Released on November 14, 2002
Beginning December 1st, 2002, individuals who co-own private or farm
passenger vehicles will be eligible to receive discounts on their vehicle
insurance under SGI's Safe Driver Recognition program.
SGI will also send pro-rated refunds to those customers who have renewed
their co-owner registrations since the program was first introduced on July
1st, 2002.
"SGI has reviewed each of the 22,000 co-owner registrations and is now in a
position to meet its commitment of including co-owners in the Safe Driver
Recognition program before year end," Crown Investments Corporation
Minister Maynard Sonntag said. "This is another example of SGI listening
to its customers."
The discount for co-owners will be calculated by averaging the safety
rating of each individual co-owner. Co-owners still have the option of
plating their vehicle in the name of one individual if they so choose.
The Safe Driver Recognition program provides discounts to Saskatchewan
vehicle owners based on their individual driving records. Co-owners were
not eligible for the discount when the program was first introduced because
co-owner registrations were not linked to the individual driving records.
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For more information, contact:
Julianne Jack
SGI Communications
Regina
Phone: (306) 775-6907