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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 rated the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Essential plan
4.60 out of 5
2,511
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
The plan met my needs. I was pleased to have no problem changing destinations when my cruise was rerouted to the Bahamas, instead of Cuba.
Linda P. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Did not cover much for lost or delayed luggage. That should be improved.
Health insurance was high considering that Iceland has socialized medicine.
Taliaferro T. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I wasn't thinking about medical coverage at all when I purchased this plan, but I broke my arm while on vacation in Ireland. As soon as I returned home, I filed a claim. I expected a lengthy process and requests for more paperwork. Instead, I received a check for all of my expenses within about two and a half weeks.
Susan B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Only thing I would do different is make sure you book your flights within 10 of purchasing an insurance plan so they are covered read the fine print.
Darin 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
Thankfully I did not have to use my insurance, so I really have no opinion about how good of a policy this was.It made me feel safer to have it.
Linda S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Had to cancel due to illness. Nationwide quickly paid for my non refundable trip costs. First time that I had to make a claim but Nationwide was a great help. I always book travel insurance and will use Nationwide again.
Karen M. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Very pleased with the coverage and price; very thankful there was no need to file a claim but felt very covered if we would have needed it.
Florence M. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I’m glad I had the plan and didn’t have to use it. It’s like having a security blanket around me if things should go array.
Aaron E. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I did not have to use it fortunately, but it gave me great peace of mind knowing I had it .
Cheryl R. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
While the true test of an insurance policy/company comes with filing a claim, thankfully I did not have the misfortune of having to try it out. However, based on coverage needs at a competitive cost we choose Nationwide for almost all our travels.
Lynne L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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