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Great Eastern vs Zurich travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 6, Zurich on 6. Neither is cheaper overall. 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 EasternZurich
One week in Thailand, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$82.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$77.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$174.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$140.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$20.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$540.00Gold (annual)as at 17 Oct 2026S$590.00Travel Guard Direct Enhanced Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$40.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$27.00Basicas at 17 Oct 2026S$20.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas 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, Zurich Travel Guard Direct Basic.
CoverGreat EasternZurich
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$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over)
Trip cancellationS$2,000S$5,000
Baggage and personal belongingsS$2,500 (S$500 per item)S$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item)
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 termsTravel Guard's website says it covers overseas medical and evacuation, trip cancellation and a quarantine allowance. No limits are published for it, so ask Travel Guard before you rely on it
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 Zurich cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, Great Eastern was cheaper on 6, Zurich on 6. Neither is cheaper overall. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

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

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Great Eastern Basic, Zurich Travel Guard Direct Basic): 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, Zurich S$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over); Trip cancellation: Great Eastern S$2,000, Zurich S$5,000; Baggage and personal belongings: Great Eastern S$2,500 (S$500 per item), Zurich S$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item); 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, Zurich Travel Guard's website says it covers overseas medical and evacuation, trip cancellation and a quarantine allowance. No limits are published for it, so ask Travel Guard before you rely on it; Excess: Great Eastern S$0.00, Zurich S$0.00.

What discounts are Great Eastern and Zurich running?

Great Eastern: none to show. Zurich: none to show.