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Great American vs Zurich travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, Great American was cheaper on 9, Zurich on 3. 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 AmericanZurich
One week in Thailand, one adultS$28.34Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$68.67Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$77.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$114.45Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$140.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$23.98Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$20.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 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$590.00Travel Guard Direct Enhanced Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$56.68Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$56.68Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$37.06Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$37.06Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$37.06Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$28.34Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$23.98Great Travel Insurance Classicas at 17 Oct 2026S$20.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas 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

Each insurer's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult: Great American Great Travel Insurance Classic, Zurich Travel Guard Direct Basic.
CoverGreat AmericanZurich
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$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over)
Trip cancellationS$5,000 for specified events within 60 days before departure; cutting the trip short S$5,000; postponement S$500S$5,000
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$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item)
COVID-19Not covered: the June 2020 plan has no COVID-19 benefit, and pandemic-related claims fall under its exclusionsTravel Guard's website says it covers overseas medical and evacuation, trip cancellation and a quarantine allowance. No limits are published for it, so ask Travel Guard before you rely on it
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 Zurich cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, Great American was cheaper on 9, Zurich on 3. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does Great American's cover compare with Zurich's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Great American Great Travel Insurance Classic, Zurich Travel Guard Direct Basic): 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, Zurich S$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over); 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, Zurich S$5,000; 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, Zurich S$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item); COVID-19: Great American Not covered: the June 2020 plan has no COVID-19 benefit, and pandemic-related claims fall under its exclusions, Zurich Travel Guard's website says it covers overseas medical and evacuation, trip cancellation and a quarantine allowance. No limits are published for it, so ask Travel Guard before you rely on it; Excess: Great American S$0.00, Zurich S$0.00.

What discounts are Great American and Zurich running?

Great American: none to show. Zurich: none to show.