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Background
First, a brief bit of background. Trupanion (TRUP) provides veterinary insurance to pet owners through its 50-state-licensed, New York-domiciled insurance company subsidiary, American Pet Insurance Company. In a deft touch of marketing, the company has recharacterized the recurring payments it receives from