69%
of financial product research starts online or with AI
According to Industry estimate, 69% of financial product research starts online or with AI.
Q1 2026 Report
In Financial Services, Your Next Customer Asks AI First
Consumers and businesses ask AI for banking, insurance, and investment recommendations before they compare on any website.
67% of consumers ask AI for financial product comparisons before contacting a bank or broker
Executive Summary
AI Visibility in Finance & Insurance
Our analysis of 20 leading financial services brands reveals a clear AI visibility hierarchy. Digital-first companies like NerdWallet and established institutions like JPMorgan Chase dominate AI-generated financial recommendations, while regional banks, credit unions, and independent insurance agencies average just 35% visibility. This report examines the content strategies and technical factors that separate visible financial brands from the invisible majority.
The financial services industry is experiencing a fundamental shift in how customers discover providers. From choosing a bank to selecting an insurance policy, consumers and businesses increasingly rely on AI assistants for financial guidance and provider recommendations. Attensira helps financial institutions ensure they appear when AI platforms recommend services in their category.
1 in 4
investors ask AI for fund or account recommendations
Industry estimate
58%
of consumers compare financial products via AI before calling a broker
Attensira research
35%
average AI visibility score for regional banks and credit unions
Attensira research
54%
of millennials ask AI before choosing a financial product
Industry estimate
What AI platforms say
“What's the best savings account with high interest rates right now?”
Real responses from ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI.
ChatGPT
For high-yield savings accounts, Marcus by Goldman Sachs and Ally Bank consistently offer competitive rates. JPMorgan Chase's savings options are also worth considering if you value a large branch network alongside digital banking...
Brand mentioned: Goldman Sachs, Ally Bank, JPMorgan Chase
Claude
Several banks currently offer competitive high-yield savings rates. Capital One 360 and Discover Bank both offer strong APYs with no minimum balance requirements. For comparison shopping, NerdWallet and Bankrate maintain updated rate tables...
Brand mentioned: Capital One, Discover, NerdWallet
Perplexity
According to recent rate comparisons, the top high-yield savings accounts include Marcus by Goldman Sachs (4.40% APY), Ally Bank (4.25% APY), and American Express High Yield Savings (4.35% APY) [1][2]...
Brand mentioned: Goldman Sachs, Ally Bank, American Express
Google AI
For high-yield savings, consider online banks like Ally Bank or Marcus by Goldman Sachs which typically offer higher rates than traditional banks. Bank of America and Wells Fargo also offer savings products, though usually at lower rates...
Brand mentioned: Ally Bank, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America
Benchmarks
Who's Winning in Finance & Insurance?
Top finance & insurance brands ranked by how often ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI recommend them.
Winners
| Rank | Company | Top Platform | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPMorgan Chasejpmorganchase.com | ChatGPT | 92% |
| 2 | Bank of Americabankofamerica.com | Perplexity | 90% |
| 3 | Wells Fargowellsfargo.com | ChatGPT | 88% |
| 4 | Citigroupcitigroup.com | Claude | 86% |
| 5 | Goldman Sachsgoldmansachs.com | ChatGPT | 89% |
| 6 | Morgan Stanleymorganstanley.com | Perplexity | 87% |
| 7 | Chubbchubb.com | ChatGPT | 78% |
| 8 | The Travelers Companiestravelers.com | Perplexity | 76% |
| 9 | Progressiveprogressive.com | ChatGPT | 85% |
| 10 | Allstateallstate.com | Perplexity | 84% |
Underperforming
These brands appear less frequently or less prominently in AI responses.
| Rank | Company | Top Platform | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nationwidenationwide.com | ChatGPT | 72% |
| 2 | Liberty Mutuallibertymutual.com | Perplexity | 75% |
| 3 | The Hartfordhartford.com | ChatGPT | 62% |
| 4 | CNAcna.com | ChatGPT | 55% |
| 5 | WTWwtwco.com | Claude | 68% |
| 6 | Arthur J. Gallagherajg.com | Perplexity | 58% |
| 7 | Marsh McLennanmmc.com | ChatGPT | 82% |
| 8 | Aonaon.com | Perplexity | 79% |
| 9 | Willis Towers Watsonwillistowerswatson.com | ChatGPT | 52% |
| 10 | Brown & Brownbrownandbrown.com | ChatGPT | 48% |
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State of AI Visibility in Finance & Insurance
Our analysis of 20 major financial services brands reveals that fintech leaders and established banks with strong digital content achieve 85%+ AI visibility, while 58% of regional banks, credit unions, and insurance agencies score below 40 — missing critical moments when consumers ask AI for financial guidance.
Consumer Financial Queries Shifting to AI
67% of consumers now ask AI assistants for financial product comparisons before contacting a broker or bank. Financial brands invisible to AI lose prospects at the earliest decision point.
Trust and Authority Gap
Top financial brands with strong educational content score 2.8x higher in AI visibility. AI models heavily weight financial authority signals — regulatory compliance, expert content, and institutional reputation.
Advisory Relationship at Risk
Financial advisors and insurance agents not visible in AI recommendations lose the initial trust-building moment. 54% of consumers now shortlist financial products based on AI suggestions before speaking to an advisor.
What Top Finance & Insurance Brands Do Differently
Key differences between the top-performing and underperforming brands in AI visibility.
