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Harrison Joins Holmes Murphy in Houston as VP, Business Development

Waukee, Iowa-based insurance services firm, Holmes Murphy, has added Don Harrison as vice president of Business Development for South and Central Texas. Based in Houston, Harrison will lead Holmes Murphy’s business development and client relationship services. He brings more than …

Holmes Murphy Adds Payne as Organizational Wellbeing Practice Leader

Ali Payne has joined insurance services firm Holmes Murphy in Waukee, Iowa, as practice leader for Organizational Wellbeing. Payne brings more than 19 years of experience developing holistic, innovative solutions to enhance both the employee experience and engagement. Payne spent …

Holmes Murphy Moves Denver Office

Holmes Murphy has moved to a new location in the firm’s Denver, Colo. market. Executives said one reason for the move was to accommodate the firm’s growth. Nearly 40 employees occupy the new location. Including its office in Denver, Holmes …

Brashear to Lead Holmes Murphy’s Expansion in Texas

Iowa-based Holmes Murphy is expanding into the Houston and Central Texas markets and has added Travis Brashear to lead the initiative. Brashear, an attorney, will lead Holmes Murphy’s presently forming Houston team as vice president/market leader for South and Central …

Iowa’s Holmes Murphy Creates Philanthropic Foundation

Waukee, Iowa-based insurance services firm, Holmes Murphy, has created the Holmes Murphy Foundation for its philanthropic and charitable-giving initiatives. This newly-formed foundation will oversee all philanthropic and community engagement efforts, company-wide. “Through this foundation, we are creating an investment strategy …

Holmes Murphy Adds Nelson to Des Moines Team

Insurance services firm, Holmes Murphy, has named Chris Nelson as general counsel in Des Moines, Iowa. Nelson, a Des Moines native, brings more than 15 years of experience as an attorney specializing in corporate and general business law. He has …

Hatten Taking on New Management Role at Iowa’s Holmes Murphy

Iowa-based insurance services firm Holmes Murphy has named Susan Hatten as senior manager, Corporate Community Engagement, a newly created position that fits Hatten’s expertise. Hatten was formerly an account executive. This new role is reflective of the connections Hatten has …

Iowa’s Holmes Murphy Welcomes 14 New Employee Shareholders

Iowa-based insurance services firm, Holmes Murphy, recently added 14 new employee shareholders. Holmes Murphy shareholders help lead the company in its mission to promote health, protect wealth, and deliver peace of mind. Team members joining the existing group of shareholders …

Iowa’s Holmes Murphy Joins Forces with Construction Industry Leader CSDZ

Holmes Murphy has joined forces with privately owned Cobb Strecker Dunphy & Zimmermann Inc. (CSDZ), based in Minneapolis. Holmes Murphy said the merger is its largest to date and strengthens the firm’s depth in the property/casualty and, more specifically, construction …

Iowa’s Holmes Murphy Taps Hurley as President, Property Casualty Brokerage

Iowa-based Holmes Murphy has named John Hurley II as president of Property Casualty Brokerage Services. Hurley was formerly senior vice president of Property Casualty, and this new title reflects the high-caliber work Hurley has done and will continue to accomplish. …