It’s easy to forget that summer isn’t just a string of sunny, carefree days. In fact, many of the extreme weather events that result in widespread property damage — such as wildfires, hail, windstorms, tornadoes, and thunderstorms — actually happen between June and September. 

SGI is pleased to announce that Kent Campbell has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer.

There are simple things you can do to be storm smart and protect your home in advance, but what’s the best line of defence?  Sump pumps and sewer backwater valves! They can help safeguard your property against some of the worst effects of a rainstorm.

After more than 40 years with SGI, President and CEO Penny McCune is retiring, effective Oct. 15, 2026.

Whether you want to roast marshmallows for s’mores, cook up a shore lunch after a day of fishing, or relax in your backyard with a cold drink in hand, a crackling fire can make a gorgeous summer day even better. But if a fire gets out of control or isn’t extinguished properly, there can be devastating consequences.

Summer has a well-earned reputation for wildfire risk, but green-up time in early spring is also dangerous, especially when the “dead” start to rise from the forest floor.

If you know a big rainstorm is coming, there are ways to protect your home or business property from water damage and prevent sewer back-ups.

Between spring rainstorms, snowmelt, and near-constant temperature swings, flooding can happen fast at this time of year, even when it’s been dry out. But even when the water is unexpected, there are ways to prevent that floodwater from damaging your basement and ruining your weekend (or worse).

Scholarship season is here and we want you to apply!

Without regular maintenance, dryers can become a serious fire hazard. Blocked dryer vents can also cause carbon monoxide levels in your home to spike. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to your dryer.

With the weather warming up, it’s important to shovel snow away from your foundation, to avoid water seeping into your basement or causing a sewer back-up.

Read highlights and analysis of our financial and operating results for 2025-26.

It’s been a winter of extremes — bone-rattling cold one day, nearly shorts weather the next. Our homes are dealing with the temperature shifts, too, so we’ve put together some tips for protecting them against water damage, no matter what the next few weeks may bring.

If you have a personal property insurance policy with SGI CANADA, your coverage will be changing when your policy renews as of May 1, 2026. We’re pleased to let you know about the following enhancements to your coverage!

Adding the right insurance options can protect you and your family from financial hardship. Take care of yourself and your loved ones with SGI CANADA’s Claims Free Discount Protector.

While water damage can happen any time of year, your home is especially vulnerable when snow starts melting. Here are a few ways to protect your home—from the outside in!

Here are a few ways you can keep your building safe until the weather truly warms up.

Canadian winters are never predictable. One day, you’re being blasted by winds straight out of Siberia, and the next kids are sticking a carrot nose on a snowman or splashing around in slushy puddles. Whenever the temperatures outside go from extreme cold to more balmy winter weather, ice dams can form.

Snow-loaded roofs and the problems they cause.

If you own a commercial building, you’ve probably installed an interior sprinkler system to protect your property from fire damage. But when temperatures dip way below zero, the system that’s designed to keep your building safe can actually harm it. It’s important for building owners to pay close attention to weather changes that can cause freezing, as well as to any maintenance issues that may lead to frozen pipes.

If you’ve ever turned on a faucet in the middle of a bitterly cold winter day, and seen only a trickle of water – or nothing at all – you’ve likely wondered, “How do I fix this?” We’ve got lots of tips for what you can do to safely thaw out frozen water pipes in either your home or a commercial building.

Right before Christmas, my insurer gave to me… a carol list that’s all insurance-y!

The suitcases are on the bed, ready to be filled. You’ve got your travel itinerary all laid out, and you’ve got your airplane tickets booked or fueled up your vehicle before you head out on that long-awaited winter vacation. You’re ready to go — but is your home ready for you to be gone?

With all the pressures we face during the end-of year holiday season, it’s easy to start feeling overloaded and at risk of burnout. And since we’re craving both heat and warmth these days, our electrical outlets may also be coping with too many demands.

If you want to bring festive light to your home this December, here are a few tips for staying safe while doing so.

The major appliances that your home relies on need regular preventative maintenance to keep them all in good running order.

Follow these tips any time you’re planning to head out.

Before the cold settles in deep, here are a few ways to ensure your home is well-prepared to block out those Arctic winds.

IBAS and SGI CANADA launch new Indigenous Broker Program.

If you’re planning to hang holiday lights, consider doing some additional maintenance work while you’re up there.

You’re very familiar with your home, so you’ll likely be able to avoid the hazards. But that’s no guarantee that everyone will — especially with the snow!

