Zurich and Honey Insurance have partnered to launch a pet cover product under the Virgin Money brand.

The insurance will be distributed by Bank of Queensland, which already has an arrangement to offer Honey-backed home cover to its customers.

Product features include cover for accidental injury and illness, and optional extras for dental illness and routine care.

Zurich head of general insurance Alex Morgan says the “co-creation of [the] product has leveraged Honey’s insurance expertise, digital capability and customer centricity, combined with Zurich’s global and local strength.

“It also represents a key milestone in the growth of Zurich’s general insurance business in Australia, as we continue to invest in scaling and innovating the propositions.”

Honey CEO David Krawitz said: “By combining Zurich’s expertise and financial strength, Honey’s technology and customer-first approach and Virgin Money’s reach and digital brand, we’ve created comprehensive cover that’s straightforward to access and easy to use when it matters most.”

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