Aviva vs Zurich:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Aviva had more branded searches than Zurich among income protection providers in the United Kingdom. Aviva had about 1,300 branded searches, while Zurich had 170. Aviva made up 36.5% of all income protection provider searches we track, and Zurich accounted for 4.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about income protection providers, Aviva appeared in three of the five answers and Zurich in one. Aviva and Zurich were each mentioned first in one of the two answers.
Who do people search for more?
Aviva, about 8 searches for every 1 for Zurich
Who does AI mention more?
Aviva, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Zurich in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top income protection providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Aviva was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Zurich was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Aviva and Zurich were each listed first in one of the two answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
LV=1st
Royal London2nd
Legal & General3rd- Aviva4th
Zurich5th
Vitality–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Aviva3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Legal & General2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- LV=2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Royal London2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Zurich1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Vitality0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about income protection providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Who is the best income protection insurance provider in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which income protection policy should I get if I'm self-employed?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Is income protection worth it, and which company is best?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“income protection insurance”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“income protection”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 27, 2026.
Is Aviva or Zurich more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aviva and Zurich by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six income protection providers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Aviva, Zurich. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Aviva | Legal & General | Vitality | LV= | Royal London | Zurich |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.3% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.1% | 13.7% | 16.9% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.6% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 12.6% | 6.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.8% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 18.7% | 10.1% | 6.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.9% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 10.5% | 7% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.7% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.1% | 13% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 13% | 7% |
| May 2026 | 38.9% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 11.7% | 6.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.7% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 18.7% | 12.4% | 6.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.9% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 11.7% | 6.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.5% | 19.2% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 6.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.5% | 20.2% | 16.6% | 11% | 11% | 4.8% |
Aviva sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “aviva income protection”.
How has the Aviva and Zurich comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Aviva was ahead of Zurich in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aviva’s share of searches among income protection providers in the United Kingdom moved from 40.3% to 36.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zurich’s share of searches among income protection providers in the United Kingdom moved from 5.3% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 170.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom income protection providers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Aviva gained share of searches among income protection providers in the United Kingdom, from 32.5% to 36.5%.
In September 2026, Zurich lost share of searches among income protection providers in the United Kingdom, from 6.8% to 4.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aviva’s and Zurich’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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