Media Resources
Trupanion is committed to high standards and transparency in all our actions and products. We welcome
the opportunity to speak to the media about our product, our mission, and our vision for the pet insurance
industry as a whole, and can provide expertise on issues related to pet health and pet care, and pets
in the workplace.
If you are interested in scheduling an interview with one of our spokespeople, please contact Heather
Kalinowski at mediarelations@trupanion.com or 206.607.1878.
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Press Releases
April
4/23/13
– Trupanion launches shelter program with Seattle Humane Society
4/2/13
– Trupanion becomes licensed to write pet insurance policies in all 50 states
March
3/8/13 – Trupanion announces new policy enhancements
February
2/27/13 – Trupanion becomes sole provider of pet insurance for Hero Dogs
January
1/10/13
– Trupanion featured on Designing Spaces Pet Spaces
1/17/13
– BluePearl Veterinary Partners names Trupanion its 2013 Pet Insurance Partner in Education Sponsor
1/22/13
– Trupanion launches Trupanion Express
December
12/19/12
– Trupanion's pet safety experts offer tips for New Year's Eve
12/4/12
– Trupanion reminds pet owners to consider pet safety during the holiday season
November
11/20/12 – Darin Nelson joins Trupanion as Senior Vice President
October
10/30/12
– Two Petplan UK Executives, Ian Moffat and Alison Andrew, join the Trupanion team
10/3/12
– Trupanion expands into Delaware, becomes licensed in 49 states
August
8/22/12
– Trupanion named one of Washington's best places to work by Puget Sound Business Journal
8/16/12
– Michael Banks named Chief Financial Officer of Trupanion
Trupanion in the News
April
Veterinary Advantage – Announcement of Trupanion’s active status in all 50 states.
Your Pet Insurance Guide – Information on some of Trupanion’s paid
claims.
Powered Up Talk Radio – Dr. Kerri Marshall discusses her background and Trupanion.
Today’s Veterinary Practice – Announcement of Trupanion Express.
Veterinary Practice News – Dr. Kerri Marshall discusses pet insurance myths.
SUCCESS Magazine – Trupanion discusses using storytelling in marketing.
March
Veterinary Economics – Pet insurance at a glance.
Vet Medicine – Trupanion pet insurance interview.
Pet MD – Dr. Kerri Marshall offers advice on a balanced dog food.
Dawg Business – Trupanion policyholder discusses experience with IMHA.
Puget Sound Business Journal – Trupanion one of first 20 companies
to join Social Madness competition.
February
Veterinary Advantage – Products to watch: Trupanion Express.
The
Bob Rivers Show – Graham Mooney discusses the importance of pet insurance.
New York Post – Trupanion policyholder profiled regarding how pet insurance
can help save the lives of pets.
January
Metro Pet – Jim Bartlett discusses budgeting for pet expenses.
CEO Blog Nation – Darryl Rawlings discussing motivating employees.
Sonoran News – Pet new year’s resolutions.
DVM 360 – Trupanion Express launches at NAVC 2013.
DVM 360 – Dr. Kerri Marshall discusses pet health.
December
CTV Ottawa - Dr. Ian Cameron of Westboro Animal Hospital shares Trupanion’s holiday safety
tips.
Pet Shops – Pet business trends for 2013.
November
Best Friends Magazine – Trupanion’s pet-friendly office was featured in an article on “cubicle
cats”.
Cesar’s
Way Magazine – Dr. Kerri Marshall discusses some things pet owners can do to help their
pets transition between seasons.
October
PetMD – Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Kerri Marshall offers tips on how to keep cats happy
and healthy.
Society for Human Resource Management – Erich Wuhrman, Trupanion’s
VP Human Resources, discussed Trupanion’s workplace attitude toward Halloween festivities.
Fox 40 News-TV – Veterinarian Dr. Jyl discusses pet insurance and Trupanion specifically.
September
Veterinary Practice News – This article takes a look at the evolution of the pet insurance industry.
Timeline/Chronology
| 1999: | Trupanion is founded as Vetinsurance by then and current CEO Darryl Rawlings (Canada market focus). |
| 2003: | The North American-wide Territory Partners field sales force was launched - a structure that is unique to Trupanion. This dedicated on-the-ground team is one of the largest field sales organizations in the animal health industry. |
| 2004: | The company became the first profitable pet insurance provider in North America. |
| 2007: | Trupanion expands into the United States and raises $22 million from Maveron, RenaissanceRe (a $4 billion reinsurance company), and a large private equity group. Trupanion purchases and becomes underwritten by American Pet Insurance Company - a monoline pet insurance organization that administrates and underwrites its own business. |
| 2008: | A Series B round was completed. Insured first U.S. pet. |
| 2011: | A $16 million Series C round of financing was completed, led my the Highland Consumer Fund. |
| 2012: | Trupanion expands into Puerto Rico. The company launches special coverage for health conditions related to breeding pets (including coverage for pregnancy complications), search and rescue dogs, and law enforcement dogs (including police dogs shot in the line of duty) - all industry firsts. |
| 2013: | Updated policy to include hip dysplasia in core coverage. Became licensed to write pet insurance policies in all 50 states. |
Future aspirations: Expansion into additional countries with potential public offering. |
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