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AIG vs EQ Insurance maid insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 11 examples both price, AIG was cheaper on 5, EQ Insurance on 6. 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.
ExampleAIGEQ Insurance
New helper, 26 months, with bond waiverS$671.52AIG Domestic Helper Insurance Classicas at 16 Oct 2026S$616.94EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026
Renewal, 14 months, no waiverS$363.98AIG Domestic Helper Insurance Classicas at 16 Oct 2026S$401.78EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026
Young helper, 26 months, with bond waiverS$671.52AIG Domestic Helper Insurance Classicas at 16 Oct 2026S$616.94EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026
26 months, with bond waiver, helper under 50S$671.52AIG Domestic Helper Insurance Classicas at 16 Oct 2026S$616.94EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026
26 months, with bond waiver, helper over 50S$1,448.00AIG Domestic Helper Insurance Classicas at 16 Oct 2026S$1,205.00EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026
26 months, no bond waiver, helper under 50S$598.21AIG Domestic Helper Insurance Classicas at 16 Oct 2026S$562.44EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026
26 months, no bond waiver, helper over 50S$1,374.69AIG Domestic Helper Insurance Classicas at 16 Oct 2026S$1,150.50EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026
14 months, with bond waiver, helper under 50S$403.46AIG Domestic Helper Insurance Classicas at 16 Oct 2026S$456.28EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026
14 months, with bond waiver, helper over 50S$780.33AIG Domestic Helper Insurance Classicas at 16 Oct 2026S$844.75EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026
14 months, no bond waiver, helper under 50S$363.98AIG Domestic Helper Insurance Classicas at 16 Oct 2026S$401.78EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026
14 months, no bond waiver, helper over 50S$740.85AIG Domestic Helper Insurance Classicas at 16 Oct 2026S$790.25EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 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 new helper, 26 months, with bond waiver: AIG AIG Domestic Helper Insurance Classic, EQ Insurance EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1).
CoverAIGEQ Insurance
Hospital and surgical (per year)S$60,000 a year with 20% co-insurance (the first S$15,000 in full)S$60,000 per annum (up to S$15,000 no co-payment; above S$15,000 the policyholder co-pays 25%)
Outpatient treatmentAccidents only: S$1,000 accident medical reimbursement per policy, plus S$100 post-hospital expensesAccidents only: S$2,000 medical expenses per annum; outpatient kidney dialysis/cancer treatment S$2,000 per policy year
RepatriationS$10,000S$10,000
ExcessS$0.00S$0.00

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

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Questions people ask

Is AIG or EQ Insurance cheaper for maid insurance?

Of the 11 examples both price, AIG was cheaper on 5, EQ Insurance on 6. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does AIG's cover compare with EQ Insurance's?

On each one's cheapest plan for new helper, 26 months, with bond waiver (AIG AIG Domestic Helper Insurance Classic, EQ Insurance EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)): Hospital and surgical (per year): AIG S$60,000 a year with 20% co-insurance (the first S$15,000 in full), EQ Insurance S$60,000 per annum (up to S$15,000 no co-payment; above S$15,000 the policyholder co-pays 25%); Outpatient treatment: AIG Accidents only: S$1,000 accident medical reimbursement per policy, plus S$100 post-hospital expenses, EQ Insurance Accidents only: S$2,000 medical expenses per annum; outpatient kidney dialysis/cancer treatment S$2,000 per policy year; Repatriation: AIG S$10,000, EQ Insurance S$10,000; Excess: AIG S$0.00, EQ Insurance S$0.00.

What discounts are AIG and EQ Insurance running?

AIG: none to show. EQ Insurance: none to show.