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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
7,771
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96%
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The trip included a
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
It was excellent to get a reminder in advance of trip. Great way to keep us feeling secure
Michelle B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
It took six weeks to process the claim, however it was fair.
Robert L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
happy that we did not had to use plan it was just for precaution thank you
Deokie G. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
There's nothing to complain about when you don't have a claim. The real proof would be your prompt response if I did have a claim.
Leo P. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Very happy with this insurance. Thank you.
Elsa V. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Fortunately we didn’t need to use the insurance, but having this plan gave us peace of mind.
Cornelius D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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  • Empty Comment
The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Luckily, we had no medical problems this trip but the company provided excellent summaries and reminders of all the coverage we might need. Excellent and necessary for peace of mind!
Renatte A. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Luckily my trip went smoothly and I had no need to use the policy.
Charles L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Note: This review is for an earlier version of the plan.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Much more affordable than the plans offered by the the travel agent.
Victor T. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Very poor! I was in need of help and the reps I contacted were rude and unhelpful!
Kevin F. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    We are sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your customer service. We have forwarded your review to Nationwide who is looking into the phone and email records to address failure to provide the appropriate assistance from the Nationwide team.

    It is always unfortunate to hear that a customer has lost confidence with one of our programs. Perhaps you will give Nationwide and InsureMyTrip a second chance when planning your next trip.

    Please call us at 800-487-4722, if you have any questions or concerns.
    Mar 26,2019
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