5 Simple Summer Renovations Likely to Increase your Home’s Value
June 25, 2021
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...
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...
Keep These Safety Tips In Mind During Wildfire Season
May 12, 2021
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 986 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...
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...
10 Common Risks & Exposures Restaurant Owners Face
January 19, 2021
Those who run restaurants are often some of the most passionate business owners, investing time and money to deliver a high-quality experience to their customers. However, the hospitality industry can be unforgiving, and it’s a constant challenge for owners to deliver exceptional food and service while maintaining profitability.
These challenges are magnified when you consider that...
Steps to Upgrade to a Commercial Drivers Licence
November 17, 2020
To upgrade your Class 5 driver's licence to any commercial class of licence, here are the steps you'll need to follow: Have the Commercial Driver’s Licence Medical Report form completed by a physician and then submit it to SGI’s Medical Review Unit at mruinquiries@sgi.sk.ca. Once your medical is approved, you can visit an SGI exam...
Farm Plate Discount and Eligibility Explained
November 13, 2020
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...
