If you’re going for reliable deals at the lowest price, consider FWD’s travel insurance policies. FWD’s policies are great for budget-conscious travellers and individuals who already have comprehensive insurance coverage.
FWD Travel Insurance is best in the market for currently having the cheapest single and annual trip travel insurance plans. FWD offers three tiers of travel insurance plans to cater for different levels of coverage for all kinds of travel destinations and trip durations. Prices start from as low as $9 for single trip and $178.50 for an annual worldwide travel plan.
Here’s everything you need to know about the FWD Travel Insurance policy:
Product summary
FWDFLYER App: Enjoy cashless medical outpatient treatment in Singapore, access to emergency assistance, and your travel policy documents through the FWDFLYER app.
Leisure Activities Coverage: Covers bungee jumping, hot air balloon ride, hiking, scuba diving, sky diving, snow/ ice sports
Rental Vehicle Excess Cover: Available as an add-on.
Insolvency Protection: Claim this benefit if your trip is cancelled unavoidably before your scheduled departure date because the travel agent, transport provider, tour operator, and/or accommodation provider responsible for all or part of your trip is declared insolvent.
Fraudulent Personal Credit Card Use: Claim this benefit if unauthorised charges are made on your personal credit card(s) while on your overseas trip.
Sports Coverage: Sports Equipment Protector is available as an add-on.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Full Terrorism Cover Unlimited emergency medical evacuation, and repatriation cover FWDFLYER App | No benefit claimable for losses of customer loyalty points used to pay for any part of your trip No pre-existing conditions cover No benefit payable for participation in sports activities as a professional or for financial reward |
Policy exclusions
The list of exclusions for this policy include the following:
- Pre-existing conditions (including mental, psychological, psychiatric disorders)
- Travelling when medically unfit/against Medical Practitioner’s advice/for the purpose of seeking medical advice
- Childbirth/pregnancy-related complications
- Any sexually transmitted infections, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or any HIV-related illnesses
- No benefit claimable for losses of customer loyalty points used to pay for any part of your trip
- Travelling against the advice of regulatory authorities/to a country at war
- Items taken/destroyed by customs or other officials
- Participation in sports activities as a professional or financial reward
- Claims covered by other insurance
The full list of exclusions is available in the policy wording.
Types of plans
FWD provides three tiers of plans with different coverage levels and prices – Premium, Business, and First. For more details, please read the full list of benefits and exclusions in the policy wording.
| Plan Type | Cancellation | Medical Coverage (Overseas) | Bags/Belongings |
| Premium | $7,500 | $200,000 | $3,000 |
| Business | $10,000 | $500,000 | $5,000 |
| First | $15,000 | $1,000,000 | $7,500 |
Add-Ons/Optional Riders: Car Rental Excess Cover, Sports Equipment Protector, Pet Care, Home Content Cover
FWD Premium Plan
FWD Premium Plan, with its near unbeatable low pricing, is good for travellers who are looking for bargain deals. In terms of travel inconveniences, FWD Premium Plan offers a benefit limit of $150 for baggage delay (at $150 for every six hours of baggage delay overseas and $150 after six hours of baggage delay in Singapore). Personal accident coverage is at $200,000.
FWD Business Plan
If you plan to drive and rent a vehicle for a road trip, FWD Business Plan offers car rental excess cover as an add on, capped at $500. In terms of baggage delay, the benefit limit is at $600 (capped at $150 for every six hours of baggage delay overseas and $150 after six hours of baggage delay in Singapore). Personal accident coverage is at $300,000.
FWD First Plan
FWD First Plan is the one with the highest limit out of the three types of plans, with car rental excess cover (as an add on) capped at $1,000, baggage delay benefit limit is at $900 (payable at $150 for every six hours of baggage delay overseas and $150 after six hours of baggage delay in Singapore) and personal accident coverage is at $400,000. FWD First Plan is good for travellers who want a cheap price with a relatively decent amount of coverage.
Pricing
We will look at pricing comparison across various plans (basic/ mid-tier/ top shelf) for both Single Trip and Annual Trip. FWD stands out for being below industry average for all categories, in terms of pricing!
Basic Plan
| Trip Type | FWD Premium Plan | Industry Basic Plan Average |
| 1 week Asean | $27 | $26 |
| 1 week Asia | $29 | $32 |
| 1 week Worldwide | $43 | $46 |
| Annual Asean | $179 | $149 |
| Annual Asia | $190 | $208 |
| Annual Worldwide | $238 | $282 |
Mid-Tier Plan
| Trip Type | FWD Business Plan | Industry Mid-Tier Plan Average |
| 1 week Asean | $34 | $33 |
| 1 week Asia | $42 | $41 |
| 1 week Worldwide | $54 | $59 |
| Annual Asean | $255 | $206 |
| Annual Asia | $264 | $242 |
| Annual Worldwide | $382 | $332 |
Top-Shelf Plan
| Trip Type | FWD First Plan | Industry Top-Shelf Plan Average |
| 1 week Asean | $49 | $47 |
| 1 week Asia | $56 | $58 |
| 1 week Worldwide | $77 | $80 |
| Annual Asean | $281 | $269 |
| Annual Asia | $296 | $310 |
| Annual Worldwide | $428 | $430 |
How to make a claim
To make a claim, please call FWD Emergency Assistance at +65-6322-2072 or alternatively, click here to access their claims portal.
FWD Travel Insurance Promotion:
Single Trip: Use promo code TRAVEL10 to get 10% off your premium
Annual Trip: Use promo code TRAVEL10 to get 10% off your premium
Valid from 10 – 11 April 2021. T&Cs apply.
Protected up to specified limits by SDIC.
Note: This is only product information provided. You may wish to seek advice from a qualified adviser before buying the product. If you choose not to seek advice from a qualified adviser, you should consider whether the product is suitable for you. Buying an insurance product that are not suitable for you may impact your ability to finance your future healthcare needs.
If you decide that the policy is not suitable after purchasing the policy, you may terminate the policy in accordance with the free-look provision, if any, and the insurer may recover from you any expense incurred by the insurer in underwriting the policy.
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