The Road Ahead: Trends Reshaping Auto Risk & How to Prepare Your Clients
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 2pm ET | 11am PT
Cost: Complimentary
Produced and Sponsored by: Nationwide
Risky driving behaviors are creating a complex and challenging new landscape for auto risk. From the persistent problem of phone distraction and aggressive actions like speeding to growing concerns about in-vehicle technology overload, driving has never been more unpredictable. Dangerous behaviors are directly impacting road safety, driving up accident frequency and increasing claims severity across personal, commercial, and agribusiness auto exposures. How can insurers, agents, and risk managers adapt to protect their clients?
This discussion will provide a comprehensive examination of how modern driving behaviors are transforming accident trends and what it means for the future of risk management,underwriting and claims. Our experts will explore how the industry is responding with proactive, data-driven efforts to reduce preventable accidents and build a culture of safety.
In this webcast, you will:
- Gain a clear view of the risky driving trends currently affecting personal, commercial, and agricultural drivers.
- Discover risk mitigation strategies for drivers and employers, and understand how agents can effectively guide those decisions.
- Explore real-world examples of how technology like telematics, dashcams, and AI can improve driving behaviors and streamline claims response.
- Understand how incentives, gamification, and leadership buy-in can improve the adoption of fleet safety programs and produce safer long-term outcomes.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain the insights and strategies you need to advise your clients effectively in a rapidly evolving auto risk environment.
Speakers:
Chris Lee | Vice President, Personal Lines Auto Line Leader | Nationwide
Chris has extensive experience in personal auto insurance, with a focus on product design, underwriting and profitability. In his current role, he has profit and loss accountability for Nationwide's auto portfolio and leads teams responsible for product development and underwriting strategies. His team is committed to delivering market-leading solutions that enhance customer experience, drive profitable growth and position Nationwide at the forefront of the evolving auto insurance landscape.
Mark McGhiey | Senior Associate Vice President, Commercial Lines Risk Management & Client Services | Nationwide
Mark McGhiey, CSP, CFPS is the Sr. Associate Vice President of Risk Management & Client Services for Nationwide. He leads an organization that provides risk management and consultative services to commercial insureds across the United States ranging from small proprietors to large Middle Market industrial operations. Mark sits on the Commercial Committee for the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).
Laramie Sandquist | Senior Associate Vice President, Agribusiness Risk Management | Nationwide
Laramie Sandquist serves as the Sr. Associate Vice President of Risk Management at Nationwide Agribusiness, where he leads a nationwide team of risk management consultants, engineers, account managers and safety specialists. Together, they work to protect the people and operations that power our food, fuel and agricultural systems – helping clients prevent avoidable losses and build safer, more resilient businesses.
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