Climbing two spots from last year, the West Des Moines-based brokerage was ranked eighth in the Best Medium Employers category. In conjunction with Best Companies Group, Business Insurance conducted a two-part assessment that identifies strengths and opportunities before ranking all companies involved. The assessment includes a confidential employee engagement and satisfaction survey and an employer benefits and policies questionnaire. “Our employees are truly valued,” said Dan Keough, Holmes Murphy Chairman and CEO. “We are grateful to receive this honor again. … Coming together to create an environment that best serves our clients is our goal, and I could not ask for a better team.”