Ben supports Nationwide’s primary forecasting and strategic planning functions. He also frequently provides economic commentary and presentations to key stakeholders of the company.
Share Webinar: Economic Outlook During the Pandemic for P&C Insurance June 16, 2020 Nationwide is focused on providing best-in-class thought leadership resources to our agents and sales teams to navigate this new world. The Nationwide Economics team shared information about the current economic landscape for property and casualty insurance as well as insights followed by a Q&A. Run time: 49 minutes and 16 seconds Webinar speakers Jeremy Staun VP, Distribution West – P&C Sales and Distribution Staff Ben Ayers Senior Economist – Nationwide Economics Webinar Summary This webinar covers the following topics: Answers to top concerns of insurance agents related to the coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus pandemic impact on economy Available Nationwide resources for agents https://agentblog.nationwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Nationwide-Economics-Impacts-on-PC-economic-Environment-and-what’s-ahead-20200604-1500-1.mp4 Share
Personal lines Personal Lines Roundtable Ep. 14: Unlocking opportunities in 2026 with market insights December 19, 2025 The personal lines market is set for growth in 2026 as economic stability and lower rates create new opportunities.
Personal lines Personal Lines Roundtable Ep. 13: Smart home solutions and the future of risk prevention October 17, 2025 Smart home technology is reshaping insurance by preventing risk, reducing claims and building trust.
Industry trends Reshaping personal lines through a predict-and-prevent mindset October 9, 2025 Casey Kempton, president of Personal Lines, calls on the industry to promote a predictive and preventive mindset.