At the WSIA Annual Marketplace in San Diego, Andrea Wells, Vice President of Content at Insurance Journal, sits down with Kelly Adams, SVP of E&S Brokerage Construction at Nationwide. Kelly shares her big-picture perspective on today’s construction market, where long-standing labor shortages are now compounded by tariffs. Despite the uncertainty, Kelly points to continued opportunity in the E&S space—particularly with owner’s interest policies, project specifics, and wrap-ups. She also emphasizes Nationwide’s focus on specialized underwriting and claims talent, as well as close collaboration with distribution partners, to support growth and stability heading into 2026.

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