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‘Obviously Inappropriate:’ Insurer Says ASIMIL8 Plate Shouldn’t Have Been Issued

January 4, 2019 04:05 PM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press

WINNIPEG – Documents from a legal challenge by a “Star Trek” fan who had his personalized ASIMIL8 licence plate revoked show a Manitoba Public Insurance senior executive was shocked the plate was ever issued at a time when reconciliation with Indigenous people was coming to the forefront.

The email from vice-president Keith Ward to registrar of motor vehicles Carla Hocken on April 24, 2017, said approving the licence plate did not follow MPI procedures and required immediate action.

Manitoba Public Insurance Reveals Top Five Frauds of 2018

December 27, 2018 11:33 AM in News • 0 Comments

Manitoba Public Insurance works diligently each year to prevent and snuff out fraudsters who try to make bogus claims.

The public auto insurer says such fraud costs Manitoba ratepayers about $50 each per year or $50 million combined annually.

Manitoba’s Tougher Distracted Driving Laws Result in 237 Licence Suspensions: MPI

December 5, 2018 03:29 PM in News • 0 Comments

WINNIPEG — Since Manitoba’s tougher laws on distracting driving came into effect November 1, 237 drivers have had their licence suspended for a minimum three-day period.

Manitoba Public Insurance says Winnipeg police apprehended 149 drivers, while the RCMP and Brandon police reported that 67 and 21 drivers, respectively, were charged for using hand-operated electronic devices while driving.

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Manitoba Drivers to Pay 1.8 Percent More for Vehicle Insurance

December 3, 2018 02:21 PM in News • 0 Comments

WINNIPEG — Manitoba drivers will be shelling out more for vehicle insurance beginning next year.

The Public Utilities Board has approved a 1.8 percent hike for basic compulsory motor vehicle premiums beginning March 1, 2019.

Eastern Manitoba Top Spot for Deer-Vehicle Collisions: MPI

October 22, 2018 03:31 PM in News • 0 Comments

WINNIPEG — The eastern part of the province remains the top spot for vehicle collisions involving deer.

Data released Monday by Manitoba Public Insurance show the communities of Steinbach, Lac du Bonnet, Anola, Birds Hill Park area and Falcon Lake experienced an average of 1,700 collisions yearly, based on statistics collected from 2013 to 2017.

Young Motorists Getting Refresher During Teen Driver Safety Week

October 21, 2018 08:17 AM in News • 0 Comments

A week is being dedicated to getting teen drivers to refresh their road safety skills and evaluate their driving behaviours.

National Teen Driver Safety Week — organized by Parachute Canada — is October 22-28.

MPI’s Winter Tire Financing Program Continuing

October 10, 2018 11:43 AM in News • 0 Comments

With snow in the forecast, it may be time to consider winter tires.

Manitoba Public Insurance’s low-interest winter tire program is continuing for another season, which provides motorists with winter tire loans up to 48 months at prime plus two percent up to $2,000 per vehicle.

Police Increasing Traffic Enforcement in Manitoba School Zones

September 10, 2018 12:49 PM in News • 0 Comments

WINNIPEG — With classes now back in session province-wide, Manitoba police agencies are increasing traffic enforcement in school zones by partnering with Manitoba Public Insurance.

The Crown corporation is funding enhanced enforcement activities throughout the month of September at a cost of approximately $70,000.

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