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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
Was a great feeling to know I was protected both before and during our cruise. Have purchased another plan for an upcoming cruise.
AMY B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Did not have to use it. On a cruise ship for 7 nights and living in the city where the ship departed from, there really was no issue in lost luggage or delayed flights. I was more concern if one of got sick and or I have an 90 year old mother, that I was worried about. But everyone was fine and did not need insurance.
Stanley K. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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This has been a positive experience for me and I will never travel without insurance again.
Debra E. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We missed our cruise.Due to blizzard in New York we were not able to fly out.I by travel insurance 3-4 times a year always wondering, if i ever have to file claim,will i be reimbursed?And guess what?In 2 weeks after Nationwide Mutual received my claim,i received the checks with no hassle.Thank you,Insure my trip and Nationwide.
Diana L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I am glad I had trip insurance and glad I did not need to use it. I will buy another policy for our next trip.
Jeffrey S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Fortunately I did not have to use the insurance but it gave me peace of mind knowing I had coverage. The price seems fair and less expensive than that which was offered through the tour service I was using. Definitely call and talk to an agent - extremely helpful!
Lorraine M. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Had to cancel one trip and reschedule due to a medical issue. As always, Nationwide is a pleasure to deal with and they respond quickly, even if they need more information, to handle a claim. Of all the traveling we do, we have had to file a couple of claims over the past year, and they have been great to work with. I think the best of the best when it comes to protecting a significant trip.
steven e. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
It was good to have peace of mind knowing if something happened, we had protection.
Dale W. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We incurred costs for hotel, taxis and food due to missing our connecting flight in Miami. So even though American Airlines was horrible to us, Nationwide was great. They processed our travel claim quickly and painlessly. I will definitely use them again!
Robert C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
It is very easy to meet all needs until one has to file a claim. Purchasing is easy. We did not have to file a claim so I can't really evaluate if the policy and company meet needs. My main needs are cancellation, interruption, medical, or existing condition coverage. Who knows what I pay for everything else that I don't need and have covered elsewhere.
merle f. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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