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Starr vs UOI travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, Starr was cheaper on 8, UOI on 4. 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.
ExampleStarrUOI
One week in Thailand, one adultS$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$49.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$90.95TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$134.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$213.13TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$263.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$41.18TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$36.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$523.38TraveLead Bronze Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026S$278.00UniTravel Value Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$68.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$68.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$68.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$58.34TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$68.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$48.05TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$68.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$46.33TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$49.00UniTravel Valueas at 19 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$41.18TraveLead Bronzeas at 19 Oct 2026S$36.00UniTravel Valueas 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: Starr TraveLead Bronze, UOI UniTravel Value.
CoverStarrUOI
Overseas medical expensesS$200,000 (S$40,000 if age above 70)S$100,000 (S$50,000 if age 70 or above)
Trip cancellationS$5,000S$3,000
Baggage and personal belongingsS$3,000 (S$400 per item, S$1,400 for a laptop)S$1,000
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 coveredCovered: trip cancellation due to COVID-19 S$1,500, overseas medical expenses S$100,000 an adult (S$50,000 a child or from age 70), evacuation S$100,000
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 UOI cheaper for travel insurance?

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

How does Starr's cover compare with UOI's?

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (Starr TraveLead Bronze, UOI UniTravel Value): Overseas medical expenses: Starr S$200,000 (S$40,000 if age above 70), UOI S$100,000 (S$50,000 if age 70 or above); Trip cancellation: Starr S$5,000, UOI S$3,000; Baggage and personal belongings: Starr S$3,000 (S$400 per item, S$1,400 for a laptop), UOI S$1,000; 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, UOI Covered: trip cancellation due to COVID-19 S$1,500, overseas medical expenses S$100,000 an adult (S$50,000 a child or from age 70), evacuation S$100,000; Excess: Starr S$0.00, UOI S$0.00.

What discounts are Starr and UOI running?

Starr: none to show. UOI: none to show.