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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 rated the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Essential plan
4.62 out of 5
7,467
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97%
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We fortunately did not need to file a claim, but in anticipation of the trip and while we traveled we were able to relax and enjoy our trip knowing we were covered for trip cancellation, interruption and medical.
Allen B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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We were fortunate that we did not need to file a claim. We felt secure and confident knowing that we were covered just in case.

Thank you!
Andrew S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Seemed to give us the coverage needed. Peace of mind knowing we had insurance for unexpected incidents.
Charles B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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My plane was delayed by weather and I missed a part of my tour in Nashville. I was disappointed that the insurance did not cover the tour that I missed that was not my fault.
Yvette K. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Our group has used this insurance for many years. It's a comfort to know that our trip monies are protected in case of an issue.
Kim M. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
It's great knowing you are covered in any event, and it will cost you less and cover you more than what the cruise company offers. A win-win in my opinion.
Donald D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Plan seemed to be all encompassing for our potential needs. Fortunately we did not have any issues.
Peter G. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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This isn't a review, but an elaboration on the first question.

I guess it's hard to say if the travel insurance I purchased provided "good coverage" since I (happily) didn't need to use it. But it seemed adequate for my needs when I read about it before purchasing it. And it gave me peace of mind to have it, so that makes it "good" to me. :-)
Ellen D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The plan was not needed but provided a sense of security while I traveled.
John I. 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
Luckily did not have to file a claim
Sandra W. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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