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Gayle McCann Named Overall Employee Benefit Adviser of Year by EBA Magazine

St. Paul, Minn. (August 31, 2016) – Employee Benefit Adviser Magazine recently named Gayle McCann, partner, president, and risk advisor at North Risk Partners – Johnson McCann Division insurance agency in St. Paul, The Employee Benefit Adviser of the Year 2016 (overall winner). McCann was chosen for this national award by the editorial team at…

OSHA Compliance: What’s in Your Workplace First Aid Kit?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not require specific contents of first aid kits due to workplaces varying widely in their degree of hazards. Many employers find it useful to refer to a list of basic first aid supplies, provided by OSHA, which references the American National Standards for Minimum Requirements for Workplace First…

Driver Safety: 10 Tips for More Restful Sleep

Whether your drivers are local or not it is important for drivers to get quality sleep. Here are ten tips to help your drivers (and anyone really) feel more rested. 1. Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time every day. It helps set your body’s internal clock and optimize the…

DOT Compliance: Verifying Driver Physicals

The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires commercial vehicle drivers to have physicals administered by medical professionals who have been trained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is the employer’s responsibility to verify the medical professional is registered. To find a certified medical professional near you, visit the FMCSA National Registry. You can also use…

Outdoor Worker Safety: 7 Ways to Protect Against Poisonous Plants

The risk of poisonous plant exposure is at its peak when employees work for long periods outdoors. Symptoms of exposure can occur from direct contact, from resins, oils (such as urushiol), or juices, as well as by UV/sunlight (phyto-photo) reactions. Protect your employees from poisonous plants with these five prevention measures. 1. Know the poisonous plants most…

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…