Guides
Plain-English guides to the insurance we compare: what a policy does, what it leaves out, what to check before you buy and what to do when you claim.
Car insurance
BYD Atto 3 test drive checklist for Singapore buyers
What to ask the dealer, what to try on the road and what to check in a car park when you test-drive the BYD Atto 3 in Singapore.
Pet insurance
Cutting the cost of pet insurance in Singapore without leaving a gap
Ways to lower your pet insurance premium in Singapore, from co-payments to microchipping and promo codes, and what each saving gives up.
Car insurance
How to insure a BMW 4 Series Convertible in Singapore
Today's example car insurance prices for a BMW 4 Series Convertible in Singapore, what they assume, and what to check on a plan.
Maid insurance
Inside a maid insurance plan, from hospital bills to the security bond
How maid insurance in Singapore works part by part: hospital cover, personal accident, the S$5,000 bond, the usual exclusions and how claims are paid.
Car insurance
Keeping your no-claim discount: how it builds and what costs it
How the no-claim discount builds and drops, what one claim costs, how the NCD protector works, and how to carry the discount to a new car.
Car insurance
The true cost of switching from petrol to electric with a BYD Atto 3
List price, COE, road tax, insurance and charging for a Singapore driver moving from a petrol car to a BYD Atto 3.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance for older travellers in Singapore and what to check
How age affects travel insurance in Singapore: age limits, declaring medical conditions, the cover to check and what to have ready.
Car insurance
What differs when you buy a used car from a dealer or a private seller
Buying a used car in Singapore from a dealer or a private seller: the paperwork, checks, warranties and insurance, side by side before you pay a deposit.
Travel insurance
When to Visit Barbados from Singapore, Season by Season
Plan when to visit Barbados from Singapore, with hurricane season from June to November, school holiday timing and a short planning checklist.
Travel insurance
12 Things to Know Before Your First Trip to the Bahamas
Planning a first trip to the Bahamas from Singapore? What to know about flights, islands, money, tipping, food, manners and who to call for help.
Travel insurance
13 Things to Do in Bangladesh, from Old Dhaka to the Sundarbans
Thirteen things to do in Bangladesh, from Mughal forts in Old Dhaka to the Sundarbans mangroves, with who each suits and when to go.
Travel insurance
A 14-Day Austria Itinerary from Vienna to Innsbruck
A day-by-day 14-day Austria plan for one traveller or a couple from Singapore, covering Vienna, Salzburg, Hallstatt and Innsbruck.
Maid insurance
A maid insurance checklist for Singapore employers before you buy
About a dozen things to check before you buy maid insurance in Singapore, from hospital limits and the bond waiver to cover dates and exclusions.
Travel insurance
Azerbaijan with young children, a family trip plan from Singapore
A sample family plan for Azerbaijan with young children: pace, Baku sights, hot-day options, food, strollers and packing tips for Singapore parents.
Travel insurance
Best Time to Visit Armenia from Singapore, Season by Season
Plan when to visit Armenia from Singapore, with what spring, summer, autumn and winter suit and how the school holidays fit.
Car insurance
BYD Atto 3 specs compared on power, price and rivals
The BYD Atto 3's listed power, motor and price set against its electric rivals, with road tax and insurance prices from the facts.
Car insurance
Cracked windscreen? When to repair, replace or make a claim
Chips and cracks in a windscreen, when glass is repaired or replaced, how windscreen cover works, and what a claim means for your NCD.
Travel insurance
How the excess works on travel insurance in Singapore
What the excess on a travel insurance plan is, when it applies, how it differs between plans and how it changes what a claim pays.
Car insurance
How to see and be seen when driving at night in Singapore
Night driving tips for Singapore: using your lights, handling glare, staying alert, spotting motorcyclists and pedestrians, and planning a late drive.
General
Insurance for a child studying overseas, from flights to term time
What travel and personal accident cover do, and do not do, when your child leaves Singapore to study overseas, and what to check first.
Personal accident insurance
Personal accident insurance for a couple or household in Singapore
How personal accident cover works for a couple, who one policy can include, how children's cover differs, and what today's prices assume.
