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Latest Media Releases
Thieves go to the beach as well20/01/2012 SGIC is urging South Australian beachgoers to secure their car at the beach with claims data showing it?s a popular spot for thieves to target*.
Share with friends not with thieves this Christmas20/12/2011 Nearly half of all smart phone users check in or update their status revealing their location on sites like Facebook, Twitter and foursquare, new research by SGIC has found*.
Reverse with peace of mind14/12/2011 SGIC is calling for manufacturers to continue the trend towards introducing reversing cameras on new cars, following the results of its 2011 Reversing Visibility Index.
Be careful this Christmas in the car park according to SGIC07/12/2011 As the Christmas shopping frenzy starts to increase so do car park collisions according to new data from SGIC*.
Honesty not the policy in SA car parks15/11/2011 Touch parking remains an issue in SA suburbs with nearly 70 per cent of drivers having had their car damaged while it was parked, new research by SGIC has found1,2.
SA renters running the risk with their belongings28/10/2011 SGIC has found that around 40 per cent of SA renters don?t have home contents insurance, despite renters claiming around one and a half times more for burglary than home owners1,2.
Losing online tunes rocks the world of SA residents16/09/2011 Nearly 45 per cent of SA residents haven?t bought a CD in over a year and over 65 per cent now download music and movies online, a survey by SGIC has found*.
Protect your 'Man Cave' this Father's Day31/08/2011 With DIY and power tools a popular choice of gifts for Father's Day, SGIC is reminding dads to make sure their new gifts are insured.
Share the road Adelaide drivers and cyclists27/08/2011 With research showing that over 30 per cent of Adelaide drivers have had a near miss with a cyclist, SGIC is urging drivers and cyclists to share the road to help reduce the risk of a collision*.
Changing lanes not an easy move for SA drivers04/08/2011 Merging is still a pressure point for SA drivers with collisions continuing to rise over the last three years along some major SA arterials according to SGIC claims data*.
Beware of hopping hazards on SA roads15/07/2011 With SGIC claims data showing that kangaroos account for 75 per cent of all animal related collisions on SA roads, the insurer is urging drivers to be alert while at the wheel*.
Be the master of your kitchen to stay safe01/07/2011 SGIC is urging home cooks to be fire safety aware and to pay attention to what?s on the stove with its claims data showing that over one in four SA house fires start in the kitchen*.
Does stress flick your driving switch?08/06/2011 With new SGIC research showing that a third of SA drivers take more risks when stressed while at the wheel, the insurer is urging all drivers to stay calm and follow the road rules*.
Driving to perfection?20/05/2011 Around forty-five per cent of South Australian drivers think they?re great behind the wheel and never guilty of behaviour which might frustrate other drivers.*
Til theft do us part...05/05/2011 Following the excitement of the Royal Wedding, a new SGIC survey reveals almost half of Australian brides-to-be do not have sufficient insurance cover to wear their engagement ring outside the home*.
Lock up before you hop off to your Easter break20/04/2011 SGIC is calling for SA residents to remember to lock up this Easter holiday break with thieves on the hunt for your technology valuables*.
Ladies, what's your handbag worth?06/04/2011 With almost half of SA women carrying more than $500 worth of valuables in their handbag and the same percentage without the right cover, SGIC is urging women to protect this most prized asset*.
Online while at the wheel30/03/2011 With over 40 per cent of SA drivers admitting to using their mobile phone while driving, SGIC is calling for drivers to focus on the road while they?re at the wheel*.
Could you cope without your car?22/03/2011 A recent SGIC survey revealed more than 75% of SA families who drive rely heavily on their cars, yet only 25% have insurance cover with car hire*.
Exercise some self-control11/03/2011 With almost one in three Australians exercising in their lounge room, SGIC is reminding residents to be aware of their surroundings to avoid any accidents*.