insurance fraud

March is Fraud Prevention Month, so SGI highlighted some of the more memorable claims that its Special Investigation Unit examined. In 2023, SGI’s Special Investigation Unit investigated 481 claims. Of those, 263 were fraudulent, with an approximate total of $5.9 million. Here’s a look at four of SUI’s notable cases Decoy for a Vehicle Theft […]

SGI is marking Fraud Prevention Month by reminding residents not to make fraudulent insurance claims. Spokesperson Jennifer Sully says insurance fraud is something every jurisdiction faces. “It’s not a huge problem here in Saskatchewan, but it is something that we want to keep an eye on because every time a fraudulent/exaggerated claim is paid out, […]

With it being International Fraud Awareness Week from November 15-21, Saskatchewan Government Insurance is warning the public of the dangers of attempting insurance fraud. Investigators looked into 1,234 insurance claims in 2019 which saved SGI and their customers an estimated $10 million. Only 0.05 per cent of claims are investigated. “It’s important for people to […]