Category: Cars & driving
Brio Insurance Steinbach is a Hagerty Top Gear Broker!
We’re so excited to share that our Brio Insurance office in Steinbach was named one of Hagerty’s Top Gear Brokers for 2021. Hagerty is the world’s largest provider of speciality insurance for vintage vehicles. We are proud to offer this coverage to our clients. We love helping you protect your… Read more
MPI + SMI – your auto insurance options in Manitoba
Did you know you have options for auto insurance in Manitoba? It’s true! While you still need to register your vehicle with Manitoba Public Insurance for basic coverage, you can choose where to get your auto extension coverage from. Sandbox Mutual Insurance (SMI) offers private auto extensions that may help… Read more
What you need to know about car seat safety in Manitoba
Car seat safety in Manitoba is an important topic to study. Do you find yourself thinking: “Car seats. Booster seats. Forward-facing. Rear-facing. Huh?” We thought so. If you’re a new parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, a friend of someone who just had a baby, or is expecting a baby in the… Read more
Winter driving in Manitoba: safety tips and maintenance tricks
It’s winter here in Manitoba, and as you know, the cold weather and sloppy roads are here to stay for a few more months at least. While by this time you may be used to winter driving on Manitoba roads, we pulled together a few tips to help you get… Read more
Meet the team: Jaye Langdon
Jaye Langdon is a lady of many talents. Before getting into the auto insurance industry, Jaye worked as a radio and TV personality for over 30 years! You may have heard her on-air as Courtney James. She started out in radio in Kenora and Dryden, Ontario before coming back to… Read more
What you need to know: storage insurance and changing driving habits
A lot has changed in the last month. The way we socialize, shop, and, for many of us, work is different right now. With all the changes, you might find that you don’t need to drive as much, or at all, which brings up two big questions about managing your… Read more
Buckle-up your income — ask us about MPI’s income replacement indemnity
Are you a resident of Manitoba who makes more than $101,000? Yes? Well, let’s chat! If you’re hurt in a car-related accident and need to take time off work, you could miss out on payday. Ouch, right? We can help you buckle-up your income with MPI’s Income Replacement Indemnity (IRI)… Read more
What to pack in your emergency driving kit
With snowy weather around the corner, it’s time to make sure your winter emergency driving kit is ready. Whether you’re driving within city limits or around provincial highways, having these essential items in your car is a must. Do we sound like your mom yet? Your emergency kit checklist This… Read more
Boating season checklist (get ready for the best summer ever)
Whoa, whoa. We’re getting ahead of ourselves a little bit here. It’s true that having a boat (including a boater’s license and boat insurance) is a great way to spend the summer, but you’re going to want to do all the necessary prep work to make that possible. Keep on… Read more
What’s the difference between MPI and SMI anyways? Learn about your car insurance options.
MPI? SMI? What are your car insurance options? We have answers! Keep on reading and we promise the answers you get won’t be TMI (too much information). MPI Here in Manitoba, everyone needs to register their vehicles with Manitoba Public Insurance. Basic coverage starts with a $500 deductible and $200,000… Read more