UK Finance Insurance - PPC Market Share Analysis May 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Insurance category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Insurance – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Finance Insurance UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 27.0933815105
72.9066184895
27%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 62
38
62%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 12%
Transactional 16%
Navigational 7%
Seasonal 0%
Local 1%
Problem Solving 9%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Finance Insurance brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
moneysupermarket.com 14.55
confused.com 11.88
comparethemarket.com 7.37
uswitch.com 6.43
gocompare.com 4.8
staysure.co.uk 3.39
admiral.com 3.33
directline.com 3.07
postoffice.co.uk 2.56
tescoinsurance.com 2.19
others 40.43
  • moneysupermarket.com - 14.55%
  • confused.com - 11.88%
  • comparethemarket.com - 7.37%
  • uswitch.com - 6.43%
  • gocompare.com - 4.8%
  • staysure.co.uk - 3.39%
  • admiral.com - 3.33%
  • directline.com - 3.07%
  • postoffice.co.uk - 2.56%
  • tescoinsurance.com - 2.19%
  • others - 40.43%

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, ‘moneysupermarket.com’ leads with a 14.55% click share, followed by ‘confused.com’ at 11.88%. ‘Others’ collectively dominate with 40.43%, highlighting diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Finance Insurance brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date moneysupermarket.com confused.com comparethemarket.com uswitch.com staysure.co.uk gocompare.com directline.com simplybusiness.co.uk quotezone.co.uk hiscox.co.uk
2026/05/01 15.5% 12.07% 5.63% 6.04% 2.74% 7.32% 2.54% 2.24% 1.47% 3.1%
2026/05/02 15.59% 12.51% 5.89% 6.26% 3.09% 6.77% 2.66% 2.72% 1.68% 2.35%
2026/05/03 14.32% 11.97% 5.78% 7.21% 2.96% 6.83% 2.76% 2.66% 1.89% 2.28%
2026/05/04 14.67% 11.76% 5.6% 6.04% 3.18% 6.16% 2.79% 3.21% 2.22% 2.83%
2026/05/05 14.15% 10.93% 5.8% 5.61% 3.04% 6.33% 2.73% 2.76% 1.57% 2.77%
2026/05/06 14.94% 10.52% 5.89% 4.61% 3.16% 6.04% 2.82% 2.61% 1.57% 2.37%
2026/05/07 13.62% 9.98% 5.61% 5.19% 3.45% 6.21% 2.84% 2.6% 1.48% 2.96%
2026/05/08 14.31% 10.39% 5.98% 6.02% 3.08% 6.22% 2.92% 2.39% 1.43% 2.86%
2026/05/09 14.63% 10.68% 6% 5.87% 3.17% 5.29% 2.51% 3.31% 2.04% 2.55%
2026/05/10 14.48% 10.79% 6.59% 5.77% 2.97% 4.54% 2.5% 3.31% 1.95% 2.62%
2026/05/11 14.26% 11.67% 6.87% 5.25% 3.55% 4.17% 2.79% 1.83% 2.36% 2.58%
2026/05/12 14.79% 11.43% 6.78% 5.56% 3.75% 3.91% 2.57% 1.55% 2.11% 2.23%
2026/05/13 14.18% 11.5% 6.85% 5.56% 4.03% 3.85% 2.75% 1.49% 2.05% 2.44%
2026/05/14 14.44% 12.05% 7.35% 5.5% 3.56% 3.91% 2.58% 1.53% 2.2% 2.61%
2026/05/15 14.29% 10.37% 5.97% 6.01% 3.07% 6.21% 2.92% 2.38% 1.43% 2.86%
2026/05/16 15.56% 12.38% 6.65% 6.37% 3.23% 4.01% 2.38% 2.59% 2.4% 2.11%
2026/05/17 15.53% 12.6% 7.28% 5.98% 3% 4.19% 2.42% 2.38% 2.48% 2.06%
2026/05/18 15.11% 10.54% 6.76% 5.61% 3.47% 4.02% 2.5% 1.79% 2.16% 2.07%
2026/05/19 15.26% 10.71% 6.79% 5.61% 4.16% 4.07% 2.69% 1.94% 2% 2.45%
2026/05/20 14.72% 10.53% 6.2% 6.37% 4.02% 5.07% 2.48% 1.84% 1.96% 2.62%
2026/05/21 14.43% 10.87% 5.68% 6.97% 3.85% 5.27% 2.48% 1.86% 2.41% 2.34%
2026/05/22 14.78% 11.33% 6.78% 6.27% 3.49% 4.53% 2.41% 1.95% 2.04% 2.44%
2026/05/23 15.23% 10.98% 7.31% 5.68% 3.43% 4.73% 2.84% 2.12% 2.2% 2.35%
2026/05/24 13.84% 11.31% 7.59% 6.55% 3.18% 4.67% 2.64% 2.25% 2.22% 2.42%
2026/05/25 14.44% 10.48% 6.56% 5.5% 3.66% 5.51% 3.18% 2.59% 2.5% 2.03%
2026/05/26 15.34% 9.84% 7.39% 4.86% 4.08% 5.05% 3.19% 2.38% 1.84% 2.5%
2026/05/27 15.88% 10.03% 7.23% 5.01% 4.2% 4.49% 3.19% 2.29% 1.87% 2.37%
2026/05/28 15.5% 9.96% 7.31% 4.74% 4.34% 4.99% 3.48% 2.1% 1.93% 2.51%
2026/05/29 16.01% 9.95% 6.84% 4.36% 4.62% 5.24% 3.5% 2.34% 1.96% 2.54%
2026/05/30 16.76% 9.92% 7.09% 5.92% 4.66% 5.18% 3.64% 2.62% 2.14% 2.18%
2026/05/31 17.28% 10.59% 8.1% 5.22% 4.81% 4.1% 3.39% 2.57% 2.18% 2.1%
  • moneysupermarket.com
  • confused.com
  • comparethemarket.com
  • uswitch.com
  • staysure.co.uk
  • gocompare.com
  • directline.com
  • simplybusiness.co.uk
  • quotezone.co.uk
  • hiscox.co.uk

