Holmes Murphy

James S. Swift, Chairman and CEO

Executive Committee Member

As Chairman and CEO of Holmes Murphy, James Swift’s corporate responsibilities include the five-year plan, strategic acquisitions, employee communications, and regional offices. His operational responsibilities include developing division and department revenue objectives and expanding the diversified business platform.

Dennis Bishop, President of Texas

Executive Committee Member

Dennis Bishop is responsible for the Dallas office’s corporate benefits strategic direction and operations. He also serves as CEO of Trajectory Health LLC, a research and consulting firm providing advanced clinical strategies to insurance companies and hospitals.

Jason Hellickson, Executive Vice President

Executive Committee Member

A member of the board of directors since 1999, Jason Hellickson is a leader in Holmes Murphy’s National Property and Casualty Practice. He specializes in serving the transportation, hospitality/lodging, manufacturing, service and telecommunications industries.

Daniel T. Keough, Executive Vice President

Executive Committee Member

As a leading expert in the captive insurance business, Daniel T. Keough and his team coordinate the management of captives, claims, and loss control programs. He uses his expertise to turn a necessary business cost into unexpected sources of revenue for his clients.

Clifford (Kip) Augspurger, Senior Vice President

With Holmes Murphy since 1991, Kip Augspurger is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU). He is the lead architect of the Holmes Murphy service system, providing effective resources to help all Holmes Murphy customers manage their risk of loss.

Chris Boyd, Senior Vice President

A Holmes Murphy associate since 1996, Chris Boyd works out of the Dallas office. His office consults dozens of companies in Texas and surrounding states, providing custom integrated solutions for employee benefits, property and casualty and wealth accumulation.

Steve Flood, Senior Vice President

An associate for more than 20 years, Steve Flood is the leader of Holmes Murphy’s Corporate Benefit Practice. Among his responsibilities, he provides employee benefits consulting and brokerage services for clients throughout the Midwest.

Laure Guisinger, Senior Vice President

With 24 years of insurance experience, Laure Guisinger manages Holmes Murphy’s oldest and largest division, Des Moines Property Casualty. She holds Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Associate in Risk Management (ARM) designations.

Craig E. Hansen, Senior Vice President and Corporate Treasurer

With his wealth of experience in surety bonds, Craig Hansen has become a highly honored and respected member of the industry. As such, he was elected president of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP) in 2004.

Nick Henderson, COO

Nick Henderson is responsible for the financial management of the holding company and financial analysis of acquisitions. He also oversees the company’s capital expenditures, information technology, accounting, human resources, and ROI.

John A. Hurley II., Senior Vice President

With Holmes Murphy since 1990, John Hurley leads the company’s Major Client Service Team. Holding CPCU and ARM designations, he acts as the “point person” for clients, overseeing all strategies, services, products and dedicated Holmes Murphy team members.

Kevin Knutson, Senior Vice President

Kevin Knutson is division leader of the Cedar Rapids office. Leveraging the marketplace to deliver the best value for clients, he specializes in serving the construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and law industries.

Lori Wiederin, Senior Vice President

Lori Wiederin is responsible for the coordination and evaluation of benefit programs, including the review of current coverages and implementing programs that help Holmes Murphy clients recruit and retain employees.