What is askMID Insurance?
askMID is an official online service powered by the Motor Insurance Database (MID) that allows you to quickly check if your vehicle is insured in the UK.
Problem
Users need to manually contact insurance providers or check physical documents to verify vehicle insurance status, leading to time-consuming processes and potential inaccuracies due to outdated or incorrect information
Solution
An online tool that provides real-time insurance verification by accessing the official Motor Insurance Database (MID), enabling users to instantly check their vehicle's insurance status via a website by entering license plate details
Customers
UK vehicle owners, drivers, fleet managers, and insurance professionals seeking quick verification of valid insurance coverage
Unique Features
Direct integration with the UK government’s official MID database, ensuring legally authoritative and up-to-date insurance status checks
User Comments
Saves time compared to manual checks
Accurate and reliable source
Essential for legal compliance
User-friendly interface
Trusted official service
Traction
Launched 4 days ago on ProductHunt (as of analysis date)
42 upvotes on ProductHunt
Backed by the UK’s Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB)
Mandatory database for all UK motor insurance providers
Market Size
UK motor insurance market valued at £13.7 billion in 2022 (Association of British Insurers)
34 million licensed vehicles in the UK (Department for Transport 2023)
