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Nationwide announced that the rising cost of veterinary care has compelled it to withdraw its pet insurance services in certain states. Approximately 100,000 policies will not be renewed between now and the summer of 2025. Policyholders affected by this change will be notified, but Nationwide has assured them that existing protections will remain in place until the end of their current terms.

Importantly, Nationwide clarified that factors such as the age, breed, and prior claims history of the pets will not influence which policyholders are affected by the coverage withdrawal.

In a statement, Nationwide expressed pride in its history of reliably covering claims. “We are proud that we consistently pay for covered claims each and every day, …