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Mathew B. Sims is Editor-in-Chief and has authored, edited, and contributed to several books. He has been working in the insurance industry ensuring content is accurate for consumers who are searching for the best policies and rates. He has also been featured on sites like UpJourney.

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Melanie Musson is the fourth generation in her family to work in the insurance industry. She grew up with insurance talk as part of her everyday conversation and has studied to gain an in-depth knowledge of state-specific car insurance laws and dynamics as well as a broad understanding of how insurance fits into every person’s life, from budgets to coverage levels. She also specializes in automa...

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UPDATED: Nov 17, 2020

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Meet the Veterinary Team at Pet Insurance U

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Dr. Pippa Elliott BVMS, MRCVS

Dr. Pippa Elliott is a veterinarian with over two decades of experience treating cats and dogs. She resides in London with a house full of her own pets. Dr. Pippa has extensively researched pet insurance in order to provide the most thorough reviews. Read more from Dr. Pippa (and her cats!).

Dr. Stephanie Flansburg-Cruz

Dr. Stephanie Flansburg-Cruz practices mixed animal veterinary medicine and she has a special interest in shelter medicine and animal welfare. Stephanie enjoys volunteering at local animal shelters, reading, writing and traveling. Read more from Dr. Stephanie.

Dr. Erika Evans

Dr. Erika Evans is a licensed veterinarian with specialty training in small animal, avian, exotic, and zoological medicine and surgery. She resides in East TN with her husband, 3 young children, and a bevy of furred, feathered, and scaled companions. Read more from Dr. Erika.

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Dr. R.J. Kraemer

Dr. Kraemer is a 1991 Tufts Veterinary School graduate & owner of Vet4HealthyPet Advanced Medical Care in Orange, California. Dr. Kraemer has a special interest in bulldogs and other Brachycephalic breeds and is one of the leaders in stem cell therapy for pets. Read more from Dr. Kraemer.

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