BURNSVILLE, Minn. – Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Commissioner Erin Lind announced that the league has renewed a longstanding corporate partnership with North Star Mutual Insurance Company. A dedicated supporter, North Star Mutual enters its 10th year of supporting and sharing in the league’s great success. 

“For the past decade, the NSIC and North Star Mutual have partnered to celebrate the successes of the league’s student-athletes. We are thankful and proud of this established relationship and look for it to continue to thrive into the future.”  
— Erin Lind, Commissioner | NSIC

“Our support of the NSIC has allowed North Star Mutual to contribute to the yearly growth and success of many student-athletes throughout our operating territory. We’re proud to reward the achievements of these students in this conference through our continued partnership. Thanks again for allowing our organization to share in Northern Sun’s pursuit of excellence!”
— Larry Johnson, Senior Vice President | North Star Mutual Insurance Company

About North Star Mutual Insurance Company
North Star Mutual Insurance Company is a Midwest property-casualty insurance company serving the states of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Formed in 1920, the company offers farm, home, auto and commercial insurance exclusively through a network of over 2,000 independent agencies. North Star Mutual has grown substantially over the last century by providing outstanding insurance protection and service to their 400,000+ policyholders. With a dedicated and experienced staff, North Star Mutual emphasizes superior protection with fast, fair, and friendly service. North Star Mutual writes approximately $730 million in premium annually and is rated “A+” Superior for financial stability by A.M. Best. For additional information, visit NorthStarMutual.com.  

About the NSIC
The NSIC is a 15-team, 18-sport, NCAA Division II conference with institutions located in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The NSIC is a model Division II conference that uses high-level athletics competition to develop champions in the classroom and community while empowering student-athletes to be impactful and positive leaders. Formed in 1992 by the merger of the Northern Intercollegiate Conference (men’s league) and the Northern Sun Conference (women’s league), the NSIC has flourished over the past quarter century, maturing into a union of Upper Midwest colleges and universities. The NSIC has won 27 team national championships and crowned 116 individual national champions. For additional information, visit NorthernSun.org.

About NCAA Division II
The NCAA, the national governing body for college athletics, is a volunteer association of more than 1,000 colleges and universities that classify their athletics programs in one of three membership divisions. The 300+ institutions in NCAA Division II support a balanced approach in which student-athletes can earn scholarships based on their athletic ability, pursue their desired academic degree, and participate in all the campus and surrounding community have to offer. Division II student-athletes annually graduate at rates higher than their student body peers, and they have access to the best championships-participant ratio among the NCAA’s three divisions. Division II gives student-athletes the unique opportunity to compete in the classroom, on the field, in their career, for their causes, and on their terms. For additional information, visit NCAA.org.