News Releases | North Risk Partners

North Risk’s Steve Tripp Named 2026 Agent of the Year by IIASD

October 23, 2026 – North Risk Partners is proud to announce that Steve Tripp, V.P. – Commercial Lines, Risk Advisor, Partner, has been named Agent of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of South Dakota.

A Legacy of Leadership

CEO Chris Meidt Helps Honor His Late Father Who Shaped a Minnesota Community

North Risk Partners Named a 2026 Mployer Top Consultant

September 23, 2026 – North Risk Partners’ Plymouth and St. Cloud offices named 2026 Mployer’s Top Employee Benefits Consultant.

#Celebrating Exceptionalism: All-Company Meeting on Tour Award Winners

At our All-Company Meetings on Tour, we had the opportunity to recognize outstanding employees from each region who make a difference across our organization every day.

Tony Ciro and The Coverage Partners Join North Risk Partners

July 1, 2026 – Tony Ciro and The Coverage Partners of Hastings, MN, have joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance brokers and risk advisory firms in the Midwest

North Risk Partners Introduces Brand Refresh

June 9, 2026 – In May 2026, North Risk Partners began introducing updated visual and design elements as part of a brand refresh that reflects the firm’s growth and evolution since its founding in 2013.

McClintock Insurance, Inc. in Sioux City, IA Joins North Risk Partners

May 21, 2026 – Effective May 1, McClintock Insurance, Inc. of Sioux City, Iowa joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance brokers and risk advisory firms in the Midwest.

North Risk’s Hokan Almstrom Named One of Insurance Journal’s 2025 Agents of the Year

April 15, 2026 – North Risk Partners is proud to announce that Hokan Almstrom, V.P. – Employee Benefits, Risk Advisor, Partner, has been named one of Insurance Journal’s 2025 Agents of the Year.

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

March, 20, 2026 – Gloria Thompson and Chris Schneeman were among eight Minnesota insurance professionals who were honored for their contributions to the insurance and risk management industry.

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.