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Great Eastern vs HL Assurance travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 0, HL Assurance on 12. 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 EasternHL Assurance
One week in Thailand, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$23.20Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover)as at 21 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$82.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$38.80Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover)as at 21 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$174.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$71.60Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover)as at 21 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$16.80Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover)as at 21 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$540.00Gold (annual)as at 17 Oct 2026S$189.50Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover) Annual Multi-Tripas at 21 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$25.60Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover)as at 21 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$25.60Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover)as at 21 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$25.60Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover)as at 21 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$25.60Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover)as at 21 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$22.00Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover)as at 21 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$20.00Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover)as at 21 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$16.80Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover)as at 21 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 Eastern Basic, HL Assurance Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover).
CoverGreat EasternHL Assurance
Overseas medical expensesS$100,000 per adult under 70 (S$20,000 for adults aged 70 or over, S$30,000 per child), including COVID-19S$150,000 overseas (age 70 and below; S$50,000 above 70; child S$100,000); medical expenses in Singapore S$10,000; no COVID-19 cover
Trip cancellationS$2,000S$5,000
Baggage and personal belongingsS$2,500 (S$500 per item)S$3,000 (delayed baggage S$100 every 6 hours up to S$800)
COVID-19Covered as any illness: overseas medical expenses up to S$100,000 per adult under 70 (section 5, "including Covid-19") and medical expenses back in Singapore; trip cancellation and curtailment under the policy's usual termsNot covered
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 Eastern or HL Assurance cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 0, HL Assurance on 12. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does Great Eastern's cover compare with HL Assurance's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Great Eastern Basic, HL Assurance Travel Assured Plus Basic (no COVID-19 cover)): Overseas medical expenses: Great Eastern S$100,000 per adult under 70 (S$20,000 for adults aged 70 or over, S$30,000 per child), including COVID-19, HL Assurance S$150,000 overseas (age 70 and below; S$50,000 above 70; child S$100,000); medical expenses in Singapore S$10,000; no COVID-19 cover; Trip cancellation: Great Eastern S$2,000, HL Assurance S$5,000; Baggage and personal belongings: Great Eastern S$2,500 (S$500 per item), HL Assurance S$3,000 (delayed baggage S$100 every 6 hours up to S$800); COVID-19: Great Eastern Covered as any illness: overseas medical expenses up to S$100,000 per adult under 70 (section 5, "including Covid-19") and medical expenses back in Singapore; trip cancellation and curtailment under the policy's usual terms, HL Assurance Not covered; Excess: Great Eastern S$0.00, HL Assurance S$0.00.

What discounts are Great Eastern and HL Assurance running?

Great Eastern: none to show. HL Assurance: 60% off; 50% off.