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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
3,298
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97%
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The trip included a
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I had no claim but I had a peace of mind on our trip. This coverage is better than the cruise line offered and less expensive.
Charlotte B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Great plan at a great cost. It was cheaper and provided better coverage than the cruise ships recommendation.
Avrum E. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Since we had a smooth sailing experience on our 14 night Cuba cruise I am unable to rate the claim process. Suffice to say I am satisfied that the trip was fully covered and we had no need to file a claim. Others on our sailing we not as fortunate as extremely bad weather delayed many from reaching the port of Boston for embarkation. They were forced to fly to our first port stop of Key West which was a full 4 days later. Some had no insurance and were dismayed at having not only missed 3 lazy sea days but also to pay for air transportation, hotel and meals to meet the ship. Lesson learned. Travel insurance is a must.
michele m. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Glad we had coverage and even happier we didn't need to use it.
Abrielle A. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Good travel insurance for my cruise.
Timothy Q. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Had not used it but it covered my concerns.
Lisa B. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I called in to Insure My Trip a few times. While I never got the same person twice, they obviously kept good records and I was always able to get my question answered quickly without starting over. Very friendly, patient and efficient reps. Felt they were truly trying to meet my need vs. "sell me something". Will insure the next trip sooner to offset preexisting condition issues. Daughter had issues with her back AFTER we booked the trip but BEFORE we took out insurance so she couldn't be covered. Would use again. Simple and straightforward.
Teresa M. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
It was nice to have some assurance that something planned so far ahead and so expensive could be insured against things unforsseen.
Paul B. 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
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
It is hard to say whether a plan is good unless you have to file a claim, which I didn't. Therefore, the ratings are only related to the purchasing of the plan and not the quality of the company, the coverage, customer service or other important issues.
Kier O. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Great plan also glad I did not have to use it.
Ronnie R. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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