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FWD vs China Taiping travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 11, China Taiping on 1. 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.
ExampleFWDChina Taiping
One week in Thailand, one adultS$37.08Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$51.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$60.21Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$79.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$149.08Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$161.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$22.64Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$34.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$324.82Premium Annual Multi-Tripas at 15 Oct 2026S$287.00Lite Annual Planas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$39.80Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$47.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$35.72Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$51.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$31.72Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$41.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$22.64Premiumas at 15 Oct 2026S$34.00Liteas at 15 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, China Taiping Lite.
CoverFWDChina Taiping
Overseas medical expensesS$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older)S$200,000 (S$40,000 above age 70; S$40,000 a child)
Trip cancellationS$7,500S$4,000 (curtailment S$4,000)
Baggage and personal belongingsS$3,000S$2,000, including valuables and mobile devices
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)Not covered: the Lite plan has no COVID-19 endorsement (the portal's benefit table shows no COVID-19 benefit on Lite); choose Economy or above for COVID-19 cover
ExcessS$0.00S$0.00

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

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Questions people ask

Is FWD or China Taiping cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, FWD was cheaper on 11, China Taiping on 1. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does FWD's cover compare with China Taiping's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (FWD Premium, China Taiping Lite): Overseas medical expenses: FWD S$200,000 (S$40,000 age 70 or older), China Taiping S$200,000 (S$40,000 above age 70; S$40,000 a child); Trip cancellation: FWD S$7,500, China Taiping S$4,000 (curtailment S$4,000); Baggage and personal belongings: FWD S$3,000, China Taiping S$2,000, including valuables and mobile devices; 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), China Taiping Not covered: the Lite plan has no COVID-19 endorsement (the portal's benefit table shows no COVID-19 benefit on Lite); choose Economy or above for COVID-19 cover; Excess: FWD S$0.00, China Taiping S$0.00.

What discounts are FWD and China Taiping running?

FWD: none to show. China Taiping: none to show.