Marine insurance delivered properly
Focused on delivering a first-class service and excellent financial security
OVER FIVE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MARINE INSURANCE SECTOR - SUPPORTED BY A KNOWLEDGABLE TEAM
About
We are an international team of reputable, dedicated and knowledgeable marine insurance specialists. Our expertise is the provision of branded marine insurance products, supported by our global team of maritime and legal professionals, who assist in the effective management of claims and disputes.
Announcement
Further to the 16 April 2025 announcement regarding Markel International and the MECO Group. All regulatory change in controls have now been granted and Markel became the owner of the MECO Group, its Brands and all subsidiaries on 30 May 2025.
Please contact Gavin Ritchie if you have any queries in relation to this announcement.
About
2024 marks the 50th anniversary of providing specialist insurance services to the marine industry.
The experience gained over these years by our international team of reputable, dedicated and knowledgeable marine insurance specialists has enabled Transmarine, The Charterers P&I Club and Aurora P&I to become leaders in their markets.
Our expertise is the provision of branded marine insurance products, supported by a global team of maritime and legal professionals, who assist in the effective management of claims and disputes.
SECURITY
Part of Markel
MECO Group and its brands are owned by Markel International and the security for the policies we underwrite are provided by Markel Syndicate 3000 at Lloyd’s or for business domiciled in the EEA by Markel International SE. Founded in 1930 Markel is listed on the New York Stock Exchange MECO are part of the Markel family of companies that operate from 16 countries.
For policies underwritten on or prior to 30 June 2025 MECO had a long-term relationship with Great Lakes Insurance SE part of the Munich Re.
Cover
A range of insurance products across four brands
We offer a wide variety of insurance products ranging from trade disruption insurance through to P&I cover for owners and charterers of vessels trading regionally or worldwide.
MECO Brands
The MECO Group owns and manages four marine insurance brands
MECO Brands
The MECO Group owns and manages four marine insurance brands
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