• Top insurance advertisers
• Biggest growth categories
• Sector ad spend up 4.7% YoY
Sydney – October 13, 2025 – Australia’s insurance sector is showing renewed strength and confidence, with total advertising spend across insurance brands increasing 4.7% year-on-year, according to new data from Nielsen Ad Intel.
From September 2024 to August 2025, insurers collectively spent $463.7 million, up from $443.1 million in the previous 12 months. The figures highlight fierce competition among established players and emerging brands alike, as companies invest heavily in maintaining awareness, building trust, and winning long-term customer relationships in a crowded marketplace.
Top insurance advertisers
Leading the charge was Youi, followed by Allianz Australia Insurance, Budget Direct, AAMI Insurance, and HCF Australia. Rounding out the top twelve were Medibank Private, Bupa Australia, Greenstone Financial Services, Compare the Market, Australian Health Management, NRMA Insurance, and GIO Insurance.
Categories with the biggest growth
However, Australia’s insurance advertising increase wasn’t spread evenly. Some categories saw standout growth as brands raced to capture consumer attention.
Pet insurance led the charge, with ad spend skyrocketing 189.5% year-on-year, followed by motor vehicle insurance advertising, which jumped 40.4%, then home and contents insurance, with a 32.3% increase. Meanwhile, life insurance spend rose 5.2%.
Rose Lopreiato, Nielsen Ad Intel’s Australia Commercial Lead, said: “These results highlight just how fiercely competitive the insurance landscape has become, with brands investing heavily to maintain visibility, connection, and trust in a market defined by choice and change.
Advertising isn’t just about market share – it’s about demonstrating reliability and building long-term customer relationships. That’s why having access to Nielsen Ad Intel data is so critical. It allows advertisers to see where their competitors are spending, identify emerging opportunities, and make smarter, faster decisions to stay ahead in an increasingly crowded marketplace.”
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