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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 and tour rated the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Essential plan
4.63 out of 5
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The trip included a
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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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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
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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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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
will use again
Randall L. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I'm lucky I didn't have to use it. I saw quite a few people on the ship with legs and arms bandaged.
Barbara M. 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 think that pre-existing conditions should be covered period, rather than only being covered if the policy is purchased w/in 10 days of booking a cruise.
Mark R. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
It is difficult to judge the insurance when you don’t have a claim!! I did like the bon voyage email prior to my trip.
kathy e. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Don’t know how good the plan was as I never used it or filed a claim
Rob H. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
I did not need to use it, yet it is indispensable to have when traveling abroad. I will do it every time I travel.
David R. would recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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The trip included a
cruise
tour
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Essential
Not being an "insurance professional" I evidently purchased the wrong type of plan for our cruise. I sure wish they still had actual humans to TALK to and discuss/explain the options available and guide you to the correct plan.
Our trip was interrupted and we missed 2 of the main ports/stops. The insurance plan I purchased did not cover this! My paperwork was very misleading and have to be an attorney to understand the wording and exactly what I purchased.
I called customer service but not even sure they were with Nationwide or a broker.
Danette R. would not recommend this plan to a friend or relative.
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  • Michelle A
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    Thank you for your review. Most of the travel insurance policies offered do not provide coverage for missed ports. The primary focus of our representatives is to help our customers interpret policy language. We can also help customers find the best plans for their concerns. In the future, please feel free to call us at 800-487-4722.
    Oct 30,2019
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