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New MPI Hail Response Centre aims to respond to record-breaking claims

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has established a Hail Response Centre to handle the high volume of insurance claims resulting from recent severe weather events. The centre aims to assess up to 300 vehicles per day and is expected to operate for up to three months. John Bowering, MPI's vice-president and chief claims officer, noted that over 22,000 claims have already been filed, with expectations of reaching between 30,000 and 40,000 claims, most related to hail damage. He also mentioned that these claims could potentially affect insurance rates in the future.

By Toni De Guzman

Global News

Posted June 18, 2026 8:39 pm

Updated June 18, 2026 8:57 pm

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New MPI Hail Response Centre aims to respond to record-breaking claims

Manitoba Public Insurance opened a dedicated Hail Response Centre that aims to assess 300 vehicles a day to aid the largest claims events in its history with this month's storms. Toni De Guzman reports.

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) opened a dedicated Hail Response Centre that aims to assess 300 vehicles a day to aid the largest claims events in its history with this month’s storms.

John Bowering, MPI vice-president and chief claims officer, said the claims could have an impact on rates down the road.

He said there have been more than 22,000 claims made and he expects 30,000 to 40,000 claims, adding almost all of them are hail damages.

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The MPI Hail Response Centre on Gateway Road will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for up to three months.

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New MPI Hail Response Centre aims to respond to record-breaking claims

Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has established a Hail Response Centre to handle the high volume of insurance claims resulting from recent severe weather events. The centre aims to assess up to 300 vehicles per day and is expected to operate for up to three months. John Bowering, MPI's vice-president and chief claims officer, noted that over 22,000 claims have already been filed, with expectations of reaching between 30,000 and 40,000 claims, most related to hail damage. He also mentioned that these claims could potentially affect insurance rates in the future.

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