Running a pet business is about more than a love of animals. Whether you’re a dog walker building a client list, a groomer growing a loyal following, or a boarding provider managing a full house of guests, you’re also running a company that depends on trust, reputation, and risk management. That’s why, here at iPET Network, we’ve partnered with Brooks Braithwaite to give our approved centres access to insurance built specifically for the pet care industry.
If you’re an iPET Network approved centre or you’re working toward approval here’s why this partnership matters, what it covers, and how to make the most of it.
Even the most careful, experienced pet professional can’t eliminate risk entirely. A dog might slip its lead during a walk. A groomer’s client could dispute the quality of a trim. A boarding facility might face a claim after an unexpected accident on-site. These situations happen to well-run businesses every day, and without the right insurance in place, a single incident could threaten years of hard work.
That’s why insurance isn’t just a box to tick for iPET Network approval it’s a core part of running a sustainable, professional pet business that clients can trust.
Brooks Braithwaite has spent more than 50 years protecting animal-related businesses, and their team understands the day-to-day realities of pet care work in a way that generalist insurers simply don’t. That specialist knowledge is exactly why we chose them as the preferred insurance partner for iPET Network approved centres.
As part of the partnership, approved centres can access tailored policies by quoting the code IPETNETWORKÂ designed to reflect the specific risks of the services you offer, rather than a one-size-fits-all policy that leaves gaps in your protection.
Brooks Braithwaite’s cover is built to flex around the wide range of businesses within the iPET Network community, including:
If your business spans several of these services say, you groom and board, or you train and offer daycare Brooks Braithwaite can discuss bespoke cover that reflects the full scope of what you do, rather than forcing you to choose a single category.
Policies arranged through this partnership are designed to give iPET Network approved centres meaningful protection where it counts most, including:
Because the policies are arranged by a broker rather than sold off-the-shelf, you get support from a team that can talk through your specific setup rather than a generic call centre script.
Generalist business insurance often misses the nuances of animal care work — the liability exposure of handling someone else’s pet, the reputational risk tied to a single bad review, or the specific cover needed for a hydrotherapy pool versus a boarding kennel. Brooks Braithwaite’s specialist focus on the animal industry means:
For iPET Network approved centres, this means one less thing to worry about — so you can focus on the animals and clients in your care.
Getting protected is straightforward. As an iPET Network approved centre, simply:
Whether you’re newly approved or have been part of the iPET Network family for years, now is a good time to review your cover and make sure it still matches your business as it stands today.
Partnering with a specialist insurer like Brooks Braithwaite is one of the many ways we support iPET Network approved centres beyond accreditation itself. We’re committed to connecting our network with the resources, partners, and standards that help you run a safer, more professional, and more resilient pet business.
If you have questions about the partnership, insurance requirements for approval, or which cover suits your business, get in touch with the iPET Network team we’re happy to point you in the right direction.
iPET Network approved centres can request an insurance quote from Brooks Braithwaite using the code IPETNETWORK.
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