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HSBC Life vs FWD personal accident insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 6 examples both price, HSBC Life was cheaper on 4, FWD on 2. 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.
ExampleHSBC LifeFWD
Accountant, S$200,000 coverS$204.92HSBC Life Band Aid Package 2 (S$200,000), basic planas at 19 Oct 2026S$283.84FWD Life PA S$200,000 (Plan B)as at 5 Oct 2026
Sales executive who travels for work, S$100,000 coverS$112.27HSBC Life Band Aid Package 1 (S$100,000), basic planas at 19 Oct 2026S$168.95FWD Life PA S$100,000 (Plan A)as at 5 Oct 2026
Technician, S$500,000 coverNo online priceS$1,117.03FWD Life PA S$500,000 (Plan C)as at 5 Oct 2026
Class 1 job, S$50,000 coverS$102.46HSBC Life Band Aid Package 1 (S$100,000), basic planas at 19 Oct 2026S$168.95FWD Life PA S$100,000 (Plan A)as at 5 Oct 2026
Class 2 job, S$50,000 coverS$112.27HSBC Life Band Aid Package 1 (S$100,000), basic planas at 19 Oct 2026S$168.95FWD Life PA S$100,000 (Plan A)as at 5 Oct 2026
Class 3 job, S$50,000 coverNo online priceS$301.93FWD Life PA S$100,000 (Plan A)as at 5 Oct 2026
You and your spouse, S$50,000 coverS$204.92HSBC Life Band Aid Package 1 (S$100,000), basic plan, me and my spouse (one policy each)as at 19 Oct 2026No online price
You and 1 child, S$50,000 coverS$512.30HSBC Life Band Aid Package 3 (S$500,000), basic plan, me and my children (children free)as at 19 Oct 2026S$337.90FWD Life PA S$100,000 (Plan A), me and my childrenas at 5 Oct 2026
You and 2 children, S$50,000 coverS$512.30HSBC Life Band Aid Package 3 (S$500,000), basic plan, me and my children (children free)as at 19 Oct 2026S$506.85FWD Life PA S$100,000 (Plan A), me and my childrenas at 5 Oct 2026
Family: you, your spouse and 1 child, S$50,000 coverS$1,024.60HSBC Life Band Aid Package 3 (S$500,000), basic plan, family (one policy each adult, children free)as at 19 Oct 2026No online price
Family: you, your spouse and 2 children, S$50,000 coverS$1,024.60HSBC Life Band Aid Package 3 (S$500,000), basic plan, family (one policy each adult, children free)as at 19 Oct 2026No online price
1 child on their ownNo online priceNo 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

Each insurer's cheapest plan for accountant, S$200,000 cover: HSBC Life HSBC Life Band Aid Package 2 (S$200,000), basic plan, FWD FWD Life PA S$200,000 (Plan B).
CoverHSBC LifeFWD
Accident medical expensesNot included in the basic plan (optional benefit, extra premium)S$3,000 per accident, inpatient and outpatient (TCM, acupuncture or chiropractor S$1,000, up to S$100 a visit; physiotherapy S$1,000)
Hospital cashNot included in the basic plan (optional benefit, extra premium)Not included in the base plan (Income Support Rider, extra premium)
Infectious diseases (e.g. HFMD)Not included in the basic plan (optional benefit, extra premium)24 infectious diseases including dengue, HFMD and Zika, and food poisoning, treated as accidents for the death and disability and medical expenses benefits (14-day waiting period)
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 HSBC Life or FWD cheaper for personal accident insurance?

Of the 6 examples both price, HSBC Life was cheaper on 4, FWD on 2. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does HSBC Life's cover compare with FWD's?

On each one's cheapest plan for accountant, S$200,000 cover (HSBC Life HSBC Life Band Aid Package 2 (S$200,000), basic plan, FWD FWD Life PA S$200,000 (Plan B)): Accident medical expenses: HSBC Life Not included in the basic plan (optional benefit, extra premium), FWD S$3,000 per accident, inpatient and outpatient (TCM, acupuncture or chiropractor S$1,000, up to S$100 a visit; physiotherapy S$1,000); Hospital cash: HSBC Life Not included in the basic plan (optional benefit, extra premium), FWD Not included in the base plan (Income Support Rider, extra premium); Infectious diseases (e.g. HFMD): HSBC Life Not included in the basic plan (optional benefit, extra premium), FWD 24 infectious diseases including dengue, HFMD and Zika, and food poisoning, treated as accidents for the death and disability and medical expenses benefits (14-day waiting period); Excess: HSBC Life S$0.00, FWD S$0.00.

What discounts are HSBC Life and FWD running?

HSBC Life: none to show. FWD: none to show.