Human Resources
Attract, engage and retain leading talent with Nationwide® pet insurance
More than half of Fortune 500 companies and nearly 10,000 organizations across the U.S. offer Nationwide pet insurance.
Engagement support
Nationwide offers an exclusive team that assists with onboarding, implementation, and ongoing marketing support of your pet insurance benefit offering, as well as a dedicated payroll billing analyst.
Anytime enrollment
Employees can enroll any time during the year. Policies renew automatically, so employees don’t need to worry about re-enrolling each year.
Zero cost
Nationwide pet insurance adds tremendous value to your benefits package without adding a single cost. Best of all, there’s no minimum participation required!
Nationwide protects
more than 1,000,000 pets (and counting)
Positive impact on both employees and employers
Companies that offer pet insurance tend to attract and retain employees that show up to work excited, engaged and ready to contribute.
Companies that offer pet insurance
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Companies with pet insurance | 82% |
| Companies without pet insurance | 72% |
| Difference | +10% |
Feel fully engaged with their work: 82% of employees at companies with pet insurance compared to 72% at companies without - a 10 percentage point difference in favor of pet insurance benefits.
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Companies with pet insurance | 76% |
| Companies without pet insurance | 60% |
| Difference | +16% |
Feel their company is rewarding and exciting: 76% of employees at companies with pet insurance compared to 60% at companies without - a 16 percentage point difference in favor of pet insurance benefits.
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Companies with pet insurance | 72% |
| Companies without pet insurance | 64% |
| Difference | +8% |
Would recommend working at their company: 72% of employees at companies with pet insurance compared to 64% at companies without - a 8 percentage point difference in favor of pet insurance benefits.
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Companies with pet insurance | 71% |
| Companies without pet insurance | 66% |
| Difference | +5% |
Rarely miss work for physical or mental health well-being and recuperation: 71% of employees at companies with pet insurance compared to 66% at companies without - a 5 percentage point difference in favor of pet insurance benefits.
Source: 2024 Nationwide/Material Holdings research study
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Frequently asked questions
Employees may make changes during their policy renewal period by calling 800-540-2016. All changes are subject to underwriting approval.
No. Once enrolled, policies renew automatically each year.
Unfortunately, no. Like most pet insurers, we don’t cover pre-existing conditions on any of our plans.
The renewal period starts 60 days before the current 12-month term expires. The expiration date can be found in the policy packet mailed to employees at each new term.
More value for members
24/7 pet telehealth support
All Nationwide® pet insurance members enjoy unlimited access to VetHelpline® for round-the-clock telehealth with licensed veterinary professionals.
Discounted pet medications
Save time and money when filling pet prescriptions at participating pharmacies with Nationwide PetRxExpress®.
Save on veterinary care
Nationwide® pet insurance members save 10% on every visit to a Vetco Total Care Hospital or Vetco Vaccination Clinic inside Petco.