Manitoba Public Insurance is a Crown corporation that delivers insurance, registration and licensing services to Manitoba drivers. We’re available through claim and service centres in 12 communities across the province, and services are also available at almost 300 Autopac agents across Manitoba.
We’re accountable to you. Through our board of directors, we report to the Minister and Department of Justice and Cabinet. We also report to the Manitoba Legislature via the Standing Committee on Crown Corporations and the Public Utilities Board.
Our history
In 2021, MPI proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary of supporting Manitobans. Watch below to look back on the value we have continually delivered through our products, services and road safety education over the years:
Public insurance was introduced in Manitoba after extensive public hearings that found the existing private system to be expensive, inadequate and confusing. The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation officially opened for business on Nov. 1, 1971, to provide Basic compulsory, universally-available auto insurance coverage.
At that time, the Manitoba Automobile Insurance Committee Report set out the general framework of a public auto insurance system. This included such features as universally available mandatory insurance protection, lower rates than those charged by private insurance companies for comparable coverage, operating at a financial break-even level over the long term and pursuing traffic safety and loss prevention programs.
In 2004, the government merged the operations of the former Division of Driver and Vehicle Licensing into Manitoba Public Insurance, and the Corporation became responsible for the administration of The Drivers and Vehicles Act (DVA).
This led to a complete integration of driver licensing, vehicle registration, driver insurance and vehicle insurance. Driver licensing and vehicle registration are inextricably linked to insurance, providing one of the major advantages of our public insurance system: significantly reducing the likelihood of uninsured drivers on the roadway by ensuring that all licensed drivers are insured drivers and all registered vehicles are insured vehicles.
Today, Manitoba Public Insurance serves Manitobans at service and claim centres in 12 communities, and provides services through more than 300 Autopac agents across the province.
Mission
Exceptional coverage and service, affordable rates and safer roads through efficient public auto insurance.
Vision
Manitoba’s trusted auto insurer and driver services provider. Dedicated to road safety for all.
Values
Our corporate values are the foundation of who we are, guiding how we show up, make decisions, and work together in service of Manitobans – including our customers, our partners and our people:
Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and decisions.
Collaboration: We work together, respecting differences and perspectives.
Transparency: We communicate openly and honestly.
The Minister
Hon. Matt Wiebe
Minister of Justice and Attorney General & Minister Responsible for Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI)
(MLA for Concordia)
More information about Minister Wiebe is available at Manitoba Cabinet Ministers.
The Board of Directors
Manitoba Public Insurance’s Board of Directors consists of the following members:
Carmen Nedohin, Chairperson
Christian Dandeneau
JD Devgan
Fran Frederickson
Luke Johnston
Gina McKay
Marilyn McLaren
Robert Plohman
Susan Swan
Candy Wong
Satvir Jatana (Ex-Officio)
The Executive
Satvir Jatana
President & Chief Executive Officer
Tamara Boblinski
Vice President & Chief People Officer
John Bowering
Vice President & Chief Claims Officer
Maria Campos
Vice President & Chief Customer and Product Officer
Dana Frazer
Vice President & Chief Operations Officer
Ryan Kolaski
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Cara Low
Vice President & Chief Actuary
Tracy Riley
Vice President & Chief Information & Technology Officer
Rennie Stonyk
Vice President and Chief Legal & Risk Officer