Car insurance
Scrapping or exporting a car at the end of its COE
Your COE is ending. How renewing, scrapping and exporting work, when to act, and what happens to your car insurance and no-claim discount.
Car insurance
The true cost of a Honda Freed for a family of six
List price, road tax and insurance for a Honda Freed bought for a family of six, and what a second named driver changes.
Car insurance
What to compare between car insurance plans in Singapore
How car insurance plans in Singapore differ on excess, workshops, NCD and benefits, and how our comparison page ranks them by premium.
Travel insurance
14 Things to Do in Argentina, from Buenos Aires to Patagonia
Fourteen things to do in Argentina, from Buenos Aires neighbourhoods to Iguazú Falls and Patagonia, for solo travellers, couples and families.
Travel insurance
Andorra Itinerary for 14 Days, a Sample Plan from Singapore
A 14-day sample Andorra itinerary for one traveller or a couple from Singapore, with valley walks, stone villages and Romanesque churches.
Travel insurance
Best Time to Visit Algeria from Singapore, Season by Season
Plan when to visit Algeria from Singapore, with the November to January rainy season, flash flood risk and school holiday timing.
Car insurance
Choosing a workshop for repairs and servicing in Singapore
Authorised or any workshop for insurance repairs, dealer or independent for servicing, and the questions to ask either one before work starts.
Car insurance
Deregistering a car in Singapore: PARF, COE rebates and refunds
What happens when you deregister a car before its COE ends: PARF and COE rebates, the paperwork, and cancelling road tax and insurance.
Car insurance
First-time car insurance in Singapore, from quote form to policy documents
How a first-time buyer in Singapore gets car insurance, from what to have ready and the quote form to the documents that arrive after payment.
Home insurance
Home insurance terms in Singapore, explained in the order you meet them
Sixteen words from a Singapore home insurance policy, from premium and sum insured to exclusions and claims, each explained with a local example.
General
Insurance for freelancers and gig workers in Singapore without employer cover
Accident cover, income after an injury, work trips and a car used for work: what freelancers and gig workers in Singapore can check.
Car insurance
Mazda 3 Test Drive Checklist for Singapore Buyers
A Mazda 3 test-drive checklist for Singapore: what to ask the dealer, what to try on the drive, and what to check after.
Personal accident insurance
Personal accident insurance myths in Singapore, and what is actually true
Common beliefs about personal accident insurance in Singapore, where they come from, and what the cover actually does and leaves out.
Pet insurance
Pet insurance myths Singapore dog and cat owners still believe
Eight things Singapore dog and cat owners often get wrong about pet insurance, from vaccinations and older pets to waiting periods and microchips.
Travel insurance
Planning Angola with Young Children from Singapore
A sample family plan for Angola with young children: pace, beaches, rainy-day options, food, strollers and what to pack from Singapore.
Car insurance
SUVs With a List Price Under S$250,000 in Singapore
Eight SUVs listed under S$250,000 in Singapore, with version prices, road tax and today's lowest example premium for each car.
Travel insurance
Things to Know Before Your First Trip to Antigua and Barbuda
First time in Antigua and Barbuda from Singapore? What to know about getting there, money, getting around, food, hurricane season and getting help.
Car insurance
What changes when you insure a car past the 10-year mark
How car insurance and road tax change once a car passes 10 years in Singapore, and what to check before you buy an older used car.
Travel insurance
14 Things to Do in Albania, From Tirana to the Riviera
A ranked list of things to do in Albania, from Tirana and Berat to the Riviera, the Alps and Lake Ohrid, for solo travellers, couples and families.
Travel insurance
A 10-Day Family Plan for Turkey with Young Children
A sample 10-day Turkey plan for Singapore families with young children: pace, sights, food, strollers and what to pack.
Car insurance
Car insurance for older drivers in Singapore and what to check
General information on car insurance for older drivers in Singapore: what changes with age, what to declare, what to check on cover and what to have ready.
Car insurance
Electric cars on sale in Singapore, side by side
Eight electric cars on sale in Singapore, compared on body type, list prices, road tax and today's lowest insurance premium.
