Full-Time
Posted on 8/18/2025
Manages pet health brands and insurance
No salary listed
Illinois, USA
Remote
Independence Pet Holdings manages a portfolio of pet health brands and services across North America, including pet insurance, education, and lost-recovery services. Its core product is pet insurance offered through its own carrier and various brands, integrated with tools and services that support the pet parenting journey. The company differentiates itself by owning an insurance carrier and operating multiple brands in a vertically integrated, omni-channel model for a seamless customer experience. Its goal is to become a leading authority in the pet category by providing comprehensive, accessible pet health solutions that improve the well-being of pets and their owners.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2021
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Independence Pet Holdings has appointed Michael Landsberger as General Manager of PetPlace, a digital platform providing pet health information and microchip registration services. Landsberger will lead the company's strategy and growth initiatives. Landsberger brings significant experience from the pet care sector, most recently serving as Chief Product & Growth Officer at Pumpkin. He co-founded Pumpkin in 2019, helping build it into a nationally recognised pet care brand before its acquisition. Independence Pet Holdings CEO Kirk Haggard cited Landsberger's expertise in digital consumer experiences and scaling products as key factors in the appointment. PetPlace provides expert-reviewed health guidance and operates one of the nation's most accessible microchip registration services for pet owners across North America.
Independence Pet Holdings has appointed Vandana Venkat as President of Independence Pet Group. Venkat brings over 20 years of experience in insurance and financial services, having held senior positions at Argo Group, Clearcover and PURE Insurance, where she led underwriting, operations strategy and AI innovation. Earlier in her career, Venkat worked in product, pricing and risk management roles at Progressive, Kemper and Allianz/Fireman's Fund. She holds dual master's degrees in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research and Applied Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Independence Pet Group oversees brands including AKC Pet Insurance, OnePack Plan by PetPartners, Figo and ASPCA Pet Health Insurance. Independence Pet Holdings, established in 2021, manages pet insurance services supporting over one million pets across the US and Canada.
Independence Pet Holdings, Inc. (IPH) announces the appointment of Gary Levenbach as President and Chief Actuary for its subsidiary, Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC).