Travel insurance
FWD vs Singlife travel insurance
As of 12 Nov 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 11, Singlife on 1. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
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Lowest price on each example
| Example | FWD | Singlife |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$41.55Premium with COVID-19 extensionBuy Nowas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$63.55Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$67.18Premium with COVID-19 extensionBuy Nowas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$119.57Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$168.88Premium with COVID-19 extensionBuy Nowas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$252.95Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$25.10Premium with COVID-19 extensionBuy Nowas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$44.00Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$358.46Premium Annual Multi-Trip with COVID-19 extension (trips under 91 days)Buy Nowas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$342.00Travel Lite Annual Multi-Trip with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$44.35Premium with COVID-19 extensionBuy Nowas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$81.19Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$44.35Premium with COVID-19 extensionBuy Nowas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$81.19Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$44.35Premium with COVID-19 extensionBuy Nowas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$81.19Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$44.35Premium with COVID-19 extensionBuy Nowas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$81.19Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$39.78Premium with COVID-19 extensionBuy Nowas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$69.64Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$35.47Premium with COVID-19 extensionBuy Nowas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$54.51Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$25.10Premium with COVID-19 extensionBuy Nowas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$44.00Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 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 | Singlife |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | S$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older) | S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70) |
| Trip cancellation | S$7,500 | S$5,000 |
| Baggage and personal belongings | S$3,000 (S$300 per item, S$1,000 for a laptop or tablet, S$300 for a mobile phone, S$300 for jewellery) | S$3,000 (S$500 per item, S$1,000 for a laptop) |
| COVID-19 | COVID-19 extension included: COVID-19 medical expenses in Singapore and overseas up to S$200,000, emergency evacuation and repatriation up to S$200,000, trip cancellation S$5,000 and trip disruption S$5,000, hospital cash of S$100 a day overseas and S$100 a day in Singapore (each up to 14 days) and overseas quarantine allowance of S$50 a day (14 days); these COVID-19 limits apply per policy per trip, shared by everyone insured on it, and the trip-cancellation part needs the policy bought at least 72 hours before departure | COVID-19 add-on included: overseas medical expenses up to S$50,000, emergency medical evacuation S$250,000 and repatriation S$30,000, trip cancellation or postponement S$2,500 and trip interruption S$2,500 — all due to COVID-19 (no Singapore medical, quarantine allowance or hospital income on Lite) |
| Excess | S$0.00 | S$0.00 |
Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.
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Is FWD or Singlife cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 11, Singlife on 1. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does FWD's cover compare with Singlife's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (FWD Premium with COVID-19 extension, Singlife Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-on): Overseas medical expenses: FWD S$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older), Singlife S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70); Trip cancellation: FWD S$7,500, Singlife S$5,000; Baggage and personal belongings: FWD S$3,000 (S$300 per item, S$1,000 for a laptop or tablet, S$300 for a mobile phone, S$300 for jewellery), Singlife S$3,000 (S$500 per item, S$1,000 for a laptop); COVID-19: FWD COVID-19 extension included: COVID-19 medical expenses in Singapore and overseas up to S$200,000, emergency evacuation and repatriation up to S$200,000, trip cancellation S$5,000 and trip disruption S$5,000, hospital cash of S$100 a day overseas and S$100 a day in Singapore (each up to 14 days) and overseas quarantine allowance of S$50 a day (14 days); these COVID-19 limits apply per policy per trip, shared by everyone insured on it, and the trip-cancellation part needs the policy bought at least 72 hours before departure, Singlife COVID-19 add-on included: overseas medical expenses up to S$50,000, emergency medical evacuation S$250,000 and repatriation S$30,000, trip cancellation or postponement S$2,500 and trip interruption S$2,500 — all due to COVID-19 (no Singapore medical, quarantine allowance or hospital income on Lite); Excess: FWD S$0.00, Singlife S$0.00.
What discounts are FWD and Singlife running?
FWD: none to show. Singlife: none to show.