Pets are often seen as part of the family, so making sure they're covered with pet insurance in case they become sick or have an accident can be a good idea. Policies can also provide cover should your pet die, become lost or stolen, attack a third party or damage property.

While insurance doesn't cover the cost of pet vaccinations, ensuring vaccinations are up to date has the potential to lead to a cut in premiums. What's more, if vaccinations are not kept up to date and you need to make a related claim, you may find that your insurance has been invalidated.

A deductible is the amount that you're responsible for, before your insurance coverage applies. It's deducted right off the top, before the insurance company pays on a claim. You're probably familiar with deductibles from other types of insurance (health insurance, car insurance, etc.). A per-incident deductible is where a deductible is applied for