Educational Content Depth
Winners
Top financial brands publish comprehensive guides on financial products, comparisons, calculators, and explainers that AI models use as authoritative reference material.
Underperformers
Underperformers offer only product pages with rates and terms, lacking the educational context AI needs to recommend them in advisory-style responses.
Regulatory Trust Signals
Winners
Winners prominently display FDIC insurance, regulatory registrations, and compliance certifications in machine-readable formats that AI models parse as trust indicators.
Underperformers
Low-scoring brands bury compliance information or lack structured markup for regulatory credentials, reducing their authority in AI evaluations.
Product Comparison Transparency
Winners
High-visibility brands provide clear, structured comparisons of their products — rates, fees, terms — in formats AI can easily parse and recommend.
Underperformers
Underperformers require users to apply or call for rate information, making their products invisible to AI comparison queries.
Multi-Format Content Strategy
Winners
Winners create content across formats — articles, calculators, FAQs, glossaries — covering the full financial decision journey from education to product selection.
Underperformers
Low-scoring brands invest only in performance marketing and landing pages without the educational content ecosystem AI models prefer.
Cross-Platform Financial Presence
Winners
Top brands maintain profiles and content across financial comparison sites, regulatory databases, and review platforms, giving AI multiple authoritative sources.
Underperformers
Underperformers lack presence on key financial comparison platforms and have thin profiles on review sites like Trustpilot and BBB.
What to focus on
Key industry metrics
Verified metrics formatted for easy citation.
47%
of consumers say they'd trust an AI recommendation for insurance
According to Attensira research, 47% of consumers say they'd trust an AI recommendation for insurance.
88+
AI visibility scores for top 5 banks (vs. 40 avg for regional banks)
According to Attensira research, 88+ AI visibility scores for top 5 banks (vs. 40 avg for regional banks).
3 in 10
small businesses use AI to find lending or banking products
According to Industry estimate, 3 in 10 small businesses use AI to find lending or banking products.
Strategy
Your AI Visibility Action Plan for Finance & Insurance
What to focus on to get your finance & insurance brand recommended more often by AI.
Regulatory Trust Signals
FDIC status, SEC registration, state licensing -- these aren't just compliance boxes. AI models treat them as trust signals. Mark them up in structured data so AI can parse them, not just display them in footer text.
Product Transparency
Rates, fees, terms, and eligibility published in crawlable HTML. AI can't recommend your savings account if the APY is locked behind a login. The brands AI recommends are the ones that make comparison easy.
Financial Education Content
Guides, calculators, and explainers that answer real questions: 'How much house can I afford?' or 'Roth vs. traditional IRA.' This is the content AI cites when users ask for financial guidance.
Comparison Platform Presence
NerdWallet, Bankrate, and Investopedia are where AI models look for financial product data. Incomplete or outdated profiles on these platforms mean AI will recommend your competitors instead.
Step-by-Step Playbook
1
Ask AI What It Recommends Instead of You
Query ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI with 'best high-yield savings account,' 'cheapest auto insurance in Texas,' and similar product queries. See who shows up. If it's not you, find out why.
Track your prompts →2
Publish Your Rates and Fees in Crawlable HTML
If your APY, premium estimates, or fee schedules require a login or application to view, AI can't see them. Put product details on public pages with FinancialProduct schema markup.
3
Mark Up Regulatory Credentials in Structured Data
Add Organization schema with FDIC member status, NMLS numbers, state licensing, and SEC registration. AI models use these as trust signals when deciding which institutions to recommend.
4
Build Financial Education Content That AI Cites
Create guides for 'How to choose a mortgage lender,' 'Term vs. whole life insurance,' and 'Best retirement accounts by age.' These educational pages are what AI references when answering financial questions.
5
Claim and Complete Comparison Site Profiles
Ensure your products are accurately listed on NerdWallet, Bankrate, Investopedia, and Credit Karma. AI models pull heavily from these aggregators for financial product recommendations.
6
Track Competitor AI Recommendations by Product Category
Monitor which banks, insurers, and fintechs AI recommends for your key products. If a neobank is beating you for 'best savings account,' study what content they have that you don't.
Track competitors →Quick-Reference Checklist
Test AI responses for your top products: savings accounts, loans, insurance, cards
Publish APY, premiums, and fee schedules on public, crawlable product pages
Add FinancialProduct and Organization schema to all product and institutional pages
Mark up FDIC status, NMLS numbers, and state licensing in structured data
Build rate comparison calculators for mortgages, auto loans, and savings
Create educational guides: 'How to choose...' for each product category
Claim and update profiles on NerdWallet, Bankrate, Credit Karma, and Investopedia
Publish FAQ pages covering common financial questions by product type
Ensure insurance quote tools and loan pre-qualification have public-facing info pages
Monitor which competitors AI recommends for each product category monthly
Get cited in financial publications and personal finance media
Track AI visibility by product line and adjust content accordingly
How We Score AI Visibility
Attensira scores are calculated by querying major AI platforms with real-world prompts relevant to each industry, then analyzing how prominently and accurately each brand appears in the responses. Scores range from 0 to 100.
Platform Coverage
How consistently a brand appears across ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI.
Response Quality
Whether AI responses feature the brand with accurate, detailed information.
Citation Frequency
How often the brand is cited as a source or recommendation in AI outputs.
Brand Sentiment
The tone and framing AI platforms use when mentioning the brand.
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