Home insurance
Great Eastern vs QBE home insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 5, QBE on 7. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | Great Eastern | QBE |
|---|---|---|
| HDB flat, owner, S$60,000 contents | S$123.17Valueas 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$152.61Standard (Tenant)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$185.30Valueas 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$74.12Valueas 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$188.57Valueas 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$152.61Standard (Tenant)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$218.01Standard (Tenant)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$348.81Standard (Tenant)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$70.85Valueas 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$119.90Valueas 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$185.30Valueas 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$218.01Standard (Tenant)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 Eastern | QBE |
|---|---|---|
| Renovations | 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 | 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 | S$500,000 worldwide | Up to S$5,000,000 in any one period, for occupation or ownership of the home and personal liability worldwide |
| Alternative accommodation | S$12,000 (max S$1,000 a week, up to 12 weeks) | 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 | S$100.00 | S$100.00 |
Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.
Discounts running today
- Great Eastern: none to show
- QBE: none to show
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Is Great Eastern or QBE cheaper for home insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 5, QBE on 7. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does Great Eastern's cover compare with QBE's?
On each one's cheapest plan for HDB flat, owner, S$60,000 contents (Great Eastern Value, QBE Home Prestige (contents S$200,000, plus building, fixtures and renovations S$100,000)): Renovations: 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, 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 Eastern S$500,000 worldwide, 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 Eastern S$12,000 (max S$1,000 a week, up to 12 weeks), 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 Eastern S$100.00, QBE S$100.00.
What discounts are Great Eastern and QBE running?
Great Eastern: none to show. QBE: none to show.