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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 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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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.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Simple enrollment process.
Richard C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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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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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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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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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
The plan gave us peace of mind. Can't really tell how effective it was since we did not have to use it for any claims. Which is just fine with me.
Shirley S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We did not use this since everything went as planned without problems. I would only recommend buying insurance after speaking directly to a person. I tried doing things online and had some issues. I found out I could not put my son and myself on the same plan. The agent was very helpful and carefully explained everything and found me the the best plan for the best price.
Heather S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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    Thank you very much for your reply.

    In order to insure travelers under the same Comprehensive policy, the travelers must all live in the same state. In addition, travelers with different travel dates must purchase separate policies.
    Jul 17,2018
The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I would just remind travelers that when they make their reservations they need to do the travel insurance at the same time or preexisting conditions are not covered. This was my fault for not knowing.
Fiona E. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Gave 5 stars, but honestly rating is difficult to make because fortunately we did not have to make a claim.
Janet L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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