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Great American vs China Taiping travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, Great American 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.
ExampleGreat AmericanChina Taiping
One week in Thailand, one adultS$28.34Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$51.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$68.67Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$79.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$114.45Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$161.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$23.98Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$34.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$348.80Great Travel Insurance Classic Annual (trips of up to 90 days)as at 17 Oct 2026S$287.00Lite Annual Planas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$56.68Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$56.68Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$37.06Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$37.06Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$47.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$37.06Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$51.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$28.34Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$41.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$23.98Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 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: Great American Great Travel Insurance Classic, China Taiping Lite.
CoverGreat AmericanChina Taiping
Overseas medical expensesS$200,000 (S$50,000 above age 70; S$200,000 a child on a family plan); follow-up treatment back in Singapore S$10,000S$200,000 (S$40,000 above age 70; S$40,000 a child)
Trip cancellationS$5,000 for specified events within 60 days before departure; cutting the trip short S$5,000; postponement S$500S$4,000 (curtailment S$4,000)
Baggage and personal belongingsS$3,000, including a laptop; jewellery S$100; baggage delay pays S$200 for every 6 hours, up to S$1,000S$2,000, including valuables and mobile devices
COVID-19Not covered: the June 2020 plan has no COVID-19 benefit, and pandemic-related claims fall under its exclusionsNot 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 Great American or China Taiping cheaper for travel insurance?

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

How does Great American's cover compare with China Taiping's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Great American Great Travel Insurance Classic, China Taiping Lite): 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, China Taiping S$200,000 (S$40,000 above age 70; S$40,000 a child); 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, China Taiping S$4,000 (curtailment S$4,000); 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, China Taiping S$2,000, including valuables and mobile devices; COVID-19: Great American Not covered: the June 2020 plan has no COVID-19 benefit, and pandemic-related claims fall under its exclusions, 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: Great American S$0.00, China Taiping S$0.00.

What discounts are Great American and China Taiping running?

Great American: none to show. China Taiping: none to show.