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EQ Insurance vs Great Eastern maid insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 11 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 0, Great Eastern 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 InsuranceGreat Eastern
New helper, 26 months, with bond waiverS$616.94EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$575.52Silveras at 17 Oct 2026
Renewal, 14 months, no waiverS$401.78EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$280.13Silveras at 17 Oct 2026
Young helper, 26 months, with bond waiverS$616.94EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$575.52Silveras at 17 Oct 2026
26 months, with bond waiver, helper under 50S$616.94EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$575.52Silveras at 17 Oct 2026
26 months, with bond waiver, helper over 50S$1,205.00EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$869.82Silveras at 17 Oct 2026
26 months, no bond waiver, helper under 50S$562.44EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$521.02Silveras at 17 Oct 2026
26 months, no bond waiver, helper over 50S$1,150.50EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$815.32Silveras at 17 Oct 2026
14 months, with bond waiver, helper under 50S$456.28EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$334.63Silveras at 17 Oct 2026
14 months, with bond waiver, helper over 50S$844.75EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$493.77Silveras at 17 Oct 2026
14 months, no bond waiver, helper under 50S$401.78EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$280.13Silveras at 17 Oct 2026
14 months, no bond waiver, helper over 50S$790.25EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1)as at 5 Oct 2026S$439.27Silveras at 17 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: EQ Insurance EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1), Great Eastern Silver.
CoverEQ InsuranceGreat Eastern
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 (first S$15,000 paid in full, then 25% co-payment by the employer above S$15,000)
Outpatient treatmentAccidents only: S$2,000 medical expenses per annum; outpatient kidney dialysis/cancer treatment S$2,000 per policy yearAccident medical expenses S$2,000 a year, including treatment by a physician up to S$150 per accident
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 Great Eastern cheaper for maid insurance?

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

How does EQ Insurance's cover compare with Great Eastern's?

On each one's cheapest plan for new helper, 26 months, with bond waiver (EQ Insurance EQ MaidSafe (Plan 1), Great Eastern Silver): 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%), Great Eastern S$60,000 (first S$15,000 paid in full, then 25% co-payment by the employer above S$15,000); Outpatient treatment: EQ Insurance Accidents only: S$2,000 medical expenses per annum; outpatient kidney dialysis/cancer treatment S$2,000 per policy year, Great Eastern Accident medical expenses S$2,000 a year, including treatment by a physician up to S$150 per accident; Repatriation: EQ Insurance S$10,000, Great Eastern S$10,000; Excess: EQ Insurance S$0.00, Great Eastern S$0.00.

What discounts are EQ Insurance and Great Eastern running?

EQ Insurance: none to show. Great Eastern: none to show.