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Latest Media Releases
Thieves go to the beach as well20/01/2012 SGIO is urging Perth 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 SGIO has found*.
Reverse with peace of mind14/12/2011 SGIO is calling for manufacturers to continue the trend towards introducing reversing cameras on new cars, following the results of its 2011 Reversing Visibility Index.
Don't dent your Christmas spirit in the car park07/12/2011 As the Christmas shopping frenzy starts to increase so do car park collisions according to new data from SGIO*.
Honesty not the policy in WA car parks15/11/2011 Touch parking remains an issue in WA suburbs with 67 per cent of drivers having had their car damaged while it was parked, new research by SGIO has found1,2.
WA renters running the risk with their belongings28/10/2011 SGIO has found that over 45 per cent of WA renters don?t have home contents insurance, despite renters claiming around twice as much for burglary than home owners1,2.
Losing online tunes rocks the world of WA residents16/09/2011 Nearly half of WA residents haven?t bought a CD in over a year and over 65 per cent now download music and movies online, a survey by SGIO 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, SGIO is reminding dads to make sure their new gifts are insured.
Share the road Perth drivers and cyclists27/08/2011 With research showing that over 25 per cent of Perth drivers have had a near miss with a cyclist, SGIO is urging drivers and cyclists to share the road to help reduce the risk of a collision*.
Kangaroos and WA drivers don?t mix15/07/2011 Animals, particularly kangaroos, were the cause of more than 16,000 collisions on Australia?s roads in 2010, according to SGIO claims data*.
Stress causing WA drivers to take risks08/06/2011 A third of WA drivers and 60 per cent of young drivers take more risks when stressed while at the wheel according to a new survey from SGIO*.
Til theft do us part...05/05/2011 Following the excitement of the Royal Wedding, a new SGIO survey reveals almost half of Australian brides-to-be do not have sufficient insurance cover to wear their engagement ring outside the home*.
Small is beautiful for WA thieves20/04/2011 Small technological items such as digital cameras and MP3 players are the most popular targets with thieves according to new data from SGIO*.
WA parents need help with child restraint rules13/04/2011 One in four WA parents and carers need further help to understand the new national child restraint rules according to a new survey by SGIO.*
Ladies, what's your handbag worth?06/04/2011 With almost half of WA women carrying more than $500 worth of valuables in their handbag and three quarters without the right cover, SGIO is urging women to protect this most prized asset*.
Young WA drivers risking it all online at the wheel30/03/2011 Around half of young WA drivers admit to using their mobile phone while driving according to a new survey by SGIO*.
Could you cope without your car?22/03/2011 A recent SGIO survey revealed more than 70% of WA families who drive rely heavily on their cars, yet only 30% have insurance cover with car hire*.
SGIO: exercise self-control when gaming11/03/2011 Over one in three West Australians have accidentally kicked, punched or hit something while working out or dancing to a computer game in their lounge room.
Big ideas wanted for local communities04/03/2011 SGIO is looking to fund big ideas for local communities through its 2011 Community Grants program, which is open online for applications until March 31.
WA pedestrians walking into danger23/02/2011 One in four WA drivers have had a near miss with a pedestrian who was distracted by their mobile phone or MP3 player* according to a new survey by SGIO.