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POSTED: | BY: Kelly Fisher
2026 renewal increase doubled.
Began my policy with Embrace back in 2019 with a few month old chi/terrier mix added a pet in 2023 ….same chi/terrier mix breed and she was 7 months Insurance for both pets per month was $51.32, 2024 raised to 66.84, 2025 raised to 72.34, 2026 nearly doubled to 129.60 with a 7 and a barely 3 year old.
I had a $500 deductible with a $10,000 annual max reimbursement at 80-90%, both dogs no pre existing conditions. I’ve never used my insurance. I found the Spca does a vaccine clinic at our local Petco so that’s where we go for discounted vaccines, exams, and prescriptions for heart guard which I have filled at Costco as it’s been the cheapest option I found. I called embrace and was very transparent and let them know I obtained a policy quote with Pets best for $63.41 monthly with the same deductible, reimbursement percentage however the annual reimbursement amount was unlimited. Embrace was willing to work with me, but the best rate they could give me involved creating a brand new policy with a $108. Monthly rate, a $20. Difference after years of business! Disappointing to say the least. I’m glad I didn’t just trust my annual renewal and that I took the time and did some shopping. I’ll be saving $45. Monthly and $540. This year by dropping embrace and switching to Pets best even with a dog 6 years older and 2 years older.
Take away, Embrace rates have doubled and you can find more affordable plans. I imagine the number of consumers that do switch “their” premium will be covered by those who stayed (not knowing any better) while embrace has less coverages and less liability. When someone raises your rates, ask why and shop around. It can be better.
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