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.

SCOR said today it has been informed of arbitration results regarding the World Trade Center indemnification dispute between Allianz and SCOR--in that Allianz had not exceeded its rights and obligations.

Final training in a job placement program and a graduation ceremony will be held next week for 25 disabled veterans participating in an "Aon Salute to America's Wounded Warriors," event, the brokerage announced.