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EQ Insurance vs Starr travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 12, Starr on 0. 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 InsuranceStarr
One week in Thailand, one adultS$44.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$81.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$90.95TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$197.50EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$213.13TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$41.18TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$328.00EQ TravelSafe Basic Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026S$523.38TraveLead Bronze Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$50.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$41.25EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$48.05TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$35.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$46.33TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$29.00EQ TravelSafe Basicas at 19 Oct 2026S$41.18TraveLead Bronzeas 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

Each insurer's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult: EQ Insurance EQ TravelSafe Basic, Starr TraveLead Bronze.
CoverEQ InsuranceStarr
Overseas medical expensesS$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70)S$200,000 (S$40,000 if age above 70)
Trip cancellationS$6,000S$5,000
Baggage and personal belongingsS$3,000S$3,000 (S$400 per item, S$1,400 for a laptop)
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 (two vaccine doses, age 65 or under): overseas medical up to S$15,000 per person, half for under 18s; trip cancellation and curtailment not covered
ExcessS$0.00S$0.00

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 Starr cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, EQ Insurance was cheaper on 12, Starr on 0. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

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

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (EQ Insurance EQ TravelSafe Basic, Starr TraveLead Bronze): Overseas medical expenses: EQ Insurance S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70), Starr S$200,000 (S$40,000 if age above 70); Trip cancellation: EQ Insurance S$6,000, Starr S$5,000; Baggage and personal belongings: EQ Insurance S$3,000, Starr S$3,000 (S$400 per item, S$1,400 for a laptop); 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, Starr Included (two vaccine doses, age 65 or under): overseas medical up to S$15,000 per person, half for under 18s; trip cancellation and curtailment not covered; Excess: EQ Insurance S$0.00, Starr S$0.00.

What discounts are EQ Insurance and Starr running?

EQ Insurance: none to show. Starr: none to show.