AA Pet Insurance vs Pet-n-Sur:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Pet-n-Sur had more branded searches than AA Pet Insurance among pet insurers in New Zealand. Pet-n-Sur had about 2,690 branded searches, while AA Pet Insurance had 1,900. Pet-n-Sur made up 14.1% of all pet insurer searches we track, and AA Pet Insurance accounted for 9.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pet insurers, AA Pet Insurance appeared in two of the five answers and Pet-n-Sur in none.
Who do people search for more?
Pet-n-Sur, about 42% more searches than AA Pet Insurance
Who does AI mention more?
AA Pet Insurance, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Pet-n-Sur in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
AA Pet Insurance, the only one of the two named
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Top pet insurers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, AA Pet Insurance was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Pet-n-Sur did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Southern Cross Pet Insurance5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SPCA Pet Insurance5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
PD Insurance4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Petcover3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cove Insurance2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- AA Pet Insurance2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Pet-n-Sur0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pet insurer should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pet insurer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pet insurer in New Zealand for my dog?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pet insurance nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dog insurance nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is AA Pet Insurance or Pet-n-Sur more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AA Pet Insurance and Pet-n-Sur by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven pet insurers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Pet-n-Sur, AA Pet Insurance. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Southern Cross Pet Insurance | Cove Insurance | Pet-n-Sur | AA Pet Insurance | PD Insurance | Petcover | SPCA Pet Insurance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.5% | 25.4% | 12.1% | 9.9% | 8.6% | 7.4% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.8% | 24.9% | 15% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 7.4% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 34% | 25.7% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 8.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.1% | 25.8% | 10.3% | 12.5% | 8.5% | 6.7% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.9% | 30.1% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 8.6% | 5.1% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.1% | 26.6% | 11.5% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 5.2% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.9% | 29.2% | 13.5% | 9.5% | 8.3% | 5.7% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 36% | 26.7% | 12.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.8% | 27.8% | 12.6% | 8.8% | 7.9% | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.4% | 29.2% | 14.7% | 9.3% | 8.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.8% | 30.6% | 11.5% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.5% | 26% | 14.1% | 9.9% | 9.1% | 5.3% | 2% |
How has the AA Pet Insurance and Pet-n-Sur comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: AA Pet Insurance took it in January 2026, Pet-n-Sur took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AA Pet Insurance’s share of searches among pet insurers in New Zealand held steady at 9.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pet-n-Sur’s share of searches among pet insurers in New Zealand moved from 12.1% to 14.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.3K to 2.7K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pet insurers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Pet-n-Sur gained share of searches among pet insurers in New Zealand, from 11.5% to 14.1%.
AA Pet Insurance’s share of searches among pet insurers in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 8.8% to 9.9% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AA Pet Insurance’s and Pet-n-Sur’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.
AA Pet Insurance
1 branded search term
- aa pet insurance
Pet-n-Sur
3 branded search terms
- pet n sur
- petnsur
- petnsur claims
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