Nationwide travel insurance review

What does Nationwide travel insurance offer?

Nationwide's travel insurance comes with its FlexPlus packaged current account, along with UK and European breakdown assistance and worldwide family mobile phone insurance. You will need to pay a £13 monthly fee for maintaining the account.

If you have a pre-existing medical condition, you'll need to contact Nationwide to add it to the policy – which may mean paying extra.

Nationwide's policies are underwritten by Aviva.

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How good is Nationwide at handling claims?

The latest data from the Financial Conduct Authority shows that Aviva – Nationwide's underwriter – accepted 80-85% of claims made on its worldwide annual policies in 2022. This was in line with the average rate of 82%.

Nationwide travel insurance: how can I claim?

For medical emergencies abroad, call +44 (0)1603 605159.

To make a claim from abroad, call +44 (0)1243 976418. To make a claim from the UK, call 0800 046 2555. You can also claim online.

Before calling for cancellation claims, you should contact your travel agent and/or airline to seek a refund or to move your trip.

You'll need your policy document when you call.

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