SGI WAIVES DEDUCTIBLE FOR STOLEN VEHICLES

Released on December 13, 2001

SGI President Larry Fogg today announced SGI will waive the $700 deductible

for Saskatchewan residents who have their vehicles stolen while using an

anti-theft device.



The incentive program will begin immediately and will be in effect until

June 1, 2002.



"This program is a short-term incentive to encourage vehicle owners to take

extra precautions to protect their property from theft, and to make those

precautions a daily habit," Fogg said. "It's the key to deterring thieves

and reducing auto thefts over the long term."



2,638 auto theft claims were reported to SGI to the end of October, 2001.

This resulted in costs of almost $9 million, with over half of the

province's auto theft claims from the Regina area.



"This program is a great way to draw attention to auto theft prevention,"

Regina Chief of Police Cal Johnston said. "We know anti-theft devices

deter thieves because disabling them takes too much time. However, it's

important to remember anti-theft devices are only effective if used every

time you leave the vehicle."



"Auto theft prevention is every vehicle owner's responsibility," RCMP Chief

Superintendent Chris Bothe said. "Taking simple steps with your vehicle

like keeping the doors locked at all times, keeping the visible interior

empty and using an anti-theft device can save you a big headache in the

long run."



Common anti-theft devices include steering wheel locking bars, alarm

systems and electronic disabling devices. SGI does not consider satellite

tracking systems that locate vehicles after they are stolen to be anti-

theft devices.



For more information on anti-theft devices, please call SGI at 1-800-667-

9868.



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For more information, contact:



Julianne Jack

SGI

Regina

Phone: (306) 775-6907