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	LATEST LATEST LEGAL NEWS ARCHIVE		LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Compulsory dog insurance 'to be unpopular' New plans to make third-party dog insurance mandatory will prove unpopular, it has been claimed. Recently, the government announced the measures, which will mean that pet owners have to take out cover to the costs of compensation for anyone who is attacked by their animals. According to Gocompare.com, only around 40 per cent of such people currently have insurance in place, so this move will affect many consumers. Head of home and pet insurance at the organisation John Miles said it will not be welcomed by the majority of pet owners, adding that they already spend an average of £677 a year on food, vet bills and other essentials. He went on to state: "Insurance has many benefits but it is rarely the most effective tool for changing behaviour." Announcing the move earlier this week, home secretary Alan Johnson said that while the majority of dog owners are responsible, some breed and keep animals with the intention of intimidating others. Related Articles: 25/8/2009 - Authorities 'increasingly concerned over travel insurance fraud' 24/8/2009 - Men accused of north-west insurance fraud scam 1/9/2009 - Travel agents 'should not sell insurance' 15/9/2009 - Any new insurance regulations must be "appropriate" 1/10/2009 - New PPI rules 'may contain loopholes' More Insurance Law News