Nationwide closing Canton office, cutting 175 jobs


After several years of downsizing in Canton, Nationwide is closing its office there and cutting 175 jobs.

The company is completing a move it announced in early 2015 to close the office, said spokesman Eric Hardgrove. The employees there will be laid off in groups beginning Dec. 30 and ending in March. Jobs impacted include underwriters, analysts, customer support and administrative jobs, according to a letter filed with the state.

"Given Nationwide’s strong history in Canton, and the unique…

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