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RAS/Dakota Group Earns Seventh Consecutive Ward’s 50® Recognition
7.9.2026. Dakota Group® has been named to the 2026 Ward’s 50® list for the seventh consecutive year, reflecting sustained financial strength, disciplined performance, and a focused commitment to workers’ compensation insurance.
The MEMIC Group Acquires The Dakota Group® including Risk Administration Services Inc.
Acquisition positions MEMIC as Third-Largest Multi-state Workers’ Compensation Specialist
At the Heart of Safety: Supporting Construction Workers’ Health On and Off the Job
RAS proudly sponsors Sioux Falls Hard Hats with Heart to support construction safety and wellness. Learn five key ways to prevent job site injuries.
The MEMIC Group to Acquire The Dakota Group® including Risk Administration Services Inc.
Workers’ compensation specialist The MEMIC Group, led by parent company Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company, has entered into an agreement to acquire The Dakota Group®, including Risk Administrative Services, Inc. and its four affiliated insurance services companies.
Dakota Group® Named to Ward’s 50 List for 6th Consecutive Year
The Dakota Group has been named to the 2025 Ward’s 50® list of top-performing property and casualty insurance companies in the U.S. for the sixth year in a row. Learn why this recognition matters and how it reflects our commitment to workers’ compensation excellence.
Slip Trip and Fall Prevention in Healthcare Facilities
In most healthcare facilities, falls are the second leading cause of workplace injury and the primary cause of lost time days.
Winter Weather Fall Prevention
Most of us think of falls as embarrassing. If we fall and are not hurt, we look around in hopes no one has seen us. We don’t often think of fall prevention. Learn winter weather fall prevention tips to keep you safe on ice and snow.
Safe Driving in Winter Weather
Driving in winter weather is quite challenging in a number of ways due to snow, sleet, black ice, freezing rain, and extremely cold temperatures.