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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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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Had not used it but it covered my concerns.
Lisa B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I called in to Insure My Trip a few times. While I never got the same person twice, they obviously kept good records and I was always able to get my question answered quickly without starting over. Very friendly, patient and efficient reps. Felt they were truly trying to meet my need vs. "sell me something". Will insure the next trip sooner to offset preexisting condition issues. Daughter had issues with her back AFTER we booked the trip but BEFORE we took out insurance so she couldn't be covered. Would use again. Simple and straightforward.
Teresa M. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Great coverage. Thankfully I did not need to make a claim.
Troy L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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We found the plan easy to understand. It covered everything we wanted and the customer service rep was excellent!
He was knowledgeable and answered all my question and concerns quickly.
Teresita S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I purchased coverage for my family as we traveled to Vietnam. The cost was reasonable (far less than that offered by my travel agency), and the coverage was comprehensive. Fortunately I did not have to use the insurance, but appreciated the peace of mind that this insurance provided! Will definitely use again for all extended travel!
Deborah R. 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
It was nice to have some assurance that something planned so far ahead and so expensive could be insured against things unforsseen.
Paul B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Simple enrollment process.
Richard C. 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
It is hard to say whether a plan is good unless you have to file a claim, which I didn't. Therefore, the ratings are only related to the purchasing of the plan and not the quality of the company, the coverage, customer service or other important issues.
Kier O. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We were unable to go in the trip because I was diagnosed with breast cancer; I needed surgery and started treatments shortly thereafter. Nationwide processed our claim very promptly and refunded the cost of our trip. We truly appreciate their service concerning this claim.
James H. 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
Great plan also glad I did not have to use it.
Ronnie R. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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