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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 taken a cruise rated the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Essential plan
4.69 out of 5
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We got insurance to help cover issues, which luckily didn't come up. But it was good to have peace of mind in case we needed to use it!
Thomas G. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I want to thank Nationwide and Oncall for the excellent service in getting me home from out of the country as well as the coverage and (as promised) responded to my claim in just under 15 business days. All of the staff that my wife and I spoke with during this difficult time were friendly, efficient and provided answers to all of our questions. I received an additional invoice from the ambulance company after I filed the original claim and you had approved. I called to ask how I should submit this additional claim and you gave an answer and a simple process on how to send it.
Thank you to all and we will certainly use your insurance again in the future and have already recommended you to family and friends.
Glenn H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I canceled my trip due to medical reasons. I got half of the trip money back and I still didn’t get the airfare money back. I wonder why.
Seow D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I looked at several plans and felt this one offered the best value.
Philip H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Essential coverage for a cruise is a must. Would not go a on any trip out of the country without coverage. Found this site provides good coverage at a most reasonable rate. I would recommend and have recommended to friends.
Danny D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I can't say enough how pleased we are with the coverage of the plan. As we all know buying insurance is a crap shoot but it is all so very necessary. During our cruise I came down with the Norovirus. After it was all said and done we had $700 in medical charges from the medical facilities aboard ship. After returning home and following the instructions to file a claim, which was very easy and simple. Within the the time frame of the claim I received a check for the full amount of the claim!! What a awesome job Nationwide, we will purchase the Essential plan again on our next cruise in 2021!! Thank you for such a fantastic job.
Neil D. 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
It was very helpful as they send you a reminder of what information to take with you on the trip. They provide 24 hour phone numbers to call and are very clear on what the coverages include.
Vicky W. 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
Your trip insurance was quick and easy to purchase,
Laura G. 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
This is so much cheaper than what the travel gents or cruise lines have. The plans are very easy to compare too.
Lawrence B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Great communication - fortunate for us - we have not needed this insurance so far - cannot comment on claim response
Steven L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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