Death cover

⚠️ Death cover can only be purchased together with a veterinary care insurance.

For more information on what the death cover covers, see "Overview of what's included" in our insurance terms.

Death Cover is an optional add-on to your Lassie policy. It reimburses you the original purchase price of your pet if they pass away, or if they're stolen or go missing and aren't recovered. .For more information on what the life insurance covers, see "Overview of what's included" in our Policy terms

Up to £6,000 for dogs and up to £3,000 for cats — based on what you originally paid for them.

No. There's no excess or co-payment on Death Cover claims.

If your pet dies, or is put to sleep by a vet, as a result of an accident or illness covered under your policy, we'll reimburse the original purchase price.

If your pet is stolen or goes missing and remains missing for more than 60 days, we'll reimburse the original purchase price.

A receipt, proof of purchase, or other reasonable evidence of what you paid for your pet. Without this, we can't pay the claim.

• If your pet has passed away: a statement from your vet confirming the date and cause of death.

• If your pet is missing or stolen: confirmation that you've reported it to the police, your microchip provider, and (for dogs) your local dog warden, or (for cats) your local rescue centre, within the required timeframes.

Yes — you must claim within 6 months of your pet passing away.

• Pets put to sleep due to behavioural issues or aggressive tendencies.

• Any financial contribution if you abandoned your pet, or if your pet was seized on welfare grounds (applies to the missing/stolen scenario).

• Any claim where you can't provide proof of purchase.

• Claims outside the age limits below.