No Panic, Yet: 1,700+ MPI workers on strike; ATA and public insurer work to mitigate collision claim concerns
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Last Monday, more than 1,700 unionized Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) workers walked off the job. But Ferd Klassen says it’s not “panic mode” amid the autobody industry–at least, not yet. “[MPI] is constantly adjusting things on the fly,” said Klassen, the vice president of Manitoba’s Automotive Trades Association (ATA) and owner of […]
The Cat’s out of the Bag: Manitoba catalytic converter theft combatted by new scrap metal legislation
Winnipeg, Manitoba — New regulations have been enacted by the Manitoba government to combat increases in catalytic converter theft throughout the province. These new rules were put into place Monday and contain strict guidelines for record-keeping of transactions regarding scrap metal sales. Recyclers who buy scrap metal are now required to detail every transaction involving […]
Manitoba Falling: MPI proposes insurance rate decreases for fourth year in a row
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Manitoba Drivers may see a 0.9 percent decrease in their insurance rates, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) announced on Monday. While most drivers can expect this decrease in their rates, it does not apply to all vehicle classes. Rates may increase, or decrease further dependent on the type of vehicle. Vehicles that will […]
Not Quite the Rockies: MPI sees 479 percent increase in pothole-related claims
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Buckle up, Manitoban drivers. It’s bumpy out there. In fact, roads in the province are so rutted that Manitoba Public Insurance says it witnessed a 479 percent increase in pothole-related claims this March, compared to March 2021. The public insurer received 324 pothole-related claims in March 2022, compared to 56 in March […]
Window Woes: Winnipeg police charge man with 130 counts of mischief for window smashing spree
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Citizens of Manitoba are once again safe from having their car windows smashed by a random stranger–police have charged a 22-year-old man with 130 charges of mischief to property following the damage of vehicles across Winnipeg’s west end. Police said they’ve received dozens of similar reports regarding damaged vehicles in Winnipeg, mostly […]
Eye on Safety: MPI releases observation report on rural, urban distracted driving habits
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Wearing a seatbelt on Canadian roads has been mandatory for the past 46 years and yet it’s still a tough habit to get into for some, as Manitoba Public Insurance released the results of a study that observed 10 percent of rural drivers not buckled up behind the wheel. MPI specified that […]
Winter Bonus: First 200,000 MPI rebate cheques to be mailed this week
Winnipeg, Manitoba — It’s that time of year—the MPI rebate cheques are here. Or they’re being mailed out this week, at least. Manitoba’s public auto insurer expects to put about $328 back into the wallets of drivers as the first 200,000 rebate cheques are on the way to Canada Post. MPI says that in total, […]
Rebate Season: MPI announces rebates coming in early Feb. for Manitoba drivers
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitobans are getting a second Christmas in February as the province’s public insurer announced that rebate cheques and a rate reduction are on the way for drivers in Manitoba. The province’s public utilities board approved Manitoba Public Insurance’s (MPI) request for a 1.57 percent rate reduction for policyholders, as well as a […]
Snowy Statistics: Winter tire use reduces collision claim frequency by 6.3%, says MPI
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Based on analysis of claims received by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) between November and March, the public insurer has found that winter tire use reduces collision claim frequency by 6.3 percent. The analysis was based on collision claims over the insurance years 2011/2012 through 2017/2018. Frequency was measured by comparing claim frequency […]
Going to the PUB: MPI requests 1.2 percent rate reduction, $335 million rebate for customers
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Some much deserved relief could be on its way to Manitoba drivers as MPI has announced that it has requested a 1.2 percent rate decrease and $335 million rebate from the Public Utilities Board (PUB). Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) originally filed its preliminary 2022/23 General Rate Application with the PUB in June […]
