PetCare and Lombard expand relationship (December 07, 2005)

PetCare Insurance Brokers Ltd. has expanded its underwriting relationship with Lombard General Insurance Company of Canada so that, effective March 1, 2006, Lombard will increase its participation in the underwriting of Canadian PetCare pet insurance programs from 50% to 100%.
Oakville, ON-based PetCare a wholly owned subsidiary of Pethealth Inc. (TSX VENTURE:PTZ) offers its pet insurance programs, either directly or indirectly, in all 10 Canadian provinces and 48 U.S. states plus Washington D.C. The PetCare pet insurance programs are distributed through five broad channels in Canada: strategic marketing partners; animal shelters; veterinarians; direct-to-consumer advertising and an on-line insurance broker network.
Lombard General Insurance a wholly owned subsidiary of Lombard Canada Ltd. and member of the Northbridge Financial Group of Companies (TSX:NB) is rated “A-” Excellent by A.M. Best financial ratings agency.