Before we get a heavy dump of the white stuff, now’s a good time to get your vehicles ready for safer winter driving.

We’d like to provide some reminders about online methods of payment and other information that you may find helpful during this latest Canada Post mail disruption.

We’re proud to recognize and support future leaders through our scholarship program.

Let’s face it: summer is over. And while you may still try to squeak in a few last boat rides or camping trips, that too will soon come to an end. It’s time to get your boats and RVs ready for their winter’s rest, until warmer days return.

We’ve recently become aware that people are receiving phishing/scam emails with the subject line: “Reminder: Your SGI Canada Registration and Insurance Renewal is Due” or similar content. 

A bit of preventative maintenance done in fall can go a long way towards making your home a warm, cozy haven throughout the cold months ahead.

This year marks 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released their Final Report on the tragic legacy of Canada’s residential school system and the 94 Calls to Action to guide Canadians and our governments on steps to be taken on issues such as education, justice, child welfare and health. 

SGI CANADA offices will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The last thing a farmer needs during harvest is for their combine to accidentally ingest something. As with a combine fire, ingestion can cause major damage to your machine and bring your harvest to a standstill – right when staying on track is critical for your operation.

It’s been a summer of extremes across the prairies, with farmers – and their crops – facing everything from hailstorms to scorching heat. And now, we’re into the high-intensity, high-stakes period of harvest, with producers working long hours to get their yields into the bin before the weather shifts yet again.

Two of SGI CANADA’s Personal Lines underwriters have won a prestigious award for their efforts to support our broker partners over this past year.

SGI CANADA today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell and transfer its surety bond book of business to Saskatchewan-based Western Surety Company, effective Oct. 1, 2025.

With hot, dry weather in the forecast across western Canada, a wildfire may affect you or your neighbours – and if that happens, we want to help.

With their return to Ag in Motion in mid-July, SGI CANADA staff were excited to “make hay” out of the opportunity to connect with our valued farm customers at the largest outdoor farm show in Western Canada. 

We’ve renewed our partnership agreement with Wanuskewin Heritage Park, entering our 2nd year of collaboration with a $34,000 investment into the park’s operations and educational initiatives – including free admission to the park for all visitors for the 4 remaining Sundays in August.

By installing both a sump pump and a sanitary backwater valve – also known as a backflow valve or sewer backup (SBU) valve – and keeping them in good shape, you can safeguard your property against some of the worst effects of a storm.

All of SGI CANADA’s offices will be closed on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.

The safety and security of our customers is important to us, and we hope this information helps.

Help for Manitoba customers impacted by wildfires

SGI CANADA’s farm specialists are heading back to Ag in Motion next week, and they’re eager to connect in-person with prairie farmers!

With the current pause in Canada Post labour negotiations, we’re resuming normal operations for Canada Post mail delivery. We'll continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as new information becomes available.

SGI has released its 2024-25 annual reports, detailing a year marked by resilience, innovation, strategic investments, and a continued commitment to community safety and customer service.

If you and your family have been forced to evacuate your community due to a wildfire or other event, this information is for you.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has launched a nationwide overtime ban that will cause mail delivery delays by Canada Post. Given this situation, we’re making some adjustments to our high-priority mail delivery to avoid delays.

Find shelter! That’s the first advice you’ll hear when hail is in the forecast, and it’s true: during a hailstorm, the safest place for both you and your vehicle is indoors.

A potential Canada Post strike could disrupt mail service. Here are some tips to help you receive important reminders and continue to make or receive payments in the event of a possible mail disruption.

Whether you’re cleaning up your property, building or renovating a home, or sprucing up your cabin before summer starts, here are the top 10 things you can do to reduce your risk from wildfire.

Keep an eye out for signs of clogged sewer pipes.

Applications will now be accepted from April 1 to May 31. And there are other changes too!

We’ve put together some tips to help you handle common drainage issues and keep your flat roof in good shape all year round.

Keeping your property in good shape — both by making smart choices when you’re building or renovating your home, and by doing regular maintenance every spring and fall — may protect you from having to file an insurance claim. It’ll also help maintain the long-term value of your home.

It’s time to get out the shovels and show that snow where to go!

Read highlights and analysis of our financial and operating results for 2024-25.

The key is to make sure your broker is up to date on how you’re using your property — including who lives there.

Now is an excellent time to make sure this workhorse of an appliance can keep your home both warm and dry until spring.

