Insurance Insights: MPI seeking consumer and industry feedback on current insurance models
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) is currently seeking public and industry feedback on insurance rate changes that would reward safer driving and make riskier driving more costly. Specifically, the public insurer is seeking feedback on changes to the basic insurance model in the province after the Public Utilities Board directed MPI to look […]
Fire Frustrations: MPI Gateway Service Centre temporarily closes due to unexpected fire
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Due to an overnight fire that occurred on June 19th, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has announced that the Crown corporation’s Gateway Service Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba will be closed until further notice. In a service announcement, MPI specifically commented that “the location will remain closed for front counter services, including vehicle registration […]
Hail-Caused Havoc: MPI opens temporary hail-related damage claims centre; ATA and repairers cite multiple factors creating delays in repairs
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) recently announced the opening of a temporary hail-related damage claims centre following a storm in the Winnipeg area last week. Specifically, on Wednesday, the Crown corporation announced the opening of the centre at 1981 Plessis Rd. which will offer hail-related damage claims Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. […]
Pothole Proliferation: MPI pothole claims set to surpass 2022 figures
Winnipeg, Manitoba — According to data released by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), pothole-related claims are set to surpass the high figures of 2022. As of April 7th, 1,634 pothole-related claims were reported to MPI—a number that represents over half of similar claims made in 2023 and almost double 2019’s numbers, Global news originally reported. Since […]
POST-STRIKE REPORT
ATA of Manitoba surveys members on MPI strike impact From August 28 through November 1, 2023, approximately 1,500 Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) employees were on strike. When Collision Repair magazine first spoke to Ferd Klassen, owner of Niverville Autobody and Vice President of the Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba’s executive board, a week after […]
Satvir Serving As CEO: Satvir Jatana named new president and CEO of MPI
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Board of Directors have selected Satvir Jatana as the corporation’s new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jatana currently serves as MPI’s vice president and chief customer officer, where she oversees product development, communications, government relations and efforts to expand the gathering and utilization of customer feedback […]
Faking It: Manitoba Public Insurance unveils top claims fraud cases in 2023
Winnipeg, Manitoba — To close out 2023, MPI has created a list of some of its most ridiculous attempts at insurance fraud claims for the year. According to MPI’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU), auto insurance fraud in Manitoba costs more than $50 million every year. In 2023, the SIU closed more than 3,000 investigations of […]
Winning in Winnipeg: ATA of Manitoba hosts trade show, collision olympics
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba held its Trade Show and Collision Olympics on Friday at the Canadinns Polo Park in Winnipeg, where collision vendors, shops and students spent the day exploring the exhibition floor, interacting with industry-leading vendors and even go to as spectators to the event’s collision repair competition. […]
Insurer Report Card 2023: Time for collision repairers to grade Canada’s insurers
Toronto, Ontario — It’s the most wonderful time of the year–for some, at least. It’s once again time to put on your grading caps and submit your feedback on Canada’s automotive insurers! In this annual Insurer Report Card, we’re asking members of Canada’s collision repair community to hear their feedback on working alongside insurance adjusters […]
Strike Update: Union president cites Manitoba Public Insurance letter to striking workers as “brazen effort to sow division”
Winnipeg, Manitoba – With the strike continuing, the union representing workers at Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) says the Crown corporation is attempting to divide employees. Approximately 1400 MPI workers have been on strike since August 28, 2023. On Friday, September 15, 2023, the union released a letter that it says was sent to employees by […]
