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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
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I think travel insurance is too expensive considering how few claims I believe there are. Otherwise, this was the most comprehensive at the lowest price, although I couldn't say how well they do with a claim.
John G. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Having the piece of mind that we would be okay financially should something go wrong during our vacation so far away from home was very important to me so I could relax and not worry about the unknowns and what ifs.
Nancy D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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great peace of mind at a reasonable cost. And done all hassle free online.
Ron F. 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
We had a trip interruption due to a medical problem. TruTravel Super Saver would only pay if I was diagnosed in Africa, however I was diagnosed by a doctor in the USA and notified of the condition while we were in Africa.
TruTravel was not at all flexible on this.
Martin W. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
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    I filed an appeal with TruTravel. Their agent was very unresponsive. I had to call and email just to get a response even when one was promised. They denied the appeal, which is what I expected from them. I would never use this company again and recommend you don't use them either. If you have to file a claim, expect it to be denied.
    Dec 02,2011
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Well unfortunately I wasted $120.00 on this plan but it was awesome knowing I had the plan behind us if we needed it. For the money I thought the plan offered a good broad coverage of our needs. The plan even covered us before we left the house. The main reason I wanted the plan was it is hurricane season. The weather was perfect so thanks again for offering a great service.
Michael B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Since I had no claim, it is hard to give a review. I would not have purchased the plan if I did not think it would suit my needs. I also thought it was very reasonably priced compared to similar plans.
Steven A. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Fortunately, our trip went smoothly and we did not need to use the insurance. But having it provided peace of mind. The site made it easy to compare various plans and features and the price was quite reasonable.
lori w. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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We bought an insurance package from TruTravel last year for a trip to Tanzania, and had to file a claim when my husband and son's portion of the trip was delayed due to weather at Heathrow. Their added expenses of new air tickets, hotel, transportation and food in London, and the part of the prepaid safari they missed in Tanzania, was mostly covered and we received $10,000 for trip delay and interruption. We worked Kelly Nelson at TruTravel who was extremely helpful and cooperative. We were more than pleased with the outcome.
Cindy H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
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Great price..but thankfully I didn't need to file a claim for anything.
ERIC L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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We were satisfied with the price and what the plan covered. Luckily we didn't have to use it but it was a comfort knowing we had it in case of an emergency.
Thank You
Harlan W. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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