Nationwide Mutual Insurance - Archive (PC Survey)

2023
January
26,
2023
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
Restaurants are making a comeback with reservations now exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Even while facing inflationary challenges, restaurant decision makers have a positive outlook on their business’ financial situation, according to a recent Agency ...
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2022
December
08,
2022
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
Business owners are feeling optimistic about their business in 2023, amid economic concerns. Most notably, business owners are confident their own business operations can withstand an economic downturn but don’t expect relief from current economic ch...
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November
03,
2022
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
Highlights: Most middle-market business owners expect a recession soon and many are convinced their businesses can endure the turmoil according to the latest Nationwide Agency Forward survey. Despite this confidence owners still want to cut costs, wi...
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October
20,
2022
| 09:06 AM America/New_York
Highlights:According to the latest Nationwide Agency Forward survey, 70% of small business owners expect a recession within the next 6 months, but significantly fewer feel prepared to weather it.More than half are considering where they can cut costs...
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October
06,
2022
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
Large companies are often prime targets for cyberattacks. This has created a continued need to dedicate significant resources to help protect the organization, especially as hackers grow in sophistication.A recent survey from Nationwide of risk manag...
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October
04,
2022
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
Increased interest rates, climbing inflationary costs and a higher cost of living are concerning consumers as they fear a looming recession, leaving them feeling unprepared when it comes to their personal finances.A recent Nationwide Agency Forward s...
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September
22,
2022
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
Small businesses are more likely to be the target of a cyberattack than larger companies, but a recent Nationwide Agency Forward survey shows they are not prepared to recover if an attack occurs. Most small business owners also heavily underestimate ...
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September
15,
2022
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
Highlights: Nationwide’s Agency Forward survey reveals 58% of consumers are concerned about falling victim to a cyberattack – up nine points since June 2020. Despite those concerns, 69% of those surveyed say they don’t have cyber insurance Without in...
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May
24,
2022
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
The Great Resignation is showing signs of slowing, but there is a significant disconnect between management and employees on what it takes to retain workers in the post-COVID work environment.A new survey from Nationwide revealed that as in-office wo...
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May
10,
2022
| 14:43 PM America/New_York
Michelle May of the Ohio Department of Transportation is noticing a trend on America’s roadways… and it has her concerned. “I think people are becoming more comfortable driving with minicomputers in the palm of their hands and they underestimate the ...
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April
15,
2022
| 15:24 PM America/New_York
A new study1 from Nationwide finds that Americans overwhelmingly support new laws to curb distracted driving. As part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Nationwide is renewing its call for all 50 states to enact hands free-primary enforcement law...
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March
30,
2022
| 09:32 AM America/New_York
The roadways changed drastically at the onset of the pandemic, even with fewer drivers on the road, traffic deaths have soared throughout the pandemic. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, despite miles driven declining by...
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March
23,
2022
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
Home prices surged nearly 20% in 2021 – the highest calendar-year increase on record – putting a hold on house buying aspirations for many Americans. As consumers are being priced out of the market, particularly those in the middle class, a new study...
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March
23,
2022
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
Columbus, OH – Home prices surged nearly 20% in 2021 – the highest calendar-year increase on record – putting a hold on house buying aspirations for many Americans. As consumers are being priced out of the market, particularly those in the middle cla...
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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 that make the experien...
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2021
December
01,
2021
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
Columbus, OH – Global supply chain issues and widespread labor shortages have caused added stress to businesses across the nation as they work to keep serving customers. However, many business owners may be missing opportunities to prevent costly dis...
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October
26,
2021
| 16:27 PM America/New_York
Scary movies and creepy costumes aren’t the only things spooking Americans this Halloween. The trend of high-speed drivers on the roadways is scaring drivers and passengers alike! If you’re spooked by the speed of drivers traveling on the roads aroun...
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October
11,
2021
| 10:32 AM America/New_York
Events over the past 18 months have kept homeowners at home more than ever before. With more employers embracing a “work from home” model, that trend is expected to continue – resulting in more wear and tear on the home’s appliances and infrastructur...
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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 latest Agen...
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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 digital, but I’ve seen customer...
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July
13,
2021
| 10:00 AM America/New_York
The pandemic forced insurance carriers to accelerate their plans to “go digital” to meet changing consumer needs and preferences. Nationwide’s latest Agency Forward research (formerly Agent Authority) shows efforts to digitize the insurance experienc...
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May
18,
2021
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
The pandemic has forced health care business owners to embrace new ways to meet the health and safety needs of patients in the U.S. New Agent Authority research conducted by Nationwide revealed two-thirds of health care business owners faced negative...
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April
26,
2021
| 11:37 AM America/New_York
Consider what you would do if you were driving down the road at 45 mph and lost visibility for six seconds—barreling forward, no braking, no slowing down, no ability to see. This is essentially what happens 13 times a day for the average driver accor...
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April
14,
2021
| 10:00 AM America/New_York
Columbus, OH – After nearly a decade of continuous industry growth, construction business owners experienced severe declines to their companies’ revenue, project completions and new bids, and workforce, as the pandemic took hold in 2020. New Agent Au...
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April
14,
2021
| 10:00 AM America/New_York
Nationwide’s latest Agent Authority research revealed 7-in-10 construction business owners were negatively affected by COVID-19. Although challenges remain in 2021, most owners are optimistic about the 2021 peak season and their company’s preparation...
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2020
December
09,
2020
| 10:00 AM America/New_York
Columbus, OH – More auto insurance customers are ready to give telematics (usage-based insurance) a try, presenting insurance agents an opportunity to grow their business and enhance relationships, according to a new Agent Authority survey* from Nati...
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December
09,
2020
| 10:00 AM America/New_York
Now is a good time to talk to consumers about telematics programs. Nationwide’s latest Agent Authority survey showed that more auto insurance customers are ready to give telematics a try than agents might realize. The survey identified other key area...
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December
03,
2020
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
Columbus, OH – If commercial insurance agents aren’t considering telematics solutions for their auto clients, they are missing a big opportunity to drive sales and help their customers optimize fleet performance. Telematics solutions present a prime ...
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December
03,
2020
| 09:00 AM America/New_York
If commercial insurance agents aren’t considering telematics solutions for their auto clients, they could be missing a big opportunity. Nationwide’s latest Agent Authority survey showed telematics solutions present a prime growth area for commercial ...
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October
06,
2020
| 10:00 AM America/New_York
Columbus, OH – A close call behind the wheel is an experience everyone is thankful to avoid, yet more than a third (37%) of car trips in 2019 had distracted driving, according to research from Cambridge Mobile Telematics1 (CMT). The dangers of distra...
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