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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
7,795
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96%
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I’ve used your company several times and always feel safe.
Phyllis B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Outstanding. You get more than the cruise ship offers. I felt safe and great knowing I had insurance traveling so far. I didn't need to use it, but happy I had it, just in case! Great company! Great everything, price and what you get for your money. I highly recommend this company
Donna F. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The cost was reasonable for what we spent on the trip, but it is Insurance. If you need it, you're glad you have it, if you don't use it, it is a waste of money.
Gerald G. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I regularly purchase travel insurance. Although I lucklily did not need to use the policy. I did come down with what was later dianosed with COVID. If I had to cacel the trip, the savings would have been significant
David S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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The only thing I did not like about my trip was the internet. I paid premium price and wished I hadn't. Never again.
Delphine G. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The best thing about purchasing travel insurance is knowing that I am covered financially in case something happens. The peace of mind of knowing that you will receive help in the event of an incident is reassuring.
Leland W. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Fortunately I did not need to use my plan but I had peace of mind knowing that I was covered for the unexpected. This plan covered everything I needed at a reasonable cost.
Benita W. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I had to cancel our trip due to a serious medical condition. It took probably two months for the claim to be processed and paid out. It was a lengthy process but they did pay out the full amount, so I think it was fair.
Thomas Z. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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I like this policy I hve taken out before on other trips and never had a problem with a claim. It is peace of mind.
Janine L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I wouldn't buy Nationwide Travel Insurance again. Terrible customer service, almost no communication with me, you are in the dark when you submit a claim. Took 4 days, 2 emails, and a phone call to figure out how to submit a claim--they apparently want to make it as hard a possible. And they need every documentation under the sun for your claim submission, so SAVE EVERY piece of paperwork, boarding passes, itinerary and receipts. After submitting the claim I never heard from them until I received a check 7 weeks later. We had a major trip delay and discovered after the fact that our Trip Delay Coverage doesn't actually cover trip delays--just expenses occurred during a trip delay. I'll read the fine print before buying any insurance next time.
Tori B. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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