Here are a few ways to keep your appliances running smoothly – and avoid having to file a water damage insurance claim!

Canada Post is resuming regular mail service starting today, although it’s expected that it could take a few weeks for delivery to catch up. We encourage SGI and SGI CANADA customers to continue to follow the practices outlined below to make sure you don’t miss important reminders, and continue to make or receive payments.

We’re proud to recognize and support future leaders through our scholarship program.

Think there’s something strange about that guy who’s been haunting your neighbourhood’s Facebook page or app-based group chat – the one who’s now posting ads for cheap insurance? Trust your gut: he could be a ghost broker.

We’re gearing up for some important service maintenance to the SGI and SGI CANADA phone systems.

If you’ll be using, travelling with, shipping, or wrapping up a battery-powered device during this festive season, here are a few tips to keep both you and your devices safe.

At SGI, you’re more than an employee. Be your true, authentic self at a company with deep prairie roots. Learn about our job opportunities, culture, benefits and how to apply. See why our employees say “I am SGI” and apply now!

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces play an important role in helping evacuate and protect people and their property when disaster strikes. This personal account from SGI CANADA employee Carmen Pauls Orthner explains how they do it.

Tips for protecting yourself and visiting trick-or-treaters.

Protect yourself and anyone who visits your home this time of year.

Taking care of these seasonal tasks is one way to make your home more climate resilient and ensure that it can better withstand extreme weather.

At SGI, we have committed to relationship-building and reconciliation with our Indigenous neighbours – who are also our colleagues, partners, and friends.

SGI CANADA offices will be closed on Sept. 30, 2024, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

SGI CANADA is excited to now offer Commercial Auto insurance to Ontario customers!

SGI CANADA is very proud to announce that Christina Euteneier, Underwriter II, has been named an Underwriter of the Year for 2024 by the Canadian Broker Network!  

SGI CANADA is proud to announce a new partnership with YWCA Regina. The agreement, worth $2 million, will help fund the healing lodge at the new kikaskihtânaw Centre for Women and Families opening in Regina this November.

Residents of Jasper, Alberta, have been forced to evacuate their homes due to a wildfire in the area.

If you’re dealing with loss or damage caused by hail, this information is for you.

Through the partnership, SGI CANADA is covering admission and parking so visitors to Wanuskewin Heritage Park will be able to attend for free every Sunday this August. SGI CANADA’s hope is that covering those costs will make it possible for more people to visit the park and learn about Indigenous Peoples’ relationship to the land, moving toward greater understanding, healing and reconciliation.

In the face of extreme weather, you are your home’s best ally. And if you’re building a home or renovating the one you already live in, it’s important to consider the climate-related risks your property may face and make choices that can help reduce those risks.

If you’re dealing with flooding, or the possibility of it in your community, you can find claims and coverage information, protection tips and more.

In the face of extreme weather, you are your home's best ally. And if you’re building a home or renovating the one you already live in, it’s important to consider the climate-related risks your property may face and make choices that can help reduce those risks.

A mild storm season in Saskatchewan and strong investment returns helped deliver stable finances and affordable personal auto insurance to the people of Saskatchewan in 2023-24.

Read highlights and analysis of our financial and operating results for 2023-24.

In the face of extreme weather, you are your home’s best ally. Maintaining your home and keeping your yard and outdoor structures in good shape are important parts of the equation.

Thank you for insuring your personal property with SGI CANADA! We’re modernizing the way we do business by moving to a new system for generating and managing our insurance policies, and updating our products. These changes are designed to provide you with the best service and value possible.

In the face of extreme weather, you are your home’s best ally. Maintaining your home and keeping your yard and outdoor structures in good shape are important parts of the equation.

As extreme weather events – such as fires, flooding, hail, and wind (including tornados) – become more common, people are figuring out how to adapt to the changing weather patterns and find new ways to keep their property safe. 

Summer weather can be unpredictable – one day you’re soaking up the rays, and then the next you’re being pelted by hail or nearly knocked off your feet by fierce winds. Here are some strategies you can use to protect your home from whatever the skies serve up this summer.

Right now, fast-growing wildfires are threatening Fort Nelson in northern British Columbia and several Manitoba communities near Flin Flon and The Pas. Another blaze is skirting the southern edge of Fort McMurray, Alberta. More than a dozen wildfires are burning in northern Saskatchewan, with some residents of Hall Lake on evacuation alert.

