Manufacturing and distribution Manufacturing in 2026: Signs of renewal amid ongoing complexity May 14, 2026 Understand key trends shaping the manufacturing sector in 2026, including a return to growth, increased technology and AI-driven investment, and ongoing supply chain and cost challenges. It provides insights to help businesses navigate risks, adapt strategies, and capitalize on emerging opportunities in a shifting market.
Commercial lines Navigating regulatory pressure in human services May 11, 2026 Staying compliant is an ongoing effort that requires organizations to continually track and respond to changes. This creates pressure for organizations trying to keep up. Rules may differ in scope, language or timing, and not every organization has the staff or systems to manage them easily.
Construction Addressing fall protection for the construction industry April 27, 2026 Implementing effective fall prevention measures is essential to keep workers safe, maintain productivity, and mitigate the impact of labor shortages.
Human services and nonprofit A guide to insuring child care centers and Head Start programs April 8, 2026 Learn about the operations, risks, and trends shaping child care centers and Head Start programs. This guide is for insurance professionals seeking to serve this vital sector.
Driver Safety Moments of distraction can lead to tragic accidents April 6, 2026 Distracted driving encompasses any action that takes the driver’s eyes off the road, hands off the wheel or mind of the task of driving safely. Preventing distracted driving is critical for businesses to keep their drivers and others on the road safe.
Human services and nonprofit Abuse prevention protocols are critical for youth organizations April 3, 2026 While numbers related to child abuse incidents show a downward trend over the past few years, the tragedy of child abuse continues to be a problem across the country. This continued prevalence of abuse highlights the need for collaboration, vigilance and proactive solutions to help prevent abuse and support positive experiences.
Driver Safety Survey: Drivers stressed and frustrated by risky behaviors of others April 2, 2026 Nationwide’s survey of business drivers show increasing concern about the aggressive, distracted and risky behavior of other drivers on the road.
Weather resilience Survey: Most property stakeholders feel coverage lacks full protection against extreme weather March 18, 2026 Property owners, builders and business owners weigh costs of coverage and weather resilience against threat of damage from extreme weather events.
Economy Commercial industry trends and outlooks for 2026 February 9, 2026 Nationwide’s latest economic outlook highlights the key trends shaping 2026, including labor shortages, rising costs, and shifting demand across construction, manufacturing, senior living, human services, and real estate. Learn what these changes mean for business owners—and how proactive risk management can help protect operations in the year ahead.
