It’s a tribute to the people of Manitoba Public Insurance that this corporation has never been content to rest on past accomplishments. As a Crown corporation, we know we must constantly demonstrate that we deserve the trust of Manitobans. That means we are always looking for ways to improve service, choice and all-around value for our customers.

This drive for constant improvement was never more apparent than in 2006. We continued to achieve operational excellence while preparing to introduce a number of improvements for the future. These investments of time, energy and dollars will pay dividends for our premium payers and communities for many years to come. The success of each was aided by the many strong partnerships we enjoy.

• With the assistance of Manitoba’s independent insurance brokers, we delivered a new one-stop shopping concept that meets all our customers’ auto insurance and licensing needs and expands service locations by 70 per cent.
• In partnership with Saskatchewan Government Insurance, we delivered a new driver’s licence with enhanced security features at one-third the price of the old licence.
• With the assistance of our auto theft partners, we helped more than 60,000 Manitobans immobilize their vehicles against auto theft.
• With Driver Education instructors, we introduced a new curriculum to help more than 14,000 new drivers get a proper first start.
• And we began to test a new service delivery model that will expand access to a wider range of products and services throughout the province.

As impressive as these new initiatives were, the ongoing accomplishments of every business day had farther-reaching benefits. We know that comprehensive coverage and affordable rates are the two primary concerns of our customers, and we continued to protect those advantages by protecting our financial strength. A solid investment strategy, proper reserving and careful management allowed us to keep our eyes on the horizon and seize new opportunities, thereby turning opportunities into tangible benefits.

In 2006, most customers needed to look no farther than their pocketbooks to find the concrete evidence of these efforts – another premium rebate, coupled with the promise of lower Autopac rates in the year ahead. In total, Manitobans have enjoyed nearly a decade of rate stability and rebates totaling $200 million over the last six years.

In this annual report you will read about many of the changes Manitoba Public Insurance is making to add value and earn the continued trust of customers. You can count on us to prove your confidence is well-placed.

Marilyn McLaren
President and Chief Executive Officer