Maid insurance
ECICS vs UOI maid insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 6 examples both price, ECICS was cheaper on 4, UOI on 2. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | ECICS | UOI |
|---|---|---|
| New helper, 26 months, with bond waiver | S$478.50Classicas at 5 Oct 2026code MAID20 | S$508.30UOB InsureHelper Plus Basic (underwritten by UOI)as at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Renewal, 14 months, no waiver | S$424.00Classicas at 5 Oct 2026code MAID20 | No online price |
| Young helper, 26 months, with bond waiver | S$478.50Classicas at 5 Oct 2026code MAID20 | S$508.30UOB InsureHelper Plus Basic (underwritten by UOI)as at 19 Oct 2026 |
| 26 months, with bond waiver, helper under 50 | S$478.50Classicas at 5 Oct 2026code MAID20 | S$508.30UOB InsureHelper Plus Basic (underwritten by UOI)as at 19 Oct 2026 |
| 26 months, with bond waiver, helper over 50 | S$974.50Classicas at 5 Oct 2026code MAID20 | S$654.64UOB InsureHelper Plus Basic (underwritten by UOI)as at 19 Oct 2026 |
| 26 months, no bond waiver, helper under 50 | S$424.00Classicas at 5 Oct 2026code MAID20 | S$453.80UOB InsureHelper Plus Basic (underwritten by UOI)as at 19 Oct 2026 |
| 26 months, no bond waiver, helper over 50 | S$920.00Classicas at 5 Oct 2026code MAID20 | S$600.14UOB InsureHelper Plus Basic (underwritten by UOI)as at 19 Oct 2026 |
| 14 months, with bond waiver, helper under 50 | S$478.50Classicas at 5 Oct 2026code MAID20 | No online price |
| 14 months, with bond waiver, helper over 50 | S$974.50Classicas at 5 Oct 2026code MAID20 | No online price |
| 14 months, no bond waiver, helper under 50 | S$424.00Classicas at 5 Oct 2026code MAID20 | No online price |
| 14 months, no bond waiver, helper over 50 | S$920.00Classicas at 5 Oct 2026code MAID20 | No online price |
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 | ECICS | UOI |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital and surgical (per year) | S$60,000 per policy year (first S$15,000 no co-payment; above S$15,000 the employer pays 25%) | S$60,000 per year; first S$15,000 no co-payment, 25% co-payment above |
| Outpatient treatment | Accidents only: up to S$1,500 accidental medical expenses; illness outpatient only with the optional rider (S$300 or S$500, helpers aged 50 and below) | Accidents only: S$500 medical expenses (TCM/chiropractic and accidental dental sub-limits; dengue fever included) |
| Repatriation | Up to S$10,000 | Not covered (no repatriation benefit on the Basic plan) |
| Excess | S$0.00 | S$0.00 |
Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.
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Is ECICS or UOI cheaper for maid insurance?
Of the 6 examples both price, ECICS was cheaper on 4, UOI on 2. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does ECICS's cover compare with UOI's?
On each one's cheapest plan for new helper, 26 months, with bond waiver (ECICS Classic, UOI UOB InsureHelper Plus Basic (underwritten by UOI)): Hospital and surgical (per year): ECICS S$60,000 per policy year (first S$15,000 no co-payment; above S$15,000 the employer pays 25%), UOI S$60,000 per year; first S$15,000 no co-payment, 25% co-payment above; Outpatient treatment: ECICS Accidents only: up to S$1,500 accidental medical expenses; illness outpatient only with the optional rider (S$300 or S$500, helpers aged 50 and below), UOI Accidents only: S$500 medical expenses (TCM/chiropractic and accidental dental sub-limits; dengue fever included); Repatriation: ECICS Up to S$10,000, UOI Not covered (no repatriation benefit on the Basic plan); Excess: ECICS S$0.00, UOI S$0.00.
What discounts are ECICS and UOI running?
ECICS: Promo code MAID20: 20% off. UOI: none to show.