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SGI Canada was founded more than 70 years ago when the province of Saskatchewan passed The Saskatchewan Government Insurance Act, creating its own Crown corporation: Saskatchewan Government Insurance.
Today, the property and casualty insurer is headquartered in Regina. While its presence is still strongest in Saskatchewan, SGI has since rebranded to SGI Canada, offering products to four other provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. SGI offers home insurance coverage across Canada.
In Canada, SGI Home Insurance continues to grow while competing in domestic and international markets. In the 2018-19 year, 40% of its premiums were sold outside Saskatchewan.
The company works with more than 500 independent insurance brokers and aims to offer employees a philosophy of offering comprehensive, affordable insurance protection throughout the country.
One of the company’s latest achievements is being awarded a five-star carrier status in 2019 by Insurance Business Canada Magazine based on a survey of hundreds of insurance brokers.
SGI earned five-star status in six categories: underwriting experience, range of products, the competitiveness of its rates, product training and marketing support, tech and automation, and commitment to the broker distribution channel.
This page will cover why SGI might be a good choice for your home insurance policy, how to make a home insurance claim with SGI and how to contact SGI home insurance agents if you have questions.
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Your home insurance policy will be customized to suit your needs and the property you’re insuring.
Home insurance premiums are determined by dwelling type (is it a single-detached home, a house with a basement tenant suite, or a condo?). Insurance companies also try to predict the kind and size of claim you might make in the future.
Here are some of the criteria insurance companies look at when calculating your premium.
For people looking for house insurance, SGI also offers several optional coverages. For an extra fee, the following endorsements can be added to your base policy:
Additional personal liability - Geared towards Canadians who lead active lives, SGI’s additional personal liability package is designed to protect homeowners who may have accidents related to their pools, boats, trampolines, or cottages, either at home or outside of Canada. To qualify, a homeowner must already have home and auto policies with SGI. Careful, though. Some professionals — like entertainers, politicians, writers, journalists or professional athletes — are disqualified from receiving this discount.
Home Systems Protection - In the event that any of the appliances in your home are damaged and need repairs, SGI’s Home Systems Protection covers kitchen and laundry appliances, home entertainment, accessibility machinery, power tools, generators, and more.
Water damage coverage - SGI home insurance offers this as an optional add-on to your home insurance coverage. This is the extra coverage that covers events like flooding caused by severe rainstorms, lake and river overflow flooding, and septic or sewer overflows
Landscaping and damaged lines - SGI’s Service Line Coverage has your back if any of your utility lines break down. This includes Internet, phone, water and power. You’re covered for other out-of-pocket expenses, including yard repair after the fact.
SGI provides optional coverages for condo owners, too. To learn more about SGI condo insurance offerings, speak with an insurance agent.
Lastly, you can also purchase tenant insurance through SGI. If you’re renting out a property and are considering landlord insurance, a SGI representative can give you more insight into whether you require it.
You can apply for a home insurance quote with SGI through LowestRates.ca. Just fill out the form above and click the “Get Started” button.
No, SGI Canada doesn’t offer an app for consumers to manage their insurance policies.
That doesn’t mean you can’t complete a home insurance quote for SGI online. All you have to do is fill out the form above to get started.
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To make a homeowners insurance claim with SGI, contact your broker first. If it’s after-hours, call the number below. From there, document all damage by taking photographs and don’t throw out any damaged property without adjuster approval. Keep track of the time it took you to clean up the area to ensure you’re to be compensated accordingly. The next thing to expect is for the repair costs to be calculated. When that happens, SGI will pay you or your contractor (you can choose your contractor yourself) directly. Assessment specialists are responsible for calculating the replacement costs of all items.
You can learn more about customers’ experiences with SGI home insurance from reviews posted to the company’s Google Business page.
You can also use the following SGI phone number to make a home insurance claim.
By phone:
1-800-647-6448: This phone number will put you in touch with a customer service rep for SGI home insurance.
In the event of an emergency, a SGI home insurance agent will work with you to resolve your claim.
Here are the other types of insurance you can purchase from SGI besides property insurance:
Jessica Vomiero
About the Author
Jessica is the former Associate Editor for LowestRates.ca. Before joining the team, Jessica worked as a National Online Journalist with Globalnews.ca and previously spearheaded the launch of the Business Section at one of Canada's largest technology websites, MobileSyrup.
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