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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 Canada and taken a cruise rated the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Essential plan
4.62 out of 5
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93%
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Would have liked missed port coverage.
JOHN K. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I will never *not* get travel insurance. We had a Covid scare [possible exposure] shortly before leaving town; also, we missed one connection (which, oddly, got us a reduced fare). So while I never had to file a claim, I sure slept better knowing we could have.
Robert T. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
East to book and gave us peace of mind
Thomas P. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Luckily did not have to file a claim
Sandra W. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
will use again
Randall L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Note: This review is for an earlier version of the plan.
  • Empty Comment
The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Purchased plan to be reimbursed for cruise ports if missed. Plan did not cover this and was I not given the proper information before purchasing the policy that this was not covered. Very disappointed. Will purchase future policy with another company that has covered this in the past.
paul b. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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  • Carol
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    Thank you for your feedback. You did purchase the Nationwide Essentials policy which does not cover missed ports. However, coverage for missed ports would have been provided under one of the Nationwide Cruise plans.

    Customer Care is available to assist you by phone at 800-487-4722, or by chat, Monday - Friday, 7am-12am EST and Saturday - Sunday, 9am-9pm EST.
    Nov 05,2019
The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Always happy with the plan, the price and the service.
Mark T. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Note: This review is for an earlier version of the plan.
  • Empty Comment
The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Thankfully, I have not needed to test out how well your coverage and service works. Hope I never have to file a claim but I am glad to have the coverage at a more reasonable price than the travel agent/cruise line offers me. This is my second or third time to use your company. I am grateful for an easy to understand website that give me plenty of choices to fit my needs.
Louis D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Note: This review is for an earlier version of the plan.
  • Empty Comment
The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Never had to use it so I don't know how good they are are actually providing coverage if you would file a claim.
David B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Note: This review is for an earlier version of the plan.
  • Empty Comment
The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Peace of mind allows for a more enjoyable trip.
H Brian H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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