Travel insurance
EQ Insurance vs QBE travel insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 3, QBE on 9. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | EQ Insurance | QBE |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$44.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$81.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$60.00Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$197.50EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$168.00Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$328.00EQ TravelSafe Basic Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$313.20Travel Prestige Standard Plus Annualas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$41.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$35.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas 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 | EQ Insurance | QBE |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70) | S$500,000 up to age 70 (S$75,000 above 70); follow-up treatment in Singapore within 31 days up to S$12,500 |
| Trip cancellation | S$6,000 | S$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses) |
| Baggage and personal belongings | S$3,000 | S$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseas |
| 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 | Included: overseas medical expenses, quarantine allowance, trip cancellation and curtailment for COVID-19 |
| 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
- QBE: none to show
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Is EQ Insurance or QBE cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 3, QBE on 9. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does EQ Insurance's cover compare with QBE's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (EQ Insurance EQ TravelSafe Basic, QBE Travel Prestige Standard Plus): Overseas medical expenses: EQ Insurance S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70), QBE S$500,000 up to age 70 (S$75,000 above 70); follow-up treatment in Singapore within 31 days up to S$12,500; Trip cancellation: EQ Insurance S$6,000, QBE S$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses); Baggage and personal belongings: EQ Insurance S$3,000, QBE S$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseas; 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, QBE Included: overseas medical expenses, quarantine allowance, trip cancellation and curtailment for COVID-19; Excess: EQ Insurance S$0.00, QBE S$0.00.
What discounts are EQ Insurance and QBE running?
EQ Insurance: none to show. QBE: none to show.