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EQ Insurance vs MSIG travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 1, MSIG on 11. 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.
ExampleEQ InsuranceMSIG
One week in Thailand, one adultS$44.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$17.80TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$81.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$36.40TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$197.50EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$67.60TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$11.40TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$328.00EQ TravelSafe Basic Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026S$334.50TravelEasy Flex Standard Flex Annual Planas at 11 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$41.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$16.60TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$35.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$14.60TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$11.40TravelEasy Liteas at 11 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

Each insurer's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult: EQ Insurance EQ TravelSafe Basic, MSIG TravelEasy Lite.
CoverEQ InsuranceMSIG
Overseas medical expensesS$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70)S$50,000 (S$20,000 age 70 and above), S$100 excess
Trip cancellationS$6,000Not covered
Baggage and personal belongingsS$3,000S$1,000
COVID-19Covered 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 rulesIncluded: overseas medical up to S$25,000 (S$10,000 age 70 and above or a child, S$100 excess), medical evacuation up to S$100,000; no COVID-19 trip cancellation, trip shortening or quarantine cover; claims need a positive test within the first 90 days of the trip
ExcessS$0.00S$100.00

Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.

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Questions people ask

Is EQ Insurance or MSIG cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 1, MSIG on 11. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does EQ Insurance's cover compare with MSIG's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (EQ Insurance EQ TravelSafe Basic, MSIG TravelEasy Lite): Overseas medical expenses: EQ Insurance S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70), MSIG S$50,000 (S$20,000 age 70 and above), S$100 excess; Trip cancellation: EQ Insurance S$6,000, MSIG Not covered; Baggage and personal belongings: EQ Insurance S$3,000, MSIG S$1,000; 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, MSIG Included: overseas medical up to S$25,000 (S$10,000 age 70 and above or a child, S$100 excess), medical evacuation up to S$100,000; no COVID-19 trip cancellation, trip shortening or quarantine cover; claims need a positive test within the first 90 days of the trip; Excess: EQ Insurance S$0.00, MSIG S$100.00.

What discounts are EQ Insurance and MSIG running?

EQ Insurance: none to show. MSIG: 60% off; 25% off.