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Great Eastern vs China Taiping travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 9, China Taiping 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 EasternChina Taiping
One week in Thailand, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$51.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$82.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$79.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$174.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$161.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$34.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$540.00Gold (annual)as at 17 Oct 2026S$287.00Lite Annual Planas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$47.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$51.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$41.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$27.00Basicas 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 Eastern Basic, China Taiping Lite.
CoverGreat EasternChina Taiping
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$200,000 (S$40,000 above age 70; S$40,000 a child)
Trip cancellationS$2,000S$4,000 (curtailment S$4,000)
Baggage and personal belongingsS$2,500 (S$500 per item)S$2,000, including valuables and mobile devices
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: 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 Eastern or China Taiping cheaper for travel insurance?

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

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

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Great Eastern Basic, China Taiping 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, China Taiping S$200,000 (S$40,000 above age 70; S$40,000 a child); Trip cancellation: Great Eastern S$2,000, China Taiping S$4,000 (curtailment S$4,000); Baggage and personal belongings: Great Eastern S$2,500 (S$500 per item), China Taiping S$2,000, including valuables and mobile devices; 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, 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 Eastern S$0.00, China Taiping S$0.00.

What discounts are Great Eastern and China Taiping running?

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