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 …