Manitoba’s Crown-owned auto insurer to undergo review after costs, staff rise – Winnipeg | 24CA News
The Manitoba authorities is ordering an exterior evaluation of its vehicle insurance coverage Crown company, the place prices and staffing ranges have risen.
Kelvin Goertzen, the minister answerable for Manitoba Public Insurance, says there are a number of issues that led him to take motion.
The price of a technological overhaul known as Project Nova has practically tripled in three years, and the company has submitted plans to extend its staffing by 420 individuals, or 21 per cent.
Goertzen additionally says he has issues over untendered contracts which have been issued.
The provincial regulator, the Public Utilities Board, has raised questions concerning the company’s actions and spending plans.
Goertzen says the exterior evaluation is anticipated to be full by the tip of the yr and Manitoba Public Insurance has been ordered to not suggest any extra fee modifications or make main modifications to its operations till then.
No one at Manitoba Public Insurance was instantly out there for remark.
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