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Insurance shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach. You have unique risks and characteristics which require a custom solution. We provide a better home and auto experience at every stage of the process.
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We take the time to learn about the nuances that make you unique so that you don’t end up with a cookie-cutter option.
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Insurance can be complex, confusing, and sometimes intimidating. We strive to simplify the process and present your options in an easy to understand way so you can come to an educated decision.
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When bad things happen, your insurance should provide a sense of relief with a claims experience that is as painless as possible.
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Going from website to website entering all your information over and over again just to find the best deal is exhausting.
As an independent brokerage firm, we can do the heavy lifting for you! We’ll shop across the major insurance carriers in your region, so you can clearly evaluate whether you are getting the best value for your coverage.
We’re committed to you
Insurance can be confusing. We promise to help you understand the coverage you have and why it is important. Knowledge is power, and being informed will help you insure properly and be prepared if you have a claim.
You need a low premium, but not if it means losing important coverage. We help you address gaps in coverage and work with our carriers to find the best value.
You have access to national and regional carriers through North Star. These companies have built their reputations on financial strength and exceptional claims service, and you can trust their ability to deliver.
All guarantees are subject to the financial strength and claims paying ability of the issuing insurance company.
Our commitment doesn’t end once we issue your policies. When your life changes, we will be there. In our annual client review, you can reaffirm the original coverage in place or uncover any needed changes. We look forward to a long-lasting relationship built on trust and respect.
The unexpected happens, and there is never a good time for a claim. Our team will focus on helping you recover from the loss as quickly as possible. We want to be your first point of contact and help walk you through the process.
Your choice of carriers
To put your needs first, North Star Resource Group has remained an independent firm, ensuring our insurance professionals can make customized recommendations and offer products from a variety of top carriers.
Personal Lines
- Auto
- Home
- Renters
- Condo
- Landlord
- Boat/Yacht
- Recreational Vehicles (Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile)
- Weddings/Events
- Personal Umbrella
- Jewelry/Valuable Items/Collectibles
Commercial Lines
- Commercial Lines
- Commercial Auto & Trucking
- Data Breach & Cyber Liability
- General Liability
- Property
- Farm/Ranch
- Small Business Owner’s Policy (BOP)
- Workers’ Compensation
- Bonds
- Commercial Umbrella
- Management & Professional Liability (Medical Malpractice)
Meet our property and casualty team
We are licensed to provide property and casualty insurance support in 36 states. Find a representative near you by selecting your state below.
Chase Brakke, DIA, DIF, CEPA®
Senior Vice President
Chase Brakke, DIA, DIF, CEPA®
Senior Vice PresidentAs Senior Vice President, Chase oversees the operations of Business Owner Solutions, Distribution Planning, and North Star’s insurance brokerage operations, which include Property and Casualty Insurance, Disability Insurance, Medicare/Individual Health, and Employee Benefits.
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire with a degree in business administration and finance, Brakke joined North Star in 2008.
As a trained former financial advisor, Chase understands how to integrate complex strategies into overall financial goals. In his current role, much of his time is spent working directly with advisors and their clients and connecting them with North Star’s supporting team of specialists to serve clients holistically.
Chase is heavily involved in his community and has seen firsthand how financial literacy and preparedness can positively impact others. He serves as a board member for BestPrep, an organization that provides educational programs to students in grades 4-12 through professional mentorship opportunities. Each year, Chase volunteers over 100 hours with the organization as an eMentor, classroom speaker, and student essay judge.
For his volunteer work in furthering financial literacy, Chase was the recipient of the BestPrep Bunzel Volunteer of the Year award in 2018, was recognized as a Notable Leader in Finance honoree by Twin Cities Business in 2021, and was named an honorable mention for the Volunteer of the Year award from Invest In Others in 2024.
Chase lives in Stillwater, Minn., with his wife, Jenn, and two children. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, basketball, volleyball, and tennis, along with spending time with family, especially at his lake cabin.
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2024 BestPrep Service Award. Issued to the top volunteers in the BestPrep volunteer programs for those that go above and beyond in their commitment to the students and teachers of Minnesota. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.
2024 Volunteer of the Year Award Honorable Mention Issued by Invest in Others. Nominees must be currently working as registered representatives, registered investment advisors, or financial advisors with a professional designation. Nominees must be active financial advisors, defined by spending at least 75% of their time providing financial consultation with clients. Nominees must have worked in this capacity for at least three years. Volunteer involvement with the nonprofit organization must be current and ongoing for at least three years. Nominations are evaluated based on an advisor’s leadership, dedication, contribution, inspiration and impact on a nonprofit and the community it serves. Three finalists are selected in each of the six categories with one winner being chosen for each award. Award finalists and winners receive generous donations from Invest in Others to their designated charities. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.
