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. […]
Have Your Say: Alberta gov’t seeks feedback on auto insurance reforms
Edmonton, Alberta — The Alberta government is currently considering auto insurance reforms and is seeking public feedback in order to implement a decision that is broadly accessible. Notably, Alberta’s government recently asked independent experts to look at systems that could help reduce the costs of auto insurance and “improve the sustainability of the insurance industry.” […]
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 […]
Block Heater Blaming: Manitoba Public Insurance suing Ford over faulty block heaters
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has launched another lawsuit against Ford, alleging faulty block heaters caused fires that destroyed eight vehicles in the province. This marks the second lawsuit filed against Ford by MPI over block heater fires. The lawsuit, which was filed last week in Court of King’s Bench, claims the fires […]
Pothole Palooza: MPI sees jump in pothole-related claims; 249 claims received since start of 2024
Winnipeg, Manitoba — According to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), it has received 249 pothole-related claims since the start of 2024. The Crown corporation further notes that 161 of these claims were reported in the first 11 days of this month. This number is a distinct increase from the previous year in which MPI received a […]
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 […]
