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People Moves: Andersen to Lead Nationwide Agribusiness Distribution; Ascot Names Eppers Group Chief Investment Officer; Baron Joins Zurich as US Head of Energy

Jun 11th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

Andersen named leader of Nationwide Agribusiness Distribution and Underwriting Nationwide named Nick Andersen as the new leader of agribusiness distribution and underwriting, following Dirk Pollitt’s retirement. Effective July 1, Andersen will lead Nationwide’s farm, ranch and commercial agribusiness sales and …

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