2021 Notable Leaders in Finance Award presented by Twin Cities Business Magazine is nomination based and recognizes best-in-class executives across a range of industries in Minnesota. Nominations are submitted by work peers and community members. To qualify for this list, individuals must be serving in a C-suite or senior-level finance role in Minnesota, have at least five years of experience in finance, and have shown the ability to create significant, positive, and measurable results in their field. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.
Bunzel Volunteer of the Year 2018 issued by BestPrep. BestPrep picks the winner from all the volunteers of the named year. . Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the financial professional by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.
Awards are based primarily on commissions, premiums, or fees generated from investment and insurance products and other criteria relative to leadership & achievement. Working with this individual or firm is not a guarantee of future financial results. Investors should conduct their own evaluation.
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Christina Church
Insurance Consultant
Christina Church
Insurance ConsultantChristina has been a valuable member of the North Star team since 1999, recruiting and training financial professionals for over 20 years and now serving the western U.S. with high-quality risk management guidance and service.
Before joining North Star, Christina graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in communication, and in 2012, she received her internet marketing certificate from the University of San Francisco. She currently works out of our North Star – Scottsdale office.
Christina Church is not affiliated or registered with Cetera Wealth Services LLC. Any information provided by Christina is no way related to Cetera Wealth Services LLC or its registered representatives.
Ashley Deutschlander
Property and Casualty Specialist
Ashley Deutschlander
Property and Casualty SpecialistAshley is a property and casualty specialist at North Star’s Austin, Texas office. Here, she combines her prior experience in risk management to assist the Property and Casualty department as they provide asset and income protection solutions for clients nationwide.
Prior to joining North Star in 2024, Ashley was a risk management specialist for nearly eight years at North Star affiliate, Twin Oak Advisors in Austin, Texas. Following this, she enhanced her risk management skillset through a position at State Farm before returning to North Star in the Property and Casualty department. Now, she leverages her unique experience in risk management to ensure North Star’s clients’ property and casualty needs are met.
Ashley grew up in Carver, Minn., and now resides in Austin, Texas. She attended Robert Morris University in Chicago, Ill., and graduated with a B.A. In her time away from the office, she enjoys spending time on a lake or pool during the summer, reading, and spending time with friends and family. She also enjoys going out to new restaurants and playing pool.
Christine Merle
Customer Service Representative
Mallory Loock
Property and Casualty Insurance Consultant
Mallory Loock
Property and Casualty Insurance ConsultantMallory serves as a property and casualty insurance consultant at North Star Resource Group’s Minneapolis headquarters. She employs her years of experience in the insurance industry to support the property and casualty team and their efforts to provide asset and income protection solutions for clients.
Mallory was born and raised in Henning, Minn. She is a graduate of Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria, Minn., where she obtained an Associate’s degree in office management. After working in the insurance business since 2012, she transitioned to her current role with North Star in 2025. Here, she assists clients with exploring the many types of property and casualty coverage and selecting the one that best suits their needs and overall financial plan.
Today, Mallory continues to reside in Henning with her high school sweetheart and husband, Ethan. Together, they have two daughters, Shelby and Bridget, and two dogs, Summit and Stacie. In her free time, Mallory enjoys attending her daughters’ sporting events, deer hunting, fishing, spending time with family and friends, and attending local high school sporting events.
Dan Marvin
Insurance Consultant
Dan Marvin
Insurance ConsultantDan is an insurance consultant at North Star’s Minneapolis office. In this position, he uses his background in insurance services to support the Property and Casualty department as they offer unparalleled solutions for asset and income protection to clients.
Before joining North Star in 2023, Dan served as an insurance specialist with State Farm Insurance. He also has prior experience in property management and real estate, which further adds to his extensive knowledge of the property and casualty industry. Using this and his experience at State Farm, Dan brings his connections in those fields to North Star as they support advisors and their clients’ property and casualty needs.
Dan grew up in St. Stephen, Minn., and is a resident of St. Paul, Minn. Following high school, he pursued a degree in communications from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, N.D. In his time away from the office, Dan enjoys playing golf, fishing, video games, board games, and reading.
Michael Sejbl
Property and Casualty Consultant
Michael Sejbl
Property and Casualty ConsultantMichael joined the North Star property and casualty department in 2019. As a team, the North Star insurance specialists focus on finding gaps in coverage and providing clients with customized solutions based on their specific needs.
Working out of North Star’s headquarters in Minneapolis, Michael is licensed to work with clients throughout the U.S.
Jason Urdahl
Insurance Consultant
Jason Urdahl
Insurance ConsultantJason joined the North Star property and casualty department in 2016. Prior to joining North Star, Jason worked as an office manager in the insurance industry, gaining a broad knowledge of life. health, and property and casualty insurance.
As an insurance consultant, he helps clients find gaps in coverage and select customized solutions based on their specific needs.
Working out of North Star’s Iowa City office, Jason is licensed to work with clients throughout the Midwest.
Jason Urdahl is a non-registered associated person with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.