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BMO Insurance and Trupanion Join Forces to Bring Simple, Trusted Pet Insurance to More Canadians
TORONTO, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BMO Insurance and Trupanion, the leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in Canada, are partnering
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[{"type":"text","content":"TORONTO, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BMO Insurance and Trupanion, the leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in Canada, are partnering to expand access to trusted, high-quality pet health coverage for Canadian pet owners. According to the latest BMO Real Financial Progress Index, nearly four-in-five Canadians (79%) consider their pets to be full members of their family. However, despite pet owners deep love for their animals, only about 4 per cent of Canadian pets have health insurance1. This is an opportunity for BMO and Trupanion to help close the gap and help Canadians manage costs associated with pet health care. Ontario pet owners can now visit the BMO Insurance Solutions Store, explore coverage options, obtain a quote, and enroll entirely online. The program will expand to additional provinces with the goal of reaching pet families across Canada by January 2026. This new online store is part of BMO Insurance Solutions Inc. (BMOIS), a new insurance brokerage launched to connect Canadians to trusted, everyday insurance products and reflects BMO’s commitment to making insurance more accessible and convenient. “At BMO Insurance, our vision is to be the insurer Canadians turn to for all their insurance needs – and that includes the pets they love,” said Rohit Thomas, President and CEO, BMO Insurance. “By combining BMO’s trusted financial expertise with Trupanion’s industry-leading pet protection, we have created a fully digital solution that sets a new standard for how Canadians can protect the health of their pets.” “At Trupanion, our mission is to be there for the life of every pet,” said Margi Tooth, CEO and President of Trupanion. “BMO shares that same lifelong commitment - supporting customers through every stage of life. Together, we’re helping pet families plan for life’s unexpected moments. With 24/7 support, unlimited payouts, and the ability to pay veterinarians directly at checkout, we’re proud to stand alongside BMO and the veterinary community to ensure pets get the care they deserve, when they need it most.” Founded in Canada more than 25 years ago, Trupanion has grown from its Canadian roots to become North America’s leading pet insurance brand, trusted by veterinarians and pet parents alike. Today, Trupanion protects over one million pets across Canada, the United States, and Europe – refl...