Rothbury Insurance Brokers vs Runacres Insurance:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Runacres Insurance had more branded searches than Rothbury Insurance Brokers among Christchurch insurance brokers in New Zealand. Runacres Insurance had about 190 branded searches, while Rothbury Insurance Brokers had 90. Runacres Insurance made up 19.2% of all Christchurch insurance broker searches we track, and Rothbury Insurance Brokers accounted for 9.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch insurance brokers, Rothbury Insurance Brokers appeared in all three answers and Runacres Insurance in two. Rothbury Insurance Brokers was mentioned before Runacres Insurance in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Runacres Insurance, about 2 searches for every 1 for Rothbury Insurance Brokers
Who does AI mention more?
Rothbury Insurance Brokers, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Rothbury Insurance Brokers, named ahead of Runacres Insurance in every answer
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Top Christchurch insurance brokers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Rothbury Insurance Brokers appeared in all three answers. Runacres Insurance was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Rothbury Insurance Brokers was listed before Runacres Insurance in every answer.
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.
Resure3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Rothbury Insurance Brokers3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Gerrards Insurance Brokers3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Gallagher Insurance2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Runacres Insurance2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
ICIB BROKERWEB0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
PSC Insurance Brokers0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which insurance broker should I hire in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best insurance brokers in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best insurance broker in Christchurch, New Zealand for the right cover?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“insurance broker christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“insurance advice christchurch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Rothbury Insurance Brokers or Runacres Insurance more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Rothbury Insurance Brokers and Runacres Insurance by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Christchurch insurance brokers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Runacres Insurance, Rothbury Insurance Brokers. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Gallagher Insurance | Runacres Insurance | Resure | ICIB BROKERWEB | Rothbury Insurance Brokers | Gerrards Insurance Brokers | PSC Insurance Brokers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 28.3% | 30.2% | 13.2% | 7.5% | 13.2% | 6.6% | 0.94% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.2% | 35.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 13.4% | 8.5% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.2% | 32.3% | 13.1% | 9.1% | 14.1% | 7.1% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.6% | 30.5% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 13.3% | 6.7% | 2.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.2% | 23.2% | 12.8% | 7.2% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 28% | 27% | 13% | 9% | 14% | 7% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 25.2% | 25.2% | 14% | 9.3% | 13.1% | 10.3% | 2.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.9% | 28.4% | 16.5% | 7.3% | 15.6% | 8.3% | 0.92% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.6% | 21% | 21% | 7.6% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 25% | 24% | 17% | 8% | 14% | 9% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.3% | 22.2% | 14.1% | 10.1% | 14.1% | 7.1% | 2% |
| Oct 2026 | 34.3% | 19.2% | 17.2% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 3% |
How has branded search for Rothbury Insurance Brokers and Runacres Insurance changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Runacres Insurance was ahead of Rothbury Insurance Brokers in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Rothbury Insurance Brokers’ share of searches among Christchurch insurance brokers in New Zealand moved from 13.2% to 9.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 90.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Runacres Insurance’s share of searches among Christchurch insurance brokers in New Zealand moved from 30.2% to 19.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 190.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch insurance brokers in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Rothbury Insurance Brokers lost share of searches among Christchurch insurance brokers in New Zealand, from 14.1% to 9.1%.

In October 2026, Runacres Insurance lost share of searches among Christchurch insurance brokers in New Zealand, from 22.2% to 19.2%.
How are Rothbury Insurance Brokers’ and Runacres Insurance’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rothbury Insurance Brokers’ and Runacres Insurance’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.
Rothbury Insurance Brokers
1 branded search term
- rothbury insurance brokers
Runacres Insurance
3 branded search terms
- runacres
- runacres insurance
- runacres insurance brokers
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