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Holmes Murphy® & Associates Announces Gerald Johnson as New Board Member

DES MOINES, Iowa, September 21, 2010 — Holmes Murphy & Associates, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance brokers, has named Senior Vice President and shareholder Gerald Johnson as a board member. Johnson has nearly 20 years of industry experience providing companies from around the world strategic solutions and creating innovative insurance programs to protect their business assets.

Johnson’s specialization is redefining risk management for industry leading companies. He directs a dedicated team of insurance professionals who manage state-of-the-art products and services to ensure the success of these clients. He is a volunteer for the Variety Club and United Way. Johnson also is a member of the Board of Directors for YMCA. He is a graduate if the University of Northern Iowa, holding a bachelor’s degree in finance.

About Holmes Murphy

Founded in 1932, Holmes Murphy & Associates, an independent insurance brokerage, is ranked 22 among America’s top 100 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, loss control and financial services.

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Lori Tapscott
Holmes Murphy & Associates
Corporate Communications
515-223-6963
ltapscott@holmesmurphy.com