Hiscox vs Superscript:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hiscox had more branded searches than Superscript among business insurance providers in the United Kingdom. Hiscox had about 18,700 branded searches, while Superscript had 880. Hiscox made up 25% of all business insurance provider searches we track, and Superscript accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about business insurance providers, Hiscox appeared in four of the five answers and Superscript in one. Hiscox was mentioned before Superscript in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Hiscox, about 21 searches for every 1 for Superscript
Who does AI mention more?
Hiscox, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Superscript in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Hiscox, named ahead of Superscript in every answer
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Top business insurance providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hiscox was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Superscript was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hiscox was listed before Superscript in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Simply Business1st
Hiscox2nd
AXA3rd
Direct Line for Business4th
Superscript5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Simply Business4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hiscox4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
AXA4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Direct Line for Business1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Superscript1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about business insurance providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best business insurance provider in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where can a small business in the UK get public liability insurance?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK insurers are best for small business cover?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“business insurance”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“public liability insurance”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.
Is Hiscox or Superscript more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hiscox and Superscript by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five business insurance providers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Hiscox, Superscript. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Simply Business | Hiscox | AXA | Direct Line for Business | Superscript |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.4% | 30.1% | 2.8% | 5.4% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.1% | 27.3% | 3% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.7% | 31% | 2.8% | 6.3% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 63% | 27.2% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.9% | 27.2% | 3% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.9% | 31.1% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.3% | 31.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 59.3% | 31.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.8% | 28.5% | 2.9% | 5.5% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.6% | 27.5% | 3% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.8% | 27.6% | 3% | 4.6% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.1% | 25% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.2% |
How has the Hiscox and Superscript comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hiscox was ahead of Superscript in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hiscox’s share of searches among business insurance providers in the United Kingdom moved from 30.1% to 25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20.2K to 18.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Superscript’s share of searches among business insurance providers in the United Kingdom moved from 1.3% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 880.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom business insurance providers in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Hiscox lost share of searches among business insurance providers in the United Kingdom, from 27.6% to 25%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hiscox’s and Superscript’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.
Hiscox
2 branded search terms
- hiscox
- hiscox business insurance
Superscript
1 branded search term
- superscript insurance
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