Travel insurance
EQ Insurance vs FWD travel insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 0, FWD on 12. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | EQ Insurance | FWD |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$44.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$37.08Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$81.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$60.21Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$197.50EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$149.08Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$22.64Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$328.00EQ TravelSafe Basic Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$324.82Premium Annual Multi-Tripas at 15 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$41.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$35.72Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$35.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$31.72Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$22.64Premiumas at 15 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 | EQ Insurance | FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70) | S$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older) |
| Trip cancellation | S$6,000 | S$7,500 |
| Baggage and personal belongings | S$3,000 | S$3,000 |
| COVID-19 | Covered when you tick the COVID-19 Extension at EQ's checkout: the form adds it at no charge (S$0.00 for every plan, zone, trip length and party on 15 October 2026, departures to mid-2027); overseas and Singapore medical expenses, trip postponement, curtailment, cancellation and misconnection then apply to COVID-19 at the plan's limits; you must meet the destination's vaccination and test rules | Not covered: epidemics and pandemics declared by the WHO or the Singapore government are excluded; FWD sells COVID-19 cover as a paid extension (the "with COVID-19 extension" cards here) |
| 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
- EQ Insurance: none to show
- FWD: none to show
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Is EQ Insurance or FWD cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 0, FWD on 12. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does EQ Insurance's cover compare with FWD's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (EQ Insurance EQ TravelSafe Basic, FWD Premium): Overseas medical expenses: EQ Insurance S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70), FWD S$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older); Trip cancellation: EQ Insurance S$6,000, FWD S$7,500; Baggage and personal belongings: EQ Insurance S$3,000, FWD S$3,000; COVID-19: EQ Insurance Covered when you tick the COVID-19 Extension at EQ's checkout: the form adds it at no charge (S$0.00 for every plan, zone, trip length and party on 15 October 2026, departures to mid-2027); overseas and Singapore medical expenses, trip postponement, curtailment, cancellation and misconnection then apply to COVID-19 at the plan's limits; you must meet the destination's vaccination and test rules, FWD Not covered: epidemics and pandemics declared by the WHO or the Singapore government are excluded; FWD sells COVID-19 cover as a paid extension (the "with COVID-19 extension" cards here); Excess: EQ Insurance S$0.00, FWD S$0.00.
What discounts are EQ Insurance and FWD running?
EQ Insurance: none to show. FWD: none to show.