Holmes Murphy® & Associates' Chairman Swift Names Dan Keough CEO, Den Bishop President
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Holmes Murphy & Associates has announced several organizational changes as part of the company's planned leadership perpetuation strategy.
Daniel T. Keough will become CEO and Dennis Bishop will be president of the organization. Jim Swift will maintain his role as chairman of Holmes Murphy. The organizational changes will go into effect January 1, 2012.
As CEO, Keough will oversee the strength and stability of Holmes Murphy. He will ensure operational and financial performance while leading the company's strategies. Keough will also direct the company's northern region divisions.
In the role of president, Bishop will support company objectives and best practices. He will oversee Holmes Murphy's southern region divisions, ensuring growth of new business sales and client retention.
Acting as chairman, Swift will continue to oversee Holmes Murphy growth plans along with client acquisition and retention.
"Dan Keough and Den Bishop have always provided strong leadership and helped the company expand and enhance our capabilities," said Swift, current chairman and CEO. "Their talents are instrumental to Holmes Murphy's continued growth and success."
About Holmes Murphy. Founded in 1932, Holmes Murphy & Associates, an independent insurance brokerage, is ranked 22nd among America's top 100 brokers and ninth among privately owned brokers. Holmes Murphy has offices in Des Moines, Davenport and Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colo.; Dallas, Texas; Kansas City, Kan.; Omaha, Neb.; St. Louis, Mo.; Madison, Wis.; Peoria, Ill.; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Sioux Falls, S.D. Holmes Murphy serves business and industry leaders throughout the Midwest and across the nation in the areas of property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, captive insurance, risk management, and loss control. For more information, call 800-247-7756 or visit www.holmesmurphy.com. Follow Holmes Murphy on Twitter.com @holmesmurphyins or visit us on Facebook.
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