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Great Eastern vs QBE travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 2, QBE on 10. 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 EasternQBE
One week in Thailand, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$82.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$60.00Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$174.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$168.00Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$540.00Gold (annual)as at 17 Oct 2026S$313.20Travel Prestige Standard Plus Annualas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$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

Each insurer's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult: Great Eastern Basic, QBE Travel Prestige Standard Plus.
CoverGreat EasternQBE
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$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 cancellationS$2,000S$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses)
Baggage and personal belongingsS$2,500 (S$500 per item)S$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseas
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 termsIncluded: overseas medical expenses, quarantine allowance, trip cancellation and curtailment for COVID-19
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 QBE cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 2, QBE on 10. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does Great Eastern's cover compare with QBE's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Great Eastern Basic, QBE Travel Prestige Standard Plus): 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, 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 Eastern S$2,000, QBE S$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses); Baggage and personal belongings: Great Eastern S$2,500 (S$500 per item), QBE S$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseas; 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, QBE Included: overseas medical expenses, quarantine allowance, trip cancellation and curtailment for COVID-19; Excess: Great Eastern S$0.00, QBE S$0.00.

What discounts are Great Eastern and QBE running?

Great Eastern: none to show. QBE: none to show.