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EQ Insurance vs Etiqa maid insurance

As of 29 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 11 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 0, Etiqa on 11. 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.
ExampleEQ InsuranceEtiqa
New helper, 26 months, with bond waiverS$616.94EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$551.92Plan Aas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQMAID35
Renewal, 14 months, no waiverS$401.78EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$356.38Plan Aas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQMAID35
Young helper, 26 months, with bond waiverS$616.94EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$551.92Plan Aas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQMAID35
26 months, with bond waiver, helper under 50S$616.94EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$551.92Plan Aas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQMAID35
26 months, with bond waiver, helper over 50S$1,205.00EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$972.77Plan Aas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQMAID35
26 months, no bond waiver, helper under 50S$562.44EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$495.24Plan Aas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQMAID35
26 months, no bond waiver, helper over 50S$1,150.50EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$916.09Plan Aas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQMAID35
14 months, with bond waiver, helper under 50S$456.28EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$413.06Plan Aas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQMAID35
14 months, with bond waiver, helper over 50S$844.75EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$716.29Plan Aas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQMAID35
14 months, no bond waiver, helper under 50S$401.78EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$356.38Plan Aas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQMAID35
14 months, no bond waiver, helper over 50S$790.25EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$659.61Plan Aas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQMAID35

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: EQ Insurance EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1), Etiqa Plan A.
CoverEQ InsuranceEtiqa
Hospital and surgical (per year)S$60,000 per annum (up to S$15,000 no co-payment; above S$15,000 the policyholder co-pays 25%)S$60,000 per year (inpatient incl. day surgery); 25% co-insurance above the first S$15,000 (optional waiver add-on)
Outpatient treatmentAccidents only: S$2,000 medical expenses per annum; outpatient kidney dialysis/cancer treatment S$2,000 per policy yearS$1,000 medical expenses due to accidental injury (accidents only)
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 EQ Insurance or Etiqa cheaper for maid insurance?

Of the 11 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 0, Etiqa on 11. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

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

On each one's cheapest plan for new helper, 26 months, with bond waiver (EQ Insurance EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1), Etiqa Plan A): Hospital and surgical (per year): EQ Insurance S$60,000 per annum (up to S$15,000 no co-payment; above S$15,000 the policyholder co-pays 25%), Etiqa S$60,000 per year (inpatient incl. day surgery); 25% co-insurance above the first S$15,000 (optional waiver add-on); Outpatient treatment: EQ Insurance Accidents only: S$2,000 medical expenses per annum; outpatient kidney dialysis/cancer treatment S$2,000 per policy year, Etiqa S$1,000 medical expenses due to accidental injury (accidents only); Repatriation: EQ Insurance S$10,000, Etiqa S$10,000; Excess: EQ Insurance S$0.00, Etiqa S$0.00.

What discounts are EQ Insurance and Etiqa running?

EQ Insurance: none to show. Etiqa: Promo code TIQMAID35: 35% off.