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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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96%
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We were one of the many people who had a flight cancelled due to the recent shooting in Fort Lauderdale. As a result we had to fly into Orlando and take a rental car to Fort Lauderdale. When we arrived home from our cruise I filed a claim with Nationwide for the rental car cost and gasoline. It was approved within a couple of days and we received full reimbursement a week later. We like Nationwide because of the higher medical coverage and equal or shorter delay waiting periods. Most of all we will always use Insure My Trip to secure our trip insurance.
Michael F. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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We filed a claim for medical reasons and received a full refund within a timely manner. Customer service at Nationwide was patient, friendly and helpful both when selecting a plan and when needing to file a claim. I recommend Nationwide as it truly is "on your side!"
Cynthia S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Fortunately, we did not have to use this insurance. However, we had many things that came up (illness, weather, delayed flights) that were not as stressful knowing we had coverage if we needed it. I would buy this insurance again.
Dana B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We did not need the insurance...thank goodness. It was a safe guard for us.
Emily M. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Easy to sign up, and affordable. This insurance gave us the peace of mind we wanted prior to, and during our first cruise. We didn't need it in the end, but we had no worries, and we didn't worry as we played the "what if" game.
Kenneth D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Nice to know that I'm covered, one less worry when traveling in another country.
Keith B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
The reason I bought was for the piece of mind while traveling to China. Nationwide is advertised everywhere, so hopeful if needed. Thank goodness I did not need it.
Michael S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Hard to review when no claim filed, but all seemed fine.
Virginia H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Peace of mind
Amrish P. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Never filed a claim so can't really say how good Nationwide would be in a real life situation. The benefits were very competitive for the price paid.
Robert C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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