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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 who have taken a cruise rated the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Essential plan
4.69 out of 5
3,295
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97%
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The trip included a
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
The plan offered us peace of mind for any unknown and unexpected issues during our travels. Provided a more relaxing and really enjoyable time knowing that we had a backup support from a reputable company for any unforseable problems. We now know that we can rely and count again with your company for future travel plans at very affordable rate plans. Thanks.
Albert Z. 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
Did not need to use the coverage, but it was comforting to know that it was there if we needed it.
James C. 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 is hard to tell how valuable this plan was because fortunately, I did not have to use it.
Still, it provided the best bang for the buck.
THEOTIS C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Plan provided the cover I wanted at a reasonable price. I didn’t have to make a claim so cannot comment on that aspect of the policy but very happy with both price and cover. Will definitely seriously consider using this company next time.
Barbara O. 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
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I have no idea how good/bad the plan was because I did not file a claim.
Ted S. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We were part of the Southwest airline debacle and ended up having to rent a car and drive 16 hours to make our cruise. This insurance was essentially useless for that purpose. We called ahead and got zero help. Nothing is guaranteed until you file a claim. Nothing is covered until you leave your house the day of your travel. It was a total waste of money. Not sure what is actually covered.
Peyton M. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Always wise to have insurance and not need to use it, then it is to need insurance and not hjave it.
Michael H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Wow! It is a time-consuming, complicated and convoluted process to fill a simple claim. LOTS of hoops to jump through.
Michael B. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I never needed to file a claim. However, I did have to change my travel dates. This insurance was very accommodating.
Julie Ann S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Did not have to use the plan, but happy with the price, coverage and communication process.
Sherry Y. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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