Travel insurance
QBE vs Singlife travel insurance
As of 12 Nov 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, QBE was cheaper on 12, Singlife on 0. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
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Lowest price on each example
| Example | QBE | Singlife |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard PlusBuy Nowas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$63.55Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$60.00Travel Prestige Standard PlusBuy Nowas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$119.57Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$168.00Travel Prestige Standard PlusBuy Nowas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$252.95Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard PlusBuy Nowas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$44.00Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$313.20Travel Prestige Standard Plus AnnualBuy Nowas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$342.00Travel Lite Annual Multi-Trip with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard PlusBuy Nowas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$81.19Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard PlusBuy Nowas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$81.19Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard PlusBuy Nowas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$81.19Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard PlusBuy Nowas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$81.19Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard PlusBuy Nowas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$69.64Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard PlusBuy Nowas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$54.51Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$38.40Travel Prestige Standard PlusBuy Nowas at 19 Oct 2026 | S$44.00Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-onBuy Nowas at 8 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 | QBE | Singlife |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | 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 | S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70) |
| Trip cancellation | S$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses) | S$5,000 |
| Baggage and personal belongings | S$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseas, up to S$500 (half that arriving in Singapore) | S$3,000 (S$500 per item, S$1,000 for a laptop) |
| COVID-19 | Included at lower limits: overseas medical S$150,000 (S$50,000 above age 70), evacuation S$150,000, overseas hospital or quarantine cash S$100 a day up to S$1,000, trip cancellation S$2,500, trip disruption S$2,500; only if fully vaccinated (children under 12 exempt); withdrawn if the WHO again declares COVID-19 a public health emergency or pandemic, or a border closure or "do not travel" advice applies | COVID-19 add-on included: overseas medical expenses up to S$50,000, emergency medical evacuation S$250,000 and repatriation S$30,000, trip cancellation or postponement S$2,500 and trip interruption S$2,500 — all due to COVID-19 (no Singapore medical, quarantine allowance or hospital income on Lite) |
| Excess | S$0.00 | S$0.00 |
Dearer plans from either insurer can cover more. Read the policy wording before you buy.
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- QBE, Travel Prestige Standard Plus: https://sg-customer.qbe.com/travel/partner/01001305
Questions people ask
Is QBE or Singlife cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, QBE was cheaper on 12, Singlife on 0. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does QBE's cover compare with Singlife's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (QBE Travel Prestige Standard Plus, Singlife Travel Lite with COVID-19 add-on): Overseas medical expenses: 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, Singlife S$250,000 (S$75,000 if above age 70); Trip cancellation: QBE S$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses), Singlife S$5,000; Baggage and personal belongings: QBE S$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseas, up to S$500 (half that arriving in Singapore), Singlife S$3,000 (S$500 per item, S$1,000 for a laptop); COVID-19: QBE Included at lower limits: overseas medical S$150,000 (S$50,000 above age 70), evacuation S$150,000, overseas hospital or quarantine cash S$100 a day up to S$1,000, trip cancellation S$2,500, trip disruption S$2,500; only if fully vaccinated (children under 12 exempt); withdrawn if the WHO again declares COVID-19 a public health emergency or pandemic, or a border closure or "do not travel" advice applies, Singlife COVID-19 add-on included: overseas medical expenses up to S$50,000, emergency medical evacuation S$250,000 and repatriation S$30,000, trip cancellation or postponement S$2,500 and trip interruption S$2,500 — all due to COVID-19 (no Singapore medical, quarantine allowance or hospital income on Lite); Excess: QBE S$0.00, Singlife S$0.00.
What discounts are QBE and Singlife running?
QBE: none to show. Singlife: none to show.