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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
7,627
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97%
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
The plan offered us peace of mind for any unknown and unexpected issues during our travels. Provided a more relaxing and really enjoyable time knowing that we had a backup support from a reputable company for any unforseable problems. We now know that we can rely and count again with your company for future travel plans at very affordable rate plans. Thanks.
Albert Z. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Had a problem with the plan's coverage on Baggage Delay. When returning from Jamaica, my wife's suitcase did not come down the baggage shoot at Newark. Upon looking into the matter at the lost baggage kiosk, we found out the bag was never shipped, nor even scanned to be loaded in Jamaica, even though it was tagged to be loaded on our flight. The next day came, still no bag. Later we were called and told the bag was then shipped to Chicago and that we would get it the next day. We did. Unfortunately, we were told "return" baggage delay was NOT covered. What is the correct response? Why offer Baggage Delay in your promotion details; we were told to read the small print of the actual contract." Nice trick. Goodbye. Nationwide. "Nationwide is NOT on your side."
Lawrence L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Did not need to use the coverage, but it was comforting to know that it was there if we needed it.
James C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
It is hard to tell how valuable this plan was because fortunately, I did not have to use it.
Still, it provided the best bang for the buck.
THEOTIS C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I did not need to use this plan but was vey satisfied with the representative. Thanks
Gary 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
We sent in everything that was requested and only recieved 1/10th of our modest claim! VERY DISSATISFIED and will NOT EVER recommend anyone to use you!
Susan M. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Plan provided the cover I wanted at a reasonable price. I didn’t have to make a claim so cannot comment on that aspect of the policy but very happy with both price and cover. Will definitely seriously consider using this company next time.
Barbara O. 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
I have no idea how good/bad the plan was because I did not file a claim.
Ted S. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
We were part of the Southwest airline debacle and ended up having to rent a car and drive 16 hours to make our cruise. This insurance was essentially useless for that purpose. We called ahead and got zero help. Nothing is guaranteed until you file a claim. Nothing is covered until you leave your house the day of your travel. It was a total waste of money. Not sure what is actually covered.
Peyton M. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
The plan gave us total piece of mind and we were able to pick a plan that handled our concerns. We never had to use the plan, but we were happy we made the purchase and considering what was going on around us with different airlines, we felt protected if we had any issues. I will definitely use insuremytrip again for future travel.
Douglas D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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