Best's Underwriting Report

Best's Underwriting reports describe the hazards and loss controls of nearly 600 businesses and municipal services. Each report includes a detailed description of the industry and identifies the hazards and loss controls for those companies. The Hazard Index of each report quantifies the degree of liability in applicable lines of insurance.

Report Date: 4/30/2026 1:16:13 PM

Report Type: Update

Report Description: The Pet Shops report helps readers assess the insurance needs of establishments that sell a variety of animals (and associated products meant to feed and care for them) that are primarily meant for companionship or display at home. General Liability: Premises and Operations is the line of insurance that carries the greatest degree of exposure. Special exposures include numerous daily visitors, and hazards associated with being bitten or attacked by an animal in the shop. Related reports include Animal Hospitals, Animal Shelters, Dog Obedience Schools, Gift or Souvenir Shops, Kennels – Boarding, and Pet Grooming Services.