NDIRF Hires Krause, Kondos, and Ziegler

Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund (NDIRF) is proud to announce Dani Krause, Renae Kondos, and Kristin Ziegler recently joined its organization.

Dani Krause, Staff Legal Counsel

Dani Krause joined the NDIRF as Staff Legal Counsel, a new position within the nonprofit, member-owned organization. In this role, Krause is responsible for performing internal policy and coverage document legal analysis and review, providing human resource management risk control information and education, and leading government relations efforts for local and state elected officials.

Krause holds a bachelor’s from North Dakota State University and a law degree from the University of North Dakota School of Law. She brings over 10 years of legal experience to the NDIRF, including seven years as in-house counsel, specializing in litigation and employment law.

Krause is a licensed attorney in North Dakota, Minnesota, and the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota. She serves on the Board of Directors for Legal Services of North Dakota.

Renae Kondos, Administrative Services Manager

Renae Kondos is the NDIRF’s new Administrative Services Manager, replacing Nancy Reis who retired in January 2025. In this role, Kondos is responsible for developing and administering the NDIRF’s human resource programs, maintaining compliance with applicable human resource laws and regulations, and managing building and property maintenance.

Kondos holds an associate degree in accounting and finance. She brings nearly 11 years of human resource management, retirement plan administration, and operational office experience to the NDIRF.

Kristin Ziegler, Assistant Director of Claims

Kristin Ziegler is the NDIRF’s new Assistant Director of Claims. In this role, Ziegler is responsible for supervising NDIRF claims department employees, providing support and expert advice to employees and the Director of Claims, and adjusting and settling claims.

Ziegler holds a bachelor’s degree from Minot State University. She brings over 26 years of insurance industry experience, serving in roles from claims assistant and senior adjuster to supervisor. In the supervisory role, Ziegler led adjusters in 18 western U.S. states.

She holds a Senior Claim Law Associate (SCLA) designation from the American Educational Institute (AEI), the insurance industry’s leader in claims law education, and Associate in Insurance (AINS) and Associate in Claims (AIC) designations from The Institutes, the insurance industry’s leading continuing education organization.