Home insurance
Home insurance checklist for Singapore homes before you buy
What to check before you buy home insurance in Singapore, from your contents sum and renovation cover to liability, exclusions and price.
Car insurance
How Much COE Is Left and Why It Matters on a Used Car
How the COE time left on a used car shapes its real cost, what happens at expiry, and how insurance changes as the car ages.
Car insurance
How to merge, keep lane and hold a gap on Singapore expressways
Calm habits for joining and leaving Singapore expressways, keeping to a lane, holding a safe gap, driving through tunnels and handling a breakdown.
Car insurance
Mazda 3 Specs Side by Side, From Power to Road Tax
The Mazda 3's five listed versions on power, engine and list price, set against similar cars, with road tax and insurance figures.
Personal accident insurance
Personal accident insurance for newcomers to Singapore, explained
How personal accident insurance works in Singapore for new arrivals: what it pays, how occupation class sets the price, and how buying works.
Pet insurance
Pet insurance checklist for Singapore dog and cat owners before you buy
The checks to run before buying pet insurance in Singapore, from age and breed rules to vet-bill limits, co-payments and waiting periods.
Car insurance
The true cost of a Toyota Sienta for a young family
List price, road tax and insurance examples for a couple with a baby buying a Toyota Sienta, plus the costs that depend on the family.
Travel insurance
Things to Know Before Your First Trip to the USA from Singapore
Planning your first USA trip from Singapore? Practical notes on getting around, paying, tipping, food, staying connected and who to call.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance in Singapore, your common questions answered
Plain answers on what travel insurance in Singapore covers, what it leaves out, when to buy, what it costs today and how claims work.
Travel insurance
United Kingdom 14-Day Itinerary for Singapore Travellers
A 14-day sample plan for the UK from Singapore, covering London, Bath, the Cotswolds, York and Edinburgh day by day.
Travel insurance
When to Visit Australia from Singapore, Season by Season
Plan when to visit Australia from Singapore. Covers the seasons, cyclone and bushfire risks, and how the school holidays fit.
Travel insurance
12 Things to Know Before Your First Trip to New Zealand
Planning a first trip to New Zealand from Singapore? Here is what to know about getting around, money, phones, food, customs and emergency contacts.
Travel insurance
14 Things to Do in Europe for Solo Travellers, Couples and Families
Fourteen things to do in Europe, from Paris and Rome to quieter lakes and old towns, with who each suits and when to go.
Travel insurance
A 7-Day India Itinerary Through Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
A sample 7-day India plan for one or two travellers from Singapore, covering Delhi, Agra and Jaipur at a steady pace.
Car insurance
COE categories explained for car buyers in Singapore
What each COE category covers, how engine size and power place a car in Category A or B, and how recent premiums compare.
Travel insurance
Cuba travel insurance questions for travellers leaving Singapore
What a Cuba trip from Singapore costs to insure today, what the example assumes, and what to check on medical, cancellation and COVID-19 cover.
Car insurance
How to drive safely in heavy rain in Singapore
Tropical downpours in Singapore: speed, following distance, lights, aquaplaning, flooded roads and how to stop safely.
Car insurance
How to insure a Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Singapore
How car insurance for a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is priced in Singapore, what today's example assumes, and what to check on a plan.
Personal accident insurance
Personal accident insurance for doctors in Singapore, priced and explained
What personal accident insurance costs a doctor in Singapore today, how occupation class sets the price, and what to declare about your work.
Travel insurance
Planning the Maldives with Young Children from Singapore
A sample five-day Maldives plan for Singapore families with young children, covering pace, beaches, heat, food, strollers and packing.
Car insurance
Seven-seat MPVs to shortlist in Singapore
Eight MPVs on sale in Singapore, ordered by today's lowest example premium, with list prices, road tax and what to compare before you buy.
Car insurance
Toyota Corolla Altis Test Drive Checklist for Singapore Buyers
Questions for the dealer, checks on the road and in an HDB car park, and what to price after a Toyota Corolla Altis test drive.
Car insurance
Toyota Corolla Altis Versions Compared on Power, Price and Road Tax
The Toyota Corolla Altis versions side by side on bhp, engine, fuel and list price, with rivals, road tax and insurance prices.
