A Decade of Growth, A Culture of Giving

A Decade of Growth, A Culture of Giving: CEO Chris Meidt’s Commitment to Service and Leadership

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. Since joining the firm in 2014, Meidt has transformed North Risk from a $20MM Minnesota-based agency with 13 locations, to a top-performing $100MM agency with 28 offices across the Midwest. His impact has been rooted in a commitment to culture, strategic acquisition growth, and meaningful relationships. But when he’s not focused on leading the firm’s expansion, you’ll often find Meidt investing in something he finds just as important: giving back.

Meidt has deep roots in the Minnesota football community—setting several national records as a prep quarterback and leading Minneota High School to two state titles. He went on to spend twenty years coaching at the high school, collegiate, and NFL levels while getting his M.B.A. before transitioning to the business world.

So, it's no surprise that we find “Coach Meidt” on the football field each fall. During the 2024 season, Meidt served as an assistant coach for Becker High School and saw the team secure their fourth state championship in 4A football. Meidt was featured in the Minnesota Star Tribune for his ties and dedication to Minnesota football: his high school and college alma maters—Minneota High School and Bethel University—and Becker all saw success on that particular playoff weekend.

“It brings me great joy to pour into coaches and players and help them experience something that has meant so much to me over the past 40 years,” Meidt shared. At this stage of his career, Meidt sees himself as a mentor and consultant in not just football, but more importantly, life. A constant theme in his approach is helping others become the best version of themselves, every single day. “Giving your gifts for free without expecting anything in return is perhaps the most freeing mindset you can have,” says Meidt.

At North Risk Partners, giving back isn’t just encouraged—it’s woven into the fabric of the team culture. Through the firm’s Volunteer Time Off program, team members are empowered to support the communities where they live and work. Each April, this commitment culminates in North Risk’s annual Week of Service, when team members across the Midwest come together to make a collective impact. The team’s commitment to service is present yearlong and aligns with North Risk’s mission of service to its clients, to other team members, and its communities (established by Meidt in 2018).

“As we continue our growth as a top 50 firm in the United States, our involvement in our communities will remain an important part of who we are,” says Meidt.

“Everyone has their unique gifts—and passion around using them. My goal as a leader and coach is to help each person I work with realize they were created with purpose, and that their gifts are meant to serve others.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching some incredible teams—but the one I’ve led the longest and am most proud of is North Risk Partners. I’m proud of who we are and how we do business. Together, we keep pushing the boundaries of growth, service, and innovation, all while staying true to our core values and mission.”

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North Risk Partners specializes in strategic insurance solutions for people and business. Our team helps clients Face Risk Head On with right-fit insurance coverage and loss prevention resources. For businesses, we offer commercial property and casualty insurance, surety bonds, employee benefits, as well as programming and compliance support in the areas of human resources, health and safety, and more. Our firm has over 450 employees and 28 locations across our five-state footprint.

Media Contact:
Ali Souza
Communications Manager, Partner
North Risk Partners
ali.souza@northriskpartners.com | (651) 486-2187