Protection for the Most Loyal Companions: Sanitas Launches Pet Insurance

05.08.2026 | from Sanitas

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05.08.2026, Zurich - Pets are now integral family members and an important social anchor. Nevertheless, in Switzerland, only about one in ten pets are insured. Sanitas bridges this gap by launching an innovative pet insurance for dogs and cats, regardless of breed and age.


In Switzerland, there are around 1.9 million cats and over 550,000 dogs. They bring movement into everyday life, offer affection, and as loyal companions, protect against loneliness in old age. However, if the four-legged partner has an accident or falls ill, concern is great. Veterinary care in Switzerland is at an excellent level - but it can quickly become costly in serious cases. This is where Sanitas steps in. The new offering covers most of the veterinary costs and supports animal health holistically: from prevention, and complementary medicine, to top-tier medicine.

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Two clear product lines are available, developed in close collaboration with veterinarians: 'Smart' offers comprehensive everyday protection with coverage of up to 10,000 francs per year. 'Premium' impresses as a top-quality all- round coverage with an expanded service range and a higher annual coverage limit of up to 20,000 francs. Both models comprehensively cover illnesses and accidents - including genetic and hereditary diseases. Coverage also includes dental treatments, hospital stays, medications, physiotherapy, as well as aids like prostheses and orthoses. The high quality of the new offering is already confirmed by independent parties: the comparison portal bonus.ch has awarded Sanitas pet insurance as the test winner in comparison with six Swiss market offers.

Full Coverage Even with Pre-existing Conditions

While pet owners often face performance reservations in the market in case of pre-existing conditions or genetic and hereditary diseases of their animals, Sanitas provides complete transparency from the outset. Michel Kull, Head of Pet Insurance, explains the principle: 'We conduct a standardized online health check in real time when concluding a contract. If the acceptance decision is positive, full coverage applies to the animal. Without ifs and buts. This prevents unpleasant surprises in serious cases.'

Digital, Fast, and Maximally Flexible

The product integrates seamlessly into Sanitas' digital service world: Conclusion is easy online but also available through personal advisory channels and distribution partners. Vet bills can be submitted via receipt upload. The cost reimbursement is usually processed within seven days. Should life circumstances change, a monthly right of termination ensures the necessary flexibility.

Reliable Support When It Counts

With the new offering, Sanitas meets a growing need and strengthens the bond with existing insured persons who benefit from extended coverage from a single source. 'By closing the gap in pet protection, we offer financial and emotional security from one source and underscore our promise to be there for our customers when it counts,' says Kaspar Trachsel, Chief Marketing Officer of Sanitas.

Press Contact:
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Sanitas, Christian Kuhn, Media Spokesperson
Phone 044 298 62 78
Mobile 076 381 27 87
medien@sanitas.com

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Sanitas


Sanitas Health Insurance is one of the largest health insurers in Switzerland, with over 800,000 satisfied customers.

We offer individual health insurance solutions in compulsory basic insurance and supplementary insurance.

Sanitas Group is one of the leading health insurance providers in Switzerland. Sanitas Health Insurance (Foundation) was founded in 1958 with the aim of insuring the economic consequences of illness, accident, maternity, disability, and death.

Today, the Sanitas Group consists of Sanitas Health Insurance (Foundation), Sanitas Beteiligungen AG (Holding), and three operationally active joint-stock companies. One of these operates the business of basic health insurance according to KVG (Sanitas Grundversicherungen AG), and another operates the supplementary health insurance business according to VVG (Sanitas Privatversicherungen AG). The third company, Sanitas Management AG, is the service company of the Sanitas Group. The cross-group services of the other companies are outsourced to it.

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Source: Sanitas, Press release

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