Released on December 13, 2002
Safe drivers in Saskatchewan will soon see a bigger discount on theirvehicle insurance under SGI's Safe Driver Recognition program.
"SGI made it a priority to grow the discount over time as it could afford
to do so," Crown Investments Corporation Minister Maynard Sonntag
said. "Effective Jan. 1, 2003, the maximum discount available will be
increased from seven per cent to eight per cent."
In 2003, close to $20 million will be put back into the pockets of safe
drivers in Saskatchewan through discounts on their vehicle insurance.
About two out of three Saskatchewan vehicle owners qualify for some level
of discount, and 38 per cent of vehicle owners are eligible for the maximum
discount available.
Safe Driver Recognition was introduced on July 1, 2002 in an effort to
reward safe drivers with a discount on their vehicle insurance, while
ensuring drivers who display risky behaviour pay their share in financial
penalties.
More information on Safe Driver Recognition can be found on the SGI web
site at www.sgi.sk.ca.
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For more information, contact:
Julianne Jack
SGI Communications
Regina
Phone: (306) 775-6907