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Rushing around to get ready for the holidays? You’re not alone. The increase of traffic and risky driving behaviors is why the holiday season is a dangerous time to be on the roads. The most dangerous day to drive this month is expected to be Decembe...

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...

Hay fires present unpredictable and difficult-to-manage risks for farming and agribusiness operations. They can also add up to thousands of dollars in building and replacement costs and lost revenue.1 A new partnership between Nationwide and Quanturi...

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...

More than 340 million acres of crops are experiencing extreme drought across the U.S., including most of the country’s top corn growing states. These conditions can pose major safety challenges during harvest, such as higher fire risks or lodging cro...

Dealing with home damage caused by a fire or weather issues is one of the more stressful situations homeowners can deal with. Having a home inventory can help make the process of putting your life back together easier.   A new pilot partnership betwe...

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...

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...

Hurricane Ian made landfall on Florida’s gulf coast on Sept. 28 as a Category 4 hurricane. After sweeping across Florida, from Cayo Costa and Fort Myers to Orlando and Cape Canaveral, residents and businesses have been left to contend with widespread...

According to a recent report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, climate change could make it more difficult to grow crops, raise animals, and catch fish in the same ways and same places as have been done in the past. Changes in the frequenc...

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...

Agricultural educators serve a critical role in their communities, devoting countless hours to prepare students for successful careers and help them pursue their passions. To honor their contributions and support them with additional resources, Natio...

Insurance carriers and commercial fleets have had difficulty managing rising insurance costs. A new partnership between Nationwide and Idelic is looking to change that by helping fleet drivers become safer, lower losses and take control of their insu...

A note to homeowners: That extra time you’ve been spending at home? It could be straining your home’s electrical system and increasing the chances of an electrical fire.   2022 Nationwide claims data shows a significant increase in the number of home...

Nationwide has named Julie Hespe as the head of Underwriting Performance for the company’s Excess & Surplus/Specialty team. Julie’s team, the Underwriting & Product Performance Center of Excellence, will focus on portfolio profitability, underwriting...

The demands on an insurance agent’s time are immense. Whether it’s providing protection counsel to their clients, answering client phone calls and emails, or running their own small business, agents can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day ...

Fifty-one agriculture teachers were recently recognized in their states as Golden Owl Award finalists for their exceptional contributions and devotion to their students. In partnership with state partners, Nationwide is proud to share the 2021-2022 G...

Companies from around the world gathered virtually on June 15 for the 2022 Efma-Accenture Innovation in Insurance Awards held in Paris, France. The global awards program recognizes the best new innovative ideas and projects that take advantage of eme...

Grain bin accidents send shockwaves through rural communities as farmers and grain handlers know all too well how quickly entering a grain bin can turn deadly. To help prevent these accidents that result in dozens of lives lost each year, Nationwide ...

A partnership that started five years ago with a venture capital investment and led to a successful commercial integration is being extended yet again.After leveraging Betterview property and risk insights for more than 100,000 Nationwide-insured pro...

Patio season has arrived and so has an increased risk of severe weather like tornadoes, hurricanes, and strong, gusty thunderstorms. Already in 2022, 531 tornadoes have touched down in the United States, eight have been fatal claiming 15 lives and ca...

Nationwide® was recently named the 2022 Outstanding Cooperation Award recipient by the Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Educators for its Golden Owl Award program, highlighting the hard work and dedication of agricultural educators as they pr...

As today’s farms and commercial agribusinesses grow in size and sophistication, agricultural professionals are using data and technology to drive profitability, improve safety and enhance their day-to-day operations.To help bring data-driven insights...

Agricultural educators serve a critical role in the communities they serve, devoting countless hours to preparing students for successful careers and helping them pursue their passions.Nationwide, the No. 1 insurer of farms and ranches in the U.S.1, ...

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...

March 22 marks National Ag Day, a day to stop and thank the hardworking agricultural workers who feed and fuel our nation. Deeply rooted in agriculture, Nationwide is hyper focused on protecting America’s producers today and every day, ensuring they ...

With myriad hazards around us on the roadways each day, few are more dangerous than distracted driving, which claimed more than 3,000 lives in 2019.1 The risks of driving with distractions increase exponentially when you factor in the size and power ...

As commercial-focused insurance agents know well, every business carries its own unique risks – and it often takes significant time and research to accurately price the insurance policies to account for them. However, today’s small businesses expect ...

At Nationwide’s virtual Sales Meetings, the sales teams celebrated the top achievements in 2021. From retaining and expanding business with key clients to growing new business, the Sales Associates of the Year were recognized for their exemplary achi...

To celebrate Insurance Careers Month, a few Nationwide leaders reflect on their own career journeys and why they choose to work in the insurance industry.For more information about the wide variety of career opportunities at Nationwide, visit the car...