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Chris Schneeman and Gloria Thompson Inducted into MN Insurance Hall of Fame

Gloria Thompson and Chris Schneeman were among eight Minnesota insurance professionals who were honored in October for their contributions to the insurance and risk management industry. They’ve demonstrated a tremendous commitment to serving their clients throughout their careers, and we are grateful for their contributions to the insurance industry and North Risk. “Chris and Gloria…

Moorhead Insurance Agency in Moorhead, MN Joins North Risk Partners

May 13, 2025 – Effective May 1, Moorhead Insurance Agency, Inc. in Moorhead, Minnesota joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance brokers and risk advisory firms in the Midwest.

Kavira Health Partners With Building Industry Health Plan of the Red River Valley to Expand Into Fargo, North Dakota

May 5, 2025 – Kavira Health, a modern care solution for employers, is proud to announce its expansion into Fargo, North Dakota and surrounding communities through a new partnership with the Building Industry Health Plan of the Red River Valley (BIHP-RRV).

A Decade of Growth, A Culture of Giving

May 2, 2025 – What drives a leader to grow a company fivefold in under a decade? For Chris Meidt, President and CEO of North Risk Partners, the answer goes beyond business strategy — it’s about building strong communities, inside and outside the office.

SevenHills Benefit Partners in Bloomington, MN Joins North Risk Partners

Effective May 1, SevenHills Benefit Partners in Bloomington, Minnesota joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance brokers and risk advisory firms in the Midwest. SevenHills Benefit Partners is an independent agency with a history spanning four generations. Father and son owners Chris and Dan Schneeman joined the team at North Risk along…

McKinneyOlson Insurance in Sioux Falls Joins North Risk Partners

Effective February 1, McKinneyOlson Insurance in Sioux Falls, South Dakota joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance brokers and risk advisory firms in the Midwest. McKinneyOlson Insurance has a strong history of serving clients in the Sioux Falls area with roots dating back to the 1880’s. The firm has been under current…

Minnesota Trucking Association Launches State’s First Association Health Plan for the Trucking Industry

Jan. 17, 2024 Association Health Plan Created by North Risk Partners Available Through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota for 2024. Plymouth and Eagan, Minn. – Insurance solutions firm North Risk Partners has partnered with the Minnesota Trucking Association to launch an association health plan (AHP) through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue…

Insurance Specialists Team in Big Lake Joins North Risk Partners

Effective July 1, Insurance Specialists Team in Big Lake, Minnesota joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance brokers and risk advisory firms in the Midwest. Insurance Specialists Team was founded in 2003 by Julie Evans. Julie has been an active member of the Big Lake and surrounding communities, taking part in the…

North Risk Hires Mike Jacobs as Firm’s Twin Cities Division President

On Sept. 12, insurance veteran and seasoned leader Mike Jacobs joined North Risk Partners as the firm’s Twin Cities division president. Jacobs comes to North Risk with over 35 years of property and casualty insurance experience and has held multiple leadership roles in large operations, including Oswald Companies, Ahmann-Martin, Associated Benefits and Risk Consulting, and…

Krist Insurance in West Des Moines Joins North Risk Partners

Effective May 1, Krist Insurance Services in West Des Moines, Iowa joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance broker and risk advisory firms in the Midwest. Krist Insurance was founded in 1993 by Lisa Krist and her late husband, Jamie Krist. AJ Krist, son of Lisa and Jamie and a co-owner of…