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Dave Schioler, CEO of Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba, to step down in April 2018
April 15, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Brokers Association of Manitoba (IBAM) announced on Thursday that CEO Dave Schioler will be stepping down effective April 11, 2018. Noting that he still has much to do at IBAM during what will now be a transition year,…
Manitoba Public Insurance uses virtual reality to tackle distracted, impaired driving and speeding
April 10, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has announced that it is launching a new “virtual reality (VR) experience” to tackle three critical road safety issues facing young drivers in Manitoba: distracted driving, impaired driving and speeding. Ron Schuler, Manitoba’s Minister of Crown…
1 in 10 Manitoba drivers participating in voluntary roadside surveys last fall tested positive for drugs: Manitoba Public Insurance
March 20, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterOne in 10 Manitoba drivers who participated in voluntary roadside surveys conducted last fall tested positive for drugs, according to the recently released survey findings. Manitoba Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) announced the findings of…
Manitoba Public Insurance announces higher third party auto liability coverage, up to $10 million
February 27, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) announced on Monday that customers in the province will soon be able to purchase higher levels of third party liability insurance coverage. Effective March 1, new $7 and $10…
MPI posts $3.6 million net loss for first nine months of current fiscal year
January 30, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has recorded a net loss for the first nine months of its fiscal year ending Nov. 30, 2016, compared to posting net earnings for the same period one year earlier. MPI saw a net loss of…
Vehicle owner addresses to be removed from registration cards to protect privacy: Manitoba Public Insurance
January 18, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) announced on Tuesday that it will be implementing a system change to remove the printing of registered owner addresses on non-commercial vehicle registration cards. Manitoba Crown Services Minister Ron Schuler announced the change “in the interest…
2016 deadliest year on Manitoba roads in a decade: MPI
January 12, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) reported on Wednesday that it has recorded the deadliest year on provincial highways in a decade. Based on preliminary data, there were 101 fatal collisions on public roadways in Manitoba in 2016, resulting in the deaths…
Manitoba Public Utilities Board approves 3.7% “over-all” general rate increase for Basic compulsory motor vehicle premiums
December 19, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Manitoba Public Utilities Board (PUB) announced on Friday that it has approved a 3.7% “over-all” general rate increase for Basic compulsory motor vehicle premiums in the province, effective March 1, 2017. “The Board found that on the evidence before…
Seatbelt compliance rate in rural Manitoba drops slightly in new driver study
November 24, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterWhile a recent observational driver study found the average seatbelt compliance rate in rural Manitoba was 94.7%, more than 600 people were still not wearing a seatbelt, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) reported on Thursday. The study, conducted in October by…
Insurance Institute of Canada presents awards to Silvy Wright and Ted Teterenko
November 23, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC) has awarded Silvy Wright, president and CEO of Northbridge Financial Corporation, an Honorary Chartered Insurance Professional (HCIP) designation and presented IIC volunteer Ted Teterenko with an Award of Merit. In awarding Wright (pictured right)…
Manitoba Public Insurance reports $30.9 million net loss for first six months of fiscal year
October 14, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has reported a net loss of $30.9 million for the six months of its fiscal year ending Aug. 31 – a decrease of $47.4 million over the same time period last year. This includes net loss…
Manitobans taking advantage of low-interest Winter Tire Program
October 6, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Government of Manitoba’s goal to enhance road safety is advancing with the announcement that 53,000-plus loans have been processed for provincial residents taking advantage of the low-interest Winter Tire Program. Helping Manitobans equip their vehicles with snow tires, the…