Senior living Commercial industry trends and outlooks for 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...
Senior living Senior living operators facing complex environment October 30, 2026 The growing demand for senior living facilities brings challenges, including severe staffing shortages and the increasing complexity of resident needs. The senior living industry is also facing challenges from legal abuse and third-party litigation funding, which affects insurance costs and availability of coverages.
Senior living Navigating regulatory pressure in senior living October 26, 2026 Senior living operators are caring for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities while running on razor-thin margins and contending with a regulatory environment that has grown denser, faster-moving, and more public than ever before.
Manufacturing and distribution Manufacturing industry trends in 2026: Signs of renewal amid ongoing complexity October 16, 2026 U.S. manufacturing is gaining momentum in 2026 as stronger orders, AI investment and business tax incentives support growth. Yet elevated input costs, labor constraints, supply-chain uncertainty and shifting trade policies remain key challenges as manufacturers prepare for 2027.
Industry trends Managing commercial litigation risk: Preparing clients for a new era October 2, 2026 As litigation costs rise despite fewer claims, agents can help commercial clients prepare before a loss occurs. This article explains how social inflation and legal system abuse are reshaping liability risk and outlines practical steps clients can take, including stronger documentation, contract reviews, technology and incident-response planning.
Human services and nonprofit 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.
