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MSIG vs China Taiping travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, MSIG was cheaper on 11, China Taiping on 1. 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.
ExampleMSIGChina Taiping
One week in Thailand, one adultS$17.80TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026S$51.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$36.40TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026S$79.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$67.60TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026S$161.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$11.40TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026S$34.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$334.50TravelEasy Flex Standard Flex Annual Planas at 11 Oct 2026S$287.00Lite Annual Planas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$21.00TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026S$47.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$16.60TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026S$51.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$14.60TravelEasy Liteas at 11 Oct 2026S$41.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$11.40TravelEasy Liteas at 11 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: MSIG TravelEasy Lite, China Taiping Lite.
CoverMSIGChina Taiping
Overseas medical expensesS$50,000 (S$20,000 age 70 and above), S$100 excessS$200,000 (S$40,000 above age 70; S$40,000 a child)
Trip cancellationNot coveredS$4,000 (curtailment S$4,000)
Baggage loss or damageS$1,000S$2,000, including valuables and mobile devices
COVID-19Included: 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 tripNot 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$100.00S$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 MSIG or China Taiping cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, MSIG was cheaper on 11, China Taiping on 1. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does MSIG's cover compare with China Taiping's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (MSIG TravelEasy Lite, China Taiping Lite): Overseas medical expenses: MSIG S$50,000 (S$20,000 age 70 and above), S$100 excess, China Taiping S$200,000 (S$40,000 above age 70; S$40,000 a child); Trip cancellation: MSIG Not covered, China Taiping S$4,000 (curtailment S$4,000); Baggage loss or damage: MSIG S$1,000, China Taiping S$2,000, including valuables and mobile devices; COVID-19: 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, 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: MSIG S$100.00, China Taiping S$0.00.

What discounts are MSIG and China Taiping running?

MSIG: 60% off; 25% off. China Taiping: none to show.