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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 tour and visited Jamaica rated the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Essential plan
4.65 out of 5
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Did not need but glad I had it.
Michael T. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
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Much more affordable than the plans offered by the the travel agent.
Victor T. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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We have used this plan multiple times and never made a claim, but it gives piece of mind while traveling.
Carol T. 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
Consumers Beware - Do Not Purchase this Company Plan. Before you make your decision - read their policy carefully!!!
The Plan I purchased includes coverage for trip delay at $150 per day - which by default, in all other insurance companies I used in the past - covered the unused part of your prepaid expenses (with a maximum daily limit). However, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company does not cover that and does not explain that in their policy before you purchase it. My flight was canceled and I made it to my destination 24 hours later. I filed a claim due 24 hours delayed arrival to my vacation, but my claim was denied. According to their rules, they only pay for the additional expenses that happened due to the delay, and not the lost unused portion of you package. The way I see it - it is a highway robbery. I had similar situation before with other insurance companies, and even though I did not get the amount I actually lost by prepaying, I did get their maximum per day that was described in the policy. I do not recommend this policy to anyone and will never buy coverage from Nationwide Mutual Insurance company again.
Faina K. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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  • Mike
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    Thank you for your feedback on the policy.

    You had the following coverage for unused nonrefundable trip costs, under Trip Interruption:
    Weather that causes complete cessation of services of the Common Carrier for at least twenty-four (24) consecutive hours
    and prevents You from reaching Your destination.

    You are correct in stating that the Trip Delay coverage is for expenses that you incurred while delayed.

    In the future, if you are looking for guidance in selecting a travel insurance plan, please consider contacting our office at 800-487-4722 where a licensed representative would be happy to assist you.
    Jun 05,2017
  • Mike
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    Jun 05,2017
The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We traveled from BWI to Jamaica 3/7 - 3/13 and did arrive home to a predicted snow/ice storm, which thankfully, didn't affect our travel. It was good to know that I had this travel insurance just in case!
susan h. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Easy to buy and good coverage. I will always purchase when I travel.
John K. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Didn't need to use the policy, but it made my first trip outside the US much less stressful. Knowing that there was help available, should I need it, was quite comforting.
Peter R. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We always use this company and are very satisfied with all that is offered!
sherri h. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Everything with my trip went good ,therefore,I did not need to file a claim, but it was good knowing I had it if needed.
CIRA G. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Very easy to apply for. Your staff was very polite and helpful with my questions. I have recommended your company to a lot of my cruising friends. Several have used your service for their travels
Joseph S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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