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Hong Kong travel insurance, compared

An independent look at medical cover, trip cancellation and baggage delay across major Hong Kong travel insurance (旅遊保險) plans — plus a checklist of what actually matters before you buy.

InsurerPlanMedical (HK$)Trip cancellation (HK$)Baggage delay (HK$)COVID-19Notes
AIGTravel Guard — Superior1,200,00040,00015,000YesEmergency evacuation included; 24-hour worldwide assistance.
AllianzGlobal Assistance — Diamond1,500,00050,00020,000YesStrong medical limits; wide adventure sports list.
ZurichTravelCare — Superior1,000,00040,00015,000LimitedWell-known local claims service; cruise cover add-on.
ChubbTravelSmart — Premier1,500,00050,00020,000YesBroad trip-inconvenience benefits and rental-car excess.
BupaBupa Travel — Superior1,200,00040,00010,000YesDirect billing at Bupa network hospitals where available.
MSIGTravelRight — Premier1,000,00040,00015,000LimitedCompetitive pricing on annual multi-trip plans.
FWDBig 3 Travel — Superior1,000,00040,00010,000YesFully online purchase and claims flow.
Blue CrossPriority Travel — Superior1,200,00040,00015,000LimitedPopular with BOC customers; family plan discounts.

Figures are typical Superior/Comprehensive tier limits compiled from publicly available brochures and are for orientation only. Confirm current wording and limits with each insurer before purchasing.

What to look for in a travel policy

1. Medical & evacuation limit
For long-haul trips, aim for at least HK$1M in overseas medical cover, with a separate emergency evacuation benefit. Hospital costs in the US, Japan and Europe can exceed HK$500k quickly.
2. Trip cancellation triggers
Check exactly which reasons let you cancel — illness, family bereavement, natural disaster, adverse travel advisory. 'Cancel for any reason' is rare in Hong Kong and usually costs more.
3. Baggage & delay sub-limits
Headline baggage limits often hide per-item caps (e.g. HK$3,000 per laptop). If you travel with expensive gear, verify the per-item and per-category limits, not just the total.
4. COVID-19 & pandemic clauses
Some plans include COVID-19 medical and quarantine allowance; others exclude 'known epidemic' entirely. Read the pandemic clause before assuming you are covered.
5. Activities & adventure sports
Skiing, scuba diving below 30m, motorcycling and hiking above certain altitudes are often excluded or require an upgrade. Confirm your itinerary is on the covered list.
6. Single-trip vs annual multi-trip
If you take three or more trips a year, an annual multi-trip plan is usually cheaper per trip. Check the per-trip day cap (often 60–90 days).

For information only. Not advice, recommendation, or solicitation. Data has not been independently verified — always verify directly with the authorised intermediary or fund provider before making decisions.