About Us

Get to know Buddy Pet Insurance

Buddy Pet Insurance was created with the insurance needs of Australian pet-parents and their fur-besties in mind. Not only do we offer pet insurance, but we also provide reliable support and expert-led resources to help you care for your devoted dog and curious cat. Plus, we’re committed to supporting Australia’s animal welfare organisations – building happier, healthier animal communities.

For more than 14 years, the team behind Buddy has been a trusted leader in the Australian pet insurance industry, helping dog and cat owners across the country protect their beloved pets, with over 208,000 dogs and cats insured. To date, our products have supported millions of claims, reimbursing Australian pet owners with over $788 million.

Our commitment to animal welfare drives everything we do, which is why we’ve proudly partnered with respected organisations like RSPCA Australia (14 years) and Guide Dogs Australia (8 years). These partnerships have resulted in over $24 million collectively flowing directly to these organisations, helping support emergency responses, including the SA Black Friday bushfires, as well as raising awareness and championing the wellbeing of animals across the country.

Caring for pets and supporting Australian animal communities

We’re on a mission to help protect your four-legged friend while making a real difference in the lives of animals across the country. Our goal is to help protect dogs and cats so they can receive the care they deserve while also supporting Australia’s animal welfare organisations and charities.

How we walk the walk

Through our Giving Program, we’re committed to providing $1 million support to various organisations and registered charities that make a meaningful difference in the Australian animal welfare community. This funding helps support a variety of causes, including animal shelters, scholarship programs for aspiring vets and vet nurses, and research initiatives to improve animal wellbeing. 

Reasons you’ll love Buddy Pet Insurance

$1 million support to animal welfare

Our Giving Program supports animal welfare organisations across Australia.

Flexible cover options

Choose from 3 levels of cover to suit your pet’s needs.

Claim on the spot with GapOnly®

Claim at the vet clinic and only pay the gap.1

Multi-pet discount

Enjoy a 10% discount for every additional cat or dog you insure.2

  1. Assessment times may vary. GapOnly® is only available at participating vets. The gap is defined as the difference between the eligible vet’s invoice and the claim benefit under your policy. Policy terms and conditions apply. Please visit GapOnly® to search for participating vets. GapOnly® is a trademark owned by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd ABN 95 075 949 923, AFSL 420183.
  2. 10% multi-pet discount is applied to a second pet policy and each new additional policy. Terms and conditions apply.

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