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Active year predicted for 2025 hurricane season

According to a recent Nationwide survey of commercial property stakeholders, 63% of respondents in states historically impacted by tropical storms and hurricanes said their buildings have sustained damage from storms...

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Nationwide survey: How stronger building codes reduce risk

August 11, 2025

New research shows how stronger building codes reduce losses. Use these 2025 insights to spark meaningful conversations.

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Strategies to help farmers thrive amid rising costs and volatile markets

August 5, 2025

Rising crop and livestock input costs continue to strain farmers’ and ranchers’ bottom lines.

Commercial Insights

Staffing shortages in senior living communities create challenges

August 4, 2025

As the country’s population ages, senior communities struggle to find workers.

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A coverage guide for agents: Protecting small farmers and ranchers

July 30, 2025

Understanding challenges and providing tailored solutions is crucial to building trust with small farmers.

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Prospecting tips to help agents to reach small farmers and ranchers

July 30, 2025

Small farmers are the backbone of U.S. ag, and connecting with them takes sincerity and personalization.

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Understanding small farmers and ranchers

July 30, 2025

Many small farmers underestimate their risks, assuming homeowners insurance policies are sufficient for farm operations.

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Navigating technology: Building customer loyalty digitally

July 24, 2025

Marketing, sales and service tech are vital for building client loyalty in today's digital era.

Commercial Insights

Managing risk is critical when working with vendors

July 21, 2025

Vendors can deliver efficiency, but also introduce risks.

Additional Coverage Insights

How to approach life insurance marketing

July 16, 2025

Here are best practices for approaching the sensitive nature of life insurance in a way that’s digestible.

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Active year predicted for 2025 hurricane season

Nationwide survey: How stronger building codes reduce risk

Strategies to help farmers thrive amid rising costs and volatile markets

Staffing shortages in senior living communities create challenges

A coverage guide for agents: Protecting small farmers and ranchers

Prospecting tips to help agents to reach small farmers and ranchers

Understanding small farmers and ranchers

Navigating technology: Building customer loyalty digitally

Managing risk is critical when working with vendors

How to approach life insurance marketing

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