Travel insurance
Great Eastern vs UOI travel insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 11, UOI on 1. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | Great Eastern | UOI |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$49.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$82.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$134.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$174.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$263.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$36.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$540.00Gold (annual)as at 17 Oct 2026 | S$278.00UniTravel Value Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$68.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$68.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$68.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$68.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$68.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$49.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026 | S$36.00UniTravel Valueas 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
| Cover | Great Eastern | UOI |
|---|---|---|
| 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$100,000 (S$50,000 if age 70 or above) |
| Trip cancellation | S$2,000 | S$3,000 |
| 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 | Covered: trip cancellation due to COVID-19 S$1,500, overseas medical expenses S$100,000 an adult (S$50,000 a child or from age 70), evacuation S$100,000 |
| Excess | S$0.00 | S$0.00 |
Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.
Discounts running today
- Great Eastern: none to show
- UOI: none to show
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Is Great Eastern or UOI cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 11, UOI on 1. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does Great Eastern's cover compare with UOI's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Great Eastern Basic, UOI UniTravel Value): 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, UOI S$100,000 (S$50,000 if age 70 or above); Trip cancellation: Great Eastern S$2,000, UOI S$3,000; Baggage and personal belongings: Great Eastern S$2,500 (S$500 per item), UOI 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, UOI Covered: trip cancellation due to COVID-19 S$1,500, overseas medical expenses S$100,000 an adult (S$50,000 a child or from age 70), evacuation S$100,000; Excess: Great Eastern S$0.00, UOI S$0.00.
What discounts are Great Eastern and UOI running?
Great Eastern: none to show. UOI: none to show.