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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
7,500
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The trip included a
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Better price then cruise company also had to use on a previous cruise & they paid 100% no problem.
Wayne W. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Fortunately, did not need to file a claim.
George K. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
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tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Great to know you’re covered.
Gale P. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I was very satisfied with the plan and would your company again.
Susan D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Peace of mind - no matter what your age is!
Cynthia D. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I cannot speak for the effectiveness of this plan since I did not need to use it.
BARRY R. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Seemed good for the money. Didn't have to use it so not sure how well the policy really is.
John F. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I always carry insurance for my trips and never had to use it until this trip. I had to take 2 different planes back home and the 1st one was delayed therefore I missed the 2nd one. I had to stay until the next day to get flight home. I called insurance to make a claim. They told me I have to file paperwork and get all receipts to submit to insurance. With everything that went wrong for me, I'm lucky I didn't lose my luggage. I was under the impression that the insurance grants you $150 per day up to 6 days for the trouble I went through. Next time I'll just keep my money and use it if needed.
Dolores D. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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Claims not filed
Note: This review is for an earlier version of the plan.
  • Carol
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    Thank you for your review. We did reach out to Nationwide who advised us that you did call to file a claim because you were delayed leaving Cancun so you missed your flight. Since you did not incur any loss, Nationwide advised you that there would be no reimbursement under Travel Delay. The 150 USD is not a flat payment but is meant to reimburse you for Covered Expenses including:
    "(a) Any reasonable additional expenses incurred;
    (b) An Economy Fare from the point where the You ended Your Covered Trip to a destination where You can catch up to the Covered Trip; or
    (c) A one-way Economy Fare to return You to Your originally scheduled return destination."

    Although you were disappointed in the Nationwide response, we hope that you will considering using them again in the future now that you understand reimbursement under Travel Delay coverage.
    Nov 19,2019
    • DoloresD
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      I will save the money that I spend on travel insurance from now on and take my chances.?
      Nov 20,2019
The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I did file a small claim due to a ferry cancellation (weather related) in Greece which required an additional unplanned hotel night as well as missing one day of a prepaid apartment at our next destination. I probably provided more information than necessary when filing the claim but had no issue receiving compensation for my additional expenses. It is important for anyone taking travel insurance to SAVE all receipts in the event they do need to file a claim. The more documentation you have the easier it is to get compensation. Save all receipts including airline tickets, etc. until you are home and are sure you will not need to fill a claim.
Sharon C. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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  • Empty Comment
The trip included a
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
The insurance policy is for peace of mind in the foreigner country. The price and coverage are better than purchasing it from the tour company.
Hoang H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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