Saskatchewan Mandatory Coverage

Owners of motor vehicles in Saskatchewan must obtain auto insurance coverage through the government insurer, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). SGI has a government-mandated monopoly to provide the mandatory insurance set by provincial requirements.  

In the province, $200,000 in third-party liability coverage is mandatory as is coverage for damage to your own vehicle.

Below is a summary of mandatory coverages required by the Saskatchewan government. Please refer to the list of sources for more details.

This information is for educational purposes only. Consult a qualified insurance professional for further assistance. 


as of January 1, 2022

Mandatory minimum third-party liability: $200,000 is available for any one accident; however, if a claim involving both bodily injury and property damage reaches this figure, payment for property damage will be capped at $10,000 and the balance will be attributed to the bodily injury claim.
Direct Compensation Property Damage Required?Not applicable
If no-fault option selected: If tort option selected:
Medical payments:Up to $7,397,579/person.
Up to $ 28,952 /person for non-catastrophic injury, up to $ 217,139 for catastrophic injury.
Funeral expense benefits:$11,094.
$7,238.
Disability income benefits:90% of net wages based on actual gross annual income that is less than $ 105,430/year; nothing payable for the first seven days of disability, unless catastrophically injured, as defined in the legislation and/or regulations.Up to two years (lifetime if unable to return to any job); maximum $ 24,544/year for total disability; up to one year maximum $ 12, 272 for partial disability.
Death benefits:45% of deceased’s net income benefit to spouse; 5% of deceased’s net income to each dependent child; if no spouse, $16,642 to each surviving parent or child (21 years or older), to maximum $74,894; death of dependent child $33,285.45% of deceased's net income benefit to spouse; 5% of deceased's net income to each dependent child or disabled adult; if no spouse, $16,958 to each surviving parent or child (21 years or older), to maximum $ 76,317; death of dependent child $ 33,917.
45% of deceased's net income; 5% of calculated death benefits to each dependent child; if no spouse or dependant, estate receives up to $14,476.
Impairment benefits:Up to $ 211,990/person for non-catastrophic injury, up to $ 258,915 for catastrophic injury.Up to $ 14,476 /person for non-catastrophic injury, up to $ 188,187 for catastrophic injury.
Right to sue for pain and suffering?No.
Yes, subject to a deductible of $5,000.
Right to sue for economic loss in excess of no-fault benefits?Yes.
Yes.
Administration:Government (government and private insurers compete for optional and excess coverage) 

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