We’ve put together this checklist so you can collect what you need to know after an accident, without having the stress of remembering what to ask. Gathering all the details in one place can help you get your insurance claim resolved faster and with less hassle.

Students at Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) pursuing a career in the trades will benefit from a $30,000 donation from Contractor Connection.

Fighting insurance fraud is important because it helps keep the cost of insurance down for customers.

Unfortunately, there are people who work hard to deceive their insurance company, and SGI works just as hard to stop fraudulent insurance claims.

Whether you’re planting crops, raising livestock or both, spring is a hectic time. While you’re waiting on the ground to thaw, now’s a good time to consider how to protect your investments.

As the weather starts to warm up, here are a few ways to deal with the last remnants of winter and get your home ready for spring.

When Saskatchewan Government Insurance – SGI CANADA’s parent corporation – started nearly 80 years ago, insurance was very much a “men in suits” occupation. But that’s no longer the case, either in the industry or in SGI! Today, nearly 60 per cent our employees are women, including our President and CEO, Penny McCune.

Your laundry and utility/furnace rooms are often “out of sight, out of mind,” doing the work of keeping your home comfortable and your wardrobe clean with little supervision. But that also means water damage can happen in these rooms without you noticing.

Here’s some information to help you understand how the lithium-ion batteries in these and other electronic devices can malfunction and create a serious fire hazard.

Saying you care is important, but it’s what you do that really proves you’re committed to one another. Our customers have proved their loyalty by continuing to use – and recommend – our insurance coverage, instead of switching to another insurer, and we’re both humbled by and grateful for that.

A slow drip, drip, drip from a faucet. An odd squishiness underfoot – in the carpet, say, or the wood laminate flooring. Stains on the ceiling tiles. These are all signs that water has gone where it doesn’t belong, and you could be facing some costly repair work on your home.

Your business can be affected by cold temperatures and other winter-related hazards like wind, snow, and ice. We’ve put together an inspection list that can help you think through the risks and make changes that will help ensure your business can handle anything this winter throws our way.

Walk by any parked car or truck in the depths of a Canadian winter – whether in someone’s driveway or in a commercial parking lot – and there’s a good chance you’ll see an electrical power plug dangling outside the hood. And very often, there’ll be an extension cord attaching it to an outlet on the side of a house or one of the “hitching posts” in an outdoor lot.

We hope Santa – and his helpers – were good to you this year and that you got everything on your wish list. Maybe you received expensive jewelry from your favourite store, a new laptop for your photo library or even an exercise bike that will keep you moving throughout the cold months to come. Whatever you found under the tree or purchased for yourself this past year, now is a good time to think about how these new items will affect your insurance coverage.

SGI’s corporate motto is \"take care out there\" because we want the people we care about to stay safe. We try our best to live out our motto by looking out for our customers, partners, and everyone in the communities we live in and serve. Here are a few of the ways we did that in 2023.

We’re proud to recognize the deserving recipients of SGI's 2023 scholarships.

On Nov. 16, Stacee was honoured as Underwriter of the Year for 2023 at IBC’s annual awards gala in Toronto.

The summer sizzle has flamed out for another year. Unfortunately, that means it’s time for your grill to chill.

The good news? Safe storage of your barbecue and propane tank during the winter is simple. 

We know that water damage can be stressful for homeowners. If you know when and where to shut off your water supply, it can make a big difference to help protect your home and reduce or prevent damage. 

No matter what you call the metal or plastic troughs hanging on the edge of your roof, they’ve got one job: to catch water running off your roof and direct it away from your home. But if any part of that exterior drainage system gets clogged or cracked, it can’t do what it’s supposed to, and that can cause problems.

SGI CANADA offices will be closed on September 29, 2023, in lieu of the Sept. 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

If your property was damaged by wind and hail, this information is for you.

Our customers gave us the highest score in a 2023 national insurance survey measuring customer experience!

SGI CANADA has a new National Accounts department to ensure a dedicated national approach to growing and strengthening the company’s valued broker business relationships, as broker consolidations continue to increase the scale of brokerages. 

At harvest time, any delay can be costly, because it means there’s a risk you won’t get your crop yields in the bin on time. Here are a few tips that could help you protect your harvesting equipment from fire.

Your bags are packed – beach towels, sunscreen, camping gear, or maybe even your passport and tickets for a distant getaway. Before you go, let’s do a quick check that your home is as ready as you are for your summer vacation.

Read highlights and analysis of our financial and operating results for 2022-23.

