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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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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I want to thank Nationwide and Oncall for the excellent service in getting me home from out of the country as well as the coverage and (as promised) responded to my claim in just under 15 business days. All of the staff that my wife and I spoke with during this difficult time were friendly, efficient and provided answers to all of our questions. I received an additional invoice from the ambulance company after I filed the original claim and you had approved. I called to ask how I should submit this additional claim and you gave an answer and a simple process on how to send it.
Thank you to all and we will certainly use your insurance again in the future and have already recommended you to family and friends.
Glenn H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Happy to have the coverage and even happier I didn’t need it.
David H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Didn't use the insurance but was glad I had it with the possibility of trip interruption.
Larry B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Insurance is something you buy but hope to never use. So far that has been the case for my international travel.
George C. 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 filed a claim when my spouse fell down some stairs and broke his leg. We were very happy with the claims process and outcome. We bought the Nationwide Essential Comprehensive coverage.
Charles N. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
cruise
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I canceled my trip due to medical reasons. I got half of the trip money back and I still didn’t get the airfare money back. I wonder why.
Seow D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Ended up cancelling our trip to Spain due to what has been going on with the coronavirus. Made the cancellation before the 10 day window expired. Spoke to customer service who advised there were no refunds for NY residents. This contradicted what was in the certificate online in my account. They said it was in the confirmation email which of course was buried in fine print. Having purchased multiple plans using this service in the past this was extremely frustrating. Had an easier time getting credit from the airline who were much more supportive. I will be looking elsewhere to purchase insurance for my future travels.
THOMAS Y. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I looked at several plans and felt this one offered the best value.
Philip H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Nationwide communicated with me just before my trip to remind me of how to contact them if needed, as well as after my trip to be sure everything went well. While I did not need to use my insurance, I appreciated knowing they were there.
Wendy G. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Essential coverage for a cruise is a must. Would not go a on any trip out of the country without coverage. Found this site provides good coverage at a most reasonable rate. I would recommend and have recommended to friends.
Danny D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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