AIA vs NobleOak:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, AIA had more branded searches than NobleOak among life insurance brands in Australia. AIA had about 3,280 branded searches, while NobleOak had 2,900. AIA made up 11.1% of all life insurance brand searches we track, and NobleOak accounted for 9.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about life insurance brands, NobleOak appeared in four of the five answers and AIA in one. NobleOak was mentioned before AIA in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
AIA, about 13% more searches than NobleOak
Who does AI mention more?
NobleOak, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, AIA in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
NobleOak, named ahead of AIA in every answer
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Top life insurance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, NobleOak was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. AIA was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. NobleOak was listed before AIA in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
TAL1st
NobleOak2nd
Medibank3rd
Budget Direct4th
AIA5th
Real Insurance–
Zurich–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
TAL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
NobleOak4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Medibank4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Budget Direct3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
AIA1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Real Insurance0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Zurich0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about life insurance brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best life insurance in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which life insurance company should I choose in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Who are the cheapest life insurance providers in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“life insurance australia”
- 1
TAL
- 1
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best life insurance australia”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 23, 2026.
Is AIA or NobleOak more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AIA and NobleOak by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven life insurance brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for AIA, NobleOak. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TAL | Real Insurance | AIA | NobleOak | Medibank | Zurich | Budget Direct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.7% | 30.5% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.5% | 32% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.1% | 32.7% | 12.3% | 9.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.5% | 34.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.6% | 27.7% | 12.9% | 12.3% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.7% | 27% | 15% | 12% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.3% | 28.7% | 13.4% | 12.8% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 37.2% | 28.7% | 13.4% | 12.7% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.4% | 28.8% | 12.9% | 12.8% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.4% | 27.3% | 10.5% | 12.1% | 4.4% | 3% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.7% | 22.9% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.4% | 27.5% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.3% |
How has the AIA and NobleOak comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 5 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: AIA took it in November 2025, NobleOak took it in January 2026, AIA took it in February 2026, NobleOak took it in July 2026, AIA took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AIA’s share of searches among life insurance brands in Australia moved from 11.7% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.1K to 3.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NobleOak’s share of searches among life insurance brands in Australia moved from 13.5% to 9.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for Australia life insurance brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, NobleOak lost share of searches among life insurance brands in Australia, from 12.5% to 9.8%.

In September 2026, AIA lost share of searches among life insurance brands in Australia, from 12.6% to 11.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AIA’s and NobleOak’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.
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