The Coverage Conversations Homeowners Need Most
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Time: 2pm ET | 11am PT
Cost: Complimentary
Produced and Sponsored by: Nationwide
Many homeowners feel confident in their coverage, but confidence doesn't always equal understanding. New research from Nationwide reveals important gaps between what homeowners believe their policies cover and the risks they may actually face. As homes age, weather threats evolve, and affordability concerns grow, agents have an opportunity to help clients make more informed decisions about protecting their homes.
Join Nationwide leaders and an experienced agency owner for a discussion of the latest homeowner research and what it means for today's insurance conversations. You'll walk away with practical insights you can apply during policy reviews, coverage discussions and client outreach efforts.
You'll learn how to:
- Identify common coverage misconceptions and preparedness gaps that homeowners may overlook
- Use policy reviews to uncover changing risks and protection needs
- Navigate affordability conversations while helping clients maintain appropriate coverage
- Discuss the value of proactive risk mitigation, including smart-home technology and prevention tools
- Turn research insights into meaningful conversations that build trust and reinforce your role as a trusted advisor
Don't miss this opportunity to gain fresh insights into today's homeowner mindset and learn how to translate them into stronger client relationships.
Speakers:
Gain perspectives from Nationwide leaders and an experienced agency owner on the challenges, misconceptions and protection gaps shaping homeowner decisions today.
Helen Simonett | Vice President, Property Line Leader - Personal Lines | Nationwide
Helen Simonett is an experienced personal lines property insurance leader with deep expertise in product pricing, underwriting, and portfolio profitability. In her current role, she has profit and loss responsibility for Nationwide's personal lines property portfolio and leads teams focused on product development and underwriting strategy.
Veronica Andersen | Associate Vice President, Personal Lines Property Risk Solutions | Nationwide
Veronica Andersen leads Nationwide's enterprise efforts to reduce property losses. With a focus on innovation and proactive risk management, Veronica drives the development and execution of risk mitigation strategies spanning smart home technology, fire safety solutions (fire blankets), and enhanced inspection optimization to strengthen hazard identification and prevention.
Emily Gerber | President and Chief Executive Officer | Gerber Insurance & Financial Services
Emily Gerber is the third-generation President and CEO of Gerber Insurance Agency, a family-owned independent agency founded in 1943 and headquartered in southern Ohio. Since assuming leadership and purchasing the business in 2013, she has guided the agency through significant strategic growth, expanding its footprint across multiple Ohio markets while maintaining a strong focus on relationship-driven service and long-term community partnerships.
Register today to gain practical insights you can use to strengthen client conversations, uncover protection gaps and help homeowners make more informed coverage decisions.
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