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NDIRF’s Keller Promoted to Special Funds Underwriter

April 4, 2024

Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund (NDIRF) is proud to announce Renae Keller has been promoted to Special Funds Underwriter. In this role, Keller is responsible for underwriting and renewing North Dakota State Fire & Tornado Fund (NDFT) policies as well as leading the administration of the North Dakota State Bonding Fund.

Keller first joined the NDIRF in 2020 as an Underwriting Support Specialist, bringing with her nearly 10 years of industry experience including underwriting and operations management for home, auto, farm, life, and business insurance.

Keller has an associate degree from National American University (Rapid City, SD). She also holds property and casualty and life and health insurance licenses, and certified insurance service representative (CISR), certified insurance counselor (CIC), associate in general insurance (AINS), and associate in underwriting (AU) designations from The Institutes. The Institutes is “the leading provider of risk management and insurance education and resources” (global.theinstitutes.org/history, accessed 7 March 2024).

NDIRF’s Wingenbach Earns AIS Designation

March 18, 2024

Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund (NDIRF) is proud to announce Member Services Representative Carrie Wingenbach recently received an Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) designation.

The Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) designation further prepares insurance professionals for discussions with covered parties regarding coverage terms and conditions to help them determine which coverage types and limits best fit their needs. Wingenbach completed courses and assessments in customer satisfaction, business analysis, and process improvement while pursuing this designation.

Save the Date for the HR Collaborative’s Biennial Conference, April 17-18

January 23, 2024

Mark your calendar for the HR Collaborative for Local Government’s Biennial Conference, happening April 17-18, 2024, at the Bismarck Hotel (Bismarck, N.D.)! This conference is designed to support local government employees who perform human resource-related functions within your entity, including HR professionals, supervisors, and those interested in employee management and growth. All local government employees are welcome to attend.

This year’s conference will feature keynote speaker Jackie Stebbins, lawyer, mother, wife, and autoimmune encephalitis survivor, who will kick it off with a powerful message about resilience.

Led by subject-matter experts, the conference’s breakout sessions will discuss emerging and trending human resource management topics, including mental health, attracting workforce, employee retention, AI and more! This conference will also include our popular Building Your HR System series to help you refresh your knowledge on public processes and human resource management topics.

New! HR Collaborative Web Page

Learn more about the HR Collaborative on our new home at www.NDIRF.com>HR Collaborative!

Further conference details, including registration and cost, will be shared on this web page. Conference registration will open Feb. 1.

If you have any questions regarding our upcoming conference, please reach out the HR Collaborative at HRCollab@ndirf.com.

We look forward to seeing you April 17-18, 2024, in Bismarck!

NDIRF’s Olson Appointed to NDLTAP Advisory Board

January 17, 2024

Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund (NDIRF) is proud to announce Member Services Director Corey Olson has been appointed to the North Dakota Local Technical Assistance Program’s (NDLTAP) Advisory Board.

According to NDLTAP, the advisory board “provides guidance and input for program development and delivery” (SOURCE). The 13-member board is comprised of representatives from North Dakota cities, counties, townships, and tribal nations, as well as state and federal department transportation representatives. Olson serves as the board’s NDIRF Representative.

Olson has nearly 17 years of insurance industry experience, and he has served as the NDIRF Director of Member Services since April 2018. As Director of Member Services, Olson is responsible for implementing educational services and training opportunities to help NDIRF members enhance their risk management policies, procedures, and programs. Olson holds a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation.

Photo: NDIRF Director of Member Services Corey Olson.