Travel insurance
FWD vs MSIG travel insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 1, MSIG on 11. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | FWD | MSIG |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$37.08Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$17.80TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$60.21Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$36.40TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$149.08Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$67.60TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$22.64Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$11.40TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$324.82Premium Annual Multi-Tripas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$334.50TravelEasy Flex Standard Flex Annual Planas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$35.72Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$16.60TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$31.72Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$14.60TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$22.64Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$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
| Cover | FWD | MSIG |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | S$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older) | S$50,000 (S$20,000 age 70 and above), S$100 excess |
| Trip cancellation | S$7,500 | Not covered |
| Baggage and personal belongings | S$3,000 | 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) | 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 | S$0.00 | S$100.00 |
Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.
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Is FWD or MSIG cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 1, MSIG on 11. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does FWD's cover compare with MSIG's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (FWD Premium, MSIG TravelEasy Lite): Overseas medical expenses: FWD S$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older), MSIG S$50,000 (S$20,000 age 70 and above), S$100 excess; Trip cancellation: FWD S$7,500, MSIG Not covered; Baggage and personal belongings: FWD S$3,000, MSIG 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), 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: FWD S$0.00, MSIG S$100.00.
What discounts are FWD and MSIG running?
FWD: none to show. MSIG: 60% off; 25% off.