Pet insurance
What pet insurance covers in Singapore, from vet bills to liability
How pet insurance for dogs and cats works in Singapore: what it pays for, what it leaves out, how claims are settled and how to read a plan.
Home insurance
Your first home insurance purchase in Singapore, from quote to policy
A step-by-step walk through buying home insurance for the first time in Singapore, from what to have ready to the documents after payment.
Travel insurance
12 Things to Know Before Your First Trip to Vietnam
Planning a first trip to Vietnam from Singapore? What to know about getting around, money, customs, food, weather and emergency contacts.
Travel insurance
14 Things to Do in the Philippines, From Manila to Siargao
Fourteen things to do in the Philippines, from Intramuros and Binondo to Palawan lagoons, with who each suits and when to go.
Travel insurance
5-Day Thailand Itinerary for Bangkok and Ayutthaya
A 5-day Thailand sample itinerary from Singapore, with Bangkok temples, river trips, markets and a day trip to Ayutthaya.
Travel insurance
A Family Trip to Malaysia with Young Children from Singapore
A sample Malaysia trip from Singapore for families with young children, covering pace, sights, rainy-day ideas, food, strollers and packing.
General
An insurance checklist for people moving to Singapore
What newcomers to Singapore need by law, what an employer or landlord may cover, and how the six kinds of insurance here fit each situation.
Car insurance
Car insurance add-ons in Singapore and how to check a plan for them
What each optional car insurance extra adds, who it suits, what it leaves out, and how to tell if a plan already includes it.
Car insurance
Category A edges past Category B in October's second COE round
Category A and B premiums rose while Category E fell in October 2026's second COE round. Every category's result, quota and bids, set out plainly.
Maid insurance
Claiming on maid insurance in Singapore, from hospital bill to bond
How a maid insurance claim works in Singapore. What to keep, how to notify the insurer, what gets checked and what to do if a claim is declined.
Car insurance
How Renewing a COE for 5 or 10 Years Works
What renewing a COE involves, the 5-year and 10-year choices, how the cost is set, and the insurance and road tax side of keeping an older car.
Travel insurance
Insuring a two-week trip to Chad from Singapore, plan by plan
What a 14-day Chad trip costs to insure today, what the example assumes, and what to check on medical, cancellation and COVID-19 cover.
Personal accident insurance
Renewing or switching personal accident insurance in Singapore
What to re-check when personal accident cover comes up for renewal, when keeping a plan fits, and how to switch without a gap in cover.
Car insurance
The true cost of a first car at 28 with a Toyota Corolla Altis
What a first Toyota Corolla Altis costs a 28-year-old in Singapore: list price, COE, road tax and insurance for a young driver against an older one.
Car insurance
Used car checklist for Singapore buyers before paying a deposit
The checks to make before paying a deposit on a used car in Singapore: COE left, age, papers, inspection, loans and insurance quotes.
Car insurance
What to do after a car accident in Singapore, step by step
What to do at the scene of a car accident in Singapore, what to record, how to report it to your insurer and how a claim affects your NCD.
Travel insurance
When to Visit Bali and Indonesia from Singapore
Plan when to visit Bali and Indonesia from Singapore, with the wet and dry seasons, weather risks and how the school holidays fit.
Travel insurance
13 Things to Do in Hong Kong, From the Peak to the Islands
Thirteen things to do in Hong Kong for solo travellers, couples and families, from Victoria Peak and dim sum to quiet island villages.
Travel insurance
A 7-Day Japan Itinerary for Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
A sample 7-day Japan plan from Singapore for one traveller or a couple, covering Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka day by day.
Maid insurance
Do I need maid insurance? What it does in common household situations
Maid insurance is compulsory in Singapore. Here is what it does and does not do across common household situations, from first hire to renewal.
Car insurance
Insuring an Alfa Romeo Stelvio in Singapore, and what moves the premium
Today's Alfa Romeo Stelvio insurance prices, what the example assumes, and what to check on a car insurance plan before you buy in Singapore.
General
Leaving Singapore and what happens to each insurance policy
How home, car, maid and travel insurance are usually handled when you leave Singapore, from cancellation refunds to the helper's security bond.