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In May 2026, moneysupermarket.com led with a steady rise, peaking at 17.28%. Confused.com saw a decline, ending at 10.59%. Comparethemarket.com and uswitch.com showed fluctuations, closing at 8.1% and 5.22%, respectively.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Finance Insurance

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/05/01 660
2026/05/02 630
2026/05/03 641
2026/05/04 658
2026/05/05 659
2026/05/06 654
2026/05/07 665
2026/05/08 672
2026/05/09 640
2026/05/10 645
2026/05/11 764
2026/05/12 805
2026/05/13 761
2026/05/14 770
2026/05/15 672
2026/05/16 779
2026/05/17 786
2026/05/18 804
2026/05/19 785
2026/05/20 801
2026/05/21 793
2026/05/22 805
2026/05/23 769
2026/05/24 774
2026/05/25 835
2026/05/26 903
2026/05/27 864
2026/05/28 848
2026/05/29 827
2026/05/30 831
2026/05/31 828

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In May, distinct advertisers on Google SERP began at 660, fluctuated, and peaked at 903. The month concluded with 828 advertisers, showcasing a dynamic landscape.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Finance Insurance

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
moneysupermarket.com 0.96%
tescoinsurance.com 0.75%
insureandgo.com 0.47%
staysure.co.uk 0.46%
comparethemarket.com 0.45%
halifax.co.uk -0.33%
gocompare.com -0.37%
marshmallow.com -0.4%
admiral.com -0.57%
confused.com -0.79%

