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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
7,746
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96%
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Our flight was cancelled for mechanical issues but the policy only covers 24 hour weather delay and strikes. Typical ridiculous fine print. I buy insurance to cover things beyond my control. Mechanical issues are a common reason for flight delay/cancelation that are beyond my control. To sell a policy that does not cover mechanical issues is simply a scam. I want my money back you con artists!
george j. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Reasonable price for piece of mind coverage for my trip.
Brian T. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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We had piece of mind knowing we'd be covered if something significant went wrong.
Andrew S. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I have purchased Nationwide Ins for travel many times & thankfully never had to use it. I believe seeking reimbursement is the true test. My friend was unable to travel with me last year due to illness. She submitted her Nationwide Claim, with proper documentation from her doctor, and the claim was paid with minimal issue. I would recommend Nationwide.
Patricia W. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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I always purchase travel insurance, and have had 2 minor claims that were quick and efficient.This time the claim was substantial as my husband had urgent surgery 2 days before the trip, and was medically unable to travel. Nationwide made the claim process easy, as long as I had the receipts and cancellation fees. Reimbursement took less than 1 month. I will continue to use Nationwide in the future!
vicki W. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Although we did not yet need to file a claim with this company, the coverage we paid for seemed sufficient for the mission trip. I would consider this company in the future.
Carol R. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Great coverage for a great price!
John C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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We had to cancel our cruise due to an illness in the family. I submitted my claim. They responded back in a timely manner requesting additional receipts. I sent those in and received a check in the mail in a week. Very pleased.
Christina J. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Have purchased this particular policy several times for piece of mind. Did not need to file a claim but had to in the past and was very satisfied how Nationwide treated me. This will always be my go to travel policy for future trips.
John J. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Great prices, service, and made me not worry about if I had to cancel! :-) Happy Customer
Donna F. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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