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China Taiping vs Zurich travel insurance

As of 28 Oct 2026 (Singapore time)

Of the 12 examples both price, China Taiping was cheaper on 1, Zurich on 11. 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.
ExampleChina TaipingZurich
One week in Thailand, one adultS$51.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Two weeks in Japan, one adultS$79.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026S$77.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Three weeks in Europe, one adultS$161.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026S$140.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Long weekend in Malaysia, one adultS$34.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026S$20.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
A year of trips in Asia, one adultS$287.00Lite Annual Planas at 15 Oct 2026S$590.00Travel Guard Direct Enhanced Annual Multi-Tripas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Japan, one adultS$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in South Korea, one adultS$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026S$58.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in Taiwan, one adultS$63.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
One week in China, one adultS$47.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026S$42.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Hong Kong, one adultS$51.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Five days in Thailand, one adultS$41.00Liteas at 15 Oct 2026S$33.00Travel Guard Direct Basicas at 19 Oct 2026
Three days in Malaysia, one adultS$34.00Liteas at 15 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: China Taiping Lite, Zurich Travel Guard Direct Basic.
CoverChina TaipingZurich
Overseas medical expensesS$200,000 (S$40,000 above age 70; S$40,000 a child)S$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over)
Trip cancellationS$4,000 (curtailment S$4,000)S$5,000
Baggage and personal belongingsS$2,000, including valuables and mobile devicesS$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item)
COVID-19Not 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 coverTravel 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 China Taiping or Zurich cheaper for travel insurance?

Of the 12 examples both price, China Taiping was cheaper on 1, Zurich on 11. Your own answers can change the order, so get your own quote.

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

On each one's cheapest plan for one week in Thailand, one adult (China Taiping Lite, Zurich Travel Guard Direct Basic): Overseas medical expenses: China Taiping S$200,000 (S$40,000 above age 70; S$40,000 a child), Zurich S$100,000 (S$10,000 if age 70 or over); Trip cancellation: China Taiping S$4,000 (curtailment S$4,000), Zurich S$5,000; Baggage and personal belongings: China Taiping S$2,000, including valuables and mobile devices, Zurich S$1,500 (S$1,000 laptop, S$500 per other item); COVID-19: 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, 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: China Taiping S$0.00, Zurich S$0.00.

What discounts are China Taiping and Zurich running?

China Taiping: none to show. Zurich: none to show.