Overview
Holmes Murphy is a privately held insurance brokerage that designs customized insurance programs for businesses in the United States. It provides property and casualty coverage, employee benefits, and risk management services, aiming to help clients control costs and reduce risks. The company works by assessing each client’s needs, tailoring coverage and risk strategies with insurance carriers, and then implementing and managing those programs while charging commissions and fees. What sets Holmes Murphy apart is its focus on bespoke, client-specific solutions and an entrepreneurial approach, combining a wide range of services with deep industry expertise to deliver value rather than one-size-fits-all products. The firm's goal is to help clients achieve financial stability and operational efficiency by ensuring strong protection against potential risks.
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What believers are saying
- Holmes Murphy won Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies 2026, validating its product and process bets.
- The firm keeps winning employer and community accolades across Des Moines, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and CFUM.
- Recent hiring, including Joe Rehkamp on November 11, 2026, signals continued sales capacity expansion.
What critics are saying
- Omega Enterprises sued Holmes Murphy in Texas over alleged negligent procurement and misrepresentation on September 11, 2026.
- Holmes Murphy faces a pending TTAB opposition against MedPayAnalytics, filed July 30, 2026.
- If coverage disputes spread, carrier trust erodes and broker margins compress fast.
What makes Holmes Murphy unique
- Holmes Murphy ranks No. 2 in Business Insurance’s 2026 Best Places to Work.
- Its private ownership supports independence, a recurring theme in 2026 award materials.
- Scott County renewed Holmes Murphy’s benefits consulting through July 2029, showing sticky local relationships.
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