Trupanion Named One of Best Companies with Work-Life Balance Beside Google, Netflix, and Others

Seattle, WA, May 09, 2011 --(PR.com)-- In a recent Huffington Post article, Trupanion, the nation’s fastest-growing pet insurance provider, was named one of nine companies across the nation that support a healthy work-life balance for their employees. Other companies on the list included Google, Netflix, and Zappos.

While still important, the article acknowledges that many job-seekers today are looking beyond salary, location and advancement opportunities when determining if a company is right for them. They also look at how their life outside the office will be affected once joining a specific team.

Trupanion was chosen based on their support of the bond employees have with their pets. A few months ago, The Seattle Times named Trupanion Seattle’s "Most Pet-Friendly Company" and the company with the "Most Unusual Perk."

Approximately 25% of Trupanion employees bring a pet to work, including a few who choose to bring their pet cats. Pets are gated inside cubicles with their owners and enjoy comfy beds and blankets, food and drink bowls, toys, and treats within their space. Trupanion has developed a pet policy to ensure all pets brought into the office are happy and healthy members of the team.

“Dogs of all breeds can be found hanging out with their owners, underneath or sometimes on top of desks,” said Darren DeFeo, Senior Vice President of E-Commerce at Trupanion. “The energy and comfort they bring to the employees is unmatched and makes everyone even more dedicated to our mission.”

Employees are also offered free pet insurance for a pet dog or cat with a $0 deductible, earning the distinction of "Most Unusual Perk" from The Seattle Times.

To read the full Huffington Post article, visit 9 Companies That Champion Work-Life Balance.

About Trupanion™
Trupanion™ pet insurance offers cat insurance and dog insurance in the United States and Canada. Trupanion™ is self-underwritten by the American Pet Insurance Company, allowing Trupanion™ to offer a simple, customizable pet insurance policy with no payout limits and 90% coverage of veterinary bills. Enrolled pets receive lifetime coverage for diagnostic tests, surgeries, and medications if they get sick or are injured, with no incident, annual or lifetime limit. Trupanion’s mission is to deliver fast, simple and user-friendly financial support to pet owners. For more information about Trupanion™, call 800-569-7913 or visit http://www.TrupanionPetInsurance.com.

About the North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Trupanion™ is a founding member of the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA). Founded in 2007, the North American Pet Health Insurance Association is committed to educating and promoting the values and benefits of quality pet health insurance to North American pet owners, the general public, and the veterinary community. As an association, we are committed to high standards and transparency in all of our actions and products. To learn more, visit the North American Pet Health Insurance Association website at http://www.naphia.org.

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