Source: CBC News, March 15, 2018 Imaginary diamond rings and faked arson among scams uncovered by special investigation unit Whether it was a stolen expensive diamond ring that never actually existed or a vehicle that called out its owner’s tale of a supposed hit and run, Saskatchewan Government Insurance saved $7 million last year by uncovering instances of insurance fraud.… Continue reading Tipped off: SGI details some of 2017’s most ‘memorable’ foiled insurance fraudsters
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How to protect your home from basement flooding as snow thaws
Source: CBC News, March 13, 2018 SGI warns homeowners to be prepared for potential flooding after big snowstorms A bit late season snowstorm means a big thaw heading into spring — and that could result in problems for homeowners, SGI is warning. Earlier this month, a snowstorm dumped more than 30 centimetres of snow in… Continue reading How to protect your home from basement flooding as snow thaws
Distracted driving focus of SGI’s March traffic safety spotlight
Source: Kate Kozar, Global News, March 1, 2018 In a report from SGI, between 400 and 600 drivers are fined each month for being on their phones, or being distracted in other ways. Police across the province will be using a variety of tactics to catch distracted drivers in the act, including surveillance from unmarked… Continue reading Distracted driving focus of SGI’s March traffic safety spotlight
Distracted driving increasing in Sask. despite fewer convictions
Source: Jennifer Quesnel, CBC News, November 21, 2017 Photo speed enforcement convictions up on freeways, high-speed areas Distracted driving has become the number one contributing factor in Saskatchewan motor vehicle crashes. Saskatchewan Government Insurance says in 2016, distracted driving led to 42 deaths and 1,205 injuries. Read full article here….. For the latest information and for… Continue reading Distracted driving increasing in Sask. despite fewer convictions
Drunk driving deaths up in Saskatchewan in 2016: SGI
Source: CBC News, October 29, 2017 46% of all collisions in the province involved alcohol A total of 57 people were killed in Saskatchewan in 2016 due to impaired drivers, according to information released by SGI this week. That number is up from the 54 killed in 2015. According to the insurance agency—which tracks statistics… Continue reading Drunk driving deaths up in Saskatchewan in 2016: SGI
Regina police, SGI cracking down on commercial vehicles
Source: CBC News, October 23, 2017 Police say 22 out of 42 vehicles failed inspections in September If you’re a commercial vehicle driver and your weight — the vehicle’s, that is — is leaning on the heavy side, you might be pulled off the road. The Regina Police Service and Saskatchewan Government Insurance are teaming… Continue reading Regina police, SGI cracking down on commercial vehicles
Eyes on the road: Sask. police on the lookout for distracted drivers
Source: Alex Johnson, CBC News, October 3, 2017 SGI says distracted driving is the second most reported cause of death on Sask. roads This month, if you aren’t paying attention to the road then there’s a chance police will be paying extra attention to you. Distracted driving is the focus of October’s Traffic Safety Spotlight and… Continue reading Eyes on the road: Sask. police on the lookout for distracted drivers
SGI cautions motorists to be alert in school zones
Source: CBC News, September 5, 2017 Speeding ticket in school zones start at $140 With students heading back to school this week, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is reminding motorists to be more attentive on the streets. “Police across the province are going to be on the lookout for drivers not driving safely in school zones,”… Continue reading SGI cautions motorists to be alert in school zones
SGI bringing in bigger discounts for safe drivers, tougher penalties for speeders
By CTV Regina, September 6, 2016 Saskatchewan Government Insurance is bringing in changes that will dole out bigger discounts for safe drivers and tougher penalties for speeders. Drivers will lose points for all speeding convictions, excluding photo radar violations, when changes to SGI’s Safe Driver Recognition program come into effect Oct. 12. In some cases,… Continue reading SGI bringing in bigger discounts for safe drivers, tougher penalties for speeders