Travel insurance
Great Eastern vs MSIG travel insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 0, MSIG on 12. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | Great Eastern | MSIG |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$17.80TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$82.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$36.40TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$174.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$67.60TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$11.40TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$540.00Gold (annual)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$334.50TravelEasy Flex Standard Flex Annual Planas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$16.60TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$14.60TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$11.40TravelEasy Liteas at 11 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 Eastern | MSIG |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | S$100,000 per adult under 70 (S$20,000 for adults aged 70 or over, S$30,000 per child), including COVID-19 | S$50,000 (S$20,000 age 70 and above), S$100 excess |
| Trip cancellation | S$2,000 | Not covered |
| Baggage and personal belongings | S$2,500 (S$500 per item) | S$1,000 |
| COVID-19 | 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 | Included: overseas medical up to S$25,000 (S$10,000 age 70 and above or a child, S$100 excess), medical evacuation up to S$100,000; no COVID-19 trip cancellation, trip shortening or quarantine cover; claims need a positive test within the first 90 days of the trip |
| Excess | S$0.00 | S$100.00 |
Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.
Discounts running today
- Great Eastern: none to show
- MSIG: 60% off; 25% off
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Is Great Eastern or MSIG cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 0, MSIG on 12. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does Great Eastern's cover compare with MSIG's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Great Eastern Basic, MSIG TravelEasy Lite): 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, MSIG S$50,000 (S$20,000 age 70 and above), S$100 excess; Trip cancellation: Great Eastern S$2,000, MSIG Not covered; Baggage and personal belongings: Great Eastern S$2,500 (S$500 per item), MSIG S$1,000; 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, MSIG Included: overseas medical up to S$25,000 (S$10,000 age 70 and above or a child, S$100 excess), medical evacuation up to S$100,000; no COVID-19 trip cancellation, trip shortening or quarantine cover; claims need a positive test within the first 90 days of the trip; Excess: Great Eastern S$0.00, MSIG S$100.00.
What discounts are Great Eastern and MSIG running?
Great Eastern: none to show. MSIG: 60% off; 25% off.