Nationwide
What does this mean?
Grade A (high: almost everything comes from official pages read directly). 100% of 18 sources are the organization's own pages or government sites.
Get help with (3)
- Insurance claim deniedAsk the claims associate for the reason in writing, then take it to the Office of Customer Relations and the state.
- Insurance claim delayedFind the claims associate online or by phone, then escalate to Customer Relations.
- Bill went upAsk service or the agent what changed and what discounts apply.
Contacts (8)
Phone
- File a claim or reach the claims professional (auto and property)
Hours: Anytime
Use for: Insurance claim denied, Insurance claim delayed
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Auto and property insurance service
The same number is listed for sales, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ET weekdays.
Use for: Bill went up, Billing error, Cancellation problem, Poor service or broken promise
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Office of Customer Relations
Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ET weekdays
Use for: Insurance claim denied, Insurance claim delayed, Billing error, Poor service or broken promise
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Harleysville Personal Lines Service Center
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET weekdays
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
Online forms
- File an auto claim online
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
- File a homeowners, condo or renters claim online
Have the policy number, claim type (wind, water, fire, theft) and a description of the damage.
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
Online tools and accounts
- Check the status of an auto, homeowners or renters claim Sign-in required
Use for: Insurance claim delayed, Insurance claim denied
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Office of Customer Relations email
Customer Relations helps resolve concerns about a policy, a statement or a claim in any area of Nationwide.
Use for: Insurance claim denied, Insurance claim delayed, Billing error, Poor service or broken promise
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
Escalation path
Go up one step at a time. Keep the reference numbers and dates from each contact.
Customer service
Or the assigned claims associate.
Supervisor
Ask for the claims associate's manager.
Written complaint
Office of Customer Relations. Ask for the denial and the policy language it relies on, in writing.
State agency
Your state’s insurance department. Find it in the list of state agencies (also as JSON:
states/<code>.json, for example states/ny.json).Arbitration
Many policies have an appraisal clause for disputes about the amount of a loss. Check the policy.
Small claims court
Known blockers
- Claim status, estimates and the claims associate's contact details need sign-in.
- The contact pages list two different roadside numbers; confirm on the ID card or in the app.
Scam warnings
Official domains
nationwide.com
Real links and emails from Nationwide end in one of these.
Nationwide will never ask you for
Nationwide will never ask for your password, verification code or full Social Security number in an email or text message.
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
Nationwide will never urgently demand payment or threaten to close your account.
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
Nationwide will never ask you to click a suspicious link or download an attachment to verify your information.
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
Known scams
Scammers impersonate Nationwide to get people to share information or click malicious links. A message from an unknown or 10-digit number that claims to be Nationwide is a red flag.
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
Fake Nationwide messages contain links that do not match official Nationwide or plan-specific websites.
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
Impersonators ask for confidential information by text, call or email. Their messages can show poor grammar, unusual formatting or a misspelled company name.
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
Report phishing
- Report a suspicious email, text, call, letter or website that claims to be Nationwide
Nationwide asks for the date and time received, the phone number or sender, a screenshot, and the website URL if there is one.
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
- Nationwide fraud helpline
Source: nationwide.com, verified 2026-10-12
For the whole industry, read Auto, home and renters insurance — how complaints work.
Verification notes
Harleysville and Private Client policies have separate service lines on the call-us page. Business claims use 1-800-421-3535 as well.
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