Maid insurance
FWD vs Great Eastern maid insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 11 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 3, Great Eastern on 8. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | FWD | Great Eastern |
|---|---|---|
| New helper, 26 months, with bond waiver | S$573.37Essentialas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$575.52Silveras at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Renewal, 14 months, no waiver | S$403.67Essentialas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$280.13Silveras at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Young helper, 26 months, with bond waiver | S$573.37Essentialas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$575.52Silveras at 17 Oct 2026 |
| 26 months, with bond waiver, helper under 50 | S$573.37Essentialas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$575.52Silveras at 17 Oct 2026 |
| 26 months, with bond waiver, helper over 50 | S$1,330.37Essentialas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$869.82Silveras at 17 Oct 2026 |
| 26 months, no bond waiver, helper under 50 | S$573.37Essentialas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$521.02Silveras at 17 Oct 2026 |
| 26 months, no bond waiver, helper over 50 | S$1,330.37Essentialas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$815.32Silveras at 17 Oct 2026 |
| 14 months, with bond waiver, helper under 50 | S$403.67Essentialas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$334.63Silveras at 17 Oct 2026 |
| 14 months, with bond waiver, helper over 50 | S$936.56Essentialas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$493.77Silveras at 17 Oct 2026 |
| 14 months, no bond waiver, helper under 50 | S$403.67Essentialas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$280.13Silveras at 17 Oct 2026 |
| 14 months, no bond waiver, helper over 50 | S$936.56Essentialas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$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
| Cover | FWD | Great Eastern |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital & surgical | S$60,000 per year; first S$15,000 paid in full, 75% above (25% employer co-payment) | S$60,000 (first S$15,000 paid in full, then 25% co-payment by the employer above S$15,000) |
| Outpatient | S$1,000 accident medical expenses; outpatient illness not covered (an optional add-on covers it) | Accident medical expenses S$2,000 a year, including treatment by a physician up to S$150 per accident |
| Repatriation | S$10,000 | S$10,000 |
| Excess | S$0.00 | S$0.00 |
Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.
Discounts running today
- FWD: none to show
- Great Eastern: none to show
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Is FWD or Great Eastern cheaper for maid insurance?
Of the 11 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 3, Great Eastern on 8. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does FWD's cover compare with Great Eastern's?
On each one's cheapest plan for new helper, 26 months, with bond waiver (FWD Essential, Great Eastern Silver): Hospital & surgical: FWD S$60,000 per year; first S$15,000 paid in full, 75% above (25% employer co-payment), Great Eastern S$60,000 (first S$15,000 paid in full, then 25% co-payment by the employer above S$15,000); Outpatient: FWD S$1,000 accident medical expenses; outpatient illness not covered (an optional add-on covers it), Great Eastern Accident medical expenses S$2,000 a year, including treatment by a physician up to S$150 per accident; Repatriation: FWD S$10,000, Great Eastern S$10,000; Excess: FWD S$0.00, Great Eastern S$0.00.
What discounts are FWD and Great Eastern running?
FWD: none to show. Great Eastern: none to show.