Farm Plate Discount and Eligibility Explained
July 13, 2022
SGI offers a discount on vehicle plate premiums if the registered owner of the vehicle is a farmer, there are some requirements that differ depending on the type of farming being done. In this post we will go over what a Farm Discount gets you, the requirements that have to be met to qualify for...
5 Simple Summer Renovations Likely to Increase your Home’s Value
June 2, 2022
Summer is typically people’s favorite time of year and with the beautiful weather people don’t have a hard time finding ways to stay busy outside with various summer activities. However, people often overlook this valuable time to complete some simple renovations. Read below to see 5 renovations that you can try and tackle this summer...
Keep These Safety Tips In Mind During Wildfire Season
May 25, 2022
The Canadian wildfire season runs from April to October and generally sees around 9,000 blazes during that time. This year’s wildfire season has already led to 1,119 fires in Canada, according to the country's National Wildland Fire Situation Report.
To protect your loved ones and your property, keep the following safety tips in mind this wildfire...
Why a Separate Marine Policy Might be the Right Choice for Insuring your Watercraft
May 8, 2022
With summer fast approaching, it will soon be time to get the boats out of storage and head to the lakes... or maybe this year you are buying a boat for the first time or replacing your old one. In any case, boats can be a significant investment and it’s important to make sure that...
7 Important Steps to Filing a Property Insurance Claim
August 17, 2021
When a natural disaster like a tornado, flood or earthquake strikes, the last thing you want to think about is going back to survey the damage and file a claim. However, this important step will ensure that you are reimbursed for damages and will allow your family to regain a sense of security.
Here are the...
Forest Fire and Property Insurance
May 25, 2021
With the recent fire we're getting a lot of questions about coverage relating to fire damage from forest fires. Please remember that every insurance policy is different and if you're in doubt give your insurance provider a call to verify.
However, by in large insurance policies make no distinction between fire arising from a natural cause...
8 Green Living Tips to Use in Your Home!
March 1, 2021
Live Green in Every Room in Your Home
Living green, building green and surrounding yourself with earth-friendly products minimizes the negative impact you have on the natural world. By abiding by green principles, not only are you keeping your family from getting sick, you are also looking out for Mother Nature’s limited resources.
Here are some earth-friendly...
The Basics of Mortgage Insurance
February 19, 2021
Purchasing a home is a dream for most. For those who can’t afford the 20 percent down payment, mortgage insurance can make that dream a reality. Here’s what you need to know about it.
If you default on your mortgage, mortgage insurance protects your financial institution from losing money. Here’s the breakdown: if you purchase a $100,000...
Cornerstone Insurance | 3 Ways to Access MySGI
January 29, 2021
Many people with MySGI accounts have been asking about how to best access their account. In order to get everyone to the right place we have created this list of 3 ways to safely access MySGI.
1. Type mysgi.ca into your web browser on your PC or mobile phone.
2. Go to cornerstoneinsurance.ca then scroll down to...