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Confused.com saw a significant drop of 0.79, while Moneysupermarket.com surged by 0.96. Tescoinsurance.com also rose by 0.75, contrasting Admiral.com’s decline of 0.57.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Finance Insurance Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date moneysupermarket.com confused.com uswitch.com comparethemarket.com staysure.co.uk directline.com gocompare.com quotezone.co.uk tescoinsurance.com admiral.com
2026/05/01 14.19% 14.11% 7.87% 3.93% 2.84% 2.38% 5.85% 1.99% 0.78% 2.58%
2026/05/02 13.86% 14.39% 8.24% 4.46% 3.07% 2.71% 5.23% 2.3% 0.95% 2.61%
2026/05/03 12.81% 14.06% 9.54% 4.17% 2.77% 2.68% 5.36% 2.63% 0.81% 2.41%
2026/05/04 13.54% 14.2% 8.3% 4.02% 2.87% 2.65% 4.86% 2.95% 0.66% 2.35%
2026/05/05 13.3% 13.04% 7.63% 4.1% 2.55% 2.79% 5.15% 2.19% 0.91% 2.87%
2026/05/06 13.78% 12.46% 6.68% 4.07% 2.83% 2.79% 4.72% 2.28% 1.08% 3.66%
2026/05/07 12.24% 12.07% 7.23% 4.15% 3.17% 2.73% 5.25% 2.15% 1.13% 3.48%
2026/05/08 13.13% 12.29% 7.82% 4.12% 2.66% 2.87% 5.08% 1.9% 1.28% 3.23%
2026/05/09 12.86% 12.24% 7.94% 4.41% 2.49% 2.31% 4.04% 2.78% 1.87% 2.98%
2026/05/10 12.77% 12.53% 7.91% 4.67% 2.26% 2.44% 3.46% 2.49% 1.66% 2.35%
2026/05/11 12.83% 13.39% 7.24% 4.56% 3.06% 2.56% 3.2% 3% 1.19% 1.96%
2026/05/12 13.3% 12.8% 7.49% 4.23% 3.38% 2.35% 2.85% 2.64% 1.54% 2.07%
2026/05/13 12.84% 13.29% 7.49% 4.6% 3.72% 2.6% 2.86% 2.78% 1.51% 1.92%
2026/05/14 13.36% 13.69% 7.3% 5.05% 2.98% 2.35% 2.89% 2.85% 1.34% 1.44%
2026/05/15 13.13% 12.29% 7.82% 4.12% 2.66% 2.87% 5.08% 1.9% 1.28% 3.23%
2026/05/16 14.36% 13.81% 8.53% 4.6% 2.57% 2.15% 2.98% 3.25% 1.99% 1.19%
2026/05/17 14.18% 14.06% 7.72% 5.02% 2.37% 2.11% 3.09% 3.27% 1.91% 1.25%
2026/05/18 14.12% 11.72% 7.39% 4.56% 2.98% 2.27% 2.88% 2.81% 1.34% 1.3%
2026/05/19 14.35% 12.26% 7.47% 4.6% 3.67% 2.37% 3.12% 2.5% 1.38% 1.62%
2026/05/20 13.9% 12.27% 8.38% 4.13% 3.63% 2.25% 4.13% 2.55% 1.54% 1.65%
2026/05/21 13.53% 12.44% 9.07% 3.68% 3.6% 2.25% 3.98% 3.2% 2.1% 1.72%
2026/05/22 14.11% 13.05% 8.04% 4.71% 3.02% 2.21% 3.3% 2.6% 2.04% 1.82%
2026/05/23 14.38% 13.24% 7.73% 5.14% 2.76% 2.67% 3.52% 2.96% 2.67% 2.2%
2026/05/24 12.89% 13.83% 8.39% 5.38% 2.35% 2.49% 3.34% 2.92% 3.15% 2.38%
2026/05/25 13.37% 12.47% 7.37% 4.69% 2.9% 3.24% 4.12% 3.22% 2.62% 2.06%
2026/05/26 14.38% 11.69% 6.64% 5.46% 3.53% 3.45% 3.6% 2.43% 2.2% 1.3%
2026/05/27 14.86% 11.74% 6.74% 5.15% 3.7% 3.43% 3.12% 2.56% 2.14% 1.4%
2026/05/28 14.56% 11.85% 6.48% 5.16% 3.95% 3.83% 3.59% 2.6% 2.39% 1.56%
2026/05/29 14.98% 11.86% 5.94% 4.9% 4.53% 3.77% 3.88% 2.57% 2.1% 1.75%
2026/05/30 15.4% 11.84% 7.91% 4.98% 4.46% 4.1% 3.59% 2.69% 2.83% 1.86%
2026/05/31 15.65% 12.85% 7.11% 5.72% 4.69% 4% 3.08% 2.79% 2.55% 1.87%
  • moneysupermarket.com
  • confused.com
  • uswitch.com
  • comparethemarket.com
  • staysure.co.uk
  • directline.com
  • gocompare.com
  • quotezone.co.uk
  • tescoinsurance.com
  • admiral.com

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In May 2026, moneysupermarket.com steadily rose, ending at 15.65%. Confused.com fluctuated, closing at 12.85%. Uswitch.com saw a decline, finishing at 7.11%. Comparethemarket.com improved, reaching 5.72%. Staysure.co.uk climbed to 4.69%. Directline.com increased to 4.0%. Gocompare.com decreased to 3.08%. Quotezone.co.uk ended at 2.79%. Tescoinsurance.com rose to 2.55%. Admiral.com fluctuated, closing at 1.87%.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Finance Insurance

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Finance Insurance - Last month
  1. 1
    1 Day Car Policies From £7.55 - For 26 to 78 Year Old Drivers https://www.brieflycover.co.uk

    Short Term Day Insurance to Drive Your Car Or Someone Else's. Purchase Online. We'll Email The Policy Documents To You Immediately.

  2. 2
    Cheap Car Insurance Quotes https://www.confused.com/

    96% of customers recommend us — Make switching car insurance effortless with Confused.com. 96% of customers recommend us.

  3. 3
    Home Insurance Online - Buildings & Contents Cover https://www.directline.com › home › insurance

    5 Star Defaqto-rated Home Insurance and Home Insurance Plus

  4. 4
    Compare Cheap Car Insurance UK - Up To £506 Cheaper https://www.moneysupermarket.com

    Compare Car Insurance With The UK's Most Recommended Comparison Website. Start A Quote Now

  5. 5
    Our Cheapest Car Insurance - Get A Quote In Minutes https://www.uswitch.com

    We Compare Quotes From Major UK Providers To Find You a Great Deal On Your Car Insurance!

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In the competitive world of car insurance, Briefly Cover stands out with its unique offering of 1-day policies starting at £7.55, targeting drivers aged 26 to 78. Confused.com and MoneySuperMarket emphasize ease and savings, with Confused.com boasting a 96% recommendation rate. Direct Line shifts focus to home insurance with a 5-star Defaqto rating, while Uswitch highlights quick quotes from major UK providers. Each ad showcases distinct value propositions, from affordability to convenience and trust.

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