Industry Articles

‘It was a rare opportunity’ – Manitoba brokerages lift lid on merger
July 11, 2023
Manitoba: Leaders reveal strategy and direction for combined firm BSI Insurance and ONE Insurance have unveiled their plans to merge into one company, forming the “largest Manitoba-owned” brokerage network. Leaders from both brokers spoke to Insurance Business about the strategy behind the move, and how they plan to take the business forward. “There’s always been that thought...

Behind the Big Brokerage Merger Between ONE and BSI
June 28, 2023
ONE Insurance and BSI Insurance are combining to form the largest Manitoba-owned brokerage network, serving the province through 28 branches in 26 different communities. The new company would bring together two of Manitoba’s oldest insurance brokers, with a total of more than 200 employees. ONE Insurance has served Manitoba’s communities for 70 years, working with...

Intact Client Centre
July 26, 2022
Level up your Intact customer experience with Client Centre Access your insurance 24/7 What is Intact Client Centre? It’s the insurance version of online banking. All your payments, claims, and savings are at your fingertips! Convenient: With Client Centre, you save time by accessing your insurance info online. Make payments, file a claim, and check...

Before you Ride
January 04, 2022
Safety tips to ensure a great snowmobiling season Riding a snowmobile can be an amazing outdoor experience, but before you hit the trails, make sure safety is part of the plan. Off-road vehicles (ORV) should be operated using proper techniques to prevent serious injury or death. For fun and safe recreation on an ORV, be...

Safe Riding Pays Off
December 01, 2021
BSI Insurance Brokers offer discounts for safe riders. Riding safely on the trails makes sense and so does saving money on your snowmobile insurance. This riding season, BSI Insurance Brokers and Red River Mutual are offering safety-conscious riders a discount on their Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) insurance premium. The Manitoba Snowmobile Safety Course (https://www.snowmobilecourse.com/canada/manitoba/) is designed...

Manitoba Public Insurance Requesting 2.8 Per Cent Decrease and Additional $155M Rebate to Customers
June 28, 2021
Manitoba Public Insurance filed its provisional 2022/23 General Rate Application with the Public Utilities Board (PUB) today, requesting an average rate decrease of 2.8 per cent. As part of this application, MPI will be removing the Capital Release provision which previously has translated into a discount of five per cent as part of the overall...