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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
7,773
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96%
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
It was cheaper than what the cruise line wanted. It was nice knowing we had the insurance to fall back on in case we needed it at a low cost. Thank you.
Shelly G. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I have never purchased travel insurance before but with the distance and time in our travels I felt it would be peace of mind if anything did happen. Everything went smoothly and did not have to file a claim. Would use you again.
Benjamin B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Even though I didn't need to use the insurance, I felt better knowing I had it. I'm not sure how smooth a claims process would be since I didn't need to do that, but I would hope that it would be taken care of if you have all the documentation on the issue available.
Darryl A. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We luckily didn't need to file a claim but we absolutely felt so much more confident knowing that coverage was there if we needed it. We compared many plans and read a lot of reviews and this plan had the same coverage as many plans that cost quite a bit more. The reviews were mostly positive from those that did have to file a claim. I suggest purchasing travel insurance within 14 days of booking your trip because you have more options available for the same price.
Judith S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Reasonably priced with the comfort of knowing we were covered for the uncertainties of travel during hurricane season.
Adam K. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
TruTravel was great in every way. Plans are flexible, costs reasonable, the staff friendly and professional, and claim settlement reasonably quick. I have nothing but praise for the company.
Steven A. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I was upset that I had the preexisting condition exclusion. Worried that this clause would make it difficult to get coverage if I needed it. Didnt know that only by purchasing coverage simultaniously with plane tickets would I not get this exclusion. I dont always have all of my plans set at the same time. Otherwise, the plan was adequate.
Rosalie F. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
There were two wonderful results regarding the use of your insurance product. The first is the knowledge that our travel and investment and health were protected and the second is that we did not need to use it. This may sound odd but because we knew we had the coverage we were able to relax and enjoy our travels.
Thank you.
Gerard D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Glad I did not have to use it. Provided peace of mind for a fraction of what the cruise line wanted. Thanks
Thomas N. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Glad I didn't have to use this plan. But that is what buying insurance is all about!!
Margaret C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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