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Starr vs China Taiping travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, Starr was cheaper on 4, China Taiping on 8. 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.
ExampleStarrChina Taiping
One week in Thailand, one adultS$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$51.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$90.95TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$79.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$213.13TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$161.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$41.18TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$34.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$523.38TraveLead Bronze Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026S$287.00Lite Annual Planas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$47.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$48.05TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$51.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$46.33TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$41.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$41.18TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 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: Starr TraveLead Bronze, China Taiping Lite.
CoverStarrChina Taiping
Overseas medical expensesS$200,000 (S$40,000 if age above 70)S$200,000 (S$40,000 above age 70; S$40,000 a child)
Trip cancellationS$5,000S$4,000 (curtailment S$4,000)
Baggage and personal belongingsS$3,000 (S$400 per item, S$1,400 for a laptop)S$2,000, including valuables and mobile devices
COVID-19Included (two vaccine doses, age 65 or under): overseas medical up to S$15,000 per person, half for under 18s; trip cancellation and curtailment not coveredNot 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$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 Starr or China Taiping cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, Starr was cheaper on 4, China Taiping on 8. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

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

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Starr TraveLead Bronze, China Taiping Lite): Overseas medical expenses: Starr S$200,000 (S$40,000 if age above 70), China Taiping S$200,000 (S$40,000 above age 70; S$40,000 a child); Trip cancellation: Starr S$5,000, China Taiping S$4,000 (curtailment S$4,000); Baggage and personal belongings: Starr S$3,000 (S$400 per item, S$1,400 for a laptop), China Taiping S$2,000, including valuables and mobile devices; COVID-19: Starr Included (two vaccine doses, age 65 or under): overseas medical up to S$15,000 per person, half for under 18s; trip cancellation and curtailment not covered, 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: Starr S$0.00, China Taiping S$0.00.

What discounts are Starr and China Taiping running?

Starr: none to show. China Taiping: none to show.