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Etiqa vs Zurich travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, Etiqa was cheaper on 12, Zurich 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.
ExampleEtiqaZurich
One week in Thailand, one adultS$18.90Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$32.40Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$77.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$86.63Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$140.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$12.15Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$20.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$232.90Tiq Travel Insurance Entry Annual Planas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$590.00Travel Guard Direct Enhanced Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$23.62Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$23.62Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$23.62Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$23.62Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$20.47Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$16.42Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$12.15Tiq Travel Insurance Entryas at 15 Oct 2026code TIQ55S$20.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas 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: Etiqa Tiq Travel Insurance Entry, Zurich Travel Guard Direct Basic.
CoverEtiqaZurich
Overseas medical expensesS$200,000 (S$30,000 age 70 and above)S$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over)
Trip cancellationS$5,000S$5,000
Baggage and personal belongingsS$2,000S$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item)
COVID-19Not covered on this card: Tiq sells COVID-19 cover as a paid add-on, priced per traveller (the "with COVID-19 add-on" cards here include it)Travel Guard's website says it covers overseas medical and evacuation, trip cancellation and a quarantine allowance. No limits are published for it, so ask Travel Guard before you rely on it
ExcessS$0.00S$0.00

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

Discounts running today

  • Etiqa: Promo code TIQ55: 55% off; Promo code TIQ55: 30% off
  • Zurich: none to show

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Questions people ask

Is Etiqa or Zurich cheaper for travel insurance?

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

How does Etiqa's cover compare with Zurich's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Etiqa Tiq Travel Insurance Entry, Zurich Travel Guard Direct Basic): Overseas medical expenses: Etiqa S$200,000 (S$30,000 age 70 and above), Zurich S$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over); Trip cancellation: Etiqa S$5,000, Zurich S$5,000; Baggage and personal belongings: Etiqa S$2,000, Zurich S$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item); COVID-19: Etiqa Not covered on this card: Tiq sells COVID-19 cover as a paid add-on, priced per traveller (the "with COVID-19 add-on" cards here include it), Zurich Travel Guard's website says it covers overseas medical and evacuation, trip cancellation and a quarantine allowance. No limits are published for it, so ask Travel Guard before you rely on it; Excess: Etiqa S$0.00, Zurich S$0.00.

What discounts are Etiqa and Zurich running?

Etiqa: Promo code TIQ55: 55% off; Promo code TIQ55: 30% off. Zurich: none to show.