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Travel Insurance Reviews Nationwide Essential

The Essential plan from Nationwide Mutual Insurance is for travelers planning trips on a budget who don't want to sacrifice coverage. Coverages include Trip Cancellation and Interruption, Medical, Emergency Medical Evacuation, and Assistance Services.

To learn more, see the Nationwide Essential trip insurance product page.

Customers rated the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Essential plan
4.62 out of 5
7,772
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Did not end up needing the coverage; provided peace of mind in case anything unforeseen re: a medical event or delay came up.
Amy J. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Use this plan every time we cruise.
Larry B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I didn't have to use this insurance still wanted to have it just in case. We never know.
Paulo L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Hard to say exactly as I did not need to use the insurance.
michael d. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I have never bought trip insurance before. I compared and this was the best price and seemed to cover everything. I did not need to use the insurance, fortunately, but it gave me peace of mind to have it
Linda F. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We purchased the insurance because Nationwide is a company with a good reputation and it came highly recommended. We have used it several times in the past and have found it to be a good value for the coverage provided. We have not had cause to use it as of yet, so have not had experience with the claims process.
Linda G. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Fortunately, I did not need to use my trip insurance. I always recommend trip insurance as I was very glad that I had it the year that my grandmother passed away while my family was on vacation. This plan had everything that I needed and felt it was reasonable. Having insurance as a backup always helps ease my worries. Thanks so much.
Karen g. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We did not have to use the insurance but since of relief knowing we had it . Thank you.
James A. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We were to leave in the morning to travel to Miami for our cruise, my mom had to go to the ER and passed away with an aneurysm. The cruise line refunded the port fees, taxes and in room items, we had purchased, but not the $2000 in fares. Nationwide sent me the forms and I was able to get the information back to them within a week. The claim was processed and we were notified by secure email that our claim would be paid. Less than a week later, we received the checks for the amount. I will buy insurance from now on and from Nationwide!
Brian H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Didn't need to use the plan, but was very glad to have the protection on my trip to Hawaii.
LEIGH H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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