Property & Casualty

Take a closer look at what's happening in property & casualty insurance.

The world of property & casualty insurance is complex and ever-changing. At Nationwide, we help you keep on top of the latest developments.

3 commercial real estate trends for 2024

3 commercial real estate trends for 2024

Industry insiders have been watching the commercial real estate market with a mix of curiosity and cautious optimism. “It’s going to be an interesting year,” says Brett Dailey, Executive Underwriting Director, E&S Brokerage Primary Casualty. “It’s a transition year.”

Moving the needle: How data trends will drive innovation in the insurance industry 2024

Moving the needle: How data trends will drive innovation in the insurance industry 2024

Data has played an important role in the insurance industry for decades, but as the quality of data and associated technology grows more sophisticated, its potential has increased exponentially.

construction

Data-driven E&S

John Anthony, senior vice president, E&S Contract P&C and Excess, said he sees an ever-expanding opportunity in the surplus lines sector, “which is one of the things that we’re looking to sophisticate on within the risk selection process to be able to handle a lot of these new and dynamic risks.”

Commercial Insurance Conversation Guide on Inflation

Commercial Insurance Conversation Guide on Inflation

Inflation is a major challenge for many businesses. It also has a significant impact on business insurance coverage, but the underlying causes and effects may not be well understood by your commercial clients.

construction

Economic forces putting strain on construction, and how insurers and insureds are responding

In today's unstable economic conditions, construction insureds will want to partner with stable carriers who are strengthening their rates.

product liability risk

Product Liability risk is constantly evolving

Deep expertise and a savvy underwriting approach are the keys to success in the products liability space. In the hyper-specialized world of products liability underwriting, top underwriters know they need to develop a deep understanding of their clients' exposures.

product liability risk

E&S Market Leader

Ashley Moffatt, SVP Brokerage, Primary Casualty for Nationwide E&S, said their ultimate goal is to be a top 10 carrier with their key distribution partners. "Some initiatives that I'm particularly excited about include investing in third-party tools and technology to enhance our data-driven decisions, as well as building out new product offerings to promote profitable growth opportunities," she said.

Trends to watch for remodeling contractors

Trends to watch for remodeling contractors

Remodeling contractors specialize in making significant improvements, alterations or additions to the interiors or exteriors of existing buildings.

The sting of ongoing inflation for manufacturers

The sting of ongoing inflation for manufacturers

Although the experts diverge on how long it will take for inflation to reach the desired level, they do agree on one point: above-average inflation is not going anywhere anytime soon.

Prices on the rise? Your coverage should be, too

Prices on the rise? Your coverage should be, too

The issue of inflation isn't just impacting what you pay at the pump and in the grocery store.

Forever chemicals emerge as new risk

Forever chemicals emerge as new risk

Forever chemicals, or PFAS, are big news today. According to a Bloomberg Law analysis, more than 6,400 PFAS related lawsuits were filed in federal courts between July 2005 and March 2022.

Home makeover demand remains high despite inflation, supply issues

Home makeover demand remains high despite inflation, supply issues

Home prices surged nearly 20% in 2021 — the highest calendar-year increase on record — putting a hold on house buying aspirations for many Americans.

Considerations for reducing product liability

Considerations for reducing product liability

Customers expect manufacturers, suppliers and other parties in the retail chain to deliver safe and reliable products.

Trends to watch for artisan contractors

Trends to watch for artisan contractors

Artisan contractors are essential to a variety of residential and commercial construction projects.

Protecting contractors through risk transfer

Protecting contractors through risk transfer

Contractors rely on the help of subcontractors and other third parties to complete construction projects, both large and small.

Key risks and insurance considerations for businesses in the hemp and CBD industry

Key risks and insurance considerations for businesses in the hemp and CBD industry

Whether businesses manufacture, distribute or sell CBD or other hemp products, it's important for them to understand their unique risks and take steps to protect against those exposures by securing sufficient insurance coverage.

Building greater revenue through construction

Building greater revenue through construction

Construction is defying the odds. Despite supply chain issues and labor shortages, this industry has continued its growth streak, and there's no sign of it slowing down anytime soon.

General contractors: industry overview and trends to watch

General contractors: industry overview and trends to watch

General contractors don't fall neatly into one type of construction. This is because the definition of a general contractor is relatively broad, covering a wide variety of entities and individuals who focus on projects both large and small.

Trends to watch for product manufacturers

Trends to watch for product manufacturers

In recent years, product manufacturers have encountered a wide range of industry developments. Between labor shortages, supply chain challenges, costly lawsuits, inflation issues and technological advancements, there are several trends currently affecting the product manufacturing sector.