Manitoba Public Insurance will seek more from the pockets of ratepayers for the 2019-20 insurance year.
The Crown corporation has applied to the Public Utilities Board for a 2.2 percent rate increase.
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Manitoba Approves Regulatory Changes for Ride-Sharing Insurance
Regulatory changes have been approved for ride-sharing companies to begin operating in the province as early as Friday.
The Manitoba government says the changes give freedom to individual municipalities to customize their own, separate bylaw requirements for licencing related to local vehicles for hire.
Ride-Sharing Company TappCar Secures MPI Coverage
Edmonton-based ridesharing company TappCar has secured insurance coverage from MPI to begin its operations in Winnipeg on March 2.
TappCar says it has received a binding certificate that provides proper passenger-vehicle-for-hire coverage to all vehicles registered and operated by TappCar in Winnipeg.
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Fatal Collisions Down in 2017 on Manitoba Roads: MPI
Last year was one of the safest on Manitoba roads since 1982, new figures released by Manitoba Public Insurance show.
The auto insurer says 73 deaths in 65 fatal collisions in 2017 is only second to 2014, when 68 fatalities were reported.
MPI Rates Approved for Ride-Sharing Services Uber and Lyft
WINNIPEG — As ride-sharing prepares to become legal in the province, Manitoba Public Insurance has had its rates approved for new vehicle for hire insurance policies.
The Crown corporation says its rate application to allow private passenger vehicle and light truck owners to drive for Uber or Lyft has been green lit by the Public Utilities Board.
Jeep Owner Who ‘Drowned’ Vehicle in Mud Named MPI’s Top Fraud of 2017
Manitoba Public Insurance closed 2,560 investigations this year through its special investigations unit, fighting off fraudulent claims that aim to take the auto insurer for a ride. Last year, $6.2 million in savings were found through such false claims.
MPI’s annual list of the top five frauds includes some of the more notable claims in 2017, where drivers attempted to cover up their wrongdoings.
Province Appoints New Manitoba Public Insurance CEO
The province has appointed a new president and CEO to lead Manitoba Public Insurance.
Benjamin Graham will oversee the Crown corporation following the retirement of president and CEO Dan Guimond, who announced earlier this year he would leave the organization.
MPI Rates Approved to Increase 2.6% Next Year
WINNIPEG — Motorists will be paying 2.6 percent more to insure their vehicles in the new year.
The Manitoba Public Utilities Board on Monday approved a rate increase request by Manitoba Public Insurance effective March 1, 2018.
MPI Blocking Hurricane-Ravaged Vehicles from Manitoba
WINNIPEG — You won’t be seeing flood-damaged cars from the U.S. driving on Manitoba roads if MPI has anything to do with it.
Recent hurricanes in Florida and Texas have prompted Manitoba Public Insurance to take a stance on not allowing such vehicles to be insured in the province.
MPI’s Safety Tips for a Happy Halloween
Thousands of kids will be out on Manitoba streets Tuesday collecting treats for Halloween.
Manitoba Public Insurance has distributed 117,000 reflective bags to 568 schools across the province in an effort to help motorists spot youngsters while they’re out and about.
