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North Risk Partners Acquires Corneil-Elkjer Agency in Willmar

St. Paul, Minn. – North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Minnesota, has acquired Corneil-Elkjer Agency, a tradition-rich, 74-year-old agency based in Willmar, Minn. The deal, effective Aug. 1, grows North Risk to 14 locations statewide, from Roseau in the North to Rochester in the South. “Because the industry has become more…

Nattalie Rolland-Vath Named 2016 Outstanding CSR of the Year

St. Paul, Minn. (June 20, 2016) – Advisor Nattalie Rolland-Vath of North Risk Partners – C.O. Brown Division in Red Wing, Minn. was named 2016 Outstanding Customer Service Representative (CSR) of the Year for the state of Minnesota by the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research. CSR of the Year honorees are selected based…

North Risk Partners Helps Rebuild Madelia

St. Paul, Minn. (July 8, 2016) – North Risk Partners recently donated over $5,000 to Madelia Strong, a nonprofit created to help the businesses of Madelia, Minn. rebuild after a fire in February destroyed one-third of the city’s downtown area. The Madelia campaign was North Risk’s first-ever companywide fundraiser with donations submitted from all 13…

Hiring Qualified Drivers: The Application Process

Is your organization checking driver applications thoroughly to see that the best, qualified drivers are being hired? When it comes time to hire new drivers for your organization, a critical eye during the application process can prove to be beneficial. Make sure to look for gaps in employment when reviewing driver applications. Gaps in employment can…

[Blog] Protect Your Employees from Heat Stress and Mosquito-Borne Diseases

The Minnesota summer is officially here. Perhaps you’re heading up to the cabin this weekend, playing a round of golf with some friends, or simply enjoying the great outdoors. In any of these cases, you’ll likely be exposed to the outdoor elements, which requires protection, especially from humid heat and insects found here in Minnesota…

North Risk Partners Begins 2016 with New President and CEO, Chris Meidt

North Risk Partners Begins 2016 with New President and CEO, Chris Meidt St. Paul, Minn. — Effective Jan. 1, Chris Meidt has become the new President and CEO of North Risk Partners (NRP). “I am thrilled and humbled to step into this role,” says Chris Meidt who served as the company’s COO from 2014 to 2015. “It’s a…

Kristie Reynolds Rejoins Thune

St. Paul, Minn. – Kristie Reynolds has rejoined Thune, now a division of North Risk Partners, as marketing coordinator in the agency’s commercial lines department. She previously served in a multi-line sales role with the agency from 2012 to 2013. Reynolds has over seven years of insurance industry experience, including work as a producer in both personal…

Chris Robson Joins North Risk Partners, C.O. Brown Division

St. Paul, Minn. – Chris Robson has joined North Risk Partners, C.O. Brown Division, as a service advisor in the agency’s employee benefits department. Robson is a knowledgeable insurance professional with 10 years of industry experience, including work on both the carrier and agency side of the business. He specializes in handling employee benefits for employers with over 100 employees. Robson works out of the…

North Risk Partners Grieves Loss of Partner Darwin Olson

Darwin Olson, partner in North Risk Partners (NRP) and legendary insurance agent with NRP division, C.O. Brown, died Wednesday evening after wrapping up a full day at the office. A Long History Olson joined C.O. Brown in July 1969. At the time, the agency was already well known in Rochester and surrounding communities. Over the…

Gretchen O’Brien Honored as CFO of the Year

Gretchen O’Brien Honored as CFO of the Year St. Paul, Minn. – North Risk Partners CFO Gretchen O’Brien was named 2015 CFO of the Year by Minneapolis/St. Paul business Journal (MSPBJ). O’Brien is recognized as one of four honorees in the small private companies category. The CFO of the Year award is determined by a panel of…