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Etiqa vs QBE home insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, Etiqa was cheaper on 10, QBE on 2. 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.
ExampleEtiqaQBE
HDB flat, owner, S$60,000 contentsS$79.91Tiq Home Insurance, HDB flat, without building cover (for owners whose HDB fire insurance covers the flat)as at 19 Oct 2026code TIQHOME25PLUSS$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$57.70Tiq Home Insurance (condominium, tenant)as at 19 Oct 2026code TIQHOME25PLUSS$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$289.42Tiq Home Insurance (landed, owner)as at 19 Oct 2026code TIQHOME25PLUSS$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$70.13Tiq Home Insurance, HDB flat, without building cover (for owners whose HDB fire insurance covers the flat)as at 19 Oct 2026code TIQHOME25PLUSS$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$109.25Tiq Home Insurance, HDB flat, without building cover (for owners whose HDB fire insurance covers the flat)as at 19 Oct 2026code TIQHOME25PLUSS$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$54.28Tiq Home Insurance (HDB, tenant)as at 19 Oct 2026code TIQHOME25PLUSS$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$64.06Tiq Home Insurance (HDB, tenant)as at 19 Oct 2026code TIQHOME25PLUSS$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$93.40Tiq Home Insurance (HDB, tenant)as at 19 Oct 2026code TIQHOME25PLUSS$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$103.35Tiq Home Insurance (condominium, owner)as at 19 Oct 2026code TIQHOME25PLUSS$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$128.96Tiq Home Insurance (condominium, owner)as at 19 Oct 2026code TIQHOME25PLUSS$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$154.56Tiq Home Insurance (condominium, owner)as at 19 Oct 2026code TIQHOME25PLUSS$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$88.43Tiq Home Insurance (condominium, tenant)as at 19 Oct 2026code TIQHOME25PLUSS$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: Etiqa Tiq Home Insurance, HDB flat, without building cover (for owners whose HDB fire insurance covers the flat), QBE Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000).
CoverEtiqaQBE
RenovationS$80,000 (Tiq’s first option for a 4-room flat, in the price shown; ticking “insured under HDB Fire Insurance” keeps it, and it cannot then be unticked)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 liabilityS$500,000 worldwide (except the USA and Canada)Up to S$5,000,000 in any one period, for occupation or ownership of the home and personal liability worldwide
Alternative accommodationEmergency cash allowance S$5,000 if the home is 100% uninhabitable, S$2,500 if at least 50%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.

Discounts running today

  • Etiqa: Promo code TIQHOME25PLUS: 25% off
  • QBE: none to show

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Questions people ask

Is Etiqa or QBE cheaper for home insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, Etiqa was cheaper on 10, QBE on 2. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

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

On each one's cheapest plan for HDB flat, owner, S$60,000 contents (Etiqa Tiq Home Insurance, HDB flat, without building cover (for owners whose HDB fire insurance covers the flat), QBE Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)): Renovation: Etiqa S$80,000 (Tiq’s first option for a 4-room flat, in the price shown; ticking “insured under HDB Fire Insurance” keeps it, and it cannot then be unticked), 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: Etiqa S$500,000 worldwide (except the USA and Canada), QBE Up to S$5,000,000 in any one period, for occupation or ownership of the home and personal liability worldwide; Alternative accommodation: Etiqa Emergency cash allowance S$5,000 if the home is 100% uninhabitable, S$2,500 if at least 50%, 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: Etiqa S$0.00, QBE S$100.00.

What discounts are Etiqa and QBE running?

Etiqa: Promo code TIQHOME25PLUS: 25% off. QBE: none to show.