Home insurance
Great American vs Great Eastern home insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, Great American was cheaper on 2, Great Eastern on 10. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | Great American | Great Eastern |
|---|---|---|
| HDB flat, owner, S$60,000 contents | S$272.50Great Home Insurance Elite (S$60,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$123.17Valueas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Condo, tenant, S$30,000 contents | S$119.90Great Home Insurance Standard (S$30,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$152.61Standard (Tenant)as at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Landed house, owner, S$100,000 contents | S$381.50Great Home Insurance Ultimate (your contents sum, S$200,000 renovations)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$185.30Valueas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| HDB flat, owner, S$30,000 contents | S$119.90Great Home Insurance Standard (S$30,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$74.12Valueas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| HDB flat, owner, S$100,000 contents | S$381.50Great Home Insurance Ultimate (your contents sum, S$200,000 renovations)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$188.57Valueas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| HDB flat, tenant, S$30,000 contents | S$119.90Great Home Insurance Standard (S$30,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$152.61Standard (Tenant)as at 17 Oct 2026 |
| HDB flat, tenant, S$60,000 contents | S$272.50Great Home Insurance Elite (S$60,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$218.01Standard (Tenant)as at 17 Oct 2026 |
| HDB flat, tenant, S$100,000 contents | S$381.50Great Home Insurance Ultimate (your contents sum, S$200,000 renovations)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$348.81Standard (Tenant)as at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Condo, owner, S$30,000 contents | S$119.90Great Home Insurance Standard (S$30,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$70.85Valueas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Condo, owner, S$60,000 contents | S$272.50Great Home Insurance Elite (S$60,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$119.90Valueas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Condo, owner, S$100,000 contents | S$381.50Great Home Insurance Ultimate (your contents sum, S$200,000 renovations)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$185.30Valueas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Condo, tenant, S$60,000 contents | S$272.50Great Home Insurance Elite (S$60,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$218.01Standard (Tenant)as at 17 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
| Cover | Great American | Great Eastern |
|---|---|---|
| Renovations | Fixtures, fittings and renovations S$200,000 (tick a box to include the building itself in this sum) | S$70,000 building and renovations for an HDB 4-room flat, S$60,000 for a condo or landed home (the store's proposed sum), first loss basis; HDB prices are for a 4-room flat: a 1-3 room flat costs S$3.27 less and a 5-room, executive, multi-generation or jumbo flat S$3.27 more |
| Personal liability | Up to S$500,000 worldwide; can be raised to S$1,000,000 for S$82 a year including GST | S$500,000 worldwide |
| Alternative accommodation | Loss of rent and the cost of temporary accommodation are covered (the brochure gives no figure) | S$12,000 (max S$1,000 a week, up to 12 weeks) |
| Excess | Not published | S$100.00 |
Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.
Discounts running today
- Great American: none to show
- Great Eastern: none to show
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Is Great American or Great Eastern cheaper for home insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, Great American was cheaper on 2, Great Eastern on 10. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does Great American's cover compare with Great Eastern's?
On each one's cheapest plan for HDB flat, owner, S$60,000 contents (Great American Great Home Insurance Elite (S$60,000 contents), Great Eastern Value): Renovations: Great American Fixtures, fittings and renovations S$200,000 (tick a box to include the building itself in this sum), Great Eastern S$70,000 building and renovations for an HDB 4-room flat, S$60,000 for a condo or landed home (the store's proposed sum), first loss basis; HDB prices are for a 4-room flat: a 1-3 room flat costs S$3.27 less and a 5-room, executive, multi-generation or jumbo flat S$3.27 more; Personal liability: Great American Up to S$500,000 worldwide; can be raised to S$1,000,000 for S$82 a year including GST, Great Eastern S$500,000 worldwide; Alternative accommodation: Great American Loss of rent and the cost of temporary accommodation are covered (the brochure gives no figure), Great Eastern S$12,000 (max S$1,000 a week, up to 12 weeks); Excess: Great American Not published, Great Eastern S$100.00.
What discounts are Great American and Great Eastern running?
Great American: none to show. Great Eastern: none to show.