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Trupanion offers pet health insurance for cats and dogs in the United States and Canada.

History
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Trupanion pet insurance is a North American pet health insurance provider. Originating in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company was founded in December 2000. For the first eight years of operation, policies were marketed solely in Canada under the brand name Vetinsurance. The business expanded across the border to the United States in January 2008 and was marketed as Trupanion. Trupanion became an international brand in December 2009, providing pet insurance coverage to the United States and Canada.

Since issuing its first policy in 2000, Trupanion has grown and it became the first profitable North American pet insurance provider by 2004. In July 2008, Trupanion was the first pet health insurance provider to receive the Seal of Acceptance from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

Trupanion’s principal investors are Maveron, RenaissanceRe, and the Perot Group. Maveron originated in 1998 and was founded by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and investment banker Dan Levitan. Maveron has invested in companies such as eBay, Shutterfly, Cranium acquired by Hasboro, Motley Fool, Capella University, and Pinkberry. RenaissanceRe (RenRe) was founded in Bermuda in 1993. RenRe provides reinsurance and insurance to cover risks of natural and man-made catastrophes. Perot Investments was founded by Ross Perot and provides innovative solutions and capabilities to clients worldwide.

Trupanion is a member of NAPHIA (North American Pet Health Insurance Association). NAPHIA educates pet owners in North America about the veterinary industry and the values of pet health insurance.

Pet Services
Trupanion pet insurance provides veterinary approved health insurance coverage for cats and dogs that enroll between the ages of eight weeks and thirteen years of age. Trupanion’s pet health insurance plan covers diagnostic tests, surgeries, and medications for sick and injured cats and dogs.