How popular isLV=?
In September 2026, people searched for LV= by name about 143,000 times in the United Kingdom, an 18.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.75% of all United Kingdom life insurance brand searches, placing LV= sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about life insurance brands, LV= appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the six.
LV= is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
AvivaShare of searches 51.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Legal & GeneralShare of searches 28.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Royal LondonShare of searches 15.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ZurichShare of searches 3.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
LV=Share of searches 0.75%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top life insurance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LV= was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. LV= is the sixth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Aviva1st
Legal & General2nd
Royal London3rd
Vitality4th
Zurich5th
LV=6th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Aviva5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Legal & General5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Royal London4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zurich3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Vitality2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LV=2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about life insurance brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which life insurance brand should I use in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best life insurance brands in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best life insurance brand in the UK for family protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“life insurance quote”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best life insurance”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 19, 2026.
Which life insurance brands compete with LV=?
Share of searches by month for Aviva, Legal & General, Royal London, Zurich, LV=. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Aviva | Legal & General | Royal London | Zurich | Vitality | LV= |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.5% | 28.5% | 15.4% | 3.2% | 0.76% | 0.62% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.6% | 27.6% | 18.1% | 3.2% | 0.89% | 0.59% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.3% | 25.6% | 13.9% | 2.8% | 0.82% | 0.54% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.9% | 28.2% | 15.2% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.75% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.8% | 25.4% | 13.7% | 3.4% | 1% | 0.67% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.4% | 28.5% | 15.4% | 3.1% | 0.92% | 0.62% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.3% | 27.4% | 18% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.72% |
| May 2026 | 47% | 31.8% | 17.2% | 2.5% | 0.84% | 0.69% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.4% | 25.7% | 13.9% | 2.4% | 1% | 0.67% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.6% | 28.6% | 15.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.7% | 28.7% | 15.5% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.1% | 28.4% | 15.4% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.75% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 51.1% | 301K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.4% | 167K | +0.3% | -0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.4% | 90.5K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.3% | 19.2K | +42.2% | +0.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.1% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.75% | 4.4K | +22.2% | +0.1 points |
1.
Aviva51.1%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
28.4%
Held 2nd. 167K estimated branded searches, +0.3% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
15.4%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
4.
Zurich3.3%
Held 4th. 19.2K estimated branded searches, +42.2% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
5.
Vitality1.1%
Held 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
LV=0.75%
Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between LV= and its closest rivals
Every comparison with LV=
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How has branded search demand for LV= changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for LV= in the United Kingdom rose from 120K to 143K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LV=’s share of searches among life insurance brands in the United Kingdom held steady, from 0.62% to 0.75%.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom life insurance brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Zurich gained share of searches among life insurance brands in the United Kingdom, from 2.3% to 3.3%.

In September 2026, Aviva lost share of searches among life insurance brands in the United Kingdom, from 51.7% to 51.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Vitality in the United Kingdom rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 6.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Legal & General in the United Kingdom fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 204K to 167K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Royal London in the United Kingdom fell 17.7% over 12 measured months, from 110K to 90.5K in September 2026.
How are LV=’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LV=’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- lv car insurance
- lv home insurance
- lv insurance
- lv life insurance
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Where does LV= compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car insurance brands | 4th of 5 | 11.6% | Show ranking |
| Life insurance brands | 6th of 6 | 0.75% | Shown above |
| Home insurance brands | 4th of 8 | 11.9% | Show ranking |

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