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    Business ProfileforPTZ Insurance Agency, Ltd.

    Pet Insurance
    BBB accredited business

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:
    Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group began business in 1997.  In February 2023, it was purchased by ABC Company.  For more information about PTZ Insurance Agency, Ltd. dba Independence Group whis is headquarted in Rolling Meadows, IL.                          
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 10 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    46 complaints closed in last 3 years

    12 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 8/21/2015

    Years in Business: 23

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    1208 Massillon Rd Ste G200, Akron, OH 44306-4524
    BBB File Opened:
    7/20/2015
    Years in Business:
    23
    Business Started:
    5/1/2001
    Business Started Locally:
    12/1/1997
    Date of New Ownership:
    2/1/2023
    Business Incorporated:
    2/26/2001
    Accredited Since:
    8/21/2015
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • Independence Pet Group
    • Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group
    • ASPCA Pet Health Insurance
    • Hartville Pet Insurance Group
    Business Management
    • Ms. Amanda Ackerman, Compliance Specialist
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Ms. Amanda Ackerman, Compliance Specialist

    Customer Contact

    • Ms. Amanda Ackerman, Compliance Specialist
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (866) 888-2497
      Primary Fax
    • (866) 888-2495
      Other Fax

    Phone Numbers

    Website Addresses

    Customer Complaints

    46 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    04/17/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Customer Service Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    RUN FOREST!! RUN!!! I signed up for ASPCA pet insurance 4 moths ago and my dog quit eating and also vomited. I filed about 800 dollars in claims and they paid ZERO to me. . They denied paying because they said he may not be eating because of his teeth and thats pre-exsisting gum disease even though the vet told me he doubted that was the reason he wasnt eating! In fact a vet ran a urine test that came back later and found out the dog had a UTI! When the uti cleared up the dog started eating again!!! HOWEVER ASPCA REFUSES TO PAY because the vet mentioned he had ******(gum disease) and needed a teeth cleaning when he got over his sickness which was NOT related to the teeth!! They have a confirmed UTI in the medical records!Also the ASPCA pet insurance rep that responses here to people always says "You can file an appeal" BUT they dont tell you THE APPEAL IS DECIDED BY THEM!..LOL. Not a independent review team like other pet insurance companies! Imagine going to court for speeding and instead of a judge you get another police officer deciding whether to decide for you or the police officer!!!..lol They need a independent appeal review!I wish they would either pay the claims or just refund my premiums. It cost my almost 400 dollars the last 4 moths months!!! Then they also keep saying they need records, i call and email them the records then they say they got everything. Then i wait and nothing happens and they say they need medical records. I send them again they say they got them and then the computer shows they are waiting on medical records.BEWARE! They wanted FIVE years of medical records from every vet, dont believe them when they tell you they want a year or two. They will keep going back and back and the contract you sign says they can ask for every visit from the time they are a puppy!!!! EVERY RECORD!!!! Im not kidding!!! and if your dog sneezes when he was a puppy they can say 10 years later he had signs of allergies and not pay a allergy claim 10 years later as an example because allergies are considered non curable and a sneeze can be a symptom of an allergy!...lolAlso if my dog develops heart problems or other problems will you blame it on the teeth and not pay anything either????BEWARE!! This company gives you a false since of security!!! Please either refund my premiums or pay the claims!!! If you cant pay for the sick claims because of the teeth then please refund my money! Done let me be OUT both the premiums and the pet visits! Thats cruel! I would have never guessed you would have blamed the teeth for the dog being sick for excuse not to pay!Other pet insurance companies will tell you up front what will and wont be covered. This company doesn't, you pay the premiums and get blind sided then you are out the premiums and the cost of care!!
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    10 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Patricia R

    1 star

    05/31/2024

    Insurance premium increased 50% after one year. So I got online and got a quote for a new policy with an identical animal at the same ZIP Code with a different email address and it was 40% less than what I was currently being billed. Call them revealed nothing and were completely not helpful. Do not purchase insurance from them.

    PTZ Insurance Agency, Ltd. Response

    06/03/2024

    Hi ********, we're sorry to hear you're unhappy with your coverage. We've sent this to our team for review. We try our best to keep rate increases to a minimum, but sometimes they're unavoidable. We understand that you recently spoke with our customer service team, and we would be happy to discuss any other questions you may have about your account in greater detail. Please do not hesitate to reach out at **************.

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