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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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Joan H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I called them when I knew the trip would not happen due to the death of my traveling companion. They told me what paper work to submit which I did and I received the reimbursement money in 2 weeks.
Eileen J. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
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We did not purchase a travel insurance policy until AFTER I had a heart attack. However, it made us realize there were a whole lot of things that could still happen that could make us lose our trip and our money, so we bought the policy understanding there were certain limitations. Nine days before we were to sail on Nov 25, my husband got a jury summons for Nov 26. We called to see about his getting out of jury duty and was told he probably could, but he would have to come in on the 26th to get out or face contempt charges. We had no choice but to cancel our cruise 5 days before sailing. There was absolutely no problem or questions. We sent in the documentation requested and before we would have been back home from the cruise, we received our checks in the mail. Of course we will book again after the holidays and we will take insurance out when we book the cruise so everything will be covered should we have to cancel or should we have trouble while at sea and need to be air lifted home. Thank you for such speedy, easy resolution to our problem. (Yes, my husband was excused--a day too late for us to sail.)
Milton R. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
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Due to Hurricane Sandy our trip was delayed a week. Luckily, we were able to reschedule and had a wonderful life experience.
Adrienne, MI
Adrienne C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I called twice to make sure I was getting the right insurance for what i needed and was helped both times with great satisfaction
Dianne A. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Easy to use, convenient and good prices. I lost my email with the policy information, it would be good to have a copy of the policy available online. Otherwise very good service.
Dawnalysce C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Telephone representative was knowledgeable, helpful and efficient while assisting me with my order.
William M. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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How can I give a true review if we did not have to file a claim? It's only when you file a claim that you find out how good the plan actually is.
Joyce F. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Very convenient. I was able to contact representatives via phone and email. All reps were professional, friendly and helpful. They knew the answers to my questions.
Lorretta A. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Luckily, we didn't need to claim, so there's very little to say. The insurance served its purpose and, with all the Hurricane Sandy stories just before we left, we were glad to have that peace of mind. Cost was half of what the cruise line wanted to charge and included more.
Anthony K. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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