Home insurance
Making a home insurance claim in Singapore, from loss to payout
How a home insurance claim works in Singapore: what to do after a loss, what to keep, how to notify the insurer and what happens next.
Pet insurance
Pet insurance optional extras in Singapore and what each one adds
What liability, cremation, boarding and higher-limit options add to a pet insurance plan in Singapore, and how to tell if a plan already has them.
Travel insurance
South Korea with young children, a sample family plan from Singapore
A sample South Korea plan for Singapore families with young children, covering pace, sights, food, strollers, weather and packing.
Travel insurance
Things to Know Before Your First Trip to China from Singapore
Heading to China for the first time? What to know about getting around, paying, staying connected, food, customs and emergency numbers.
Travel insurance
When to Visit Taiwan from Singapore, Season by Season
Plan when to visit Taiwan from Singapore, with the plum-rain season, typhoon months, summer heat and school holiday timing explained.
Home insurance
Home insurance paperwork to keep in Singapore, from purchase to claim
Which home insurance documents to keep in Singapore, from your policy schedule and receipts to renovation invoices and claim records.
General
Insurance to review when you retire in Singapore
What changes for personal accident, travel, car and maid insurance when you retire in Singapore, and what to check in each plan.
Pet insurance
Pet insurance terms in Singapore explained in plain English
Plain explanations of the words a pet insurance policy in Singapore uses, from premiums and breed lists to co-payments and claims.
Travel insurance
Taiwan travel insurance questions answered for Singapore travellers
What a week in Taiwan costs to insure today, what that example assumes, and what to check on medical, cancellation and COVID-19 cover.
Personal accident insurance
What to compare between personal accident insurance plans in Singapore
How personal accident plans in Singapore differ benefit by benefit, what usually stays the same, and how to weigh premium against cover.
Car insurance
How to insure a Volkswagen Tiguan in Singapore
Today's spread of car insurance prices for a Volkswagen Tiguan in Singapore, what the example assumes, and what to check before you buy.
Personal accident insurance
A glossary of personal accident insurance terms used in Singapore
Plain explanations of the words in a personal accident policy, from occupation class and sum insured to exclusions and claims.
General
Caring for older parents and the insurance a household might review
How maid, personal accident and travel insurance work when a Singapore household cares for older parents, and what to check in each.
Maid insurance
Maid insurance questions answered, from cover to claims
Plain answers to common maid insurance questions in Singapore: what MOM requires, what is excluded, the bond waiver, cover length, prices and claims.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance for the Philippines and what today's prices assume
Today's example travel insurance prices for a five-day Philippines trip, what they assume, and what to check on a plan before you buy.
Pet insurance
What changes the price of pet insurance in Singapore
Species, breed, age, microchip and health all move pet insurance premiums. See how each one works, with today's prices as examples.
General
Getting married in Singapore and the insurance you might review together
Newly married in Singapore? How travel, personal accident, home and car insurance work when two people share a honeymoon, a flat and a car.
Home insurance
Home insurance for HDB flat tenants and what today's prices assume
How home insurance works for HDB flat tenants in Singapore, what the landlord's cover leaves out, and today's premium range on a S$60,000 example.
Car insurance
How to insure a Chevrolet Sonic NB in Singapore
Today's example premiums for a Chevrolet Sonic NB, what that example assumes, and what to check on a car insurance plan before you buy.
Travel insurance
How to make a travel insurance claim in Singapore, step by step
How a travel insurance claim works: what to do overseas, what to keep, how to notify the insurer, and what to do if a claim is declined.
Personal accident insurance
How to pay less for personal accident insurance without losing cover
Ways to lower your personal accident insurance premium in Singapore, and the cover each saving may quietly take away.
Home insurance
Home insurance add-ons in Singapore and how to spot them in a plan
What each optional home insurance extra adds, who it suits, what it leaves out, and how to check whether a plan already includes it.
Pet insurance
How the excess works on pet insurance in Singapore
What the excess on a pet insurance plan is, when it applies, how it differs from a co-payment and how it can change the premium.
