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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 visited the Caribbean rated the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Essential plan
4.71 out of 5
1,141
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98%
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I had a foot injury. My doctor told me I would be ok to travel but I was a little apprehensive. I called to discuss my options and the agent reassured me that the company would stand behind me. I wasn't sure I would be able to go and the agent said I had time, to give my injury some time and see how I'd feel - there was no pressure just true compassion. I did go, and had a wonderful time...but it was nice to know someone had my back.
Tracy B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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It gave me a lot of comfort to know that we had coverage.
Toni G. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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This is my second time using this company, even though I did not have to file a claim everything went like clock work I felt safe & secure purchasing my insurance for my trip & will more than likely use again in the future! Thank You.
Debra C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Everything was simple and fast to purchase on line, website is very convenient & it explains policy clearly. Even though I did not have to put a claim in I felt safe & secure with my choice & purchase. Thank You!
Knicole C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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We buy travel insurance for any trip that requires pre-payment. This was the first time we had to file a claim. Although there is a lot of paperwork involved in filing a claim (understood) Nationwide was clear and direct with their claim filing instructions. Phone reps were helpful and quickly answered the phone. They promise adjudication within 15 days of filing and took 18 days to issue the payment, although not received for another week. Overall, excellent service and assistance.
Clifford K. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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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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Did not use it thus I cannot review it.
WILLIAM D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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    We appreciate that you are unable to review the claims process since you did not have a claim. Nevertheless, we thank you for your ratings on the plan's cost and coverage.
    Mar 14,2019
The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Although it is a added cost to travel we cannot justify not getting it for the security it gives. We only had to file a claim once, 20 trips ago it went smooth that we have not traveled without insurance since.
Steven N. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Didn't use it but have used a Nationwide plan in the past. Response was good.
Anthony W. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Thankfully we didn’t need any services but the peace of mind that it was there was priceless. Our representative was so gracious, we will certainly contact you again in the future.
Joseph Thomas G. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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