NDIRF Promotes Krause to Chief Operating Officer/General Counsel

In September, the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund (NDIRF) proudly announced that Dani Krause has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer/General Counsel.

Krause joined the NDIRF in January 2025 as Staff Legal Counsel, providing guidance on internal policies, risk control education, and government relations efforts. Prior to joining the NDIRF, she spent more than a decade practicing law, including seven years as in-house counsel with a focus on litigation, employment law, and regulatory matters.

In her new role, Krause oversees NDIRF’s legal, operational, and administrative functions, serves as chief legal advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, and provides strategic direction for multiple departments.

Krause earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of North Dakota School of Law and her Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Family Science, summa cum laude, from North Dakota State University. She is licensed to practice in North Dakota, Minnesota, and the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota.