North Risk Partners is an independent insurance brokerage and risk management advisory firm specializing in strategic solutions for businesses and individuals. Our firm’s core areas of service are property and casualty, including commercial, home, auto, farm, and more; and benefits, including medical and ancillary plans for employee benefit programs as well as individuals and families. North Risk also has a significant surety bonds practice. Our team is committed to helping clients face risk head-on with right-fit insurance coverage and attention to opportunities for preventing avoidable losses. For businesses, we have programming and compliance support in the areas of human resources, safety, worksite wellness and more. North Risk Partners is one of the largest, privately owned independent insurance agencies in the Midwest with over 400 employees serving our clients from 31 locations across five states: Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Learn more at northriskpartners.com or connect with us on Twitter and Facebook. Twitter: https://twitter.com/NorthRisk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthRiskPartners/

In today’s complex world of employee benefits, the ability for employers to manage their benefits plans requires considerable knowledge, skill and resources. acumen, a premier employee benefits consulting firm in the Midwest, is the ideal partner. Our name reflects our mission to provide clients with greater insight about their employee benefits plans in order to help them make informed, long term, cost effective decisions that ultimately give them more control. acumen, the wise choice.

Dane Pape, operating out of Maquoketa, IA, stands as a distinguished insurance broker, particularly excelling in catering to the needs of self-funded clients. As part of a local brokerage firm, this office has carved out a significant niche in delivering tailored insurance solutions for local and regional employers. Their expertise is prominently showcased across a variety of industries, including telecommunications, rubber product manufacturing, and grocery and convenience retailers. Notably, Dane Pape's clientele is diverse and impressive. A prime example is their work with Fareway Stores, a major player in the grocery and convenience retailers industry. Serving over 590 participants, Dane Pape has successfully met the complex insurance needs of this Iowa-based company. Similarly, they have extended their services to Iowa Network Services D/B/A Aureon Network Services, a key entity in the telecommunications industry, supporting over 100 participants with their specialized insurance requirements. Another significant client is Stellar Industries, belonging to the transportation equipment manufacturing industry, with Dane Pape efficiently managing insurance solutions for more than 170 participants. This office’s ability to provide comprehensive insurance services across such varied industries demonstrates their extensive knowledge and adaptability. Their success with these top customers is a testament to their proficiency in understanding and addressing the unique insurance needs of diverse sectors. Employers seeking reliable, industry-specific insurance guidance will find Dane Pape’s Maquoketa office an invaluable resource.

Auxiant is a Third Party Administrator (TPA) of self-funded benefit plans. Our specialty is customization, technological tools for clients and individuals, and cost-control and health management. We provide administration for over 60,000 employees from our administrative offices in Madison Wisconsin and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our Sales offices are in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. TPAs are one of the best-kept secrets in the country. Many people do not know TPA firms exist-yet about 2/3 of all employee benefit plans in the U.S. use TPA services. As a TPA, we are dedicated to taking excellent care of the employer and the individuals covered under their employer-sponsored health plans. A health plan is a highly valued component of a company's employment package. With the rising costs of medical care, a health plan has also become a major employer expense. We know how important careful administration of an employer health plan is. We believe it is important to provide our plans with cost-management strategies, while providing plan participants with tools to help them deal with the complexities of health care purchasing. Auxiant's Medical Management programs help plan sponsors achieve the lowest medical spend. Auxiant is member of the Society of Professional Benefit Administrators (SPBA) and Society of Self Insured Administrators (SIIA).

Patriot is a national agency specializing in Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty and Personal insurance solutions. Backed by growth equity investors GI Partners and Summit Partners, Patriot is among the fastest-growing insurance services firms in the United States.