Travel insurance
FWD vs Starr travel insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 12, Starr on 0. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | FWD | Starr |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$37.08Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$60.21Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$90.95TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$149.08Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$213.13TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$22.64Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$41.18TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$324.82Premium Annual Multi-Tripas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$523.38TraveLead Bronze Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$35.72Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$48.05TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$31.72Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$46.33TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$22.64Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026 | S$41.18TraveLead Bronzeas 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
| Cover | FWD | Starr |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | S$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older) | S$200,000 (S$40,000 if age above 70) |
| Trip cancellation | S$7,500 | S$5,000 |
| Baggage and personal belongings | S$3,000 | S$3,000 (S$400 per item, S$1,400 for a laptop) |
| 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 (two vaccine doses, age 65 or under): overseas medical up to S$15,000 per person, half for under 18s; trip cancellation and curtailment not covered |
| 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 Starr cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 12, Starr on 0. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does FWD's cover compare with Starr's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (FWD Premium, Starr TraveLead Bronze): Overseas medical expenses: FWD S$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older), Starr S$200,000 (S$40,000 if age above 70); Trip cancellation: FWD S$7,500, Starr S$5,000; Baggage and personal belongings: FWD S$3,000, Starr S$3,000 (S$400 per item, S$1,400 for a laptop); 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), Starr Included (two vaccine doses, age 65 or under): overseas medical up to S$15,000 per person, half for under 18s; trip cancellation and curtailment not covered; Excess: FWD S$0.00, Starr S$0.00.
What discounts are FWD and Starr running?
FWD: none to show. Starr: none to show.