Home insurance
Great American vs QBE home insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, Great American was cheaper on 2, QBE on 10. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | Great American | QBE |
|---|---|---|
| HDB flat, owner, S$60,000 contents | S$272.50Great Home Insurance Elite (S$60,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$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 contents | S$119.90Great Home Insurance Standard (S$30,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$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 contents | S$381.50Great Home Insurance Ultimate (your contents sum, S$200,000 renovations)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$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 contents | S$119.90Great Home Insurance Standard (S$30,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$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 contents | S$381.50Great Home Insurance Ultimate (your contents sum, S$200,000 renovations)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$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 contents | S$119.90Great Home Insurance Standard (S$30,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$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 contents | S$272.50Great Home Insurance Elite (S$60,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$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 contents | S$381.50Great Home Insurance Ultimate (your contents sum, S$200,000 renovations)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$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 contents | S$119.90Great Home Insurance Standard (S$30,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$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 contents | S$272.50Great Home Insurance Elite (S$60,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$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 contents | S$381.50Great Home Insurance Ultimate (your contents sum, S$200,000 renovations)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$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 contents | S$272.50Great Home Insurance Elite (S$60,000 contents)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$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
| Cover | Great American | QBE |
|---|---|---|
| Renovations | Fixtures, fittings and renovations S$200,000 (tick a box to include the building itself in this sum) | 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 | Up to S$500,000 worldwide; can be raised to S$1,000,000 for S$82 a year including GST | Up to S$5,000,000 in any one period, for occupation or ownership of the home and personal liability worldwide |
| Alternative accommodation | Loss of rent and the cost of temporary accommodation are covered (the brochure gives no figure) | 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 | 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
- QBE: none to show
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Is Great American or QBE cheaper for home insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, Great American was cheaper on 2, QBE on 10. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does Great American's cover compare with QBE'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), QBE Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)): Renovations: Great American Fixtures, fittings and renovations S$200,000 (tick a box to include the building itself in this 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: Great American Up to S$500,000 worldwide; can be raised to S$1,000,000 for S$82 a year including GST, QBE Up to S$5,000,000 in any one period, for occupation or ownership of the home and personal liability worldwide; Alternative accommodation: Great American Loss of rent and the cost of temporary accommodation are covered (the brochure gives no figure), 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: Great American Not published, QBE S$100.00.
What discounts are Great American and QBE running?
Great American: none to show. QBE: none to show.