Our roundtable series, hosted by Nationwide Middle Market Commercial Leader Kristina Talkowski,
features experts and thought leaders discussing the leading business risks within specialized industries.
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Hear from Nationwide experts as they share how leaders can better prepare by understanding their unique risks, strengthening emergency plans, and training teams to respond with confidence.
Learn practical steps, from hazard assessments and tailored evacuation planning to drills, partnerships, and real-world lessons learned that can help protect residents, staff, and operations when extreme weather strikes.
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Retailers are navigating a complex landscape of regulatory pressures, global disruptions, and supply chain volatility that can impact product availability and pricing. These evolving risks increase the need for strong planning and risk management strategies across operations.
Hear from our experts Ben Brewster and Kevin Reinhart as they discuss where supply chains are most vulnerable today and how retailers can strengthen business continuity, manage regulatory exposure, and protect their operations, customers, and bottom line.
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Commercial real estate owners are facing increasing exposure to extreme weather events that disrupt operations and drive business interruption losses. This growing risk underscores the importance of proactive planning and resilience strategies to safeguard properties and maintain continuity.
Hear from our experts Mark Kwiatkowski and Allen Lund as they share insights on identifying emerging weather risks, strengthening business continuity plans, and investing in solutions that help protect assets, tenants, and long-term performance.
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Government policy and geopolitical events can have a significant effect on the Construction industry. Kristina Talkowski, Middle Market Commercial Lines Leader, discusses the impacts these events can have on the Construction industry with Ben Brewster, Vice President of Government Relations, and Grant Hilton, Risk Management Technical Director of Construction, and how businesses can navigate these changes and manage any risks associated with global events.
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Manufacturers are facing a diverse group of risks and geopolitical events around the globe that threaten their supply chains. This heightens the need to plan ahead and work to ensure that they are protecting against exposures. Hear from our experts Rick Lawrence, leader of N2G - our Middle Market international capability program, and Ben Johnson, Technical Director of Manufacturing Risk Management, about how businesses can help protect their workers, assets and bottom line.
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Workforce shortages have a significant impact on manufacturers from safety risks to operational challenges. Hear from Nationwide’s panel of subject matter experts share root causes and practical strategies to help manufacturers reduce risks, protect workers, improve retention, and build a resilient safety culture.
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This roundtable focuses on the urgent issue of suicide prevention in the construction industry, where over 5,000 workers die by suicide each year. Nationwide leaders and experts from the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) discuss the unique risk factors facing construction workers, including chronic pain, substance use, and a culture of self-reliance. The panel emphasizes that suicide is not just a mental health issue – It’s a safety and leadership issue that demands proactive intervention and compassionate communication. By equipping frontline teams with tools, training, and support, organizations can foster safer, more supportive jobsite environments.
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Effective suicide prevention and treatment are essential to any comprehensive client safety strategy. Listen as Nationwide leaders and experts from the Zero Suicide Institute at EDC explore how organizations can embed suicide prevention into their safety culture, moving from awareness to action. The discussion emphasizes that suicide prevention is a shared responsibility across all roles – not just clinical staff – and that early identification, open conversations, and clear protocols are essential. By adopting the Zero Suicide framework, organizations can build compassionate, proactive systems that save lives and support staff and clients alike.
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Workforce shortages in the Human Services sector can lead to issues such as abuse and neglect, or limiting access to vital services. As an example, the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) has reported that more than 83% of providers who support Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities have had to turn away or stop accepting new referrals due to insufficient staffing. Learn more from our panel of risk management and claims professionals about how workforce shortages are impacting human services providers and what can be done to help reduce risks.
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Nearly 99% of senior living communities are facing employee shortages. Workforce shortages are a significant challenge for senior living providers and can create risks for both caregivers and residents in the community. Learn more about this issue from our panel of risk management and claims professionals and hear about strategies that can help reduce risks associated with it.
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The construction industry’s labor shortage is expected to reach nearly 500,000 workers by 2026. Experts Tony Grieser and Synthia Jaramillo explore key causes such as an aging workforce, declining interest in trades, immigration policy challenges, and limited training opportunities. The discussion highlights practical solutions including investing in training, forming partnerships with schools, and building strong safety cultures. Nationwide supports these efforts with resources like Toolbox Talks and its Fall Protection Guide to help businesses retain skilled workers and reduce jobsite injuries.
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Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes employees who work around machinery suffer 18,000 amputations, lacerations, crushing injuries, or abrasions and over 800 deaths each year. Listen as a panel of Nationwide’s leaders discuss trends impacting machine safety and share possible solutions for manufacturers to implement, improving employee safety and saving time and money.
Water damage has emerged as one of the most common and costly causes of loss on construction jobsites. Learn about how this trend impacts all contractors and how to build and implement a construction-specific water damage mitigation program.
This session addresses one of the most common workplace injuries: same-level slips, trips, and falls, costing businesses over $70 billion annually in lost wages and medical expenses. Gain a better understanding of the key factors contributing to these accidents and learn how Nationwide’s EASE approach can help mitigate risk while helping to foster a safe culture that is critical to minimizing their occurrence and the impact.
In today’s digital age, businesses face an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the latest cyber-attacks targeting businesses and explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing cybersecurity. Including crucial insights into the latest cyber response regulations and compliance requirements that businessowners must adhere to in the event of a cyber-attack.
A panel of Nationwide’s commercial lines and construction risk management practice leaders discuss trends impacting contractor safety and share possible solutions.
Learn more about potential liability risks in the child care industry and how Nationwide helps organizations create safe environments for children.