Economic research

Stories and press releases

February
18,
2025
| 09:00 AM America/New_York

From cyber threats to transportation delays, U.S. middle market businesses are constantly battling a myriad of risks to maintain smooth operations. According to Nationwide’s latest Agency Forward survey, mid-market business owners are most

June
05,
2024
| 11:00 AM America/New_York

Despite positive macroeconomic indicators, consumers do not see the benefits trickling down to them with an overwhelming majority (78%) currently rating the condition of the US economy overall as poor or fair, according to Nationwide’s

June
06,
2023
| 13:00 PM America/New_York

COLUMBUS, OH – Small and mid-sized business owners, like most American consumers, are increasingly concerned about economic conditions in the U.S., with two-thirds of them expecting a recession in the next six

February
07,
2022
| 09:00 AM America/New_York

Filing an insurance claim can feel like a daunting process, and for many it comes during a time of crisis. But modern technology is altering the claims experience, much to the delight of customers. There are new tools available

September
29,
2021
| 09:23 AM America/New_York

Columbus, OH – More than a year since COVID-19’s onset, business owners, consumers and the insurance agents who serve them feel increasingly confident about the direction of the economy compared to this time in 2020. However, Nationwide’s

July
13,
2021
| 10:00 AM America/New_York

Columbus, OH – Marcus Haith of Dodge Partners Insurance knew that at some point, he and his staff would need to embrace digital tools to meet their customers’ needs.

“Before, I thought only the younger people want to go

September
22,
2020
| 10:00 AM America/New_York

Nearly 84% of consumers have concerns about the economic downturn, which is leading them to reevaluate their budgets and insurance coverages. Nationwide’s latest Agent Authority research found most consumers are struggling to understand

September
22,
2020
| 10:00 AM America/New_York

Columbus, OH  The latest research from Nationwide’s Agent Authority study highlights areas of opportunity for agents at a time when economic uncertainty has 84% of consumers reevaluating their budgets and

September
03,
2020
| 10:00 AM America/New_York

Nearly 80% of middle market business owners are worried about weathering the economic downturn and they’re reassessing their businesses’ insurance needs as a result. Nationwide’s latest Agent Authority research found most middle market

September
03,
2020
| 10:00 AM America/New_York

Columbus, OH  Nearly 8 in 10 middle market business owners are concerned about making it through the economic downturn, and they’re reassessing their businesses’ insurance needs as a result, according to new

August
20,
2020
| 10:02 AM America/New_York

Small business owners have been heavily impacted by the economic fallout from COVID-19, and many are turning to their independent agents for guidance on navigating the future. Nationwide’s latest Agent