Travel insurance
EQ Insurance vs Great Eastern travel insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 3, Great Eastern on 9. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | EQ Insurance | Great Eastern |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$44.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$81.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$82.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$197.50EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$174.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$328.00EQ TravelSafe Basic Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$540.00Gold (annual)as at 17 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$41.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$35.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$27.00Basicas 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 | EQ Insurance | Great Eastern |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70) | S$100,000 per adult under 70 (S$20,000 for adults aged 70 or over, S$30,000 per child), including COVID-19 |
| Trip cancellation | S$6,000 | S$2,000 |
| Baggage and personal belongings | S$3,000 | S$2,500 (S$500 per item) |
| 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 | Covered as any illness: overseas medical expenses up to S$100,000 per adult under 70 (section 5, "including Covid-19") and medical expenses back in Singapore; trip cancellation and curtailment under the policy's usual terms |
| 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
- Great Eastern: none to show
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Is EQ Insurance or Great Eastern cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 3, Great Eastern on 9. 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 one week in Thailand, one adult (EQ Insurance EQ TravelSafe Basic, Great Eastern Basic): Overseas medical expenses: EQ Insurance S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70), Great Eastern S$100,000 per adult under 70 (S$20,000 for adults aged 70 or over, S$30,000 per child), including COVID-19; Trip cancellation: EQ Insurance S$6,000, Great Eastern S$2,000; Baggage and personal belongings: EQ Insurance S$3,000, Great Eastern S$2,500 (S$500 per item); 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, Great Eastern Covered as any illness: overseas medical expenses up to S$100,000 per adult under 70 (section 5, "including Covid-19") and medical expenses back in Singapore; trip cancellation and curtailment under the policy's usual terms; 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.