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ECICS vs QBE home insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, ECICS was cheaper on 7, QBE on 4, and they tied on 1. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

Lowest price on each example

Each insurer's cheapest plan for the example, with any discount it is running taken off.
ExampleECICSQBE
HDB flat, owner, S$60,000 contentsS$118.81Home Contents Insurance for owners (1-year; S$30,000 renovations; 4-room or larger unit)as at 9 Oct 2026S$109.00Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)as at 11 Oct 2026
Condo, tenant, S$30,000 contentsS$106.82Home Contents Insurance for tenants (1-year; contents and liability, no renovations)as at 9 Oct 2026S$163.50Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)as at 11 Oct 2026
Landed house, owner, S$100,000 contentsS$168.95Home Contents Insurance for owners (1-year; S$30,000 renovations; 4-room or larger unit)as at 9 Oct 2026S$261.60Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)as at 11 Oct 2026
HDB flat, owner, S$30,000 contentsS$99.19Home Contents Insurance for owners (1-year; S$30,000 renovations; 4-room or larger unit)as at 9 Oct 2026S$109.00Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)as at 11 Oct 2026
HDB flat, owner, S$100,000 contentsS$156.96Home Contents Insurance for owners (1-year; S$30,000 renovations; 4-room or larger unit)as at 9 Oct 2026S$109.00Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)as at 11 Oct 2026
HDB flat, tenant, S$30,000 contentsS$99.19Home Contents Insurance for tenants (1-year; contents and liability, no renovations)as at 9 Oct 2026S$109.00Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)as at 11 Oct 2026
HDB flat, tenant, S$60,000 contentsS$119.90Home Contents Insurance for tenants (1-year; contents and liability, no renovations)as at 9 Oct 2026S$109.00Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)as at 11 Oct 2026
HDB flat, tenant, S$100,000 contentsS$162.41Home Contents Insurance for tenants (1-year; contents and liability, no renovations)as at 9 Oct 2026S$109.00Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)as at 11 Oct 2026
Condo, owner, S$30,000 contentsS$105.73Home Contents Insurance for owners (1-year; S$30,000 renovations; 4-room or larger unit)as at 9 Oct 2026S$163.50Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)as at 11 Oct 2026
Condo, owner, S$60,000 contentsS$125.35Home Contents Insurance for owners (1-year; S$30,000 renovations; 4-room or larger unit)as at 9 Oct 2026S$163.50Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)as at 11 Oct 2026
Condo, owner, S$100,000 contentsS$163.50Home Contents Insurance for owners (1-year; S$30,000 renovations; 4-room or larger unit)as at 9 Oct 2026S$163.50Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)as at 11 Oct 2026
Condo, tenant, S$60,000 contentsS$126.44Home Contents Insurance for tenants (1-year; contents and liability, no renovations)as at 9 Oct 2026S$163.50Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)as at 11 Oct 2026

All prices include 9% GST.

These are example prices for the details above. Your own price depends on your answers.

Cover side by side

Each insurer's cheapest plan for HDB flat, owner, S$60,000 contents: ECICS Home Contents Insurance for owners (1-year; S$30,000 renovations; 4-room or larger unit), QBE Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000).
CoverECICSQBE
RenovationsS$30,000 renovations sum insured (the online quote's minimum; raise it at checkout, up to S$200,000); plus debris removal and professional fees, each 10% of the renovation sumS$100,000 for the building including fixtures, fittings and renovations (owner, tenant or landlord), with options to increase through a QBE agent or broker
Personal liabilityS$500,000 a year for family personal liability (worldwide except the USA and Canada) and tenant's liability togetherUp to S$5,000,000 in any one period, for occupation or ownership of the home and personal liability worldwide
Alternative accommodationUp to S$300 a day, S$36,000 a year, including storage (not for a landlord who did not live in the home)Up to 25% of the sum insured, not exceeding 6 months (owner or tenant); landlords get loss of rent on the same basis instead
ExcessS$0.00S$100.00

Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.

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Questions people ask

Is ECICS or QBE cheaper for home insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, ECICS was cheaper on 7, QBE on 4, and they tied on 1. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does ECICS's cover compare with QBE's?

On each one's cheapest plan for HDB flat, owner, S$60,000 contents (ECICS Home Contents Insurance for owners (1-year; S$30,000 renovations; 4-room or larger unit), QBE Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)): Renovations: ECICS S$30,000 renovations sum insured (the online quote's minimum; raise it at checkout, up to S$200,000); plus debris removal and professional fees, each 10% of the renovation sum, QBE S$100,000 for the building including fixtures, fittings and renovations (owner, tenant or landlord), with options to increase through a QBE agent or broker; Personal liability: ECICS S$500,000 a year for family personal liability (worldwide except the USA and Canada) and tenant's liability together, QBE Up to S$5,000,000 in any one period, for occupation or ownership of the home and personal liability worldwide; Alternative accommodation: ECICS Up to S$300 a day, S$36,000 a year, including storage (not for a landlord who did not live in the home), QBE Up to 25% of the sum insured, not exceeding 6 months (owner or tenant); landlords get loss of rent on the same basis instead; Excess: ECICS S$0.00, QBE S$100.00.

What discounts are ECICS and QBE running?

ECICS: none to show. QBE: none to show.