Nationwide

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Nationwide Insurance with something unusual in his truck bed—a small wooden chest wrapped in old rope. No one knew whose it was or why it had been left there. As he opened it, out tumbled dozens of colorful pencils and notepads—all branded with Nationwide’s logo. Turns out, someone from accounting had mistakenly packed them for an office party. The driver grinned sheepishly, saying, ‘Guess I’m just lucky I didn’t deliver that chest full of pencils somewhere else!’

2. One foggy night, a delivery driver pulled up to Nationwide Insurance with an odd sound coming from the trunk. As he approached the front door, the noise grew louder—like someone humming 'Happy Birthday' very, very slowly. Finally, the door opened, and an old man in a tweed suit greeted him cheerfully: ‘Good evening! What can I do for you today?’ The delivery driver stammered, ‘Uhh… my package? It’s making that slow birthday song.’ The man smiled knowingly and replied, ‘Ah yes, our new security measure. Every time someone tries to deliver something unusual here, it plays “Happy Birthday” backwards. Welcome to Nationwide!’

3. One day, after hours of waiting, a frustrated customer stormed into Nationwide Insurance and demanded to speak to the manager. On the counter lay a sign that read: ‘We’re here to help—just not today.’ Just then, an old man in a tweed suit appeared from behind the counter, smiled warmly and said, 'Welcome to Nationwide, sir! We may be closed for business, but we're always open for friendly chats.' The customer, realizing he had been duped by his own frustration, laughed and shook hands with the gentleman, leaving with a newfound appreciation for good humor.

4. In the dead of winter, when snow blanketed everything outside, a delivery driver pulled up to Nationwide Insurance with a curious package wrapped in bright red paper. As he approached the door, a friendly voice called out: ‘Hey, can you sign here?’ The delivery driver was puzzled but obliged. Inside, everyone burst into laughter—turns out it was just a birthday present for an office colleague. Needless to say, Nationwide’s January sales were off to a humorous start.