Roberto Robles to lead Nationwide National Partners
Nationwide has named Roberto Robles leader of Nationwide National Partners, effective Aug. 3, 2026.
In this role, Robles will lead Nationwide’s executive-level relationships with key national property and casualty distribution firms, serving as a connection point between partner leadership, Nationwide business units and the broader enterprise.
“Roberto brings a strong blend of carrier and broker experience, along with a valuable outside-in perspective on distribution and complex risk,” said Russ Johnston, president of Commercial Lines, Excess & Surplus, Specialty. “He is known for building strong partnerships and high-performing teams, and we’re confident his leadership will help strengthen our national partner relationships and support our continued growth.”
Robles joins Nationwide from Willis Towers Watson, where he most recently served as managing director of carrier relationship management. Prior to that, he held senior business development and distribution leadership roles at Sompo and Chubb, where he led national partner relationships, managed large specialty books and helped launch growth initiatives across the business.
With more than two decades of industry experience, Robles brings deep expertise in distribution strategy, partner engagement and complex risk. His appointment reflects Nationwide’s continued focus on strengthening strategic partnerships and making more coordinated, data-informed decisions with key distribution partners.
Robles holds an MBA from Clarkson University School of Business and a bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence University.