Starting a family requires planning. After all, the financial responsibilities of raising a child remains one of the main concerns for those mulling starting a family. However, that should not stop you from experiencing one of the greatest joys in life! While you will need to definitely set aside extra when a little one (or perhaps a few) joins you, it is manageable in the long run with proper financial planning and the discipline to make sound financial decisions.
Whether you're looking for medical, outpatient or maternity coverage, AXA Insurance is committed to find the right insurance plan that meets your family's needs. For expectant mothers, their AXA HappyFamily is a two-plan bundle that comprisies of prenatal plans and a flexible choice of insuring the mum, dad or child's sibling. Most of their plans offer affordable premiums with expansion coverage, making it one of the best insurance companies in Singapore.
Opens Mondays to Fridays 9am to 5.30pm.
AXA Insurance, 8 Shenton Way, #24-01 AXA Tower, Singapore 068811, +65 6880 4888, www.axa.com.sg
If you are looking for a comprehensive family-focused plan or thinking of planning for your child's future, then AIA Insurance may have a suitable insurance plan for you. They offer an extensive range of life insurance, medical plans as well as wealth accumuation plans depending on your life stage and your family's needs. The best part is that all policyholders are entitled to participate in AIA's wellness programme, also known as AIA Vitality, which offers numerous tools and benefits that target different aspects of health as well as premium discounts!
Opens Mondays to Fridays 8.45am to 5.30pm.
AIA Insurance, 1 Robinson Rd, AIA Tower, Singapore 048542, 1800 248 8000, www.aia.com.sg
For expatriates in Singapore struggling to find insurance plans for the family, Pacific Prime Singapore has got you covered. They offer both individual, family, maternity as well as dental plans for both expatriates and locals in Singapore. Pacific Prime's insurance policies helps to cover gaps that may not be provided by your employer. Their insurance experts can outline the best benefits for your family and demonstrate how each component of a plan can be included or removed, ensuring that each insurance plan is tailored to you and your family's needs.
Opens Mondays to Fridays 8am to 7pm.
Pacific Prime Singapore, Cross Street Exchange #14-05, Cross St, 18, Singapore 048423, +65 6346 3781, www.pacificprime.sg
Liberty Insurance offers a wide range of health insurance options that aims to provide extensive coverage in the unlikely event of a medical condition. After all, it is important to be mindful of your own health in addition to your family's. Their quality health insurance covers both adults as well as children as young as 15 days old. Parents who are looking for a multi-generational coverage can also consider that SeniorCare policy, which provides health coverage for senior citizens aged between 50 up to 75 years old!
Opens Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 5pm.
Liberty Insurance, 51 Club St, Singapore 069428, +65 6221 8611, www.libertyinsurance.com.sg
HL Assurance offers a wide range of affordable critical illness and personal accident plans for the entire family. Their Personal Accident Plan offers free coverage for children below the age of 18 years old as well as yearly cashbacks if there are no claims for the year. Similarly, their early critical illness coverage has one of the most affordable premiums in the market. The plan offers accelerated payout for early-stage diagnosis on the covered Critical Illness, helping to offset any medical or living expenses when you are recovering and safeguarding your family from unexpected financial loss.
Opens Mondays to Fridays 9am to 6pm.
HL Assurance, 11 Keppel Rd, #11-01 ABI plaza, Singapore 089057, +65 6702 0202, www.hlas.com.sg
Be it planning for a family, saving up for your child's education or ensuring that your child is well-protected while they are pursuing their studies abroad, FWD Insurance offers various insurance plans that addresses these needs. Their international health policy is perfect medical plan for those who have to travel frequently for work or parents looking for an affordable and expansive medical coverage for their children who are studying abroad. The plan offers a network of world-class medical facilities, dental & vision cover as well as a no claim bonus if the insured stays healthy!
Opens Mondays to Fridays 9am to 6pm.
FWD Insurance, 6 Temasek Blvd, #18-01 Suntec Tower Four, Singapore 038986, +65 6820 8888, www.fwd.com.sg
NTUC Income is another insurance company offers an diverse range of insurance policies for families. From life insurance and medical insurance to endowment and wealth accumulation plans, all their policies focus on affordability and coverage breadth. Their Family Protect policy is a popular option for those looking for high health and protection coverage and low premiums. Parents looking to save for their children's education can also consider the Gro Junior Saver, which provides payouts during key milestones of your child's life such as 7, 12, 16, and 18 years old.
Opens Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 6.30pm.
NTUC Income, 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 #03-18/19 AMK Hub Singapore 569933, www.income.com.sg
Great Eastern is Singapore's largest and oldest life insurance company. From maternity insurance plans and family medical insurance coverage to endowment plans for children's education, Great Eastern offers a diverse range of insurance polices catered to the entire family. Their GREAT Maternity Care is ideal for soon-to-be moms, with complete coverage for both mother and child from as early as 13 weeks of pregnancy. For a more comprehensive coverage, their first-ever multi-generational Critical Illness term plan offers protection for three generations.
Opens Mondays to Fridays 9am to 5.30pm.
Great Eastern, 1 Pickering St, Singapore 048659, 1800 248 2888, www.greateasternlife.com
Prudential has been serving Singaporean's financial protection needs for over 85 years. This insurer offers various life and health insurance as well as education savings plan to help you plan for your child's education in the long run. Their PRUActive Saver III is a first-of-its-kind insurance savings plan in Singapore that allows you to save depending on your life stage and your savings needs. Most of their policies offer you full flexibility to decide your premium term as well as the amount of savings you want to set aside!
Opens Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 5.30pm.
Prudential, 5 Straits View #01-18/19, Marina One The Heart, East Tower. Singapore 018935, 1800 333 0333, www.prudential.com.sg
Cigna is another insurance provider that caters to the needs of globally mobile individuals and their families. Their international medical insurance provides cover for inpatient, daypatient and accommodation costs, as well as cover for cancer, mental health and much more. The Gold and Platinum plans also cover you for maternity inpatient and daypatient care. You also have the option to add on additional coverage such as vision, dental, and international health and well-being to provide a holistic coverage for the whole family!
Opens Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 5.30pm.
Cigna, 152 Beach Road #33-05 The Gateway East Singapore 189721, InfoSingapore@Cigna.com, www.cigna.com.sg
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