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AAMI vs Youi:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, AAMI had more branded searches than Youi among home insurance brands in Australia. AAMI had about 22,200 branded searches, while Youi had 8,100. AAMI made up 24.3% of all home insurance brand searches we track, and Youi accounted for 8.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about home insurance brands, AAMI appeared in three of the five answers and Youi in two. AAMI was mentioned before Youi in three out of four answers.

Among home insurance brands in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

AAMI, about 3 searches for every 1 for Youi

AAMI 22.2K searchesYoui 8.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

AAMI, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Youi in 2

AAMI in 3 of 5Youi in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

AAMI, named ahead of Youi in 3 of 4 answers

AAMI first in 3Youi first in 1

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Top home insurance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, AAMI was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Youi was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. AAMI was listed before Youi in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. AAMI1st
  2. Budget Direct2nd
  3. Allianz3rd
  4. Youi4th
  5. NRMA Insurance–
  6. RACV–
  7. Suncorp Insurance–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Allianz4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Budget Direct4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • AAMI3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Youi2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • NRMA Insurance0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • RACV0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Suncorp Insurance0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about home insurance brands

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.

Is AAMI or Youi more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for AAMI and Youi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven home insurance brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

AAMI and Youi among home insurance brands in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for AAMI, Youi. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAAMIAllianzBudget DirectNRMA InsuranceRACVYouiSuncorp Insurance
Oct 202523.1%23.1%15.5%12.6%10.3%8.4%6.9%
Nov 202524.4%24.4%13.3%10.9%10.9%8.9%7.3%
Dec 202523.8%23.8%13%13%10.6%8.7%7.1%
Jan 202623.2%23.2%12.7%12.7%12.7%8.5%6.9%
Feb 202622%22%14.7%14.7%12%8%6.5%
Mar 202624.4%24.4%10.9%13.3%10.9%8.9%7.3%
Apr 202622.2%22.2%14.8%12.1%12.1%9.9%6.6%
May 202624.1%24.1%13.2%13.2%10.8%8.8%5.9%
Jun 202620.6%25.2%13.8%13.8%11.3%9.2%6.1%
Jul 202622.2%22.2%12.1%14.8%12.1%9.9%6.6%
Aug 202625.5%20.8%13.9%13.9%11.4%9.3%5.1%
Sep 202624.3%24.3%13.2%13.2%8.9%8.9%7.2%

How has the AAMI and Youi comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • AAMI was ahead of Youi in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AAMI’s share of searches among home insurance brands in Australia moved from 23.1% to 24.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 22.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Youi’s share of searches among home insurance brands in Australia moved from 8.4% to 8.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 8.1K.

How did search popularity change for Australia home insurance brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, AAMI lost share of searches among home insurance brands in Australia, from 25.5% to 24.3%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Youi in Australia rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 8.1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AAMI’s and Youi’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

AAMI

1 branded search term

  • aami home insurance

Youi

1 branded search term

  • youi home insurance

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