Buddies is passionate about keeping pets healthy and happy. Over the last 10 years, hundreds of thousands of new cat and dog owners have benefited from the advice given in our free puppy and kitten guides. Many have gone onto take out one of our great value Buddies Pet Insurance policies.

Unlike some other insurance companies, Buddies is a pet specialist, providing policies to suit the pocket of most owners. While we offer an online quote and buy option, we prefer to talk to our customers on the phone. Our UK team, based in Corby Northamptonshire, is on hand to talk through all the levels of cover available, so owners can make an informed decision.

Buddies Pet Insurance policies are 100% underwritten by QBE Insurance (Europe) Ltd, part of QBE Insurance Group. It is one of the world's leading international insurers, operating out of 49 countries across the globe. In 2009, the company underwrote gross written premium totaling £7,242 million and held shareholders’ funds of £5,670 million.