Southern Cross Pet
New Zealand's leading pet insurer offering pet insurance for cats and dogs.
Last updated September 1, 2026
Overview
Southern Cross Pet Insurance is a pet insurance provider in New Zealand, offering cover for cats and dogs. It is described as New Zealand's leading pet insurer and one of the most trusted pet insurers, with over 51,000 Kiwi pet parents having chosen it. The company offers plans like PetCare, which covers illness and accidental injury, and provides a service called Pet Easy-Claim that allows vets to claim on behalf of pet owners.
History
Southern Cross Pet Insurance is a pet insurance provider in New Zealand. It is described as New Zealand's leading pet insurer and one of the most trusted pet insurers, with over 51,000 Kiwi pet parents having chosen it. The company offers plans like PetCare, which covers illness and accidental injury, and provides a service called Pet Easy-Claim that allows vets to claim on behalf of pet owners.
Products and positioning
PetCare
Most popular plan covering costs of qualifying treatment of both unexpected illness and accidental injury, including medication, diagnostics, imaging, surgery and time in hospital.
Pet Easy-Claim
Service where partner vet practices can claim on behalf of pet owners, so the insurer pays the vet directly and the owner only covers the remaining balance.
Flagship businesses
- PetCare plan
- Pet Easy-Claim
Sources
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