Travel insurance
FWD vs Great American travel insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 7, Great American on 5. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | FWD | Great American |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$37.08Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$28.34Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$60.21Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$68.67Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$149.08Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$114.45Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$22.64Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$23.98Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$324.82Premium Annual Multi-Tripas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$348.80Great Travel Insurance Classic Annual (trips of up to 90 days)as at 17 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$56.68Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$56.68Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$37.06Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$37.06Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$35.72Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$37.06Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$31.72Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$28.34Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$22.64Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$23.98Great Travel Insurance Classicas 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 | FWD | Great American |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | S$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older) | S$200,000 (S$50,000 above age 70; S$200,000 a child on a family plan); follow-up treatment back in Singapore S$10,000 |
| Trip cancellation | S$7,500 | S$5,000 for specified events within 60 days before departure; cutting the trip short S$5,000; postponement S$500 |
| Baggage and personal belongings | S$3,000 | S$3,000, including a laptop; jewellery S$100; baggage delay pays S$200 for every 6 hours, up to S$1,000 |
| COVID-19 | Not covered: epidemics and pandemics declared by the WHO or the Singapore government are excluded; FWD sells COVID-19 cover as a paid extension (the "with COVID-19 extension" cards here) | Not covered: the June 2020 plan has no COVID-19 benefit, and pandemic-related claims fall under its exclusions |
| 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
- FWD: none to show
- Great American: none to show
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Is FWD or Great American cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 7, Great American on 5. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does FWD's cover compare with Great American's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (FWD Premium, Great American Great Travel Insurance Classic): Overseas medical expenses: FWD S$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older), Great American S$200,000 (S$50,000 above age 70; S$200,000 a child on a family plan); follow-up treatment back in Singapore S$10,000; Trip cancellation: FWD S$7,500, Great American S$5,000 for specified events within 60 days before departure; cutting the trip short S$5,000; postponement S$500; Baggage and personal belongings: FWD S$3,000, Great American S$3,000, including a laptop; jewellery S$100; baggage delay pays S$200 for every 6 hours, up to S$1,000; COVID-19: FWD Not covered: epidemics and pandemics declared by the WHO or the Singapore government are excluded; FWD sells COVID-19 cover as a paid extension (the "with COVID-19 extension" cards here), Great American Not covered: the June 2020 plan has no COVID-19 benefit, and pandemic-related claims fall under its exclusions; Excess: FWD S$0.00, Great American S$0.00.
What discounts are FWD and Great American running?
FWD: none to show. Great American: none to show.