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 Recovery from COVID-19 and the impacts for P&C insurance September 3, 2020 Duration: 47 minutes Date aired: 8/26/2020 Webinar Speakers: Jeremy Staun VP, Distribution West – P&C Sales and Distribution Staff Holds an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management and AIC and CIC designations Ben Ayers Senior Economist – Nationwide Economics Holds a Master of Science in Economics from the Ohio State University Overview: Watch this webinar to learn: Current changes on the economic environment Perception of service levels between agents and customers Areas where agents can stand out in the industry Future economic outlook Nationwide resources for agents <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> Share
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