Travel insurance
Great American vs QBE travel insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, Great American was cheaper on 8, QBE on 4. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | Great American | QBE |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$28.34Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$68.67Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$60.00Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$114.45Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$168.00Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$23.98Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$348.80Great Travel Insurance Classic Annual (trips of up to 90 days)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$313.20Travel Prestige Standard Plus Annualas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$56.68Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$56.68Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$37.06Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$37.06Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$37.06Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$28.34Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$23.98Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$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
| Cover | Great American | QBE |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | S$200,000 (S$50,000 above age 70; S$200,000 a child on a family plan); follow-up treatment back in Singapore S$10,000 | 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 | S$5,000 for specified events within 60 days before departure; cutting the trip short S$5,000; postponement S$500 | S$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses) |
| Baggage and personal belongings | S$3,000, including a laptop; jewellery S$100; baggage delay pays S$200 for every 6 hours, up to S$1,000 | S$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseas |
| COVID-19 | Not covered: the June 2020 plan has no COVID-19 benefit, and pandemic-related claims fall under its exclusions | Included: overseas medical expenses, quarantine allowance, trip cancellation and curtailment for COVID-19 |
| Excess | S$0.00 | S$0.00 |
Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.
Discounts running today
- Great American: none to show
- QBE: none to show
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Is Great American or QBE cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, Great American was cheaper on 8, QBE on 4. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does Great American's cover compare with QBE's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Great American Great Travel Insurance Classic, QBE Travel Prestige Standard Plus): Overseas medical expenses: Great American S$200,000 (S$50,000 above age 70; S$200,000 a child on a family plan); follow-up treatment back in Singapore S$10,000, 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: Great American S$5,000 for specified events within 60 days before departure; cutting the trip short S$5,000; postponement S$500, QBE S$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses); Baggage and personal belongings: Great American S$3,000, including a laptop; jewellery S$100; baggage delay pays S$200 for every 6 hours, up to S$1,000, QBE S$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseas; COVID-19: Great American Not covered: the June 2020 plan has no COVID-19 benefit, and pandemic-related claims fall under its exclusions, QBE Included: overseas medical expenses, quarantine allowance, trip cancellation and curtailment for COVID-19; Excess: Great American S$0.00, QBE S$0.00.
What discounts are Great American and QBE running?
Great American: none to show. QBE: none to show.