Death cover from an accident, illness or injury
- Theft, Fire and Weather perils cover
Essential
- Vet fee cover for accidental injury or illness up to £2,500 per policy period
Basic
- Death cover from an accident, illness or injury
- Theft, Fire and Weather perils cover
We also offer a complimentary Lost and Found notification service meaning that we'll notify the National Theft Register should your pet be lost or stolen.
Alternatively you can call us on 0345 982 5505
Why is tortoise insurance so important?
You never know when your tortoise is going to require vet treatment. Illness and accidents - these things can happen. Sadly, vet treatment can quickly escalate, meaning cost dependent choices may need to be made. Pet insurance means that you can focus on the treatment your tortoise needs, rather than what you can afford.
You can also insure your tortoise for death and theft. Even with the best will in the world, tortoises can pass away, be lost or stolen. Insurance can help cover the financial loss at a very difficult time. Find out how to keep your tortoise secure in our article Keeping Tortoises Secure Outside.
How much does it cost to insure a tortoise?
It will cost you around £4 a month over 10 months to insure a £200 tortoise on our Basic policy.
What kind of claims do we receive?
Claims paid during 2016 have included:
- £294 for a Spur Thighed tortoise suffering with Anorexia
- £633 for a Leopard Tortoise suffering with Mycoplasma Pneumonia
- £405 for a Horsefield Tortoise suffering with pink urine
Alternatively you can call us on 0345 982 5505
Why ExoticDirect?
- We've been insuring exotic pets since 1996 - meaning that we have many years of experience when it comes to understanding the problems you may face as a pet owner
- 93% of our customers renew their policies with us - demonstrating our commitment to customer service.
- As a small team we can offer you a more personalised experience. We don't believe in large call centres, where you may not speak to the same person more than once.
- We aim to process claims within 5 working days, offering you that extra peace of mind
- We offer a (0% APR) Direct Debit scheme, meaning you can spread payments easily over 10 monthly installments.
Tortoises are one of the most popular exotic pets we insure, and we know that you love to read interesting information about them. We work with David Alderton Editor of Practical Reptile Keeping and John Hayward, to provide articles for you to enjoy.
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