Russ Johnston serves as President of Nationwide’s Commercial Lines, Excess & Surplus and Specialty businesses.
Share Podcast: Weathering the storm: Safeguarding businesses from hurricanes May 16, 2024 The 2024 hurricane forecast calls for 23 named storms – including 11 hurricanes. Nationwide’s Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Nationwide’s President of Standard Commercial and Excess & Surplus Lines Russ Johnston discuss the economic impact of storms and how business owners can prepare for hurricanes. Their discussion includes: What is the economic impact from weather and climate disasters? What can business owners do to protect property and reduce business loss? Prefer to listen on the go? Hear the updates. Listen to the podcast: Weathering the storm: Safeguarding businesses from hurricanes Looking for more podcasts from Nationwide Economics? Find us however you listen below. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Soundcloud | iHeart | Spotify | Amazon Citations/Disclaimers The information in this report is provided by Nationwide Economics and is general in nature and not intended as investment or economic advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or adopt any investment strategy. Additionally, it does not take into account any specific investment objectives, tax and financial condition or particular needs of any specific person. The economic and market forecasts reflect our opinion as of the date of this report and are subject to change without notice. These forecasts show a broad range of possible outcomes. Because they are subject to high levels of uncertainty, they will not reflect actual performance. We obtained certain information from sources deemed reliable, but we do not guarantee its accuracy, completeness or fairness. Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle, and Nationwide is on your side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. © 2024 Nationwide Share
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