Travel insurance
Singlife vs Zurich travel insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, Singlife was cheaper on 1, Zurich on 11. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | Singlife | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$55.42Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$101.18Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$77.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$221.45Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$140.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$38.28Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$20.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$305.00Travel Lite Annual Multi-Tripas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$590.00Travel Guard Direct Enhanced Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$68.69Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$68.69Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$68.69Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$68.69Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$58.93Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$47.54Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$38.28Travel Liteas at 8 Oct 2026 | S$20.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 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 | Singlife | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70) | S$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over) |
| Trip cancellation | S$5,000 | S$5,000 |
| Baggage and personal belongings | S$3,000 | S$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item) |
| COVID-19 | Not covered on this card: Singlife sells COVID-19 cover as an optional add-on, priced per booking (the "with COVID-19 add-on" cards here include it) | Travel Guard's website says it covers overseas medical and evacuation, trip cancellation and a quarantine allowance. No limits are published for it, so ask Travel Guard before you rely on it |
| 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 Singlife or Zurich cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, Singlife was cheaper on 1, Zurich on 11. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does Singlife's cover compare with Zurich's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Singlife Travel Lite, Zurich Travel Guard Direct Basic): Overseas medical expenses: Singlife S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70), Zurich S$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over); Trip cancellation: Singlife S$5,000, Zurich S$5,000; Baggage and personal belongings: Singlife S$3,000, Zurich S$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item); COVID-19: Singlife Not covered on this card: Singlife sells COVID-19 cover as an optional add-on, priced per booking (the "with COVID-19 add-on" cards here include it), Zurich Travel Guard's website says it covers overseas medical and evacuation, trip cancellation and a quarantine allowance. No limits are published for it, so ask Travel Guard before you rely on it; Excess: Singlife S$0.00, Zurich S$0.00.
What discounts are Singlife and Zurich running?
Singlife: none to show. Zurich: none to show.