Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan and the second most populated city in the province. It’s a great midway point between Winnipeg and Calgary on the Trans-Canada Highway the caresses the eastern side of the city. At Ratehub.ca, we help the people of Regina shop for the best car insurance rates in just minutes to suit their budget and preferences.
For Saskatchewan drivers, auto insurance is provided through Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI), a crown corporation, who provide a basic “plate” insurance. There is also optional, and highly recommended, coverage available through SGI, private insurance brokerages, and directly from insurance companies (i.e. Aviva Canada). For instance, mandatory third-party liability coverage through SGI has a minimum limit of $200,000, but each driver has the option to increase their liability coverage up to $5 million either through SGI or a private insurer. Be sure to view the table below for more explicit details.
Here is an overview of the available car insurance coverages in Saskatchewan:
Coverage | Description |
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Public Insurance |
Basic auto insurance coverage provided by the Provincial government. This generally includes liability, accident benefits and uninsured motorist coverage.
Available: Yes |
Private Insurance |
Auto insurance policies created & sold by private insurance carriers. Though these carriers must still abide by Federal and Provincial regulations.
Available: Yes |
No-fault insurance |
Having no-fault insurance doesn’t mean you can’t be found at fault. This coverage means you must first deal with your own insurance company for all claims, whether you’re at fault or not. But, Saskatchewan will allow a no-fault driver to sue an at-fault driver for costs that are not covered by their accident benefits. In Saskatchewan drivers can opt for a tort system instead of a no-fault system that includes lower accident benefits and will allow a driver to sue an at-fault driver for pain and suffering and excess accident benefit costs.
Available: Yes |
Third-party Liability Insurance |
Protects against damage caused by you while driving and includes injury and death to others and property damage. This is the only insurance coverage that is mandatory across Canada. Minimum coverage for Saskatchewan is $200,000.
Available: Yes |
Accident Benefits |
Covers your medical benefits if you’re injured in a crash, whether you’re at fault or not. The coverage includes your medical costs, while also paying for additional recovery costs, such as rehab, income replacement, and payment for and attendant care, if needed.
Available: Yes |
Direct Compensation-Property Damage (DCPD) |
Covers damage to your vehicle and its contents, and for the loss of use of your vehicle when damaged – if another person was at fault. This coverage only applies if the crash occurs in a province where DCPD is mandatory, if two or more insured vehicles are involved, and if both insurers are licensed within that DCPD province.
Available: No |
Uninsured Motorist |
Uninsured motorist coverage protects against injuries you and your family members sustain in a crash caused by an uninsured motorist. It can also cover your vehicle damages, if the uninsured driver is able to be identified.
Available: Yes |
Collision Insurance |
Protects against damages sustained in a collision. This insurance covers you if your car is damaged in a crash – in both cases whether you crash into another other car or whether you crash into a stationary object.
Available: Yes |
Comprehensive Insurance |
Protects against any losses a car owner may suffer, from events not related to driving. Such losses could include theft or damage from attempted theft; vandalism; environmental damage to a car from floods, fallen trees, and hail, etc.
Available: Yes |
Specified Perils |
Covers your financial losses for damage caused specific perils – but only for perils chosen specifically for your policy. Available coverages are for theft; fire; damage from hail, lightning, wind, or flooding; earthquakes; explosions; riots; aircraft crash damage; and damage sustained during any transportation relocation.
Available: Yes |
All Perils |
This combines the coverages you get with collision and comprehensive insurance. Additionally, all-perils also covers you if an employee, or someone who drives or services your car, steals it. It also covers you if someone you live with steals your vehicle.
Available: Yes |
Emergency roadside assistance |
This service covers you for roadside callouts for emergencies such as dead batteries, towing, flat tires, keys locked in your car, empty gas tank, etcetera. Many insurance companies offer roadside assistance either included or in addition to other coverages.
Available: Yes |
*Table information sourced from http://www.ibc.ca (2017)
It pays to shop around to find your best car insurance rate. Even though a Regina auto insurance application is standardized, you may find that private auto insurers offer different rates based on their existing users, the volume of claims currently on their books, and their own tolerance for risk. All these conditions are just some of the decision criteria that are factored into an insurance calculation for Regina drivers. Insurance companies also want to understand who you are as a driver, so they will look into your type of driver’s license and how long you’ve had it, your daily commute, as well as any at-fault collisions, traffic tickets or moving violations currently still on your record. Insurance calculations are complex, and no two companies use the same weighted criteria, but overall here are the factors that determine the rate you will receive from a Regina car insurer.
Research which car insurance company provides the best value for you and your car. In Saskatchewan, rates change four times a year, but lucky for you comparing rates with us is free.
Some auto insurance companies will give loyalty discounts to drivers who remain active with them for years. Especially if they add family members or multiple vehicles to their policy.
If you use the same insurance company for both your home and auto insurance, your insurer will often thank you with a discount on your premium.
If you have multiple drivers and vehicles in the same household, by putting them all on one policy can save you money.
This is the portion you pay when settling a claim before your insurance provider will pay the rest. If you’re willing to double down on your deductible, it could save you money.
If you’re a member of an Saskatchewan faction of CAA, a large corporation, union, or a school alumnus, it could help you get cheaper car insurance.
Paying monthly adds administrative costs to your insurer. If you can help them by paying one lump sum annually, they will thank you by lowering your premiums.
Be a safe driver, the insurance companies love it. Obey the rules of the road and drive according to road conditions, they look upon this fondly. If you, through these practices, can reduce your chances of an accident, you will pay less.
You can save up to 5% simply by adding winter tires to your car. With winter driving conditions being so treacherous throughout Saskatchewan it pays to be safe!
There are telematics devices that collect driving data. With user-based insurance (UBI) you can earn your discounts if you’re not driving far or often. These devices even look at advanced stats like how carefully you brake and accelerate.
Are you new to driving? A driver’s education course can save you money. Car insurance providers will think of you as a safe driver if you’ve received lessons by professionals.