Petplan Founders Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Most Admired CEO” List

12/01/16

Chris & Natasha Ashton to be honored among the city’s top leaders at an awards dinner on December 1

Newtown Square, PA (December 1, 2016) – Petplan co-founders and co-CEOs Chris and Natasha Ashton earned a spot on the 2016 list of the city’s Most Admired CEOs. The awards, held annually by the Philadelphia Business Journal, recognize 25 extraordinary leaders in local business and the community.

Recipients include men and women who are established leaders with a strong record of innovation in their field, excellent financial performance, a commitment to quality, a strong vision, a commitment to diversity in the workplace and outstanding contributions to the Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey region. To view the full list, click here.

“We’re truly honored to be recognized not just as drivers of creativity and innovation in business, but also as actors in the betterment of our community”, says Chris Ashton. “This award for our efforts serves as great inspiration to remain steadfast in the core values responsible for our success and to keep them front and center as our business continues to grow.”

The award comes on the heels of Petplan’s 10th anniversary in North America, which the team celebrated in July, and follows five years of truly explosive growth that have seen the company more than double in size and move into new headquarters in Newtown Square. The Ashtons say this award is as much an honor for them as a tribute to the 200 people at Petplan who make it possible for them to succeed every day.

“Our goal is to always be an innovator in the industry we’ve helped pioneer — not just in matters of business, but in how we treat the pets and pet parents in our care, how we nurture our team and how we support the community around us”, says Natasha Ashton. “Though we’re now a company of more than 200 people, Chris and I try to lead with the same spirit as we did when we were a staff of just five. The professional is personal to us, and we’re only as good as our team. And while we obviously don’t do it all for the admiration, it certainly feels good to be recognized!”

For more info about Petplan, point your paws to www.gopetplan.com.

About Petplan

Petplan has built the industry’s leading pet insurance for pet parents who demand a higher pedigree of care for their best friends. We’ve leveraged 40 years of global experience to create completely customizable coverage pet parents can feel confident in, and world-class claims service that operates 24 hours a day, every day.

Petplan’s innovative approach to pet insurance has been recognized by Forbes, Financial Times, Bloomberg, Inc. magazine, Smart CEO, the Communicator Awards, Ernst & Young and many others.

Petplan policies are underwritten in the U.S. by AGCS Marine Insurance Company, a member of the Allianz Group (rated A+ A.M. Best), and XL Specialty Insurance Company; and in Canada by XL Specialty Insurance Company-Canadian Branch. XL Specialty Insurance Company is rated A+ by S&P as of 2017. Coverage may not be available in all jurisdictions. For more information about Petplan pet insurance, visit www.gopetplan.com or call 1-866-467-3875.