MSIG

Why choose MSIG Travel Insurance

Choose your plan

4 tiers, ordered cheapest to most comprehensive.

MSIG Lite Plan$16.60SGD / trip
MSIG Standard Plan$25.00SGD / trip
MSIG Elite Plan$37.60SGD / trip
MSIG Premier Plan$52.80SGD / trip
Overseas medical expensesS$50,000S$250,000S$500,000S$1,000,000
Trip cancellationS$0S$5,000S$10,000S$15,000
Loss of baggageS$1,000S$3,000S$5,000S$7,500
Rental car excess——S$1,000S$1,500
S$50,000S$250,000S$500,000S$1,000,000
Overseas hospitalisation allowance—S$20,000 (S$200/day)S$37,000 (S$250/day)S$60,000 (S$300/day)
TCM expenses—S$200S$400S$600
S$50,000S$150,000S$200,000S$500,000
Trip cancellationS$0S$5,000S$10,000S$15,000
Travel DelayNot CoveredS$500S$1,000S$1,500
Personal liabilityS$500,000S$500,000S$1,000,000S$1,000,000
Loss of travel documentsS$500S$2,000S$3,000S$5,000
Personal moneyS$100S$100S$300S$500
Baggage/personal belongings delayS$100S$600S$1,000S$1,500
Personal liabilityS$500,000S$500,000S$1,000,000S$1,000,000

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Highlights

Things to Consider

Comprehensive protection for families and leisure travellers
High protection against accidents, overseas medical expenses and COVID-19
24/7 Medical and Travel assistance services included

Policy Documents

Frequently asked questions about MSIG Travel Insurance

  • Can I purchase MSIG Travel Insurance if I am already overseas?
  • What is the cancellation policy?
  • What is the refund policy?
  • Can I extend my MSIG policy while I am already overseas?
  • Which countries are excluded from MSIG coverage?
  • What does "Cancel For Any Reason" mean and what does it cover?
  • What is excluded from the "Cancel For Any Reason" optional benefit?

MSIG Travel Insurance coverage details

Comprehensive COVID-19 coverage

  • Trip cancellation or postponement if diagnosed with COVID-19 or placed under quarantine
  • Overseas medical expenses for COVID-19 illness, including hospitalisation and prescribed medication
  • Emergency evacuation or repatriation if seriously ill with COVID-19
  • Daily overseas quarantine allowance

Overseas medical expenses

  • Up to S$1 million for hospitalisation, surgery, and outpatient treatment
  • Includes emergency dental expenses due to accidents
  • Covers prescribed medication and follow-up treatment

Emergency medical evacuation and repatriation

  • Full coverage for evacuation to the nearest suitable hospital
  • Repatriation to Singapore when medically necessary
  • 24/7 global assistance team support

Travel cancellation and postponement

  • Up to S$15,000 for non-refundable trip costs under MSIG Premier Plan
  • Covers events such as serious illness, death in the family, or natural disasters at the destination

Insolvency of licensed travel operators

  • Reimbursement for prepaid travel fares if your Singapore Tourism Board (STB) registered travel agency becomes insolvent
  • Applies when the trip is cancelled due to insolvency of an STB-registered operator

Replacement traveller reimbursement

  • One-time traveller replacement if the insured cannot travel due to covered events
  • Substitute traveller must purchase a new policy

Optional add-on coverage

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) expenses

  • Reimbursement for TCM treatments overseas, including acupuncture and herbal medicine

Hospitalisation daily benefit

  • Daily cash allowance during overseas hospital stays

Death or permanent disability coverage

  • Lump sum payment for accidental death or total permanent disability while overseas

Missed flight connections

  • Fixed compensation for missed connections due to delays or cancellations

Personal baggage delay and loss

  • Cash allowance for baggage delays beyond a specified time limit
  • Coverage for theft, loss, or damage to personal belongings

Home contents cover

  • Protection for household contents against fire or burglary while you are overseas

Pros and cons of MSIG Travel Insurance

Pros Cons

✅ High overseas medical coverage limits

✅ Strong COVID-19 benefits

✅ Broad list of covered activities

✅ 24/7 emergency hotline

 

❌ Adventure activities require an add-on

❌ Premiums may be higher for longer trips

❌ Certain high-risk countries excluded

 

MSIG Travel Insurance compared to other insurance providers

Provider

Best for

Medical coverage (overseas)

Medical coverage (local)

Trip cancellation

Loss of baggage

Premium

MSIG Standard Plan (Annual)

Balanced coverage with extras

S$250,000

S$25,000

S$5,000

S$3,000

S$372.75

Starr TraveLead Bronze Plan (Annual)

Budget-conscious travellers seeking essential coverage

S$200,000

S$10,000

S$5,000

S$3,000

S$209.35

Singlife Travel Lite (Annual)

Affordable short trips

S$250,000

S$10,000

S$5,000

S$3,000

S$296.64

HL Assurance

Family travel

S$250,000

S$15,000

S$7,000

S$5,000

S$316.00

*All calculations are based on an annual trip, worldwide, 1 year for 1 adult.

MSIG stands out for its balanced blend of high medical coverage, generous baggage limits, and extra benefits.

How to claim

  1.  Download and complete the MSIG Travel Insurance claim form from their website.
  2. Attach supporting documents (e.g., medical reports, receipts, police reports).
  3. Submit the form via email or post within 30 days of the incident.
  4. Await confirmation and follow up with MSIG for updates.