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What Minnesota Employers Are Asking About Paid Leave

June 26, 2025 – Significant changes are on the horizon for Minnesota employers. Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota Paid Leave will provide financial support and job protection to employees who need time off for medical or family care needs.

2024 PCORI Fees Due July 31, 2025

June 5, 2025 – For employers that have a medical plan with an HRA and/or are self or level-funded, 2024 PCORI fees are due July 21, 2025.

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.

International Roadcheck Will Run May 13 – 15

April 17, 2025 – The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced that this year’s International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13 – 15, 2025.

Employee Benefits Compliance: Medicare Part D Disclosures & Gag Clause Attestations: What Employers Need to Know

Sept. 24, 2024 – This update cover two employee benefits compliance updates. The first update is a reminder regarding Medicare Part D disclosures due by Oct. 15, 2024, and the second update covers the prohibition of gag clauses under the CAA.

New Compliance Law Impact: Corporate Transparency Act

July 30, 2024 – On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) took effect and is estimated to impact over 30 million businesses.

2023 PCORI Fees Due July 31, 2024

June 24th, 2024 – For employers that have a medical plan with an HRA and/or are self or level-funded, 2023 PCORI fees are due July 21, 2024.

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…

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…

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,…

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