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.
The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Essential
The travel company cancelled my trip and I rebooked for 2023. The airfare was separate so I tried to get that amount back from the insurance company. It wasn't covered as this policy does not cover if a tour company cancels - apparently you must have the 'cancel for no reason' policy. Obviously will keep that in mind for next time. The airline did give me a credit so it worked out but I was lucky.
Carmelle M. would not
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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2 people found this review helpful
The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Essential
Did not have the need to use it....we rarely purchase trip insurance, but for an active adventure to South America, it was a comfort to have.
BARBARA E. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Essential
I did not find that the coverage is adequate for extreme sport. While you are hiking in remote areas, better coverage is needed.
Meir H. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Carol
Thank you for your comments. However, your Nationwide Essential policy doesn't consider hiking an extreme sport. In this policy, coverage is excluded for:
"12. participating in bodily contact sports; skydiving; hang-gliding; parachuting; mountaineering; any race; bungee cord jumping; and speed contest (speed contest shall not include any of the regatta races;) scuba diving; spelunking or caving; heliskiing; extreme skiing..."
In the future, you may wish to call InsureMyTrip.com at 800-487-4722 to review your options.Sep 10,2019
The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Essential
Since I had no need to file a claim I have no way of knowing how easy it is to collect or if they really cover what they say they do.
Paul M. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Essential
Thank you
Debra E. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Essential
Luckily we didn't need to use but we are surely glad we took out the insurance. People who joined our tour from other parts of the U.S. dealt with adverse weather conditions. Would not travel anymore on a large trip without insurance. Kind of like homeowner's insurance -- nice to have but hope you never need to use.
Kathleen L. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Essential
Fortunately we didn't have to use it, but it was an affordable plan which gave us peace of mind. Will purchase again for my next trip.
John S. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance
Essential
Enjoyed the ease with which I was able to purchase the coverage I needed.
Rory P. would
recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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