NU Online News Service, Nov. 13, 11:15 a.m. EST

Holmes Murphy & Associates independent insurance brokerage said James S. Swift, the chief executive officer of the firm, has been named to the additional post of chairman, effective Jan. 1, 2010.

The Des Moines, Iowa-based firm said Mr. Swift will succeed Doug Reichardt as chairman. Mr. Reichardt, it was explained, was recently named chairman emeritus as part of the organization's planned leadership perpetuation strategy.

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