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EQ Insurance vs HL Assurance home insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 4, HL Assurance on 8. 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.
ExampleEQ InsuranceHL Assurance
HDB flat, owner, S$60,000 contentsS$163.50EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Superioras at 5 Oct 2026S$145.38Home Protect360 Silver (S$100,000 contents; annual, 12 monthly premiums)as at 8 Oct 2026
Condo, tenant, S$30,000 contentsS$109.00EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Deluxeas at 5 Oct 2026S$121.11Home ProtectLite (annual)as at 8 Oct 2026
Landed house, owner, S$100,000 contentsS$163.50EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Superioras at 5 Oct 2026S$145.38Home Protect360 Silver (S$100,000 contents; annual, 12 monthly premiums)as at 8 Oct 2026
HDB flat, owner, S$30,000 contentsS$109.00EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Deluxeas at 5 Oct 2026S$121.11Home ProtectLite (annual)as at 8 Oct 2026
HDB flat, owner, S$100,000 contentsS$163.50EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Superioras at 5 Oct 2026S$145.38Home Protect360 Silver (S$100,000 contents; annual, 12 monthly premiums)as at 8 Oct 2026
HDB flat, tenant, S$30,000 contentsS$109.00EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Deluxeas at 5 Oct 2026S$121.11Home ProtectLite (annual)as at 8 Oct 2026
HDB flat, tenant, S$60,000 contentsS$163.50EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Superioras at 5 Oct 2026S$145.38Home Protect360 Silver (S$100,000 contents; annual, 12 monthly premiums)as at 8 Oct 2026
HDB flat, tenant, S$100,000 contentsS$163.50EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Superioras at 5 Oct 2026S$145.38Home Protect360 Silver (S$100,000 contents; annual, 12 monthly premiums)as at 8 Oct 2026
Condo, owner, S$30,000 contentsS$109.00EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Deluxeas at 5 Oct 2026S$121.11Home ProtectLite (annual)as at 8 Oct 2026
Condo, owner, S$60,000 contentsS$163.50EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Superioras at 5 Oct 2026S$145.38Home Protect360 Silver (S$100,000 contents; annual, 12 monthly premiums)as at 8 Oct 2026
Condo, owner, S$100,000 contentsS$163.50EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Superioras at 5 Oct 2026S$145.38Home Protect360 Silver (S$100,000 contents; annual, 12 monthly premiums)as at 8 Oct 2026
Condo, tenant, S$60,000 contentsS$163.50EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Superioras at 5 Oct 2026S$145.38Home Protect360 Silver (S$100,000 contents; annual, 12 monthly premiums)as at 8 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: EQ Insurance EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Superior, HL Assurance Home Protect360 Silver (S$100,000 contents; annual, 12 monthly premiums).
CoverEQ InsuranceHL Assurance
RenovationsS$100,000Included in the S$100,000 Section 1 limit together with contents, fixtures and fittings; interior decoration or refurbishment work in progress covered up to S$30,000 for up to 60 days
Personal liabilityS$1,000,000, worldwide except USA and CanadaS$500,000 worldwide (excluding USA, Canada and Japan), S$500 excess a claim; occupier's liability S$500,000; family personal accident S$35,000 (S$10,000 an adult, S$3,000 a child)
Alternative accommodationUp to 10% of the renovation (and building, if insured) sum insured, for up to 3 months: S$10,000S$15,000 for up to 30 days (S$300 a day for a family of 3 or fewer, S$600 a day for 4 or more) after an insured peril makes the home uninhabitable, plus temporary storage S$15,000 for up to 30 days and emergency cash allowance S$1,000
ExcessS$100.00S$350.00

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

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Questions people ask

Is EQ Insurance or HL Assurance cheaper for home insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 4, HL Assurance on 8. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does EQ Insurance's cover compare with HL Assurance's?

On each one's cheapest plan for HDB flat, owner, S$60,000 contents (EQ Insurance EQ HomeGUARD PLUS Superior, HL Assurance Home Protect360 Silver (S$100,000 contents; annual, 12 monthly premiums)): Renovations: EQ Insurance S$100,000, HL Assurance Included in the S$100,000 Section 1 limit together with contents, fixtures and fittings; interior decoration or refurbishment work in progress covered up to S$30,000 for up to 60 days; Personal liability: EQ Insurance S$1,000,000, worldwide except USA and Canada, HL Assurance S$500,000 worldwide (excluding USA, Canada and Japan), S$500 excess a claim; occupier's liability S$500,000; family personal accident S$35,000 (S$10,000 an adult, S$3,000 a child); Alternative accommodation: EQ Insurance Up to 10% of the renovation (and building, if insured) sum insured, for up to 3 months: S$10,000, HL Assurance S$15,000 for up to 30 days (S$300 a day for a family of 3 or fewer, S$600 a day for 4 or more) after an insured peril makes the home uninhabitable, plus temporary storage S$15,000 for up to 30 days and emergency cash allowance S$1,000; Excess: EQ Insurance S$100.00, HL Assurance S$350.00.

What discounts are EQ Insurance and HL Assurance running?

EQ Insurance: none to show. HL Assurance: 6 months free.