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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
7,804
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96%
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Great. So glad I purchased this cruise insurance. Filed a claim and was reimbursed quickly. Thx
Michael T. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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To me, it's almost ludicrous to ask me my opinion on an insurance policy that I purchased but didn't utilize. Honestly, the value of a policy only reveals itself once you need it. Then, you realize whether it helped, covered as expected, or was easy to deal with. The up front cost wasn't bad, but I'd have not a clue about whether it's good, fair, or bad coverage or policy.
Thanks for asking, but your questions are moot.
Andrea P. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I had to file a claim on a vacation package that was delayed over 19 hours from our original start time. It took about six weeks for them to settle. Both the companion I went with, and myself received the same amount back, but I don’t think I was reimbursed for the $89 in food that I had to spend due to being delayed on our vacation .
Kathleen S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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We purchased insurance "in case" of travel issues or health issues. Grateful that neither occurred but was glad to have the level of coverage we did. I'm able to call and get clarification to any questions I might have prior to purchase (and after).
Jennifer M. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
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All went well. No need to use the Plan. Glad to have had it for peace of mind. Was recommended by a phone representative from Emerald Cruises.
Paul D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Great coverage at a reasonable price. Glad I did not need coverage on my trip though....hehe.
Donna 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
Even though I didn’t have to use it, I felt secure in the fact it was there if need be at a reasonable cost.
Rachelle W. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I was sick and could not go on my trip. We had to cancel. We filed a claim with all documents and received our due insurance payment for our coverage. The only improvement I can suggest is better communication about the timing it takes to process. There is one company that handles claims for multiple insurance companies, so they are overwhelmed. I didn't even get a notification that my claim was processed. I only knew when I received a check in the mail. Other than that, everything was as promised and I will use them again.
THOMAS V. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
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The price of the plan was quite reasonable for the coverage received. I did not need to file any claims, but the policy gave me peace of mind knowing that I was covered if needed. I will use this company again on future cruise vacations.
David S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I didn't need to use it. Was glad I had it.
jeanna b. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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