Travel insurance
Sompo vs Zurich travel insurance
As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)
Of the 12 examples both price, Sompo was cheaper on 12, Zurich on 0. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
Lowest price on each example
| Example | Sompo | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| One week in Thailand, one adult | S$17.70Essentialas at 9 Oct 2026 | S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Two weeks in Japan, one adult | S$38.10Essentialas at 9 Oct 2026 | S$77.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three weeks in Europe, one adult | S$80.40Essentialas at 9 Oct 2026 | S$140.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Long weekend in Malaysia, one adult | S$12.00Essentialas at 9 Oct 2026 | S$20.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| A year of trips in Asia, one adult | S$392.00Essential Annual Multi-Tripas at 9 Oct 2026 | S$590.00Travel Guard Direct Enhanced Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Japan, one adult | S$25.50Essentialas at 9 Oct 2026 | S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in South Korea, one adult | S$25.50Essentialas at 9 Oct 2026 | S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in Taiwan, one adult | S$25.50Essentialas at 9 Oct 2026 | S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| One week in China, one adult | S$25.50Essentialas at 9 Oct 2026 | S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Hong Kong, one adult | S$19.80Essentialas at 9 Oct 2026 | S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Five days in Thailand, one adult | S$14.70Essentialas at 9 Oct 2026 | S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026 |
| Three days in Malaysia, one adult | S$12.00Essentialas at 9 Oct 2026 | S$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
| Cover | Sompo | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas medical expenses | S$200,000 (S$50,000 if age 70 or over) | S$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over) |
| Trip cancellation | S$5,000 | S$5,000 |
| Baggage loss or damage | S$1,000 | S$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item) |
| COVID-19 | Included at the plan limits: overseas medical up to S$200,000 (S$50,000 if age 70 or over), trip cancellation or curtailment up to S$5,000, hospital allowance S$100 a day (up to S$3,000); not covered: medical costs back in Singapore, quarantine orders, required COVID-19 tests | 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 | 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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Is Sompo or Zurich cheaper for travel insurance?
Of the 12 examples both price, Sompo was cheaper on 12, Zurich on 0. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.
How does Sompo's cover compare with Zurich's?
On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Sompo Essential, Zurich Travel Guard Direct Basic): Overseas medical expenses: Sompo S$200,000 (S$50,000 if age 70 or over), Zurich S$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over); Trip cancellation: Sompo S$5,000, Zurich S$5,000; Baggage loss or damage: Sompo S$1,000, Zurich S$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item); COVID-19: Sompo Included at the plan limits: overseas medical up to S$200,000 (S$50,000 if age 70 or over), trip cancellation or curtailment up to S$5,000, hospital allowance S$100 a day (up to S$3,000); not covered: medical costs back in Singapore, quarantine orders, required COVID-19 tests, 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: Sompo S$0.00, Zurich S$0.00.
What discounts are Sompo and Zurich running?
Sompo: 70% off; 30% off. Zurich: none to show.