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FWD vs QBE travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 6, QBE on 6. Neither is cheaper overall. 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.
ExampleFWDQBE
One week in Thailand, one adultS$37.08Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$60.21Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$60.00Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$149.08Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$168.00Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$22.64Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$324.82Premium Annual Multi-Tripas at 15 Oct 2026S$313.20Travel Prestige Standard Plus Annualas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$35.72Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$31.72Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$22.64Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$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

Each insurer's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult: FWD Premium, QBE Travel Prestige Standard Plus.
CoverFWDQBE
Overseas medical expensesS$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older)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 cancellationS$7,500S$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses)
Baggage and personal belongingsS$3,000S$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseas
COVID-19Not 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 expenses, quarantine allowance, trip cancellation and curtailment for COVID-19
ExcessS$0.00S$0.00

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

Discounts running today

  • FWD: none to show
  • QBE: none to show

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Questions people ask

Is FWD or QBE cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 6, QBE on 6. Neither is cheaper overall. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does FWD's cover compare with QBE's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (FWD Premium, QBE Travel Prestige Standard Plus): Overseas medical expenses: FWD S$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older), 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: FWD S$7,500, QBE S$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses); Baggage and personal belongings: FWD S$3,000, QBE S$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseas; 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), QBE Included: overseas medical expenses, quarantine allowance, trip cancellation and curtailment for COVID-19; Excess: FWD S$0.00, QBE S$0.00.

What discounts are FWD and QBE running?

FWD: none to show. QBE: none to show.