When the wind is howling, a solid roof is your best shield against the storm. And when it fails, the cost of repairing the damage can go, well, through the roof!

Summer is a fabulous time for cooking – and eating! – outdoors, and whether you’re planning to grill up burgers or veggie skewers, or getting the fire pit ready for roasting marshmallows, we want to make sure everyone stays safe.

SGI CANADA is excited to be in Langham, SK from July 18-20, 2023 for Ag in Motion again this year!

Darlene Schultz, Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer, has been recognized as one of Insurance Business Magazine Canada’s 2023 Elite Women. The award recognizes ground-breaking women who make their voices heard and help to shift the gender balance in the Canadian insurance industry.

If your property is affected by a hailstorm, you’ll need to file a hail damage claim and then start cleaning up the mess. We know dealing with a loss like this is frustrating, and we’re here to help ease you through the process and get your property – and your life – back to normal!

At SGI CANADA, we want to help people learn – not just loss prevention tips or practical advice on insurance coverage, but the skills that will help them thrive in the workplace and in life.

June 21 – marked in Canada as National Indigenous Peoples Day – is the day the sun shines for longer than on any other day of the year. That makes it an appropriate day to reflect on, commemorate, and shine a light on the complex relationship between Canada’s Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

Ice is nice in summer – if it’s rattling around in that drink you’re enjoying. But the picture changes when chunks of ice fall from the sky, in the form of hail.

SGI CANADA’s online quoting, claims, payment and policy services on our website and through our broker partners, will be unavailable between Friday, June 9 at 6:15 p.m. until Sunday, June 11 at noon (Central Standard Time), while we complete essential systems maintenance and updates.

Whether your plans for Victoria Day – aka the May long weekend – involve getting out on the lake, going camping, or just kicking back in your lawn chair, there’s no question that this is the unofficial start of summer in Canada. That makes it a perfect time to get ready for all your favourite summer activities.

The havoc created by strong winds may seem like it's caused by an unstoppable force of nature, but the truth is, there are many ways to prevent wind from damaging your property.

Giving back is what we love to do at SGI CANADA. It’s just another way that we’re looking out for the safety and wellbeing of our communities.

SGI CANADA is committed to supporting the development of young, inspiring talent in the communities we serve.

We’ve got a large library full of tips on loss prevention, and a network of insurance brokers who can help you prepare for whatever life throws at you. In honour of the occasion, we thought we’d have some fun with some of the most remarkable stories about Patrick and see how they can help you make your own luck this spring.

Wildly changing temperatures combined with heavy snowfalls this winter could leave your house vulnerable to ice damming. This is an issue homeowners should be aware of and take steps to manage now – before it becomes a huge problem.

In the Bill Murray movie “Groundhog Day,” a reporter sent to cover the furry critter’s annual weather prediction gets caught in a time loop that dooms him to repeat the same day over and over. And while our claims teams are always happy to help, we’d rather help our customers avoid the problems that lead to the claims we see most often. Here are a few of the issues that our adjusters see on an ongoing basis and how you can protect your property.

Students at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) will receive increased support this year thanks to a $30,000 donation from Contractor Connection in partnership with SGI CANADA.

Feeling a little spooked today? You’re not alone! Long before the horror movie franchise turned goalie masks and summer camp into things that haunt our nightmares, the combination of “Friday” and “13” on the calendar has had the power to send shivers up the spine. It even has an official term: friggatriskaidekaphobia.

January is a busy time of year for small retailers, as you wind down from the holidays and plan for the new season. While you’re setting up, taking down, and discounting, we recommend you also take a look at your business insurance policy.

Before the Grinch’s heart “grew three sizes,” he was convinced that stealing gifts would be the best way to ruin the Whos’ holiday season. Unfortunately, there are real people like that – and in case one of them does get through your home’s defenses, it’s best to have a record of what you own.

Protect your home against theft during the holidays

SGI CANADA is proud to continue its investment in our future and help youth realize their dreams.

In honour of Remembrance Day, we asked three SGI staff members who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces reserves – Aaron Kaytor, Mike Cook, and Scott McKague – to share some of their experiences and what this day means to them. Here are their stories.

Weatherizing your property now will help ensure you, your family, and your customers stay warm as we head into winter.

We thought we’d share a few tips from SGI CANADA’s Farm Technical Advisors on getting your farming equipment ready for winter.

SGI and SGI CANADA offices across Canada will be closed on Sept. 30, 2022, in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.