Car insurance
How to insure a BMW 5 Series Touring in Singapore
Today's spread of car insurance premiums for a BMW 5 Series Touring, what the example assumes, and what to check on a plan before you buy.
Personal accident insurance
Personal accident cover for two parents and two children
How personal accident cover for two adults and two children works in Singapore, what today's example premiums assume, and what to compare.
Travel insurance
What travel insurance for a five-day Maldives trip costs and covers
Today's example premiums for five days in the Maldives, and what to check on medical, cancellation, COVID-19 and pre-existing condition cover.
Maid insurance
Hiring a helper before Chinese New Year and getting the insurance in place
What a household hiring a helper before Chinese New Year 2027 needs to know about maid insurance, the S$5,000 security bond and timing.
Car insurance
Insuring a new car after the October COE round and Car Expo
Buying a new car this COE round or at the Car Expo? Here's when cover must start, how to weigh the dealer's offer and how to carry your NCD over.
Personal accident insurance
Personal accident insurance in Singapore, your questions answered
Plain answers on what personal accident insurance in Singapore covers, what it leaves out, how the price is set and how claims work.
Pet insurance
Pet insurance for older dogs and cats in Singapore
How age affects pet insurance for older dogs and cats in Singapore: age limits, what to declare, what to check on cover and what to have ready.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance for the year-end school holidays with the kids
Planning a family trip for the November to December school holidays? When to buy, family plans, single trip vs annual, and what to check before flying.
Maid insurance
Buying maid insurance in Singapore for the first time, step by step
A step-by-step walk through buying maid insurance in Singapore for the first time, from the quote form to the documents after payment.
Pet insurance
Comparing pet insurance plans in Singapore, benefit by benefit
How pet insurance plans in Singapore differ on vet-bill limits, co-payments, waiting periods and breed rules, and how to weigh premium against cover.
Home insurance
Home insurance for newcomers to Singapore, from HDB flats to condos
How home insurance works in Singapore for new arrivals: what building cover leaves out, what tenants and owners insure, and how to compare.
Car insurance
How to insure a Nissan Kicks e-Power in Singapore
Today's example premiums for a Nissan Kicks e-Power in Singapore, what moves the price, and what to check on a plan before you buy.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance for a Hong Kong trip from Singapore, explained
What a five-day Hong Kong trip costs to insure today, what the example assumes, and what to check on medical, cancellation and COVID-19 cover.
Home insurance
Home insurance myths in Singapore that trip up HDB owners and tenants
Eight common beliefs about home insurance in Singapore, from HDB fire insurance to renting, and what the cover actually does.
Personal accident insurance
Personal accident insurance mistakes people in Singapore often make
Eight common mistakes with personal accident insurance in Singapore, what each one costs you at claim time, and what to check instead.
Pet insurance
Pet insurance in Singapore for newcomers with a dog or cat
How pet insurance works in Singapore for new arrivals: what plans cover and exclude, breed and age rules, waiting periods and co-payments.
Car insurance
What car insurance covers in Singapore and what it leaves out
What car insurance pays for in Singapore, what it excludes, how the excess and No Claim Discount work, and how to compare plans.
Travel insurance
What to check before you buy travel insurance in Singapore
A checklist of what to look at before buying travel insurance in Singapore, from medical cover and cancellation to exclusions and claims.
Home insurance
Home Insurance Questions Answered for HDB, Condo and Landed Homes
Plain answers to common questions about home insurance in Singapore, from what is covered and excluded to buying, paying and claiming.
Pet insurance
How to claim on pet insurance for vet bills in Singapore
A step-by-step look at pet insurance claims in Singapore: what to do at the vet, what to keep, what insurers check, and what to do if a claim is declined.
General
Insurance and the security bond when hiring a domestic helper
What MOM requires when hiring a domestic helper: medical and accident cover, the S$5,000 security bond, the waiver, timing and renewal.
Maid insurance
Maid insurance policy words explained, from purchase to claim
Plain-English meanings of the terms in a Singapore maid insurance policy, from the security bond and bond waiver to exclusions and claims.
Car insurance
What to check before you renew or switch car insurance
Your car insurance renewal notice is here. What to re-check, when keeping your plan makes sense, and how switching insurers works.
