Fetch Pet Insurance
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pet insurance |
| Founded | September 2003 |
| Founder | Chris Ashton, Natasha Ashton |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia , United States |
Area served | United States, Canada |
Key people | Paul Guyardo (CEO) |
| Products | Pet insurance for cats and dogs |
| Owner | Warburg Pincus (majority), The Dodo (minority) |
Number of employees | 200+ |
| Website | www |
Fetch operates as a provider of pet insurance for pet owners located in both the United States and Canada.
History
Established in September 2003 by entrepreneurs Chris and Natasha Ashton following an unexpectedly large veterinary expense, Fetch Inc. obtained the exclusive U.S. licensing rights for the Petplan brand by November 2003. The company commenced policy sales in July 2006 and introduced online purchasing options later that year. By 2014, through collaborations with animal shelters, veterinary professionals, and health insurance companies, Fetch had sold 120,000 policies. Additionally, in November 2008, the company launched fetch!, a quarterly publication focused on pet health.
In 2019, Paul Guyardo took over as CEO while private equity firm Warburg Pincus acquired the business, which at that time employed over 200 staff members and generated $130 million in annual revenue. Following this acquisition, Fetch enhanced its technological capabilities by developing a mobile application designed to facilitate customer interaction and plan management.
The year 2020 saw The Dodo purchasing a minority interest in Fetch (previously known as Petplan U.S.). Subsequently, in 2022, the company rebranded to Fetch to clearly differentiate itself from the Australian Petplan brand, now operating as Petcover.
Products
Fetch offers pet insurance coverage across the United States and Canada for cats and dogs aged six weeks and older. Their plans provide annual benefit limits ranging from $2,500 up to unlimited amounts. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fetch broadened its coverage to include treatment for pets infected with COVID-19, boarding services if owners became ill, inclusion of pet guardians on plans, and coverage for all virtual veterinary consultations.
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