European, cross, Maine Coon, Sacr de Burma, Persian or even Siamese are the most insured cats in France according to the MoneyVox Market Intelligence tool, which analyzes the database of the broker Meilleurtaux.
Barely more than 5% of the 21 million domesticated cats and dogs in France are insured. Thanks to the MoneyVox Market Intelligence tool, which analyzes the database of the broker Meilleurtaux, we have deciphered the contracts offered on more than a million quotes made since the start of the year. As a result, we were able to list the ten most insured cat breeds and give the average amount of the monthly contribution paid by owners.
For cats, European and Crois occupy a large place in research ahead of the Maine Coon, the Birman, the Persian and the Siamese. In the Top 10 below, the breeds mentioned represent a large part of the market, more than 80% precisely. To insure these charming balls of fur, the price is between 13 and 16 euros, which corresponds to the co formula.
| Breed | Average premium amount per month |
|---|---|
| European | 14.17 euros |
| Believe | 2.85 euros |
| Maine Coon | 14.83 euros |
| Sacr of Burma | 13.37 euros |
| Persian | 15.16 euros |
| Siamese | 13.95 euros |
| Bengal | 13.78 euros |
| Chartreux | 13.29 euros |
| Ragdoll | 14.06 euros |
| Abyssinian | 13.81 euros |
Source: MoneyVox Market Intelligence – October 18
Indeed, the price varies mainly depending on the type of contract selected, the breed and the age of the animal. The different insurers offer a low, medium and premium offer. For cats, the average prices are slightly lower than those for dogs: 14.21 euros, 23.12 euros, 38.27 euros. The co package is favored by 22% of information seekers, the medium by 45% and the premium by 32%.
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