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QBE vs Zurich travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, QBE was cheaper on 7, Zurich on 5. 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.
ExampleQBEZurich
One week in Thailand, one adultS$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$60.00Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026S$77.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$168.00Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026S$140.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026S$20.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$313.20Travel Prestige Standard Plus Annualas at 19 Oct 2026S$590.00Travel Guard Direct Enhanced Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 Oct 2026S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$38.40Travel Prestige Standard Plusas at 19 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: QBE Travel Prestige Standard Plus, Zurich Travel Guard Direct Basic.
CoverQBEZurich
Overseas medical expensesS$500,000 up to age 70 (S$75,000 above 70); follow-up treatment in Singapore within 31 days up to S$12,500S$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over)
Trip cancellationS$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses)S$5,000
Baggage and personal belongingsS$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseasS$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item)
COVID-19Included: overseas medical expenses, quarantine allowance, trip cancellation and curtailment for COVID-19Travel 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 QBE or Zurich cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, QBE was cheaper on 7, Zurich on 5. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

How does QBE's cover compare with Zurich's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (QBE Travel Prestige Standard Plus, Zurich Travel Guard Direct Basic): 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, Zurich S$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over); Trip cancellation: QBE S$12,500 (loss of deposit and cancellation charges including curtailment expenses), Zurich S$5,000; Baggage and personal belongings: QBE S$4,000; baggage delay S$100 per 6 hours overseas, Zurich S$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item); COVID-19: QBE Included: overseas medical expenses, quarantine allowance, trip cancellation and curtailment for COVID-19, 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: QBE S$0.00, Zurich S$0.00.

What discounts are QBE and Zurich running?

QBE: none to show. Zurich: none to show.