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 Share
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