Exotic pets and DWAA insurance cover
Insurance for exotic animals
Insurance for reptiles
Dangerous Wild Animals Act (DWAA)
Summary of insurance cover
- £5,000,000 standard limit for public liability
- Policy is valid anywhere within the UK
- Covers animals scheduled on the DWAA
Summary of insurance benefits
Public/products liability
£5,000,000 (£10,000,000 available at additional cost)
Including public handling of animals
Employer’s liability
£10,000,000
The owners of exotic and unusual pets may need to arrange public liability cover, as keeping such animals will almost certainly be excluded from the liability section of any household insurance policy. Where animals need to be licenced under the Dangerous Wild Animals Acts 1976 and 1984, it is a requirement of the licence that adequate public liability insurance is arranged.
Cliverton have considerable experience in arranging such insurance policies for private owners, and also for owners who use the animals for commercial purposes, including public display, lectures, educational visits and venom collection.
In certain circumstances, the cover can be extended to include handling of the animals by members of the public.
Property damage cover
We are able to arrange insurance for buildings, contents, tools, equipment, stock and other property used in association with your exotic pet business or your domestic collection of animals.
Fire and theft insurance cover is available for animals whilst located on your premises.
For commercial policyholders, business interruption cover may be added, in order to protect your income following damage by an insured peril.
To arrange your insurance policy
Either complete the following quick-quote form and we will send you an insurance quotation, or contact the Cliverton office to discuss your requirements in greater detail.